Allen Ginsberg once lived right above this bar. Here he wrote countless letters to parole officers to get Neal Cassady, jailed for possession of marijuana, out of San Quentin prison.
A great neighborhood gourmand spot for spice staples or for something special. Sriracha sea salt? Bourbon vanilla sugar? A fabled ghost pepper? Yep, they've got all those, and reasonably priced.
The fried rice is genius. It’s laced with house-made kimchee, pieces of bacon, onion and 4505 Meats’ hot dogs, then topped with a shimmering fried egg. En savoir plus .
Dishes at this homey restaurant balance acidity and texture, and highlight surprise ingredients—sardine-laced potato chips are served with horseradish sauce; chicken lasagna with popped sorghum.
Frog Hollow calls their peaches the "Oh My God" peach, because that's what you say when you eat one. The café also has memorable pears, plums, apricots, cherries, chutneys and fruit-filled pastries. En savoir plus .
Wonderful French Bistro, great for dinner or brunch. Try the Thon Nicoise starter, then either the Boeuf Bourguignon or Cassoulet au Confit. – John, Development Services Director
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There's nothing like a whiskey-infused Thai Smile to inject some joy into your workweek. En savoir plus .
Sextant Coffee Roasters has opened up in SOMA bringing you free wifi, an outdoor patio and coffee beans from Ethiopia. If that's not appealing, go for the pastries instead. En savoir plus .
Expect to get some "oohs" and "ahs" from your family and friends when you serve this floral dessert this July 4..
The beer sausage is the most popular on the menu, and is perfect to go along with a pint at Toronado down the street.
Great spot for a late-night slice. Surprisingly tasty! Makes a great treat after catching a movie across the street. Love the Martha Mia pizza.
Terrific brunches with a rotating menu here. Most of the egg dishes include a delicious (and plentiful!) salad. If you arrive right at 9 a.m. on a weekend, there should be plenty of tables still.
Love the deep-dish vegetarian and the thin-crust Italian Combo. But there's often a wait at night, so be ready to kill some time.
Nice, relaxing cafe for hanging out with friends, reading, or working. Killer sandwiches!
Love the crab pasta with truffles. Park in the lot on Pierce between Chestnut and Lombard.
Crossroads is tasty, reasonably priced, and has a great vibe. We love the smoked trout and Greek platter! Browse the magazines and books while waiting for your order. (Don't recommend the focaccia.)
Surprisingly delicious New York-style pizza. Stop by for a slice and try the classics like cheese or pepperoni. Nice pizza/salad combo at lunchtime.
Right across the street from our South Beach office :) The pressed cubano is as tasty as everyone says. The zucchini soup and red snapper are amazing! Wouldn't recommend the tuna sandwich.
Delicious pizza and antipasti. If you're by yourself or with one other person, you can sit at the counter and watch them work magic in the kitchen. Love the prosciutto pie.
Erik Hopfinger, chef of The Cooperage (coming soon), eats here on his nights off. He loves the Any sandwich. En savoir plus .
This lovely neighborhood spot has been around for years. Highly recommend the sukiyaki. Aki, the owner and one of the sushi chefs, makes delicious sushi!
Had the dan-dan noodles on Christmas Day and am still dreaming of them. Spicy and delicious.
The owners are the cook and the server! Get there before 9 a.m. and order the pancakes or omelets.
This San Francisco food truck specializes in sliders, making miniature pieces of heaven! You can buy them individually or in combos which gives you a chance to pick from five and try them all! En savoir plus .
The toppings available are typical - assorted fruits, candies, and crunchies - but you may find yourself saying no to the extras because the base flavor is just that good. En savoir plus .
The menu is a mix of great takes on classic diner food, like a perfect open-faced tuna melt on sourdough rounds made with fresh ahi tuna, and California favorites, like fish tacos (excellent!). En savoir plus .
Natoma Cabana, the recently opened tropical bar in Fidi is now offering their own special recipe of Fireball. If you're a fan, stop by and give it a try. En savoir plus .
A shuffleboard, lots of cheap beers, & a crowd that some might call rowdy but that we'd call spirited (in a good way) make this one of the funnest bars on Mission Street. Be ready for a great time. En savoir plus .
Check out this new North Beach spot for a quick drink and a snack. We particularly like the incredible selection of house-made charcuterie for a tasting plate, and spiced nuts or spaetzle. En savoir plus .
You must get the breakfast sandwich with the arugula and asiago cheese. Omgaga.
The Pink Elephant is just about the perfect bar. They offer loads of beers & cocktails in very creative glasses, like the Hobgoblin cup and did I mention free bacon during happy hour? 8/1, 5-7pm. En savoir plus .
Tap (415) is now open at the Westfield Center. The mall's "modern beer garden" boasts 20 taps featuring 12 local and notable craft beers. Try the bratwurst on a pretzel roll with tator tots. En savoir plus .
The house specialty is Bo 7 Mon, or "Seven Flavors of Beef," a multicourse meal for $18.50 per person, but several of those dishes are available a la carte, such as the banh hoi. En savoir plus .
The Riptide is a fun bar with a brick fireplace. It is a great place to hang out in the winter. They host a surf movie night on Wednesdays. En savoir plus .
Delicious sweet treat with perfectly ripe fruit and slightly sweetened cheese. Take your treats and sit on a bench to watch the locals stroll by or head up to the top of Bernall Hill. En savoir plus .
This is Jones—home of the best place to sit outside for happy hour in the city! They have excellent food and even better drink specials. Make sure you sit outside or on the second level deck. En savoir plus .
Go on a Wednesday to sample some good eats from pop-up, Easy Creole. Fill your belly with red beans, spinach and mushroom étouffée, and gumbo, then wash it all down with a tasty adult beverage. En savoir plus .
You might miss this place when walking past it, but they got the best Veggie Pho ever with veggie broth!
Orphan Andy’s is a late night favorite among San Francisco late-nighters. Between their chicken fried steak and the chocolate chip banana pancakes, you can’t go wrong. En savoir plus .
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse is serving both creative and classic baked goods. Try the soon-to-be classic California Croissant, which is a croissant stuffed with salmon, nori, ginger, and wasabi. En savoir plus .
Marla Barkery has finally opened in the Richmond District. Grab some of their famous bread for breakfast. Open for lunch and dinner too, and be sure to check out brunch at the weekend. En savoir plus .
Millionaire's bacon and the bottomless mimosa (regular, sweet with raspberry lemonade or bitter with grapefruit juice). Do it!! You won't regret it!
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Dish to Sear Your Eyebrows Off. The next time your best friend pretends she’s not dieting but “cleansing her body of toxins” with a little bout… En savoir plus .
If you've never been, the owner will take your menus and just start serving you food. It's an experience I'll never forget! The food is plentiful and delicious! En savoir plus .
You'll have a hard time ever leaving B. Patisserie. Four Barrel coffee is on hand to help you wash down the inevitable delicious delights, and it's the perfect place to catch up with friends. En savoir plus .
You’re not in on The Secret if you don’t get a side of sides of the Millionaire Bacon (thick cut strips cooked with syrup, honey, and chilies). En savoir plus .
Toyose, a Korean joint tucked in a garage in the city's outer lands is both open until 3 a.m. and serves some truly excellent spicy chicken wings to boot. En savoir plus .
The tiny, scrappy hole-in-the-wall dumpling shop on Taraval certainly doesn't look like any sort of kingdom, but the food lives up to the name and its cult-like reputation. En savoir plus .
Shanghai's famous soup dumplings, are king at this Outer Richmond dive. Priced at $5.95 for 10, they feature thin, delicate wrappers, steamed just enough to hold the liquid. En savoir plus .
The best Thai food I've had in the city. I've eaten there more than twenty times. Everything I try is always so good. I usually order the chives cake or the Naked Ladies (raw prawns with a spicy chef'
Fancy Irish bar with great Irish coffees on the cold days and bloody mary's for the hot. -Ryan B.
Check out this new Chinese spot in the Embarcadero Center. The sprawling space here makes it one of the biggest restaurants in SF, so be sure to bring your whole work team. En savoir plus .
Memphis Minnie's says no to gas and electricity when it comes to their BBQ. Everything is cooked over white oak.
