Riley James
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3027 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

stephy s. writes: Oh if only I was a rich man with a perfectly trim bod and an eye for subtly hot fashion that exudes that "I didn't try, I just naturally look this cool" vibe.

Alas, I am not, nor am I a size 0-2 in women's clothing, BUT if I were, wow, this would be…

Panchita's 3
Neighborhood: Mission

3115 22nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Lainie L. writes: As the Aerosmith song goes, I am J-J-Jaded when it comes to restaurants.  I am rarely surprised any more. .. my general demeanor when going to a new restaurant is to hope for good and be happy with fine.  Sad but true.  That's what being J-J-Jaded…

Saha
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1075 Sutter St
Inside the Carlton Hotel
San Francisco, CA 94109

andy r. writes: When your friendly neighborhood vegan invited this meat-a-tarian to dinner at Saha, I was at first skeptical. I usually don't do well with meat substitutes, such as satan (that's how I spell it, 'cause that's what it tastes like). Fortunately, it was…

Browser Books
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2195 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Liz L. writes: Few book stores of this kind still exist. Bookshelves too high to manage, friendly staff that greet you and your dog when you enter, a tight disorganized tangle of aisles, a certain dash of disorganization, and plenty of treasures to be found.

I…

Shoe Wiz
Neighborhood: Union Square, SOMA

865 Market St Ste C30
San Francisco, CA 94103

Autumn K. writes: God Bless these men and women, who time and time again have rescued my poor, abused higher-than-high heels. I like to give my shoes a proper beating, and Shoe Wiz is always there to pick up the pieces. Because walking keeps your calves tight and your…

SF Giants Baseball on the Radio

KNBR 680 AM
San Francisco, CA 94110

Rick K. writes: One of the best things about living in the Bay Area is the all the great sports team we have.  The great treat for all Giants fans is listening to the games on the radio.  We have one of the best baseball broadcasting team you can ever find.  Kruk…

St Patrick's Church
Neighborhood: SOMA

756 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

PM P. writes: ALL ARE WELCOME

Saint Patrick's Church on Mission Street in San Francisco CA has always been A Place of Sanctuary.

When the hustle and bustle of the modern metropolitan lifestyle puts you at your wits end, you can come here to talk to the friendly…

The Little Shamrock

807 Lincoln Way
San Francisco, CA 94122

Keane L. writes: I hate Taboo. I hate it.

My ancestors didn't immigrate here on old Chinese junks so that I could be told what I could or could not say. This is America, dammit. No plastic card is going to stop me from describing "baseball" with the word, "pitcher."…

Unicorn
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Telegraph Ave

2533 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

Ed to the M. writes: Cue May 2004, Ed M.'s graduation date from the kooky world of UC Berzerkely.

Cue Ed M.'s family, Southern California suburbanites grimacing on a rather seedy stretch of Telegraph Avenue.

Cue Unicorn.  As we walked in, an indoor waterfall greeted my…

The Westin St. Francis
Neighborhood: Union Square

335 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

jordano k. writes: ok, i have never stayed here cuz

1. i can't afford it.
2. i live in frisco. so i never have the urge to stay at any frisco hotel.

however, when i'm in union square and i have the urge to pee, st. francis hotel is where i go to pee cuz i like to piss in…

Future Primitive Sound
Neighborhood: Lower Haight

597 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Nish N. writes: The Future Primitive folks know how to throw a party and that's reflected in their headquarters/store. Look for some of the best local talent in visual art, t-shirts, and of course music to be showcased. Make sure to check out their website to see…

Brown Sugar Airbrush Tanning Boutique
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1996 Union St
Suite 205
San Francisco, CA 94123

Amy S. writes: "Did you just get back from a tropical vacation??"  I don't remember how many times I heard that after I got my spray on tan.  It looked so natural and only took about 10 minutes for application.  I ended up staying at Brown Sugar for an additional…

St. Francis Fountain
Neighborhood: Mission

2801 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Josua P. writes: St. Francis Fountain claims to be San Francisco's oldest ice cream parlor and it certainly feels that way. If it wasn't for all the hipsters, you might think you were in a "Leave It To Beaver" episode.

"Gosh, Wally, those skinny black jeans sure are…

Cafe Milano
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Telegraph Ave

2522 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

NISHisHOT g. writes: This is a completely biased review having spent 9 years *YES! NINE* years of my life as a student at Cal.  And I loved Cafe Milano then as I do now.

Besides the great coffee & tea and the adequate food & pastries for bargain basment prices . . . the…

Nordstrom Bistro Cafe
Neighborhood: Union Square

865 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94101

Kristina R. writes: (This review of Nordstrom Bistro Cafe will be spoken in kinder-talk.   For a translation, see your nearest 5 year old child and bait him/her with candy.)

One afternoon while at lunch with my hubby, I chose to be good and follow my doctor's orders.…

Green Earth Natural Foods
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

860 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

matthew r. writes: Dear Proprietor,

Hey, did you ever see that movie Donnie Darko? Don't worry, I'm not trying to make conversation. I know how you are about small talk.

I've been trying to figure out why you're so surly and cold to me when I come in. I like shopping at…

Rocket Postcards
Neighborhood: SOMA

363 Clementina St.
San Francisco, CA 94103

Tanya Z. writes: You know how you sometimes come across a business that is so fantastic to deal with that you just want to sing their praises to anyone who will listen?  Well, yay for Yelp, and yay for Rocket Postcards.

A couple of days ago I found out, via being…

Bean Bag Coffee House
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

601 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Lauren S. writes: I learned a few things the other day at Bean Bag cafe.

1) if you are a girl, and you walk by the pot shop on Divisadero by yourself...you will get hollered at.  In the holla holla, thats right girl, ooooh, keep walkin cuz i like to see you leave, kind…

La Azteca Mexicatessen

1531 Main St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Lolia S. writes: Another Mexican food market/taqueria combo in Redwood City, it looks like it was a taqueria first and the market was added on later. The taqueria side is spacious, with indoor and outdoor tables, a fountain, vinyl booths and bright walls (green &…

Bella & Daisy's
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1750 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Gregor G. writes: Luckily for Baxter, this is not our regular pet store because he found it a tad emasculating. However, they do have great gourmet bakery goodies and stock his brand of food (Wellness), which is always good to note since we live nearby. I was on the…

Los Jarritos
Neighborhood: Mission

901 S Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110

Kristina R. writes: I always let Miriam order, when I'm lucky enough to share a meal with her.  She is, as always, the QUEEN OF THE MENU.  You really should look into taking her out with you when you eat.  It's a culinary revelation.  

So when she suggested Los Jarritos…

Quetzal Internet Cafe
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1234 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Keane L. writes: Quetzal provides a good space for meeting friends with free wi-fi, lots of seats, a complete booze and food menu and, yes, even coffee. And though that $1.60 bagel just barely hit the spot, Quetzal offered me something more important: a lesson in…

Caffe Greco
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

423 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

Suzanne B. writes: My true fondness for Cafe Greco dates back a few years to the utterly unforgettable Columbus Day when I was propositioned by an Italian gigolo.  Once you have had that experience, you can never go back.  Trust me.

Based on the pleasant giggly feeling…

Pegasus & Pendragon Books & Music
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

2349 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704

Sally K. writes: I have this weird thing about the Pegasus.  

You see, I was an avid equestrian in my youth, and understand horses pretty well.  Bottom line:  horses poop whenever they damn feel like it.  You can't control them.  They are out of control with the…

Pacific Catch
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2027 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Nadja M. writes: My hand smells fishy.

Fishy and limeony.

In a good way.

No, not a 'Happy Ending' good way.  

But, a "good gawd Pacific Catch's fish taco's are amazing!
... and messy" good way.

I would suggest that you remember to wash your hands before you leave or your…

Millennium
Neighborhood: Nob Hill, Civic Center/Tenderloin

580 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94102

laura b. writes: please take me here.  i will put out.  i'm easy.

Northpoint Chiropractic
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

965 N Point St
A
San Francisco, CA 94101

Theron L. writes: I have not seen Eric yet.  I set up my appointment today (June 16) and the earliest I can be seen is July 11th!  Being that much in demand speaks volumes about his talent, although my back is not happy to receive that news.

Normally I wouldn't write a…

The Brazen Head
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3166 Buchanan Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Peter M. writes: Had the best meal of the year here last night and when I say meal I mean five bourbons.  The thing is I'm actually not drinking very much lately but in my mind my tolerance is still way up there.  So five bourbons, great friends, no tolerance and…

PPQ Dungeness Island Vietnamese Cuisine
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

2332 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121

jessica t. writes: Short and sweet.

Cause I know you're all busy people.

Juicy fresh crab and Garlic noodles.

I couldn't see straight. Couldn't sit straight. I was pained as I watched both dishes being passed around our big table.

I'm not an agressive or impatient person.…

Patagonia
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

770 N Point St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Kristina R. writes: Having received a very sweet birthday gift card from my sister-in-law, I decided to peruse the aisles of Patagonia one afternoon.  My gift certificate was for $40.00, which for me works out to be either 10 super veggie burritos from La Taqueria, a…

Mondi Hair Salon

1205 Howard Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010

Jaime L. writes: Oh Nancy! I love you! You've been my hairstylist since I was 10 years old, and since then have been there for my 8th grade graduation dance hair, my GRID and MORP dances my first two years of high school, my 16th birthday party even you came to!

You…

Annie's Cocktail Lounge
Neighborhood: SOMA

15 Boardman Place
San Francisco, CA 94103

Melinda B. writes: Argh, they're closing??? Please do post info as it becomes available.  As a woman I don't feel safe or comfortable in most bars alone.  Generally, the men assume you want to be picked up.  It's hard to just go out and have a beer and be left alone.…

Durty Nelly's
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

2328 Irving Street
San Francisco, CA 94122

Heidi A. writes: Anyone who knows me knows I have this Irish guy fetish. I dunno, I just find them majikal. They're charming, love their mamas, have the cutest accents in the entire world, can drink you under the table, and then, like, build you a shelf. What's not…

San Tung Chinese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

1031 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122

Ed to the M. writes: I'm a chink - and this is the place I take my parents to when they visit.  They love it here - fresh thick homemade noodles, amazing dumplings and wontons, and fried chicken wings.

With service that makes you feel like you're in China.

It's all about…

Ha-Ra Club
Neighborhood: Nob Hill, Civic Center/Tenderloin

875 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Starla D. writes: It's dark, it's smelly, it's cheap, and one day, I could very well be...home.  
When I'm wrinkled and old, in about 4 more years, I will live at this bar.  Sit and order nothing but Stella, tell long-winded stories about "the good old days" to no one…

Stella Pastry & Cafe
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

446 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

Bonnie L. writes: The relationship between Stella's Pastry and me is similar to Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet (or I like to call her Lizzie or Eliza, aww such a beautiful name for a future baby)

Stella must have overheard me say and I quote Mr. Darcy, "She is…

Nob Hill Spa
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1075 California Street
Inside the Huntington Hotel
San Francisco, CA 94108

MiRIAM w. writes: My friend, the spa connoisseur, booked me for an aromatherapy massage. Beforehand I swam in the pool, soaked in the hot tub and drank lots of cucumber water. Then Patrick came for me.

Oh Patrick, those hands!

*aHem* Let me get a hold of myself.…

99 Ranch Market

250 Skyline Plz
Daly City, CA 94015

jay h. writes: (Beware: this review contains the word "hella", multiple times)

Baby bok choi!!   Bags of it....for hella cheap.   They also have hella fresh fish and hella dried fish..shit...they got dried EVERYTHING.  They have hella veggies and cookies.  They have…

Ristorante Milano
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1448 Pacific Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109

Rosie W. writes: When I was dating the Musician With Commitment Issues, I used to come here a lot.  Everyone has dated this guy -- "Uh, taking a vacation together? Well that just seems like putting a lot of stock in the future, Rosie" --  but it takes a special kind…