Guidebook for Pittsburg
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a great hang out spot, about 25 minutes from the house that stays open late and has great drinks and appetizers after normal dinner hours.
11 íbúar mæla með
Modern China Cafe
1525 N Main StIt's a great hang out spot, about 25 minutes from the house that stays open late and has great drinks and appetizers after normal dinner hours.
Redux Lounge
1411 Locust StClosest decent club in the area, about 25 minutes away.
Ruby Skye
420 Mason StreetNice club in San Francisco.
Belly dancing on Friday & Saturdays. Can be full, so you want to make a reservation. They serve food, hookah, and drinks, last I checked. The food is so so. It's more of a cool place to hang out.
Marrakech Magic Theater
419 O'Farrell StBelly dancing on Friday & Saturdays. Can be full, so you want to make a reservation. They serve food, hookah, and drinks, last I checked. The food is so so. It's more of a cool place to hang out.
Blanc et Rouge Wine Bar
2 Embarcadero CtrCool wine bar in San Francisco, not too far from Embarcadero Bart station.
Schooner's Grille & Brewery
4250 Lone Tree WayNice local brewery, restaurant, and bar.
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck AveVery cool Berkeley restaurant and bar with great food.
Faction Brewing
2501 Monarch StCool brewery located inside an aircraft hangar!
Brewery and restaurant. The food and beer are very good.
65 íbúar mæla með
21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant
563 2nd StBrewery and restaurant. The food and beer are very good.
Food Scene
I love this place even though it's sort of touristy. The food is great albeit pricey, but it's worth it to stop by. Call ahead to make a reservation and be sure to try the Garlic ice cream!
30 íbúar mæla með
The Stinking Rose
430 Columbus AveI love this place even though it's sort of touristy. The food is great albeit pricey, but it's worth it to stop by. Call ahead to make a reservation and be sure to try the Garlic ice cream!
We love this deep-dish pizza place. It's expensive, but it's worth the splurge every once in a while. This one, closest to our house, is in front of a movie theater, but they have other locations.
247 íbúar mæla með
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveWe love this deep-dish pizza place. It's expensive, but it's worth the splurge every once in a while. This one, closest to our house, is in front of a movie theater, but they have other locations.
Coffee walking distance to the house (or about a 2 minute drive). Perfect for driving through on your way toward the highway.
9 íbúar mæla með
Starbucks
4448 Lone Tree WayCoffee walking distance to the house (or about a 2 minute drive). Perfect for driving through on your way toward the highway.
My favorite coffee shop in town. I recommend their lavender lattes, the syrup for which is made from scratch in house. The food is good there, too. Kinda tricky to find, as it's located inside a bank.
Steeltown Coffee & Tea
695 Railroad AveMy favorite coffee shop in town. I recommend their lavender lattes, the syrup for which is made from scratch in house. The food is good there, too. Kinda tricky to find, as it's located inside a bank.
La Piñata
2699 Merced StOur favorite local Mexican restaurant, known for their tequila bar.
New Mecca Cafe
324 Railroad AvePopular Mexican restaurant in downtown Pittsburg.
Turkish Kitchen
1986 Shattuck AveOur favorite Turkish restaurant in Berkeley.
Most awesome seafood restaurant in San Jose! The prices are pretty cheap for seafood.
The Kickin' Crab
2675 Cropley AveMost awesome seafood restaurant in San Jose! The prices are pretty cheap for seafood.
Our favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Walnut Creek. I recommend the Greek salad...it's delicious! Moustafa likes the calzones.
Silk Road Restaurant
1440 N Main StOur favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Walnut Creek. I recommend the Greek salad...it's delicious! Moustafa likes the calzones.
Opa! Walnut Creek
1532 N Main StVery good Greek restaurant, a bit pricey.
Naan-N-Curry
336 O'Farrell Street24 hour Indian food, great food to grab after a night out at Ruby Skye.
I love their veggie "plant" burgers. Great place to find Vegetarian, vegan, and organic food.
20 íbúar mæla með
The Plant Cafe Organic
The EmbarcaderoI love their veggie "plant" burgers. Great place to find Vegetarian, vegan, and organic food.
Interesting bakery and cafe. If you like desserts and coffee you will like this place. It's an international chain with an interesting coffee theory.
11 íbúar mæla með
85°C Bakery Cafe - San Jose
Interesting bakery and cafe. If you like desserts and coffee you will like this place. It's an international chain with an interesting coffee theory.
Cool tea with (or without) boba (tapioca) place with a huge flavor selection. Note: no food served here, just tea and other drinks.
22 íbúar mæla með
Tea Era
271 Castro StCool tea with (or without) boba (tapioca) place with a huge flavor selection. Note: no food served here, just tea and other drinks.
Xolo
1916 Telegraph AveNeat little taco place in Oakland. Delicious!
Supposedly the best coffee in San Francisco, according to one article I read. Google for a location near you, they are all over the city.
373 íbúar mæla með
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StSupposedly the best coffee in San Francisco, according to one article I read. Google for a location near you, they are all over the city.
La Veranda Ristorante Italiano
444 Railroad AveBest Italian place in town.
Hobee's
4224 El Camino RealNice breakfast diner in Sunnyvale.
Veggie Today
1909 Salvio StGood vegetarian & vegan restaurant in Concord. *Warning: No meat here!
Great pizza, and one of the few that actually make gluten free pizza!
23 íbúar mæla með
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
2200 Lombard StGreat pizza, and one of the few that actually make gluten free pizza!
Arabian Nights
2345 Mission StMy absolute favorite Arabic restaurant. :) Went there for my birthday one year.
Sushirrito
226 Kearny StVery unique place! Sushi burritos!!! Woah.
Good thai place in SF. So popular they made a "fast food" lunch spot in my old work building. One of Moustafa's favorites!
34 íbúar mæla með
Osha Thai Restaurant & Lounge
4 Embarcadero CtrGood thai place in SF. So popular they made a "fast food" lunch spot in my old work building. One of Moustafa's favorites!
Everything Else
We are members and really like this Space & Science Museum of sorts. It has a great observatory. Check the website for prices, special events, and observatory hours.
122 íbúar mæla með
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline BlvdWe are members and really like this Space & Science Museum of sorts. It has a great observatory. Check the website for prices, special events, and observatory hours.
This is our favorite museum in San Francisco. It has a great Thursday night adult night event you should check out! Look on the website for the schedule.
816 íbúar mæla með
Vísindafélag Kaliforníu
55 Music Concourse DrThis is our favorite museum in San Francisco. It has a great Thursday night adult night event you should check out! Look on the website for the schedule.
Take BART to go into the city and you won't have to pay for parking or waste time looking for a spot. Parking in the BART is free after 3pm and on weekends. From 10am-3pm pay $2.50 for the day.
BikeLink eLockers: Pittsburg/Bay Point BART
1700 W Leland RdTake BART to go into the city and you won't have to pay for parking or waste time looking for a spot. Parking in the BART is free after 3pm and on weekends. From 10am-3pm pay $2.50 for the day.
This is our local veterinarian clinic. If you have a pet and they need some medical care, we recommend this place.
Well Pet Vet Clinic
4040 Railroad AveThis is our local veterinarian clinic. If you have a pet and they need some medical care, we recommend this place.
Entertainment & Activities
Exploratorium
Green StreetKids and adults love this place! Find out more on their website.
Zeum Store
I haven't been there, but heard it's pretty neat. Check online for hours of operation.
Japanska Te Húsið í San Francisco
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrVery popular for tourists and locals alike!
Essentials
This is the grocery store I shop in the most because it has a really big bulk food section and cheap prices. FYI you have to pay with debit card or cash (no credit cards) and bring your own bags.
10 íbúar mæla með
WinCo Foods
2850 Pavilion PkwyThis is the grocery store I shop in the most because it has a really big bulk food section and cheap prices. FYI you have to pay with debit card or cash (no credit cards) and bring your own bags.
This Trader Joe's is off the highway on the way back to the house from San Francisco or other parts of the East Bay. One of my favorite grocery stores for specialty items, cheese, frozen meals, etc.
35 íbúar mæla með
Trader Joe's
1150 Concord AveThis Trader Joe's is off the highway on the way back to the house from San Francisco or other parts of the East Bay. One of my favorite grocery stores for specialty items, cheese, frozen meals, etc.
Arts & Culture
Maya Pittsburg Cinemas
4085 Century BlvdLocal movie theater