Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
In sunny weekend weather, Park Chalet opens its wall of windows to a back lawn facing Golden Gate Park, creating a wonderful relaxed atmosphere for sampling craft beers and enjoying casual tasty brunch fare. In season, they grill oysters on the half shell outdoors--never thought I liked grilled oysters until I tried these with a pad of cilantro butter. I love to ride a bike or walk my dog here through the park trails--about 4 miles each way. Dogs welcome to sit with diners at outside tables.
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Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
1000 Great HwyIn sunny weekend weather, Park Chalet opens its wall of windows to a back lawn facing Golden Gate Park, creating a wonderful relaxed atmosphere for sampling craft beers and enjoying casual tasty brunch fare. In season, they grill oysters on the half shell outdoors--never thought I liked grilled oysters until I tried these with a pad of cilantro butter. I love to ride a bike or walk my dog here through the park trails--about 4 miles each way. Dogs welcome to sit with diners at outside tables.
Always a line, for good reason. This is phenomenal Burmese cuisine. Bring a group so you can order many dishes. A must.
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Burma Superstar
309 Clement StAlways a line, for good reason. This is phenomenal Burmese cuisine. Bring a group so you can order many dishes. A must.
Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello BlvdDiscovered by a guest in my home. Amazing almond croissants...
Tiny restaurant, literally only four tables, and a couple small tables outside. Major foodie find. Exquisite wood-oven pizza, best in SF. Go for lunch or weeknights, go early. They do what they do better than anyone else, come in to appreciate it, not the spot to ask for substitutions or gluten free pizza :)
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Pizzetta 211
211 23rd AveTiny restaurant, literally only four tables, and a couple small tables outside. Major foodie find. Exquisite wood-oven pizza, best in SF. Go for lunch or weeknights, go early. They do what they do better than anyone else, come in to appreciate it, not the spot to ask for substitutions or gluten free pizza :)
Beautiful, high-end French. Chef-owned, long-time Richmond District favorite, now located near 2nd Ave (the pretty part of Clement Street!) after many years near 15th Ave. Simple elegance. Chef doesn't miss.
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Chapeau!
126 Clement StBeautiful, high-end French. Chef-owned, long-time Richmond District favorite, now located near 2nd Ave (the pretty part of Clement Street!) after many years near 15th Ave. Simple elegance. Chef doesn't miss.
Parks & Nature
Local park adjacent to The Presidio (now "Golden Gate National Recreation Area") Large dedicated off-leash dog park on the east end and fancy architect-created children's play area on west end. In between, sweeping lawns and the recently-restored lake. For a short walk, just follow the walking path that circles the park. Ask anyone how to access the "back road" to continue on longer walks/runs--north/east to Inspiration Point, through the beautiful woods of the former Presidio, or westward all the way to Ocean Beach.
Google GGNRA for a trail map.
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Mountain Lake Park
98 Funston AveLocal park adjacent to The Presidio (now "Golden Gate National Recreation Area") Large dedicated off-leash dog park on the east end and fancy architect-created children's play area on west end. In between, sweeping lawns and the recently-restored lake. For a short walk, just follow the walking path that circles the park. Ask anyone how to access the "back road" to continue on longer walks/runs--north/east to Inspiration Point, through the beautiful woods of the former Presidio, or westward all the way to Ocean Beach.
Google GGNRA for a trail map.
So charming. Boat rentals or just walk around the lake with or without a pupdog.
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Stow Lake
So charming. Boat rentals or just walk around the lake with or without a pupdog.
Sightseeing
The must do beach walk of San Francisco. Joggers, cruiser cyclists, dogs, locals and tourists alike--all enjoying the stunning views of the bay and Golden Gate bridge. Dogs allowed off-leash in dedicated dog beach areas. Fun to watch the wind surfers in the afternoons on the bay. But less windy (warmer) in the mornings.
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Crissy Field
The must do beach walk of San Francisco. Joggers, cruiser cyclists, dogs, locals and tourists alike--all enjoying the stunning views of the bay and Golden Gate bridge. Dogs allowed off-leash in dedicated dog beach areas. Fun to watch the wind surfers in the afternoons on the bay. But less windy (warmer) in the mornings.
Shopping
Two upscale grocery stores offering organic produce and excellent prepared foods, Bryan's meat market, Peet's Coffee, Noah's Bagels. 3/4-mile walk, or drive and park in lot behind the shops. Beware: San Francisco is an early town, shops close 7-8pm on weeknights; 5-6pm weekends.
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Laurel Village
3445 California StTwo upscale grocery stores offering organic produce and excellent prepared foods, Bryan's meat market, Peet's Coffee, Noah's Bagels. 3/4-mile walk, or drive and park in lot behind the shops. Beware: San Francisco is an early town, shops close 7-8pm on weeknights; 5-6pm weekends.
Saturday morning farmer's market until 2pm. No dogs allowed. Usually live music. Lovely veggies to supplement the excellent supply of greens and other Asian produce at Clement St. shops. Prepared foods for sale so you don't starve while shopping.
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Clement St. Farmers Market
Saturday morning farmer's market until 2pm. No dogs allowed. Usually live music. Lovely veggies to supplement the excellent supply of greens and other Asian produce at Clement St. shops. Prepared foods for sale so you don't starve while shopping.
Drinks & Nightlife
Relatively new local spot among the 100-year-old Irish bars, good local artisan beer selection. Just a block away. Noisy and bustling.
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Richmond Republic Draught House
642 Clement StRelatively new local spot among the 100-year-old Irish bars, good local artisan beer selection. Just a block away. Noisy and bustling.
Arts & Culture
Vísindafélag Kaliforníu
55 Music Concourse DrThe penguins!
Just wandering through Golden Gate Park is a wonderful way to spend the day, and this is a great stop. Nearby is the Rose Garden, the Japanese Tea Garden, and Stow Lake, among the many park trails.
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Blómahúsvarðinn
100 John F Kennedy DrJust wandering through Golden Gate Park is a wonderful way to spend the day, and this is a great stop. Nearby is the Rose Garden, the Japanese Tea Garden, and Stow Lake, among the many park trails.
Essentials
Safeway
735 7th AveNot the prettiest Safeway, but basics and a parking lot.