This POPOS is an extensively landscaped urban park offers redwood trees at the foot of the Transamerica Pyramid. It features, a tall water fountain, sculptures, and ample seating.
This POPOS is an urban garden that features a water fountain and landscaping. Along Commercial in front of Empire park, there are many widened sidewalk spaces which have benches and landscaping.
A shady open space area with several art works in the form of sculptures and elevator doors. This is found on the northwest side of the building, up the stairs and is adjacent to another building.
This POPOS is elevated with the street slope. A large art piece is on one entrance to the open space on California Street. It surrounds the building and offers seating on the ledges of planter boxes.
This POPOS is a sunken plaza, landscaped with flowers and small water fountains. Escalators are provided.
There are quiet benches on the northeast part of the plaza. Great spot for a break.
Embarcadero 1, 2, and 3 is a pedestrian mall on ground floor and 2nd level, flanked by waterfalls. Fountains, foliage, art work, and bench seating found throughout.
POPOS has a bench and bamboo in planters and tables with seating, served by a cafe which has several tables in front, and no plants. The Building adjacent also has a rooftop garden at 343 Sansome.
This POPOS is a large plaza with planter boxes, along with smaller spaces along Davis Street and an Indoor terrarium located adjacent.
This public sitting area in a pedestrian walkway was created in an extension of the sidewalk. It has a planting bed, and features the "Hawaiian", a figurative bronze sculpture. Open at all times. SPUR
This rooftop view terrace is located six stories above the street level. There is a large sculpture "Arbor Arch" by Ed Carpenter, and several types of seating. There are extensive views of the area.
This POPOS is an Urban Garden. It is either accessed through the front entrance of the building or a narrow walkway on Front Street. This space offers water fountains, landscaping, and art.
This office building has public art "Called to Rise" by Thomas Marsh, Qiliu Pan, hanging over the entrance.
This Urban Garden provides a sunken space featuring a water fountain. Space is accessed with stairs from Bush Street and curved walkways from Market street.
When sculptor Douglas Tilden first unveiled this statue in 1901, there was a great debate in the SF press as to whether the gents represented here should be wearing pants.
A POPOS built with marble, and covered with glass, this greenhouse provides ample seating and tables.
This has a POPOS which features some landscaping and very tall planters that are hard to sit on.
A POPOS with extensive landscaping combined with water features signify this space between two high rises. Seating, however, is only available to employees.
This POPOS features open space which connects Stevenson Street and Jessie Street, including planter boxes, a water fountain, and seating with table soutside the cafe.
A POPOS consists of concrete seating and stretches along the passage that connects the recessed entrance of Golden Gate University to the sidewalk on Mission Street.
This POPOS is an extensive 9th floor rooftop space looks onto the dome of the mall and has views westward and sunlight.
The Intercontinental Hotel provides two POPOS (Privately Owned Public Open Spaces) on the fourth and sixth floors. They have various seating arrangements and landscaping, each with views of the City
Everyone loves a "hole in the wall" joint (pun intended)! If you can appreciate friendly staff and great customer service over a slice of pizza and beer, then this is your place! Love it!
Hidden gem - delectable ma po tofu! Vermicelli dish too. Cheap as well. Nom nom nom.
Excellent hole in the wall Indian place, a little on the sweet side but the saag paneer is bangin'.
Great hole in the wall place. Definitely get the beef rendang.
Amazing Italian food in a very authentic Italian setting. Ravioli in pink sauce is a dream come true and excellent wine list. Really cute hole in the wall with great service.
Some might find the portion size of ramen slightly smaller than average at Waraku, but for us that meant no waste. Read more.
The wine bar, from owners Bodhi Freedom (owner of Bacchus) and chef Anthony Paone, boasts a list of North American as well as French, Italian and German wines as well as local beer. Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick - Best California Cuisine. Twenty years ago, Benu would have been described as an Asian fusion... Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Spooky Singalong. Caritas' killer app is its catalog of songs that aren't available as commercial karaoke tracks, including... Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Stage Actor. Just when you thought you were terrified of clowns, Geoff Hoyle comes along to show you just how amazing a clown can be... Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Experimental Music Gathering. The multiday, multimedia On Land festival is a serious contender for Experimental Music Event of the Whole Left... Read more.
The main highlight of this eggs benedict dish? The lobster (from Maine) is poached in clarified butter. Delicious and bursting with flavor this variation leaves you wanting more. Read more.
The bread pudding here is mildly sweet, but has a strong cinnamon flavor. The brioche is dried and spongy which allows it to soak up the custard, making each bite a burst of flavor. Read more.
The bread pudding here is made with sourdough bread. This unique twist that offers a tinge of tartness, which is countered by the rest of the sweet ingredients. Read more.
The mezcal-spiked Oaxacan hot chocolate is definitely worth the trip over the Golden Gate. There's no better way to enjoy liquefied chocolate. Read more.
Order the Kentucky Pilgrim: Wild Turkey infused with cardamom, cranberries, and cinnamon combined with lemon juice, maraschino, and demerara syrup. It'll leave you feeling warm all day. Read more.
As if you were in an intimate Southern home, settle down to a bowl of spicy shrimp and grits that comes packed with wild gulf shrimp, garlic, shallots, bacon, and mushroom truffle ragout. Read more.
