Don’t miss the Brown Label Vermouth. It’s an eye-opening blend of white wine, brandy, chamomile, rosemary, and citrus, and is equally good cut with soda and a grapefruit twist or in cocktails. Read more.
Partners Jules, Jodi, and Jill opened the salon in 2002 and share a renegade spirit. Along with all the stylists on their team, they constantly push the boundaries of cut and color. Read more.
From handmade leather sandals to furniture grown in place using fungal cells, everything in the space will surprise, delight, and inspire you. Read more.
It’s a can’t-fail recipe for neighborhood bar success: one part killer cocktails, one part smoked meats, and one part Magnolia Brewery (a longtime fave whose original location is in Haight-Ashbury). Read more.
Settle in with your favorite magazine from the rack, enjoy the rotating exhibitions by local artists, play a board game, or peruse the communal journals kept on the shop’s shelves. Read more.
Greg Mindel slow-ferments his dough, which lends a distinctive tangy taste to his exquisitely layered pastries. Don’t miss the sauerkraut, smoked cheddar, and peppadew tart studded with black sesame. Read more.
51 lucky urban farmers cultivate their produce using organic methods with a spectacular view of the city. For the rest of us, the garden is open as a park—feel free to wander through. Read more.
Classic cocktails and one of the city’s best burgers coexist alongside innovative, seasonal items like Indian-spiced pork ribs with tamarind glaze and pickled watermelon and guajillo pepper farfalle. Read more.
Stop by for a dazzling selection of local and international cheeses, preserves, charcuterie, crackers, and wine, then head to the nearest patch of grass to enjoy la vie au soleil. Read more.
Owner Leslie Goldberg and her staff always greet guests with a warm smile, and if you come back a couple times, they’ll remember you (and your order). Read more.
Aficionados of real paper books (remember those?) have been coming to Christopher’s since 1991 for a thoughtfully chosen mix of literature, travel guides, and children’s books. Read more.
Unique flavors like Black Lychee Tea and French Lavendar share menu space with go-to favorites like Just Chocolate and Sweet Cream. Read more.
In a city obsessed with technology, this garden is a welcome reminder that nature and human connection are still very much a part of who we are. Read more.
A diminutive jewel box filled with small treasures: spicy-sweet scones studded with golden ginger, fluffy ricotta tortas filled with seasonal vegetables, and decadent dark chocolate cookies. Read more.
This tiny coffee shop is on a big mission: to connect communities around the globe through food. Stop by to savor a quick bite as sunlight floods in the warehouse windows. Read more.
Stop by for traditional French cuts like paleron and macreuse—or if you’re feeling flush, splurge on the outrageously delicious and decadent 250-day dry aged côte de boeuf. Read more.
Rediscover the joy of free books while enjoying one of the most spectacular city views outside of Twin Peaks. Read more.
Tasting flights and wines by the glass are available daily. And don’t miss Friday night happy hours, where neighborhood wine geeks gather to learn about a different spotlighted producer each week. Read more.
Order a couple ounces of the house favorite Spicy Beef Candy—or for vegetarians, the shiitake jerky with sake and balsamic—and pair it with a shot and a beer or one of the kickass cocktails. Read more.
