Great cuisine and HUGE portions! “This pope’s daughter could eat a horse!” –Lucrezia Borgia
Gay bar in Waikiki across from zoo. Pretty laid-back gay bar fun during the day on weekends. -Francine, The Real L Word
Always a good time. Mixed crowd. Fun during the day and dancing at night. -Francine, The Real L Word
Some of the best vegan food and drinks I’ve ever had not to mention the most positive vibe in a staff and atmosphere that there can be. - Whitney
A very dear friend introduced me to this amazing Indian spot. He is Indian himself so his recommendation was highly credible! The restaurant is owned by a lovely couple & the food is delicious. - Jill
Elizabeth Faulkner’s demonstratively spectacular temple of food, not to mention ladies night on Thursdays. –Ilene Chaiken
I could get lost for hours amidst the ski equipment, ski apparel, running gear, etc. There is a community area where you can sign up for any type of SF group sports , ski trips and local races. - Jill
Live music, cold Coronas & fresh seafood. When the sun is shining, good moods are abundant & tables are hard to come by but standing amidst the sea of fellow bar-goers is just as fun. - Jill
This lesbian owned and operated pillar of Queer SF nightlife is “always a party, never a cover.” A must go if you’re in the Bay Area! - Whitney
A cozy little spot to bring your book or laptop & snuggle up with some coffee & a sandwich. Rustic in feel, the fireplace & pillows make this a very easy place to get lost for an afternoon. - Jill
This place has everything from fresh flowers, to bread, fish, meat, veggies, fruit. It’s a great place to stock up and spend the day. - Nikki
Chef Jason Fox harmonizes a dizzying array of int'l ingredients - including sea urchin w/ sweet potato tempura, chrysanthemum leaf, shiso, scallion, & yuzu kosho. Also try the squid & pork belly! Read more.
The cumin lamb belly? Fiery and addictive. Warm egg custard with duck confit and sea urchin? Brilliant. Hot-and-sour pork dumplings made to order? Further proof that MCF is no accident.
After eight years at The French Laundry, Corey Lee finally gets the spotlight. At his SOMA-district jewel box, everything is well sourced—from the porcelain to the $160 tasting menu. Read more.
We've lushed over the Hot Castle Dip cocktail - now onto the food. Try the smoked black cod croquettes w/ packed wallop under their crust. The chopped liver on toast is a delight. Read more.
Pastry chef Melissa Chou balances 3 diverse culinary traditions in her desserts—American, Chinese & Moroccan. Must order: burnt vanilla ice cream w/huckleberry, brioche French toast, & almond. Read more.
Voted one of the best bar snacks in America : Fried Sausage-Stuffed Green Olives. A must try - follow our link to get the full recipe! Read more.
There's a world of warm cocktails beyond the hot toddy - order the Hot Castle Dip created by Thad Vogler. Its the best hot drink on the menu! Click More Info for the full recipe. Read more.
Try the rich, crispy pig's-trotter croquettes paired w/ luscious pig's-head salumi & bright chile-lime vinaigrette. The seared calamari & octopus bring char-grilled notes to spicy chorizo & clams. Read more.
This 32-story tower is walking distance from downtown and from the great Saturday Ferry Plaza farmers' market. Read more.
Some argue that fried chicken is best enjoyed while sitting on a park bench on a summer’s day. Test that theory at this take-out window, where the chicken is paired with waffles or biscuits.
Join Neil Gaiman, Mark Sheppard, director Toby Haynes & Chris Hardwick at our Doctor Who panel on Sunday @ 11:30am. We're showing sneak peeks, incl Neil's episode from the upcoming season.
A dozen flavors of house infused vodka! For a fun game, see who can keep their finger on the ice bar the longest! -Zac Young, Top Chef Just Desserts
Try Charles Phan's take on Chinese cuisine for late night supper. -Roy Yamaguchi, Top Chef Masters
Chef or not, one of the most beautiful sights to behold. From the views of the bay to all the amazing local products. A seratonin rush for any foodie. Say hello to my favorite farms, Tory Farms and Ha
Great selection of organic products and great selection of sugar derivatives for people with diabetes. I did a dinner and made desserts using Stevia. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
Best farmer's market in the country, hands down. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef
