Tartine Bakery
Neighborhood: Mission

600 Guerrero St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Kelly H. writes: I hate living so close to this place.  Truly hate it.

If I had PMS and lived in the Sunset, I'd just eat the five month old Oreo's from my cupboard.  I have PMS in the gourmet food ghetto of the Mission and I have Lemon-moistened genoise layered with…

Your Basic Bird
Neighborhood: Claremont, Elmwood

2940 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705

Emahlee H. writes: This is where I purchased the love of my life! Along with many of his little play things.

Aziza
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

5800 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94121

Ed to the M. writes: 4 Hot Babes Dined About Town here at Aziza.  Well, it was actually officially called 3 Hot Babes and One Loud Sweaty Fat Chinky Guy Dine About Town, but we shortened it to 4 Hot Babes because it sounds better.  We're pragmatists.  Tanya Z, Maria D,…

Tawan's Thai Food
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

4403 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118

Marsha Z. writes: Named after the owner's son, Tawan's Thai serves up some good ol' Thai cuisine.  Most notable about the restaurant are Tawan's drawings done when he was 5 years old (he's now 14), framed onto the wall and are embedded throughout the menu--very cute.…

El Castillito
Neighborhood: Castro

136 Church St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Ed to the M. writes: This is the second El Castillito I've reviewed - the first one being the one hardcore in the Castro (see http://www.yelp.com/bi...).  My first comment still stands, I still think we should call all taquerias in the Castro ta-QUEER-ias.

Anyways, I'm…

Harbor Village Restaurant
Neighborhood: Financial District

4 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111

L. M. writes: Dear Harbor Village Owner,
Where have you gone? What did we do wrong? I love you... come back to me. I need you... I need your crunchy har gows, your savory sui mais, we feel lost without your delicious jooks. I'm weeping for you. Please call me... I…

Aurora Theatre Company
Neighborhood: Downtown

2081 Addison St
Berkeley, CA 94704

Jeff D. writes: I was the PR guy for this company for several years, and watched this company grow from tiny and good to not so tiny and great.

Under the brilliant tutelage of Barbara Oliver (then) and Tom Ross (now), the Aurora is putting out some of the best…

Firefly
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

4288 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

matt m. writes: Have you ever wanted to make someone feel super duper special? Maybe take them out for a nice meal, sit for 3 hours & enjoy their company?

My girlfriend totally has a knack for doing this--when she asked what I wanted to do for my recent birthday, I…

GoKart Racer

1541 Adrian Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010

luis .. writes: One of my favorite things to do for fun when I was young was to jump on my big wheel and go tearing up and down the sidwalk in front of our house.  We had a somewhat steep driveway that made for the perfect drift opportunity as you reached the bottom…

Arthur Beren Shoes
Neighborhood: Union Square

222 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Ed C. writes: Holy crispy pata!

Here I was, eating my scrambled eggs and sausage and filling out the Travel and Leisure website's The Best City You've Ever Visited questionnaire, when all of a sudden the name of my most favorite shoe store in the world suddenly…

Bluebottle Coffee Co
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

315 Linden St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Karen K. writes: while waiting in line for coffee, i overheard a conversation going on between the well dressed couple behind me.  the topic was 'confidence' and the lady was going on about how she understands why women have a tendency to be insecure but didn't…

Cowgirl Creamery Artisan Cheese
Neighborhood: Embarcadero

1 Ferry Building
Marketplace Shop #17
San Francisco, CA 94102

joe f. writes: i'm a gangsta.  

a real gangsta, like the ones in boyz-in-the-hood or menace to society.  for real though.

so if you grew up in the streets like i did, you would know that real gangstas like cheese.  

i was on my way to the tomales bay oyster company to…

Baker Beach
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

25th Avenue and El Camino Del Mar
San Francisco, CA 94101

Kristina R. writes: This is how my trip to Baker Beach went one lovely sunny day...

Boobs...penis...boobs...p enis...little, tiny boobs...big, huge boobs...circumcised penis...creepy little dude crouched in a shrub...NOT circumcised penis...more boobies...boob…

Musee Mecanique
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

Pier 45
San Francisco, CA 94133

tinna h. writes: .        _________
      ||                       ||  Photoboooooth!! :) Must visit again soon. Any takers!?
      ||                       ||  
      ||                       ||  I like the sign that says the price is ~$3, but also makes note
     …

Richart Chocolate
Neighborhood: Union Square

393 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Kristina R. writes: Last year, I bought my hubby a 1 lb. box of assorted chocolates from See's Candies for Valentine's Day.  

He said:

"OH DARLING!  I LOVE YOU SO!  YOU ARE MY ANGELPUSS!  MY REASON FOR LIVING!  HOW AM I SO DESERVING OF SOMEONE SO AWESOME AND COOL?"

This…

Held Over
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1543 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Darin I. writes: Everyone knows only two types of people should shop vintage.  Folks gifted with an innate sense of style and asians, who have a genetic predisposition for making trash chic.  If you don't fall into either group, you're seriously fucked.

That said, you…

Bryan Lee Clothing
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1840 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Chris C. writes: I didn't even shop here myself but I just had to give four stars because of the service that they provided for my girlfriend.  Just moments after leaving the Blue Jean Bar or whatever it was and being treated like we weren't "worthy" to shop there,…

Sophie's Crepes
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1581 Webster St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Keane L. writes: Memo: Sophie.

Re: Your crepes.

I'd like to inform you that your dessert crepes are too delicious for their own damn good. Once a shining champion of sharing, I have been reduced to prison-style hoarding. Observe my shifty eyes while I eat without a…

Chillin' Productions
Neighborhood: SOMA

444 Jessie St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Thomas F. writes: Wow, Kudos on 9 years!!!

I have to admit that I really miss Irene's Chillin' Tuesdays at 111 Minna, but I'm happy for her much deserved success with her enormous events @ Mezzanine

Her parties are always a blast and she knows every talented artist, dj…

Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Neighborhood: Financial District

222 Sansome St
San Francisco, CA 94104

teapot .. writes: wonderful hotel.  except i wonder, what are y'all doing living in san francisco and reviewing hotels in san francisco?

does your spouse know?

Wags Pet Wash & Awesome Accessories
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1840 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Gregor G. writes: My little guy (Baxter-Boo) gets his nails trimmed by the friendly Wags-ter team. They're super-nice, reasonably-priced, efficient, and don't require an appointment for mani/pedi's, so it's very convenient to swing by and prevent his paws from looking…

Parsnips
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2915 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Tiffany B. writes: When a hairstylist has great skills, aesthetics, truly listens, offers sound and honest advice, and is genuinely passionate about their 'art' - they make the cut!  While I enjoy my fair share of experimentation, spontaneity and meeting new people, I…

Sports Basement

610 Mason St
San Francisco, CA 94129

Kristina R. writes: I have this kid in my class.  We call him The Energizer Bunny.  Guess why!

Yesterday, I realized how out of shape I was when the Energizer Bunny nearly killed me.  I was walking towards the art table and WHAAAMP...the kid swooshed by like a bolt of…

Smoke Signals
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

2223 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Fallopian Swim Team D. writes: When we lived in NY, we used to spend $200 a month on magazines (mostly imported). I have long since sobered up, and (mostly) gotten rid of that nasty habit. When I fall of of the wagon, I run right down to Smoke Signals and they never fail to…

The Saloon
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1232 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

Christina S. writes: I spy with my little eye a bar that looks very familiar to me in this crappy romantic comedy called "Just Like Heaven" with that actress Reese Witherspoon and her crazy chin.  Why yes, I've been to that bar.  It's the Saloon.

The only reason I have…

John Barleycorn Pub
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1415 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Omid T. writes: This is utterly futile, isn't it?

Why should I bother reviewing a place that's hopelessly destined to close up shop thanks to a landlord who refuses to renew a lease?

I felt it was utterly pointless to go here to "Save the John Barleycorn." I mean,…

Molinari Delicatessen
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

373 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

Liza B. writes: When I first went to Molinari's ~ I was but a wee thing whose nose barely cleared the low counter where they wrap your purchases in butcher paper. It was part of the Italian food trail.

My sister and I were led there by our Zia Lena who dragged us…

Picnic
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1808 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Nilu r. writes: Cute girly things, friendly staff. I found a great little tote bag here and some unique tee-shirts. I recommend this place to anyone who thinks that good SF style is found only on Valencia street.

Amoeba Music Berkeley
Neighborhood: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area

2455 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704

Kristina R. writes: We were looking for a copy of that fabulous tear-jerker Asian hard-luck story, The Joy Luck Club...also known as KRISTINA R's HOME MOVIES!

Hubby and I found it at...surprise!  Amoeba!  It was hardly a surprise...they've never let me down before.  Even…

Say Cheese
Neighborhood: Cole Valley

856 Cole St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Drue C. writes: Is it any coincidence that a photographer will tell you to "say cheese" when taking your picture? This is done because when you say the word cheese it instantly produces a smile.

Are smiles addictive? Cheese smiles, that is? Is CHEESE addictive??

Do…

Mane Attraction
Neighborhood: Cole Valley

103 Carl Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Netty L. writes: This in NOT what happened when Huy cut my hair. Huy was super friendly, gave me a great clean cut, added educated suggestions about what I should do with my hair, and made my bi-annual haircut RELAXING. Plus, they got me in last minute on a Saturday.…

Plant Warehouse
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1628 California St
San Francisco, CA 94109

frisco j. writes: fabulous selection of plants and trees that i can't spell or pronounce at a reasonable price........and they even deliver! we got an eight foot tall cactus tree from these guys. it's the center piece of our living room. it's beeeeauuuutifullll! now i…

Porchlight
Neighborhood: Castro

Cafe Du Nord
2172 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94110

dana v. writes: Stand-up comedy is great, but it can be sort of phony, exagerated, and desperate.  The comedians have a profession and money to make.

On the other hand -- storytelling is often pretty damn funny and is totally genuine.  By the time the stories reach…

El Metate
Neighborhood: Mission

2406 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Bucky K. writes: I've seen the way you look at me with your judgmental eyes. I've heard the whispers. "wow, bucky likes to eat a lot of burritos." No one else knows that better than me. And yet... you still couldn't hide El Metate from me. I found it yesterday…

Little Star Pizza
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

846 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94116

Starla D. writes: My dinner last night at Little Star was perfect.   My ridiculously good looking companion and I had a mere 5 minute wait for a table.  (although I would never assume this on a Friday or Saturday night).  He brought an amazing bottle of Pinot Noir…

SCRAP
Neighborhood: Bay View/Hunters Point

801 Toland St
San Francisco, CA 94124

Kristina R. writes: Cost of classroom supplies bought so far with out of pocket money for the upcoming school year:  $980.00

Thanks to places like SCRAP and the much more organized RAFT in San Jose, I'm not paying twice that amount this year.  

It's like dumpster diving…

Sea Bowl

4625 Coast Hwy
Pacifica, CA 94044

Sani S. writes: In the middle of nowhere and a freeway sits Sea Bowl.

What I saw was a place crowded with spontanious personalities and enough lanes for you and the population of Asia to get your boogy bowl down. Many infant bowlers, ditsy women who seem to be in…

Chestnut Street Coffee Roastery
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2331 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94123

andy r. writes: Tasty coffee. A nice place to sit outside while waiting for your own Ken & Barbie, Ken & Ken, Barbie & Skipper to join meet up before dins at Mamacita. Fortunately, the primary demo here is 45+.

People sometimes bug me to dish on my lovely wife, the…

Il Massimo Lounge
Neighborhood: Financial District

5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111

Ed U. writes: You kinda expect skinny Italians with long hair, candy-striped t-shirts and little red scarves as they pass by on their Vespas and yell "Ciao!" to the owner. Well, all I saw were suits in a hurry to get their lunches. We ain't in Capri, that's for…

Four Star Theatre
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

2200 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121

David D. writes: This is one of those little theaters that seems to survive regardless of the mega-complexes that theoretically should have driven them out of business.  It operates on a shoestring, and the movies are terrific!  

There are two screens: the original…