Life

San Francisco, CA 94112

SAM Y. writes: life is a journey with no destination. so make sure there are no ordinary moments...

Baseball Game with Yelp
Neighborhood: SOMA

AT&T Park
San Francisco, CA 94132

Kristina R. writes: I thought about getting a lil' sumthin', sumthin' at the Red Lobster after the game, but was afraid that when I walked into the restaurant, I'd immediately be dunked in butter and eaten by a husky tourist from Albuquerque.  BURNT TO A CRISP.  Think…

Alisha Valverde Skincare @ Medical Skin Aesthetics
Neighborhood: Union Square

490 Post St
Ste 1509
San Francisco, CA 94102

jennifer b. writes: SERIOUSLY AMAZING. unlike any other facial treatment i've ever had, completely focused on results, & i couldn't be happier. she has something really special going on here.

after gently removing my makeup, the treatment started out w/dermaplaning,…

San Carlos Library

610 Elm St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Cec C. writes: To be fair, my review is only of the CD section.

I've never checked out a book here. I've never ventured past the front/right section of the entry. Hell, I don't even have a membership here! But one day as we were heading across the bay to visit B's…

Pet Emergency Treatment Service

1048 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710

Toni M. writes: Yesterday I took Genie to her regular vet for her yearly vaccinations.  She checked out fine, for a basically healthy 9 1/2 year old dog w/ a heart murmur.  Late this afternoon I heard her cry out downstairs.  When I went to check on her she was in…

Asakichi Incense
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1730 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94115

Josua P. writes: When I was younger I burned incense for the sole purpose of covering up the smell of me smoking schwag weed out of some crappy old pipe.  

"Why are you burning incense?" my mom would ask.

Long pause.

"Ummm...it's relaxing?"

My mom looks around the room.…

Coyote Point Park

1701 Coyote Point Dr
San Mateo, CA 94401

Njon W. writes: This was Shatangi's first impression of California. I lived in the Mt Diablo apts right next to the pedestrian bridge over the 101 and used to spend hours in the park each day. I used to go to the lookout point at night to watch the planes fly over.…

Napoleon Super Bakery
Neighborhood: Nob Hill, Chinatown

1049 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Steph P. writes: 2 red bean buns, 1 taro bun, 1 BBQ pork bun = $2.60

Steph: "No way! That's so cheap! Did they make a mistake?"

More Authentically Chinese Companion: "Dude, we Chinese people don't make math mistakes like that."

Since I barely qualify as a person of…

New World Market
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

5641 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94121

Froggy V. writes: I love love LOVE New World Market! Loved it back in the day when the store was in its first cramped quarters over on Balboa and 22nd, rejoiced along with other grateful customers when they moved to the space on Geary formerly occupied by an office…

Tea Celsius

283 Lorton Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010

Jane L. writes: I've had the most expensive pearl tea and not by choice.  

I had the taro milk tea with soft yet chewy tapioca... a delight!  It tasted natural and brightened up my afternoon.  You won't find too many places that serve taro milk with tea.  Tea Celsius…

Scotty's Market

620 Manuel T Freitas Pkwy
San Rafael, CA 94903

Lily L. writes: I adore Scotty's. For the small, "country store" size, it really has everything you need. The deli is fabulous- I am partial to their homemade Mexican casserole with greens from the salad bar. There are even flat screen HD TVs above the deli counter…

Sixth Avenue Salon
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

4334 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

City Gal R. writes: Sarah cut my hair and she did an amazing job. I have long hair down to my mid-back, so I'm always worried that the stylist will cut off too much. But Sarah cut off exactly the amount I asked her to. I asked her to trim off all the split ends, and to…

Cafe Dolci
Neighborhood: Union Square

740 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Lauren S. writes: Wait...what?
Is this cilantro on my sammich?
I HATE cilantro.
So...why is it so perfect on this heavenly hoagie?
There goes everything Ive believed up till now.  
Everything is changing.
Vietnamese sandwiches?  Who knew?
A large meal for under $4?  No way!…

iCafe
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

1916 Irving Street
San Francisco, CA 94122

Marsha Z. writes: Don't bother with the other nearby pearl milk tea joints.  Although they serve up the usual snacks of sandwiches, ice cream, and fried finger foods, iCafe's teas are a cut above the rest.  

WiFi is available, along with several computer terminals.  If…

Coyote Hills Regional Park

8000 Patterson Ranch Rd
Fremont, CA 94555

Wes M. writes: Coyote Hills must be quite a boon for Newark/Fremont residents--it's pretty much the only place south of the city where you've got hills right on the edge of the bay.  It's especially striking how one minute you're in suburbia and then suddenly…

Williams-Sonoma

5653 Bay St
Emeryville, CA 94608

Keane L. writes: I decided to splurge, since I had a $100 gift card:

Glass Butter Dish - $6.00
Deluxe Collapsible Collander - $29.95
Peugeot Chocolate Pepper Mill - $36.00
Cipriani Tagliardi (on sale) - $2.99

Hmm... I still have a little credit left....

What else can I…

Arty
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1680 Post St
Ste G
San Francisco, CA 94115

euge l. writes: i have funky hair. ive discussed this at lengths...get it lengths!!! HA i kill me.

sooooooooooooooooo the lady had an appt thanks to the tip from wakako, HI WAKO!!!!!!

the better half was trying to decide if she wanted to clean up her hair cut or not,…

Foxy Lady Boutique
Neighborhood: Mission

2644 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Pookie W. writes: I'm wearing my ho clothes on Saturday and I just ate a burrito.  I'm feeling super guilty but I know what Estella from Foxy Lady would say, "girl, be quiet, you look GOOD!"  So, on with the review . . .

* Eddie Murphy's Velvet Jones voice*:  Do you…

Thi Cosmetics
Neighborhood: Financial District

655 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 94101

Jean P. writes: Finally! Great makeup suitable for Asians! I absolutely love Thi Cosmetics, particularly the White Tea foundation. It's very light and provides great coverage at the same time. I like the fact that it does not feel cakey on my skin and allows it to…

Kard Zone
Neighborhood: Castro

2286 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114

James M. writes: This just may be the most serious and passionate review I've written thus far.  Why you wonder since it's just a card shop?  I've been shopping for cards at Kard Zone for over ten years now.  Kard Zone is the best card shop in San Francisco.  I've…

Pink is the New Blog

San Francisco, CA 94102

T-Bone L. writes: One star?

As Trent would say, "Bitch, please."

Martini Cleaners
Neighborhood: Lower Haight

345 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Drue C. writes: How much of a dork am I? Well, when I saw a cleaners named Martini I had to get my dry cleaning done here, despite not living anywhere in the vicinity of this place. That is how much.

Presidio Laser Medicine

5B Funston Ave
The Presidio
San Francisco, CA 94129

London E. writes: Dr. Tsai at Presidio Laser Medicine is awesome. She is totally hands on, will explain everything to you clearly and with out being patronizing. She does all of the sessions herself, so you are being worked on by a doctor, not staff. Many places will…

Friends of the Urban Forest

Edie Rd & General Kennedy Ave
Building 1007
San Francisco, CA 94129

Fallopian Swim Team D. writes: How many people do you know that talk about improving the city? How many people do you know that actually go out every week and do something about it? Friends Of The Urban Forest does just that. How does 40 trees planted a week sound to you? They are…

Cafe Algiers
Neighborhood: SOMA

50 Beale St
San Francisco, CA 94105

Ed U. writes: Come to the Casbah, and I will wear my little red fez while making wild, passionate love to you all the while slipping the diamond bracelet off your wrist. OK, so Algiers conjures up black-and-white images that may be a little dated and a little too…

The John Brody Salon
Neighborhood: Castro

2338 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Tess Y. writes: Definitely recommended. I got a great short women's haircut from Jason who understood the look I was going for. No obnoxious soft, soccer mom  "frills," just pure high femme sex. Hell yeah. Jason took his time with me and artfully conquered my super…

Friends

San Francisco, CA 94105

MiRIAM w. writes: Friends are God's way of apologizing to us for our families.

Mitchell's Ice Cream
Neighborhood: SOMA

825 Mission St
Asia's Chinese Food
San Francisco, CA 94101

Julie K. writes: I lost my cellphone after Mitchell's Ice Cream..  =(

'nuff say!

The Snack Depot
Neighborhood: SOMA

303 2nd St
San Francisco, CA 94107

jessica t. writes: OMgoshOMgoshOMgoshOMgoshO Mgosh

Everything I have had here has been unflookinbelievable.

And affordable

If you want the best sandwich in the financial district  EVA- you need to come here. Now I know I write with alot of superlatives. But this time I…

Joaquin Miller Park
Neighborhood: Oakland Hills

3300 Joaquin Miller Road
Oakland, CA 94602

Seong P. writes: christmas alone.  it's ok, i just didn't feel like traveling during the holidays.  last year, i had the flu so this one was infinitely better.  i started the day with a hike, well, more of a stroll, at joaquin miller park with a friend and my dog,…

Down at Lulu's
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Rockridge

6603 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609

Emma K. writes: This is a rad boutique - I recently bought a crazy pink silk shirt with a high neck and ruffles for $5 and a gaggle of 80's hot pink and turquoise earrings for a dollar a pair.  I'm a little bit scared to get my hair cut there (and it's like $50 for…

A K Meats
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

2346 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121

nobu k. writes: I was on diet try to lose some weight.
I was trying to eat vegis, wild rice mixed with brown rice, sea weed, Natto, of course,  and "Kon-Nyaku".
Do you know what the "Kon-Nyaku" is?
It is look like a gooee gray color jelly made from J-kind potato.
I…

Philz Coffee
Neighborhood: Castro

4023 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Darin I. writes: Well, it's happened again: my fucking face has been shedding more skin than a molting sidewinder.

Yup, that bitch Mother Nature and her sick need to change the fucking seasons has ONCE AGAIN conspired with the Retin-A I take for acne, leaving things…

Photograph
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2298 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Stanley K. writes: Great customer service. Friendly staff. Came here looking to frame some of my photos and some Christmas gifts.

I know, I'm already shopping for Christmas, I'm no idiot to wait last minute.

Z. Cioccolato
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

474 Columbus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

Starla D. writes: I was initially drawn to this place because there is a big glowing sign in the window that says "Edible Underwear".  
Sometimes when I am lying on the couch in my underwear watching football and drinking beer, I REALLY don't want to get up and walk…

Lucky Ocean Aquarium
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

109 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94118

avalon e. writes: For those who want to buy fish but don't want to take the trouble to resuscitate fish bought/rescued from 6th Ave. Aquarium which is right in the neighborhood, Lucky Ocean is the place to go.
Their livestock is handpicked from the wholesalers and…

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

25th Ave & Fulton St.
Speedway Meadow
San Francisco, CA 94129

Rachel G. writes: I was drugged.  Accidentally.  Well, sort of accidentally.  

There we were in the middle of Golden Gate Park on the most gorgeous day, when I was handed a cheese and phyllo dough triangle.  I took a bite.  It was delicious.  I took one more small bite…

Mike's Discount Liquor
Neighborhood: Excelsior

5084 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112

Kathryn T. writes: "There are two empty kegs blocking the only fire exit in my apartment.

Not to worry, they'll be gone soon thanks to Mike's Liquors, who delivers kegs for FREE and will pick them back up for a mere $15.

I ordered two half-barrel kegs from Mike's, New…

www.stuffonmycat.com

San Francisco, CA 94117

Gourmet G. writes: Oreo bit me just for looking at this site. I can only imagine the consequences if I actually tried to foist any of the indignities suffered by these poor kitties on him!

Golden State Warriors
Neighborhood: Old Oakland, Oakland Chinatown

1011 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607

joe f. writes: update (5/3/2007):
i feel the burning desire to publicly profess my mancrush on baron davis.  i love you.  call me.
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my favorite wardawg moment: when sleepy floyd dropped 51 on magic's, worthy's, and kareem's asses.  i was…