L'Amour Dans Le Four Restaurant & Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1602 Lombard St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Borat X. writes: I firmly believe you can only truly appreciate San Francisco when you get out of the car and start using your feet to take you places.  This city is so dense, so diverse and so full of tiny, little-known gems, most of which you just will not see as…

Cole Hardware
Neighborhood: Cole Valley

956 Cole St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Beah B. writes: Cole Hardware's monthly paper (which they will mail to your home address if you join the frequent shopper's club -- which you SHOULD), is actually awesome. In general I'm not a fan of literature produced by places I shop -- it's typically amounts to…

Restaurant Clementine
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

126 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94118

Jennifer A. writes: Oh my darling, oh my darling, / Oh my darling Clementine, / Great steak-frites and super service / with a lovely glass of wine.

Fino Restaurant
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

624 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

euge l. writes: just a little while back, jokingly, i gave jen some crap about ordering a ceasar salad, one shes allergic to fish (and shes half white and half japanese, a southern belle..... did i miss anything?)... two, could you BE more predictable...

HAHAHAH i…

Shan Dong Restaurant
Neighborhood: Lake Merritt, Oakland Chinatown

328 10th St
Oakland, CA 94607

Ed to the M. writes: I like to eat.  I like to eat Chinese food.  I like to eat Chinese food in large unnatural quantities.  I like to eat Chinese food in large unnatural quantities A LOT.

And so it happens that I came to Oakland Chinatown one glistening Friday evening to…

Camper
Neighborhood: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

39 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94108

Nish N. writes: I went in to buy a present and instead left with two pairs of shoes for myself. I've always noticed Camper shoes from afar but somehow just didn't get around to considering them for myself.

Then, last week, I was drawn in to their Grant Street…

Stow Lake Boat & Bike Rentals

50 Stow Lake Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118

Sammy S. writes: I don't think there's anything better than spending a romantic boat ride with three of your favorite girlfriends, other than maybe spending a romantic boat-ride with boyfriend, who's idea of romance is getting stoned and watching Talladega Nights…

M & L Market
Neighborhood: Castro

691 14th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Gourmet G. writes: Its official name may be M&L Market, but everyone I know calls it May's. As noted by others, you risk her wrath and an everlasting curse from Buddha if you dare to mention any sandwich ingredient before you specify the type of bread you want as its…

You Say Tomato
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1526 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Nish N. writes: Is England even known for having good food (besides Indian)? Of course they are, and You Say Tomato stocks a decent supply of it.

Stopped in today, here's the grocery list:
1 bottle of Daddies Favourite Brown Sauce
1 bottle of Country Ploughman's Pickle…

Om Records
Neighborhood: SOMA

665 3rd Street
Suite 425
San Francisco, CA 94107

Brendan R. writes: Please give me a job.

Alla Prima Fine Lingerie
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

539 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

laura b. writes: If you don't want to know anything about my breasts, i encourage you to stop reading right now.  but if that is the case, please know that you are a moron.  i have a fantastic rack.  

Now that i have separated the boys from the men (or the women from…

Kamei Restaurant Supply
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

525-547 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94118

Steph P. writes: Since there are already over a hundred reviews extolling the cheap, utilitarian greatness of Kamei, I will offer a poorly-constructed limerick (9-9-6-6-9 meter, A-A-B-B-A rhyme):

There once was a girl from Chicago,
Who came to San Fran with no cargo,…

American Conservatory Theater
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill, Civic Center/Tenderloin

415 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Kristina R. writes: We saw a comedy performance here called Fool Moon.  It was amazing.  

But what really bowled me over was the theater.  It's in amazing shape after all these years.  One can truly appreciate the love and care that went into the preservation of this San…

Truly Mediterranean
Neighborhood: Mission

3109 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Starla D. writes: Yesterday I sat on my ass for 7 hours straight watching the Superbowl and drinking beers with my friend Amir.  He is only my friend because he has a very large flat-screen TV with high def and a washer and dryer in his domicile.  Also because he has…

Cowboys & Angels
Neighborhood: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

207 Powell St
Ste 400
San Francisco, CA 94102

Katelin H. writes: Customer Service trumps all.

My first - and what I'd planned on being my LAST - visit to Cowboys and Angels was a total nightmare. A bad cut and a stylist that wouldn't listen. Why would I give them second chance? Well, normally I wouldn't. Instead I…

Peet's Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: SOMA

595 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Michelle B. writes: I really hope that there isn't an earthquake while I'm down here and this Peet's get smashed to the ground, because even if I survived the 'quake, I would still die without this Peet's.

This Peet's is my life support system. When I get 15 minutes to…

Mama's
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1701 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94133

d d. writes: The food is solid, but how can anyone enjoy their morning in this frenetic atmosphere? The one-hour wait outside was the best part of my dining experience. Inside, the restaurant felt like a hybrid of the New York Stock Exchange and the California 1…

Games of Berkeley
Neighborhood: Downtown, UC Campus Area

2151 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

Christopher S. writes: You know those horseshoes that are chained together with a ring in the middle that you have to remove?  

They have stuff like that here.  

They also have Jenga, and dart boards, and marbles, and all sorts of exotic games.  Once, a LONG time ago, I…

Zachary's Chicago Pizza
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Rockridge

5801 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618

Sammy S. writes: I've never set anyone up on a blind date before, but I think I'd like to start with Zachary's and Little Star.

Little Star would show up early, as most uptight San Franciscans do and twiddle his fingers as he tried to focus on a copy of The Onion.…

The Albatross Pub

1822 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702

andy r. writes: Still flying high after all these years! It's the most fun you can have with your parents in the same room, no matter where they are from. Unpretentious and cool is a hard tightrope to walk, and this place walks it like a lemur on Adderall. We gotta…

Kokkari
Neighborhood: Financial District

200 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94111

D K. writes: I took my high school debate team to Kokkari last week.  Like all normal debate teams, the hole-to-pole ratio was way off, so of course my red-blooded boys promptly sat down at the bar and knocked back a few stiff Shirley Temples while discussing the…

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Neighborhood: Embarcadero

1 Ferry Bldg
San Francisco, CA 94102

Gregor G. writes: There are few things as pleasant as wandering about near the water on a beautiful day. I regularly come here on Saturday mornings with no real agenda -- and often wind up taking a ferry to no place in particular. It's a real treasure having this…

Gelb Music

722 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Victor B. writes: This place knows their stuff! I've been a musician for over 20 years, and in that time, I can honestly say, there is no other place for me to go. Don and Al in the drum department know my gear and style better than I do. Every time I have a question,…

David's Tailor Shop Tailors & Alterations
Neighborhood: Union Square

870 Market Street
Suite 305
San Francisco, CA 94102

Lauren S. writes: Of all places I got quoted, this was the cheapest.  I had a bridesmaid dress that i payed almost 200 bucks for, so of course i wanted the cheapest alteration place.  They were the most reasonably priced, and did a great job with the dress as well.…

Embarcadero Center Cinema
Neighborhood: Financial District

1 Embarcadero Ctr
San Francisco, CA 94111

laura b. writes: I saw the Darjeeling Limited here last night.  It was like being masturbated on for an hour and a half by Wes Anderson.  Dirty, smug, pretentious jizz all over my gorgeous new Marc Jacobs coat.  THE NERVE!  

The audience was filled with the hippest…

Lava 9
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

542 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102

jessica t. writes: I like my earrings big.

Bold.

My belts to have pockets.

Practical.

My bags to be deep, well-made, colorful, and original.

Stylish.

Lava 9 will help you become bolder, more practical, and definitely more stylish.

The Ark Toy Store
Neighborhood: Fourth Street

1812 4th St
Berkeley, CA 94710

Aimee L. writes: Diazolofsicle.  (The back story is a little strange.)

Traditionally, my mom gifts me with something on Easter or at least the day before Easter.  Every year, without a doubt, it is a stuffed animal...ALWAYS a stuffed animal.  I have countless bunnies…

Chiro-Medical Group
Neighborhood: SOMA

246 1st St
Phillips Building, Suite 101
San Francisco, CA 94105

Meave G. writes: When your back muscles have been knotting and tightening for so long that the pressure has caused them to fossilize, it feels good to have someone attack them in a healing, insurance-covered way.

Allow me to amend, please. Without snide yuppie-related…

El Tonayense Taco Truck
Neighborhood: Mission

22nd St and Harrison St
San Francisco, CA 94110

grace m. writes: I will commission one of these taco trucks for my "You've Been Accepted into XXXXX Medical School" party (and the Bacon Dog Cart too  http://www.yelp.com/bi...).

For y'all who know me, I love street hand-held foods with superstar meats done well.…

Yerba Buena Gardens
Neighborhood: SOMA

745 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

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Peninsula Humane Society

12 Airport Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94401

Laura T. writes: The Peninsula Humane Society is as AWESOME as it is hard to find.

For those who have never been there, I uploaded pics to make it easier to locate. True, I DON'T have the best sense of direction, but I have to say, in my 16 years of living in the bay…

Paper Source
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2061 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Kristina R. writes: The Devil's store!

Why are you doing this to me, Lucifer?  I have no money.  I have no creativity.  I have no paste and make skills.  Creative Memories scrap-booking makes me want to barf.

So WHY did I spend $40 at this Godforsaken store?  WHY?  

I'll…

The Crucible
Neighborhood: West Oakland

1260 7th St
Oakland, CA 94607

jessica t. writes: One of my mom's favorite picture's of me and my sister - is both of us finger painting in the backyard.

I must have been about 3, and my sister 5. We're both wearing yellow rain smocks and yellow rain boots. My sister has a shower cap over her hair to…

Clay Theatre
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2261 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Josua P. writes: Single screen movie theaters are a dying breed these days. And while it's comforting to know that one can go to a theater and have the option of seeing "The Nanny Diaries", "Balls of Fury" or "Rush Hour 3" (I smell Oscar!) it's also nice to go to a…

Arizmendi
Neighborhood: Lakeshore, Lower Hills

3265 Lakeshore Ave
Oakland, CA 94610

Soo C. writes: As if it wasn't bad enough that Thanksgiving and Christmas just happened, or that it's too cold for me to go anywhere that doesn't provide a down comforter (read - no gym for me, only couches and beds), but then my best friend introduced me to the…

Alamo Square
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

Steiner St and Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94115

margie b. writes: Well, it's a pretty park, with a very pretty view.

If you have not been there yet, here is a postcard just for you...

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Bell'occhio
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley, SOMA

8 Brady Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Tanya F. writes: I can't wait to go here. I'm writing a review for a place I haven't been to. Is that odd? I suppose that's a bit unconventional, but I've got this deep emotional, psychic bond with this store that has existed for a while.

For instance, I've received…

Fringe Salon
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

322 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Thomas B. writes: Emily, Emily, Emily ...

Every single one of my hairs, my follicles, and my scalp completely and totally and utterly thank you from the bottom of their contented hearts.  I've been getting my hair cut here for the last two years, and Emily has never…

BevMo!
Neighborhood: Bay View/Hunters Point

201 Bayshore Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94124

RJ A. writes: Hey! I like to throw the occasional garage party. Who doesn't?

Once you secure the DJ (LA Dream Team's in the house, can you say yo baby yo baby yo..), pass out all of the flyers and buy all of the chips and dip, you're left one one task to…