Humphry Slocombe

2790 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94080
(415) 550-6971
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Just off 24th Street in the Mission District lives a very unconventional ice cream shop. At Humphry Slocombe you’ll find flavors like Foie Gras, McEvoy Olive Oil, Peanut Butter Curry, Sea Salt, Balsamic Caramel, Creme Fraiche, and Guinness Gingerbread just to name a few. For more prudish palettes, Humphry Slocombe also makes more conventional flavors like Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee, Maple Walnut, Peppermint and Vanilla Chip. For those seeking something sans any dairy, their diverse selection of Sorbets and Sherbets hit the spot. Read more »

Wonderland SF

2929 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 641-4600
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Part art gallery, part boutique, this 24th Street shop is the place to go to find unique art and fashion made by local artists and designers. Located in an emerging part of the Mission District, Wonderland SF is the brainchild of owner Irene Hernandez-Feiks, who opened the store to showcase the works of independent Bay Area artists and designers.

With its high ceilings, charming chandeliers, and unique art pieces displayed throughout the store, it’s a great setting for browsing the racks of apparel, accessories, jewelry, and handbags. Read more »

Old Ship Saloon

298 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 788-2222
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Quite possibly the oldest saloon established in San Francisco, the Old Ship Saloon is a Jackson Square landmark that’s been in business since the three-masted boat named the Arkansas was beached here back in 1851. At inception, a door was merely cut directly into the hull of the boat to convert the ship into an ale house. Over time the ship was replaced with a brick and mortar building that functioned as a hotel, which still operated the Old Ship Saloon in a barroom on the ground floor. Read more »

SF Street Food Festival

On Folsom Street, between
24th and 26th Streets
3rd Saturday of August, annually
11am – 7pm
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With the emergence of gourmet food carts reaching critical mass in the city, it’s no surprise there is now a festival dedicated to the phenomenon. Snaking around a handful of city blocks along Folsom Street, close to Garfield Square in the Mission District, the SF Street Food Festival this year was packed to the brim with hungry visitors, all there to experience something unexpectedly delicious that was prepared from a mobile kitchen. The wait times just to sample dishes from various vendors like |Roli Roti| and |Kung Fu Tacos| were overwhelming to say the least, which made coordinated efforts with friends to wait in multiple lines the right move. Read more »

Duke & Duchess

528 Hayes Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 431-3555
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Established in 2008, Duke & Duchess is a Hayes Valley boutique that specializes in their house label rugged denim, canvas bags, and locally designed apparel. The store also has a wide variety of sunglasses, key chains, belts, and accessories. Another cool item is their selection of graphic t-shirts sold in a can. With premium denim commanding high prices these days, it’s nice to still see styles that can be bought for less than $100 a pair. Their newest addition is their house brand of canvas bags that look sturdy, durable, and have a great vintage feel to them. Read more »

Kasa Indian Eatery

3115 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 896-4008
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Prior to the arrival of Kasa Indian Eatery, options for healthy, freshly prepared Indian cuisine in the Marina were scant to say the least. Unlike other Indian restaurants in the city that exude a more ethnic ambiance, I was a bit surprised to see a modern interior space that feels like the Indian version of an upscale quick service restaurant. From the polished stainless-steel kitchen surfaces, industrial coated concrete floors, to the loft-like feeling of the space, the interior is miles from what one may have grown accustomed to when dining Indian. Read more »

Osso & Co.

1232 9th Avenue,
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 661-6113
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Just a few blocks down the street from Golden Gate Park, Osso & Co. is a chic pet boutique on 9th Avenue, located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood. The store is well organized and fully stocked with everything a pet owner should need for their cat or dog.

Osso & Co. has a great selection of collars, toys, even dog houses and training supplies. The eyes are immediately drawn to all the bright colors on their wall of colorful food and water bowls, assorted leashes, and dog artwork. Read more »

Harding Park Golf Course

99 Harding Road
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 664-4690
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Originally designed by architect Willie Watson in 1925, the course at picturesque Harding municipal golf course offers beautiful views of Lake Merced and its surrounding landscape. Located adjacent to the San Francisco State University in the Lakeside district, Harding was featured in the 2009 |PGA Tour President’s Cup| and is an affordable option for those looking for a challenging round of golf on an award-winning course. With San Francisco resident discounts of over 60 percent off the daily standard rate, a round of 18 holes at Harding Golf Course is a great deal for the price. Read more »

SPQR

1911 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 771-7779
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Situated amongst the clusters of chic boutiques that dot this busy stretch of Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights, one could easily make the mistake of walking past this charming Italian restaurant with its unassuming black exterior and matching black awning. The name SPQR, which is an acronym for Senatus Populesque Romanus, and translates to “The People and Senate of Rome”, should explain its menu of rustic Italian dishes and great selection of Italian wines.

|Chef Matthew Accarrino| and his team have been hard at work, creating a diverse menu of dishes that change seasonally to showcase the best local ingredients. Much time and care goes into every dish, preparing everything including their pastas from scratch. Read more »

Union Square

Bordered by Geary, Powell, Stockton and Post Streets
San Francisco, CA 94108
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Originally named for the rallies once held in this location to show support for the Union Army during the Civil War, Union Square continues to play a central role in the city as a backdrop for various ceremonies, art shows, cultural activities, the occasional protest, and its annual Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting during the Winter holidays. In terms of historical significance, the 97 foot tall Corinthian column and winged Victory statue were erected in 1903 to commemorate Admiral George Dewey’s victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish American War. In 1941, the world’s first underground parking garage built beneath the plaza was opened. Read more »