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Amber India

25 Yerba Buena Lane San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 777-0500 Located on Yerba Buena Lane, adjacent to Market Street, Amber India is consistently one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve visited in the…
Gott’s Roadside

1 Ferry Building, Space #6 San Francisco, CA 94111 (415) 983-8030 With its sleek concrete floors, contemporary decor and bold signage, some would not have guessed that such a sleek establishment began as…
Nicholson Ranch

4200 Napa Road Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 938-8822 Situated on the edge of Sonoma Valley, Nicholson Ranch is one of those hidden gems that not only offers the visitor an opportunity to visit…
Alfred’s Steakhouse

659 Merchant St. San Francisco, CA 94111 Located on narrow Merchant Street, on the edge of San Francisco’s gleaming Financial District, Alfred’s Steakhouse is a San Francisco institution. This old-fashioned restaurant, which harkens…
Peju Province Winery

8466 Saint Helena Highway Rutherford, CA 94573 (707) 963-3600 Located directly on Highway 29 in Rutherford, Peju Province Winery offers visitors more than just another Napa Valley wine tasting—it offers them a unique…
Benu

22 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 685-4860 After reading about Benu’s glowing four star review from Michael Bauer, their two Michelin stars, and Chef David Chang of Momofuku in New York…
The Slanted Door

1 Ferry Building #3 San Francisco, CA 94111 (415) 861-8032 Located in the airy and scenic |Ferry Building Marketplace|, directly upon the sparkling San Francisco waterfront, Slanted Door is easily one of the…
Saigon Sandwich

560 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 474-5698 In this day and age, it’s rare to find a decent meal for less than ten dollars. Enter Saigon Sandwich. This little gem of…
Smitten Ice Cream

432 Octavia St., Suite 1A (@ Linden St.), San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 863-1518 If you are going to splurge and have ice cream, you might as well have real ice cream. The great…
Four Barrel Cafe

375 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 252-0800 What’s the one thing that gets us all up in the morning and gets us through the holidays? Coffee. Our to-do lists can seem…
Rickhouse

246 Kearny Street San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 398-2827 Not far from the skyscrapers that dot along the Financial District, Rickhouse is a trendy saloon that’s perfect for discerning drinkers looking for a…
Roli Roti

One Ferry Building San Francisco, CA 94111 Also found in select locations throughout the Bay Area, Roli Roti is one of the best versions of mobile street food, utilizing high quality local produce…
California Academy of Sciences

55 Music Concourse Dr. San Francisco, CA 94118 (415) 379-8000 Following three years of construction at a cost of $500 million, the California Academy of Sciences re-opened in late 2008 and is the…
Robert Sinskey Vineyards

6320 Silverado Trail Napa, CA 94558 (707) 944-9090 Situated along the picturesque Silverado Trail, Robert Sinskey Vineyards has been making 100% organic wine since opening in 1991. Spanning over 200 acres in the…
Birch

564 Hayes Street San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 626-6860 Walking along Hayes Street, I happened to come across a very special little flower shop, one unlike any I have ever seen. Upon entering…
Il Cane Rosso

1 Ferry Building #41 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 391-7599 Inspired by the family-run food stores that dot Southern Italy, Il Cane Rosso is a casual, quick service rotisserie and sandwich shop created…
Legion of Honor

100 34th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 (415) 750-3600 View Map With sweeping views of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge from its front yard, the Legion of Honor is the perfect…
Nini’s

1000 North Idaho Street San Mateo, CA 94401 (650) 348-9578 Located in a residential neighborhood on the outskirts of San Mateo, only a few blocks from Highway 101, Nini’s has remained a local…
The Ferry Building

One Ferry Building San Francisco CA 94105 (415) 983-8030 Designed by architect A. Page Brown, the steel-framed Ferry Building originally opened in 1898 and was a main transportation access point for travel to…
SPQR

1911 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 771-7779 Situated amongst the clusters of chic boutiques that dot this busy stretch of Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights, one could easily make the mistake…
Union Square

Bordered by Geary, Powell, Stockton and Post Streets San Francisco, CA 94108 Originally named for the rallies once held in this location to show support for the Union Army during the Civil War,…
Project Noe Completed

We are pleased to report that the Project Noe house was completed as planned in late May 2010. It’s interesting to note that despite the economy, the Project Noe home was already under…
Perbacco

230 California St San Francisco, CA 94111 (415) 955-0663 Italian for “by jove”, “wow”, or just sheer astonishment, Perbacco strives to pleasantly surprise the senses with their take on regional Italian cuisine from…
Paraduxx Winery

7257 Silverado Trail Napa Valley, CA 94558 (866) 367-9943 Right off the Silverado Trail, Paraduxx is a quaint and charming winery that’s situated on a picturesque stretch of Napa Valley. Perfectly suited for…
SFMOMA

151 3rd Street San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 357-4000 Nestled between much taller buildings (the St Regis and the W Hotel), the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s minimalist brick exterior and striped…
Bi-Rite Creamery

3692 18th Street San Francisco, CA‎ 94110 (415) 626-5600‎ Freshly re-opened after renovating, the Bi-Rite Creamery is a Mission district destination for delicious ice cream made with local and sustainable ingredients. Using only…
Dolores Park

532 Dolores Street, between 18th and 20th San Francisco, CA 94110 Named after the |Spanish Mission| down the street, Dolores Park is one of the city’s best places to relax in the sun…
Tartine Bakery

600 Guerrero Street San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 487-2600 Perched on a corner in the Mission, no sign or awning to give away its location, one could easily drive past without noticing they’ve…
Baker Beach

Battery Chamberlin Road The Presidio San Francisco, CA 94129 With one of the most iconic views of the |Golden Gate Bridge|, it’s no surprise that |Baker Beach| is a very popular destination year-round…
R & G Lounge

631 Kearny Street San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 982-7877 While the choices can be somewhat limited in the city for dine-in Chinese fare on the fancier side, look no further than R&G Lounge…
Dynamo Donut & Coffee

2760 24th Street San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 920-1978 Deep within the Mission, far from its more likely surroundings of chic boutiques and trendy restaurants located further up 24th Street; Dynamo Donut &…
Dragon Well

2142 Chestnut Street San Francisco, CA 94123 (415) 474-6888 For delicious Chinese food on the healthier side, Dragon Well is an excellent choice. A fixture in the Marina district since 1998; the service…
La Taqueria

2889 Mission Street San Francisco, CA, 94110 (415) 285-7117 While nearly every district in the city has its own decent Taqueria, it’s no surprise that when I am craving delicious Mexican food, a…
Golden Star

11 Walter U Lum Place, San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 398-1215 When the mood strikes for some authentic Vietnamese cuisine, one place always comes to mind: Golden Star. Located in Chinatown, on a…
Chloe’s Cafe

1399 Church Street San Francisco, CA 94114 (415) 648-4116 At risk of increasing the already long wait times at Chloe’s Cafe, I was initially reluctant to write about this Noe Valley gem. The…
Red’s Java House

Pier 30 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 777-5626 As rare as those sunny and clear days in the city are, it doesn’t get much better than relaxing on a pier, basking in the…
Sushi Sam’s Edomata

218 East 3rd Ave San Mateo, CA, 94401 (650)344-0888 Since raw fish is pretty much as synonymous with California cuisine as avocados, I figured it would be best to open with my favorite…
de Young Museum

50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco, CA 94118 (415) 750-3600 Erected on the site of the 1895 original that was demolished following the ’89 earthquake, the rebuilt M. H. de Young Museum…

Featured Articles

Evening, Lounges, Lower Nob Hill, Saturday Brunch, Sunday Brunch, Vietnamese · Samir Jaluria

Le Colonial

20 Cosmo Place San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 931-3600 When one walks into Le Colonial for the first time, they are instantly transported back to the tropical elegance of the French colonial era….
Afternoon Tea, Burlingame, Confections, Daytime Eats, Tea Shop · alexkiel

Rue du Thé

1223 Donnelly Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 (650) 558-8515 Although it is easy to find a coffee shop to find a caffeinated beverage, it is difficult to find somewhere that strictly serves tea. Nestled…
Marketplace, Men's Apparel, Women's Apparel · specialk

Treasure Island Flea

One Avenue of the Palms San Francisco, CA 94130 (415) 898-0245 Treasure Island. What image pops into your head? Swashbuckling pirates? Buried gold and precious gems? If you’ve been living in San Francisco,…
Confections, Russian Hill · specialk

The Candy Store

1507 Vallejo Street San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 921-8005 Eating candy and chocolate releases endorphins and endorphins make you HAPPY! At least that’s what the stuff at The Candy Store does for me!…
Creme Brulee, Daytime Eats, Evening, Financial District, The Castro · alexkiel

Crème Brûlée Cart

I was recently in San Francisco and much to my surprise, I had the most delicious dessert right in the middle of the the Financial District! The Crème Brûlée Cart is a little…
Daytime Eats, Evening, Indian, Late night Eats, The Castro · JK Lesure

Kasa Indian Eatery

4001 18th Street San Francisco, CA 94114 (415) 621-6940 Unlike other Indian restaurants in the city that exude a more ethnic ambiance, I was a bit surprised to find a modern space with…
San Mateo, Tea Shop · alexkiel

Tpumps

106 South B Street San Mateo, CA 94401 (650) 548-1085 At first glance, it is difficult to be certain what exactly you are getting into at Tpumps. There are mailboxes that line the…
Comedy Shows · Alison Stevenson

Tuesday Night Comedy on Haight

1840 Haight Street San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 387-6455 Being on Haight Street can serve as a pretty valid form of unintentional entertainment. You know like seeing the look of shock and horror…
Daytime Eats, Evening, Japanese, Richmond · CKintheBay

Kitaro

5723 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94121 (415) 386-2777 Cheap sushi in the city is a dime a dozen. The sushi challenge in San Francisco is finding an inexpensive sushi restaurant that actually…
coffee shop, Mission · alexkiel

Four Barrel Cafe

375 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 252-0800 What’s the one thing that gets us all up in the morning and gets us through the holidays? Coffee. Our to-do lists can seem…
Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Evening · CKintheBay

Pearl’s Deluxe Burgers

708 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 409-6120 Walking around downtown SF, the options are endless when it comes to good eats, but if you’re looking for a classic and hardy burger, then…
Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Evening, Food & Drink, Late night Eats, Richmond, San Francisco · Mike Foster

Uncle Boy’s

245 Balboa Street San Francisco, CA 94118 (415) 742-4468 Those looking for a decent hamburger need look no further than Uncle Boy’s in the Richmond. Upon inspection, the place appears to specialize in…
Wineries · JK Lesure

Elizabeth Spencer Wines

1165 Rutherford Road Rutherford, CA 94573 (707) 963-6067 After years in the wine and restaurant industries, husband and wife Spencer Graham and Elizabeth Pressler established Elizabeth Spencer Wines in 1998. Sourcing their grapes…
FiDi, Saloon · JK Lesure

Rickhouse

246 Kearny Street San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 398-2827 Not far from the skyscrapers that dot along the Financial District, Rickhouse is a trendy saloon that’s perfect for discerning drinkers looking for a…
Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Embarcadero · JK Lesure

Roli Roti

One Ferry Building San Francisco, CA 94111 Also found in select locations throughout the Bay Area, Roli Roti is one of the best versions of mobile street food, utilizing high quality local produce…
Museums · JK Lesure

California Academy of Sciences

55 Music Concourse Dr. San Francisco, CA 94118 (415) 379-8000 Following three years of construction at a cost of $500 million, the California Academy of Sciences re-opened in late 2008 and is the…
Daytime Eats, Embarcadero, Evening, Italian · JK Lesure

Il Cane Rosso

1 Ferry Building #41 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 391-7599 Inspired by the family-run food stores that dot Southern Italy, Il Cane Rosso is a casual, quick service rotisserie and sandwich shop created…
Marketplace, Piers, Views · JK Lesure

The Ferry Building

One Ferry Building San Francisco CA 94105 (415) 983-8030 Designed by architect A. Page Brown, the steel-framed Ferry Building originally opened in 1898 and was a main transportation access point for travel to…
Evening, Italian, Pacific Heights, Saturday Brunch, Sunday Brunch, Wine Bar · JK Lesure

SPQR

1911 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 771-7779 Situated amongst the clusters of chic boutiques that dot this busy stretch of Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights, one could easily make the mistake…
Views · JK Lesure

Coit Tower

1 Telegraph Hill Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94133 Standing at 210 feet, the art deco, reinforced concrete tower sits atop Telegraph Hill and was erected in 1933. Designed by architects Arthur Brown Jr….
Daytime Eats, Evening, Financial District, Italian · JK Lesure

Perbacco

230 California St San Francisco, CA 94111 (415) 955-0663 Italian for “by jove”, “wow”, or just sheer astonishment, Perbacco strives to pleasantly surprise the senses with their take on regional Italian cuisine from…
Exterior, Interior · vmezhvinsky

Late April 2010

By the end of April 2010, the Project Noe house is only a few weeks away from completion. The front door is now installed and is ready for some paint. The garage door…
Napa Valley and Sonoma, Wineries · JK Lesure

Paraduxx Winery

7257 Silverado Trail Napa Valley, CA 94558 (866) 367-9943 Right off the Silverado Trail, Paraduxx is a quaint and charming winery that’s situated on a picturesque stretch of Napa Valley. Perfectly suited for…
Interior · vmezhvinsky

Mid March 2010

A few weeks after our last post, changes included the installation of the Seagrass marble counter tops on the kitchenette/bar in the lower level. All the tiling in the lower level bath is…
Bakery, Daytime Eats, Ice Cream, Mission · JK Lesure

Bi-Rite Creamery

3692 18th Street San Francisco, CA‎ 94110 (415) 626-5600‎ Freshly re-opened after renovating, the Bi-Rite Creamery is a Mission district destination for delicious ice cream made with local and sustainable ingredients. Using only…
Exterior, Interior · vmezhvinsky

Early March 2010

By early March 2010, the garage door was installed, but still had to be painted black as does the trim around it. You can also see the small hedges were planted in front…
Parks, Views · JK Lesure

Dolores Park

532 Dolores Street, between 18th and 20th San Francisco, CA 94110 Named after the |Spanish Mission| down the street, Dolores Park is one of the city’s best places to relax in the sun…
Exterior, Interior · vmezhvinsky

Mid January 2010

By mid January, the exterior of the Project Noe house is nearly complete. The cedar shingles were carried down to the street level, the trim around the garage will be painted black. Along…
Chinatown, Chinese, Daytime Eats, Evening · JK Lesure

R & G Lounge

631 Kearny Street San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 982-7877 While the choices can be somewhat limited in the city for dine-in Chinese fare on the fancier side, look no further than R&G Lounge…
Daytime Eats, Evening, Italian, Pacific Heights · JK Lesure

Pizzeria Delfina

2406 California Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 440-1189 It’s not often I recall actually dreaming about something I ate, but Pizzeria Delfina’s Margherita Pizza did exactly that. Sometimes it’s the simplest of…
Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Dogpatch, Evening · JK Lesure

Just for You Cafe

732 22nd Street San Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 647-3033 Located in an area of the city mostly known for its relics of San Francisco’s shipping industry, Just for You Cafe is helping to…
Coffee, Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Mission · JK Lesure

Dynamo Donut & Coffee

2760 24th Street San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 920-1978 Deep within the Mission, far from its more likely surroundings of chic boutiques and trendy restaurants located further up 24th Street; Dynamo Donut &…
Chinatown, Daytime Eats, Evening, Vietnamese · JK Lesure

Golden Star

11 Walter U Lum Place, San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 398-1215 When the mood strikes for some authentic Vietnamese cuisine, one place always comes to mind: Golden Star. Located in Chinatown, on a…
Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, For Food, Noe Valley, San Francisco · JK Lesure

Chloe’s Cafe

1399 Church Street San Francisco, CA 94114 (415) 648-4116 At risk of increasing the already long wait times at Chloe’s Cafe, I was initially reluctant to write about this Noe Valley gem. The…

Latest Entries

Daytime Eats, Evening, Indian, SoMa · Samir Jaluria

Amber India
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Gott’s Roadside
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Nicholson Ranch
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Alfred’s Steakhouse
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Peju Province Winery

For Food

Daytime Eats, Evening, Indian, SoMa · Samir Jaluria

Amber India

25 Yerba Buena Lane San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 777-0500 Located on Yerba Buena Lane, adjacent to Market Street, Amber India is consistently one of the best Indian restaurants I’ve visited in the…

For Drinks

Evening, Lounges, Lower Nob Hill, Saturday Brunch, Sunday Brunch, Vietnamese · Samir Jaluria

Le Colonial

20 Cosmo Place San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 931-3600 When one walks into Le Colonial for the first time, they are instantly transported back to the tropical elegance of the French colonial era….

Design Ideas

Design Ideas · JK Lesure

While working on the development of two beachfront homes in Santa Barbara years ago, I came across a memorable article in |Sunset Magazine| that featured this modern California home. Designed and constructed for…

Shopping

Marketplace, Men's Apparel, Women's Apparel · specialk

Treasure Island Flea

One Avenue of the Palms San Francisco, CA 94130 (415) 898-0245 Treasure Island. What image pops into your head? Swashbuckling pirates? Buried gold and precious gems? If you’ve been living in San Francisco,…