Posted: April 13th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Museums | Tags: 3rd Street, Andy Warhol, Anne Bremer, architecture, Art, Blue Bottle Coffee, Cafe, Caffe Musseo, Charles Sheeler, Chris Johanson, exhibit, Frank Stella, free admission, Jackson Pollock, Mario Botta, minimalist, modern, Museums, Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondrian, Ralston Crawford, Roy Lichtenstein, Sherrie Levine, Sigmar Polke, SoMa, South of Market, vintage typewriters |
151 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 357-4000
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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 circular skylight, still make a dramatic statement. This |Mario Botta| designed structure, completed in 1995, feels right at home amongst the tall buildings that dot this part of the city. Read more »
Posted: March 4th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Bakery, Daytime Eats, Dessert & Coffee, Evening, Mission | Tags: Bakery, bread, Breakfast, Cafe, cakes, California, coffee, Comfort Food, cookies, dessert, Dessert & Coffee, Dinner, Guerrero Street, macarons, Mission, pastries, San Francisco, sandwiches |
600 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 487-2600
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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 missed one of the best bakeries in the city. Luckily, the constant line of patrons pouring out the door of Tartine Bakery helps draw the eye, and by constant I mean, rain or shine, expect to see some sort of line. While I was waiting in line to order, I couldn’t help but appreciate the dated decor that’s changed very little since the sixties, exuding a sorta hipster charm that has come to define the Mission district for some. Read more »
Posted: January 4th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Dogpatch, Evening | Tags: beignets, Breakfast, Burgers, Cafe, California, cash only, Cheap eats, chili, Comfort Food, Dinner, Dogpatch, Lunch, Pancakes, Patio, San Francisco, Scrambles |
732 22nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 647-3033
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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 redefine the Dogpatch district as an up and coming neighborhood worth visiting. While many of the large industrial spaces still remain as reminders of this district’s roots, the local landscape is also a blend of live/work lofts, restaurants, and a growing arts scene. Situated on a sunny block of 22nd Street, the cafe is conveniently located near the T-Third Street Metro line, which makes the trip from Downtown only a few short stops. Read more »
Posted: November 30th, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Dessert & Coffee, Italian, Union Square | Tags: Beers, Breakfast, Cafe, California, cash only, coffee, dessert, Italian, Lunch, Maiden Lane, Patio, San Francisco, Union Square |
175 Maiden Lane
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 956-1188
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For those crisp and sunny autumn days spent shopping in Union Square, an outdoor lunch on Maiden Lane is the prefect break from the frenzy of holiday shopping. Dining here amongst the boutiques and art galleries feels like areas of SoHo, while the live jazz helps to muffle the harsh noises of the city. Read more »
Posted: August 20th, 2009 | Author: shike | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, North Beach | Tags: Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe, California, Cheap eats, free Wi-Fi, French Toast, Lunch, North Beach, Pancakes, San Francisco, Scrambles |
2330 Taylor Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 776-8735
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Not far from the Powell Street cable car line turnaround, Pat’s Cafe is an unpretentious, charmingly small North Beach restaurant, best known for their brunch and breakfast dishes. I like this place for the neighborhood cafe feel, the personable service, and convenient North Beach location.
Let the tourists wait in line at all the crowded traps (i.e. Mama’s) around Washington Square; I’d rather not start my day with a hour plus wait just for some hearty breakfast. My favorites include the French toast, pancakes, and the scrambled eggs with cheese and chicken-apple sausages. The free Wi-Fi is a nice perk, and I heard they recently started dinner service. Read more »
Posted: May 24th, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Noe Valley, Restaurants | Tags: Breakfast, Cafe, California, Cheap eats, Church Street, Comfort Food, French Toast, Lunch, Noe Valley, Pancakes, Patio, San Francisco, Scrambles |
1399 Church Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 648-4116
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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 cafe is tiny, the kitchen is even tinier, and getting a coveted table in the sun outside can take upwards of an hour on the weekends. The breakfast is that good here, that I am willing to give up parking in the Marina and drive across town to Noe Valley, just to wait in line for a table. Read more »
Posted: March 28th, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Museums | Tags: Andy Warhol, architecture, Art, Cafe, Chihuly, date, de Young, espresso, exhibit, Golden Gate Park, modern, Yves Saint Laurent |
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-3600
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Erected on the site of the 1895 original that was demolished following the ’89 earthquake, the rebuilt M. H. de Young Museum is a great example of modern architecture that enhances its natural surrounding landscape. Clad in perforated copper plates that patina over time, the long, dramatic lines and sharp edges of the exterior exude an industrial feel that create beautiful outdoor spaces, perfect for enjoying a sunny afternoon. Read more »
