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    5 to Try: Martinis

    by Patrick Heig

    Since there's not a lot of room for creativity or error with the classic martini, what makes the drink special is the right setting. You obviously don't want to… more

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    Better Chicken than Zuni's?

    by Tiffany Maleshefski

    Sourced from an exclusive Central Valley purveyor, rubbed down with kosher salt 24 hours beforehand, and roasted to perfection, the exquisite whole chicken at… more

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    Smoky Cocktails

    by Camper English

    Smoking may be illegal in bars these days, but smoke-flavored drinks are on fire in San Francisco and across the country--easily the hottest trend in the… more

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    Chasing Joey Chestnut: Practice Spots for Competitive Eaters

    by Chelsea Lin

    Whether you're chasing Bay Area native Joey Chestnut's sixty-three hot dog world record, beefing up for a casting call of "The Biggest Loser," or just have… more

  • Editor Picks: San Francisco

    Tahoe Guide

    by Thayer Walker

    If you don't already have gear, rent it at one of these local shops before you go up; you'll save money, get better equipment, plus a lot of ski and snowboard… more

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    High-End Happy Hours

    by Patrick Heig

    We all know a hovel where you can get happy-hour Pabst for $2 and sticky stuff from the bar all over your sleeves for free. Every once in a while, however--to… more

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    Holiday Gift Guide

    by Patrick Heig

    Rather than joy and good cheer, many shoppers feel something closer to panic when faced with the seasonal chore of purchasing holiday presents. Don't stress,… more

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    Best Pizza in SF

    by Patrick Heig

    Pizza can be a greasy wedge or a subtle art form: thin-crusted, wood-fired, Neapolitan-style, artisanal, organic or all of the above, these are the best gourmet… more

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    Now in SF: New Nightlife

    by Patrick Heig

    The past few months have brought a slew of interesting nightlife newcomers to the scene, including, but not limited to: a live jazz supper club serving… more

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    Best of Citysearch: Beauty in SF

    by Chelsea Lin

    It takes a village to primp and preen the masses, and San Francisco's beauty industry rises up to the challenge. Who styles hair with the deftest finesse? Who… more

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Local Lists

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For such tiny neighborhood (only a few blocks), San Francisco's Japantown is home to an impressive number of restaurants, markets and indoor shopping malls. Here is a…more
My Favorite SF Restaurants
Posted by randyfong - on October 31, 2009
Here are my top 5 San Francisco places to chow down.
Zack and Mel's top 5 in SF
Posted by Zack Zarate - on October 31, 2009

Just Reviewed

4 Star Rating: Recommended What a great SF find!
Posted by Kate van Houten 19 hours ago
Review of Pat's Cafe : As a long time resident of SF who has been gone lo these many years now (20+), when my husband and I came to the City to visit family for Christmas and stayed in a killer pad on Green St. just up from Fugazi Hall,…more
3 Star Rating: Average Panhandle Playground Fenced in, great for younger kids
Posted by sf visitor 20 hours ago
Review of The Panhandle : Panhandle Playground Fenced in, great for younger kids, down side bathrooms are normally not open. Panhandle Playground great for toddlers, just check the sand for garbage. Panhandle Playground Usually has a lot of…more
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Kohler is the place to call when you need help now...
Posted by quakersteve 19 hours ago
Review of Kohler Heating and Furnace : When I was having repeated trouble with a furnace in our building, I called Kohler Heating. Bill Kohler answered the phone (no voicemail or pressing buttons) and came over exactly when he said he would. He…more

Top Reviewers

12 reviews 7 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: DianaRubalcava
Last reviewed Shu Uemura Cosmetics on July 21, 2009
“The young man was very helpful in helping me find travel siz”
I came here after Neiman Marcus didn't have their new edition make-up brush set in stock. The young man was very helpful in helping me find travel sized cosmetics, and their DepSea Sage…more

11 reviews 8 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: kivanov
Last reviewed New Eritrea Restaurant & Bar on June 24, 2009
“Great restaurant!! ”
Great restaurant!!  The atmosphere is pretty with maps and pictures on the wall.  There's a little bar that's looks charming with the glass lamps.  It's usually pretty quite there…more

11 reviews 5 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: desireemccoy
Last reviewed May's Coffee Shop on September 09, 2009
“When you want something Hawaiian”
I could still taste the nitrates on my tongue! I had a spam and eggs over easy breakfast and my friend, their waffle plate. He ended up keeping on picking on my plate since his wasn't…more