by AlliePape - 10 Reviews - 45 List
There?s one thing all San Franciscans can agree on: living here is expensive. Though you may have to sign away half your salary for the roof over your head, there is hope for your love life. Here, we present four cheap date itineraries that are sure to help you light sparks with your date, whether it?s a potential partner or a significant other.
Updated: July 07, 2011
It?s free to look, and this temple of literature gives you plenty to discuss with your date. Browse the shelf-talkers, debate which Faulkner tome is your favorite or flip through the crates of cheap records--conversation-starters are at every turn.
After the bookstore visit, head across the street for your fill of pork buns and dumplings. Wing Lee?s baked BBQ pork treats are among the city?s best, and the cost is only 80 cents a pop. Buy a selection of Chinese delights, and enjoy them in nearby Rossi Park (Arguello and Anza).
Grab a towel, some sunscreen and a six-pack and snacks from the Mission?s favorite market, and you?re all set for a day of sun and fun in Dolores Park. Kick back and enjoy the people-watching (open containers are usually overlooked but you be the judge).
After you?ve gotten your fill of sun, head to this inexpensive, tasty tapas place. A bunch of delicious little dishes and a few glasses of sangria won?t set you back more than $20 per person.
This only-in-SF museum opens its doors for free on the first Sunday of the month. Explore the wonders inside, including South Asian sculptures and Korean paintings--not to mention cool temporary exhibits on topics such as Shanghai and geishas.
This little Cajun cafe is usually overloaded on weekends, so plan for a late lunch to avoid the crowds (they close at 3pm). Start with an omelette (try creole shrimp, goat cheese or Cajun veggie), then split an assorted plate of beignets (apple, crawfish cheddar and Ghirardelli chocolate are among the offerings). You?ll be stuffed for less than $20.
Widely considered to have the city?s best ramen, Katana-Ya also has a super-convenient location across the street from the A.C.T. A bowl of their outstanding ramen noodles will run you less than $10, and there?s also sushi and tempura.
After you?ve had your fill of noodles, head to the A.C.T. for a night of high-quality, low-priced theater. Students, seniors and educators can get half-off rush tickets two hours before curtain time; non-students can usually find heavily discounted tickets to every show on Goldstar.
