San Francisco questions - Page 2

jadegypsy · #16 11-01-2006, 11:23 AM

Alioto's is a great place. Another tip, if you go to Ghiradelli (sp?) for hot chocolate go to the back of the center where they have a small stand that just serves coca instead of waiting in the extra long line.

If you go to union squar and have time for lunch or dinner Johns Grill is a great place for food and local feel, it looks like a hole in the wall but is a great place pricey though. (For movie buffs, the Maltese Falcon resided here for years).

Oh and if you are on the Embarcadero the Equinox is the best place for drinks because of the view, the resturant revolves so you get a full view of the city.

The Haight if really neat, but also a bit pricey, although Ameoba is awesome.

Enjoy the trip!

irishgrl · #17 11-01-2006, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jadegypsy

Alioto's is a great place. Another tip, if you go to Ghiradelli (sp?) for hot chocolate go to the back of the center where they have a small stand that just serves coca instead of waiting in the extra long line.

If you go to union squar and have time for lunch or dinner Johns Grill is a great place for food and local feel, it looks like a hole in the wall but is a great place pricey though. (For movie buffs, the Maltese Falcon resided here for years).

Oh and if you are on the Embarcadero the Equinox is the best place for drinks because of the view, the resturant revolves so you get a full view of the city.

The Haight if really neat, but also a bit pricey, although Ameoba is awesome.

Enjoy the trip!

When I was in High School, a bunch of us got together and did the "HOTEL" thing, that is we went to all the fancy Hotels and we also ate at the Equinox. even a slice of pie was pricey so we were kinda bummed about that but the VIEW was to DIE for!

BTFLCHLD · #18 11-01-2006, 12:09 PM

call me crazy...I kind of want to take in the sbarb and frisco shows too and I haven't even taken in the first one which is tomorrow

Christy, how many shows have you gone to?

wondergirl9847 · #19 11-01-2006, 12:25 PM

I've only been to the 2 Chicago shows so far. I'm leaving for Phoenix in one hour.

Rickypt · #20 11-01-2006, 12:31 PM

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call me crazy...I kind of want to take in the sbarb and frisco shows

What is frisco?

BTFLCHLD · #21 11-01-2006, 12:32 PM

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I've only been to the 2 Chicago shows so far. I'm leaving for Phoenix in one hour.

really...it seemed like more...cool you are going to AZ...my bro will be at the show...he lives in tucson...and a friend of mine from scottsdale will be there. Have you ever been to AZ? christy, I have to tell you that the gyow closeup on youtube you posted is totally orgasmic...thank you somuch for capturing Lindsey like that. major hugs, kisses and high-5s for doing that. I hope you can take pics and talk to him on the rest of them.

ragandbone · #22 11-01-2006, 02:12 PM

I lived in the City for 16 years(my old neighborhoods: The Haight, The Mission, Lower Haight) but have been in Santa Cruz area for the last 3, so I know things are already changed, but here are a few more suggestions.

The Slanted Door (amazing) opened a restaurant at the Ferry Market, so if you end up over there, maybe you should check it out.
http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace....anted_door.php

I always liked to take my visitors to the Conservatory of Flowers, in GGPark, especially if it is cold outside:
http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/

My other favorite, weird place to take visitors was to the Musee mechanique, which used to be under the Cliff House, but is now located at Pier 45. This would only be worth it, if you like antique peep shows, nickelodeons, and mechanical wonders.

Amoeba is really worth a visit, as Ryan mentioned, and they often have good in-store performances. You might not be able to leave, though: it is record mecca.

wondergirl9847 · #23 11-02-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

Have you ever been to AZ? christy, I have to tell you that the gyow closeup on youtube you posted is totally orgasmic...thank you somuch for capturing Lindsey like that. major hugs, kisses and high-5s for doing that. I hope you can take pics and talk to him on the rest of them.

I have been to AZ before...back in 1998. My parents and I went to the Grand Canyon. I love it there. It's a great state. Didn't get to see any of it yesterday...super quick trip.

No problem on the close up....glad you liked it.

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Originally Posted by ragandbone

The Slanted Door (amazing) opened a restaurant at the Ferry Market, so if you end up over there, maybe you should check it out.
http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace....anted_door.php

I always liked to take my visitors to the Conservatory of Flowers, in GGPark, especially if it is cold outside:
http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/

My other favorite, weird place to take visitors was to the Musee mechanique, which used to be under the Cliff House, but is now located at Pier 45. This would only be worth it, if you like antique peep shows, nickelodeons, and mechanical wonders.

Amoeba is really worth a visit, as Ryan mentioned, and they often have good in-store performances. You might not be able to leave, though: it is record mecca.

Records?! Oh crap..you shouldn't have told me that. LOL

Thanks for the suggestions!

LukeA · #24 11-03-2006, 05:17 AM

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My other favorite, weird place to take visitors was to the Musee mechanique, which used to be under the Cliff House, but is now located at Pier 45. This would only be worth it, if you like antique peep shows, nickelodeons, and mechanical wonders.

Completely agree. This is the ONLY thing I enjoy about the Wharf area... and it's free, too! Alioto's is okay, but nothing spectacular. Scoma's is my favorite in the Wharf neighborhood, but it's more formal than someplace just for a quick lunch- the outdoor covered cafe outside Alioto's is good. The new Boudin building (and the Bistro Boudin) isn't bad either. Pier 39... scares the sh*t out of me- it's more obnoxious than Chicago's Navy Pier and NYC's South Street Seaport put together. But, if your idea of an SF seafood experience is "Bubba Gump's"...

No one in this entire thread has mentioned North Beach! Or Chinatown! Two of the best "genuine" tourist experiences/genuine neighborhoods in the city. Tons of history and excellent restaurants and bars, and right down the block from all the great shopping down around Union Square. And, for what it's worth, Mr Bing's at Columbus/Kearny/Pacific is the only bar I've ever been to that has "Thrown Down" on the jukebox.

irishgrl · #25 11-03-2006, 07:20 AM

Personally, I miss that Human Juke Box guy.

Rickypt · #26 11-03-2006, 07:45 PM

Christy, check your PM.

And Luke is right, North Beach is a great place to visit. If you go to Fisherman's Wharf (which I personally think is a nice place for tourists because of the views), you can go from there into North Beach. And you can go from North Beach to Chinatown, and then to Union Square.

wondergirl9847 · #27 11-03-2006, 07:58 PM

Thanks, Ryan. PMed ya back.