SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST LITERARY-PROWESS PUBLIC ARTBrian Goggins and Dorka Keehn's Language of the Birds catches 23 open books in midflight over Columbus and Broadway Read more.
Instant time travel--this place is authentic and letter perfect. Have the "house cappuccino" (no coffe in it) and bring quarters for the jukebox (Sinatra, Callas, Patsy Cline). Best date place in SF.
It's hard to deny its appealing meld of Cal-Greek fare, a wood-burning hearth, and urban vibe. The zucchini cakes, hearth-grilled lamb chops, and baklava ice cream are all perennials.[Eater 38 Member]
This SF location is pricey but the seasonal and constantly evolving food menu is well worth it. A tasting menu is $175, but for a special occasion, passionate food-lovers will be in for a treat. Read more.
Run by the OG of North Beach, this sliver of a restaurant tucked away on Green Street is a destination among locals and tourists for its cioppino, which some attest is the best in the city. Read more.
The drinks are strong and the service, mainly from a married couple, is awesome. And, there are lots of low-slung white couches where many a friend has been made. Read more.
Located in the heart of China Live's massive emporium, Bar Central is a welcome oasis. It's adjacent to the restaurant, and serves sit-down diners, as well as those in search of a cocktail. Read more.
It's hard to explain what goes into Liguria's focaccia, but it might be magic. Head down the street to equally historic Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store to enjoy it in an oven-baked meatball sandwich. Read more.
