Food scene
Il Casaro
235 Church StGreat pizza!
Great ramen (vegetarian options available). I recommend the fried burdock root as an appetizer
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Ramen Izakaya Goku
3232 16th StGreat ramen (vegetarian options available). I recommend the fried burdock root as an appetizer
Authentic middle-eastern cuisine such as hummus and shakshuka (come early to avoid lines).
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Beit Rima
138 Church StAuthentic middle-eastern cuisine such as hummus and shakshuka (come early to avoid lines).
Amazing vegan Japanese food. Long lines and no reservations, so add yourself to the waitlist in advance on Yelp
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Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar and Izakaya
370 14th StreetAmazing vegan Japanese food. Long lines and no reservations, so add yourself to the waitlist in advance on Yelp
Burmese food, very good. Make reservations to avoid wait.
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Burma Love
211 Valencia StBurmese food, very good. Make reservations to avoid wait.
Frances
3870 17th StHigh end restaurant (make reservations)
Coffee
Verve Coffee Roasters
2101 Market StGreat coffee!
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StGreat coffee and great vibe
Parks
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetGreat park especially on a sunny weekend.
Cute little park, usually playground for neighborhood puppies
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Duboce Park
Scott StreetCute little park, usually playground for neighborhood puppies
Beautiful views of the city. 15 min of steep walk from my place.
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Ipharki ye-Corona Heights
Museum WayBeautiful views of the city. 15 min of steep walk from my place.