Food Scene
Farley's
1315 18th StAn institution, with board games and music nights
Elevated Mexican, run by the French people who run other excellent local spots
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Papito
1457 18th StElevated Mexican, run by the French people who run other excellent local spots
Navin Thai Restaurant
1059 Powell StGreat to eat in or takeaway
Goat Hill Pizza
300 Connecticut StSourdough crust!
Mochica
1469 18th StPisco sours, ceviche, all things Peruvian
Chez maman east
1401 18th StThe original
an it spot for brunch. No reservations taken. Best done on a weekday.
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Plow
1299 18th Stan it spot for brunch. No reservations taken. Best done on a weekday.
Umi
1328 18th StExcellent Japanese
Impressive cheese shop with wine and other accompaniments
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La Fromagerie Cheese Shop
2425 3rd StImpressive cheese shop with wine and other accompaniments
Neighbor Bakehouse
2343 3rd StDrinks & Nightlife
Adorable wine shop, also sells by the glass to enjoy on the spot. Specialize in small production wines.
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Ruby Wine
1419 18th StAdorable wine shop, also sells by the glass to enjoy on the spot. Specialize in small production wines.
Huge Tap Room featuring Anchor Steam beers produced across the street!
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Anchor Public Taps
495 De Haro StHuge Tap Room featuring Anchor Steam beers produced across the street!
Pool table, juke box, sports on the tele... the surprise is the amazing view of downtown SF from the back!
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Blooms Saloon
1318 18th StPool table, juke box, sports on the tele... the surprise is the amazing view of downtown SF from the back!
Essentials
Mid-block corner shop with deli, beer, wine, European chocolates and seating areas. Owned by lovely local couple Beth and Ramsey.
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Chiotras Grocery
858 Rhode Island StMid-block corner shop with deli, beer, wine, European chocolates and seating areas. Owned by lovely local couple Beth and Ramsey.
The best Whole Foods in SF. Downstairs is the Steep Brew Taproom with coffee, tea, seating and free Wi-Fi.
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Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island StThe best Whole Foods in SF. Downstairs is the Steep Brew Taproom with coffee, tea, seating and free Wi-Fi.
Parks & Nature
Amazing views, playground, dog park, picnic area, trails, and the windiest street in San Francisco, hosting Bring-Your-Own-Bigwheels Race (google it - SF whimsy at its finest!) every Easter.
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McKinley Square
Amazing views, playground, dog park, picnic area, trails, and the windiest street in San Francisco, hosting Bring-Your-Own-Bigwheels Race (google it - SF whimsy at its finest!) every Easter.
Shopping
Christopher's Books
1400 18th StLocal bookstore
Authoritative butchery, with French and American cuts. Helpful staff can give you real-world cooking tips too.
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Olivier's Butchery
1192 Illinois StAuthoritative butchery, with French and American cuts. Helpful staff can give you real-world cooking tips too.