Food Scene
My favorite for the morning coffee scene or splitting a pizza night.
237 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Pizzaiolo
5008 Telegraph AveMy favorite for the morning coffee scene or splitting a pizza night.
Fast-casual pasta made in-house with a sister location in North Beach, SF.
40 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Italian Homemade Company
716 Columbus AveFast-casual pasta made in-house with a sister location in North Beach, SF.
Quirky little café with takeaway Greek snacks.
23 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Jump'n Java Coffeehouse Oakland/Berkeley
6606 Shattuck AveQuirky little café with takeaway Greek snacks.
Azit
4390 Telegraph AveNo-fuss Korean food. Open late.
Homey vegan plates to warm your belly.
16 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Shangri-La Vegan on Telegraph
4905 Telegraph AveHomey vegan plates to warm your belly.
Abesha Ethiopian Cuisine
4929 Shattuck AveQuiet spot for solid Ethiopian.
Seasonal ramen with a library of Japanese whisky and cocktails.
112 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Ramen Shop
5812 College AveSeasonal ramen with a library of Japanese whisky and cocktails.
The best! Pop by for quick samples or spend the day.
197 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveThe best! Pop by for quick samples or spend the day.
Eclectic fast-casual NOLA food. I think there's voodoo in the cornbread.
58 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Easy Creole
1761 Alcatraz AveEclectic fast-casual NOLA food. I think there's voodoo in the cornbread.
Kind owners, strong coffee and egg sandwiches. 'Mom and pop' feel.
16 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Earthly Coffee and Tea
5506 Martin Luther King Jr WayKind owners, strong coffee and egg sandwiches. 'Mom and pop' feel.
Rasa Caffe
411 Martin Luther King Jr WayRose-infused lattes and more inventive orders.
Shopping
The mothership of groceries, from local mushrooms to hard-to-find exotic fruits and a sprawling wall of wines.
419 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Berkeley Bowl
2020 Oregon StThe mothership of groceries, from local mushrooms to hard-to-find exotic fruits and a sprawling wall of wines.
Long Weekend
5636 Shattuck AveA jump from my place and oh-so "Oakland" boutique.
Oaktown Spice Shop
546 Grand AveGreat for gifts. A treat for the senses.
The mecca for people-watching and window (or not-window) shopping.
11 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Temescal Alley
Temescal AlleyThe mecca for people-watching and window (or not-window) shopping.
Drinks & Nightlife
Unsuspecting brewery with a cocktail-bar atmosphere.
34 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Roses' Taproom
4930 Telegraph AveUnsuspecting brewery with a cocktail-bar atmosphere.
Good gastropub for when you want to drink + nosh.
34 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Hog's Apothecary
375 40th StGood gastropub for when you want to drink + nosh.
Charmaine's
45 McAllister StTrendy SF rooftop haunt & design hotel.
A cozy wine room in SF with French vibes and a selection of organic/bio bottles.
58 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Terroir
1116 Folsom StA cozy wine room in SF with French vibes and a selection of organic/bio bottles.
Popular spot in the Mission for margs & small bites. One of SF's few rooftops.
224 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
El Techo
2516 Mission StPopular spot in the Mission for margs & small bites. One of SF's few rooftops.
Pouring fresh green chili beer ('Fear the Hornet') on a Draft List that's part French, part all-American. Down the street from Fieldwork.
15 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Gilman Brewing Company
912 Gilman StPouring fresh green chili beer ('Fear the Hornet') on a Draft List that's part French, part all-American. Down the street from Fieldwork.
Lively destination with outdoor seating and detectable hop aromas.
91 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Fieldwork Brewing Company
1160 Sixth StLively destination with outdoor seating and detectable hop aromas.
Eye-widening cocktails and a modern Indian menu.
24 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
East Bay Spice Company
2134 Oxford StEye-widening cocktails and a modern Indian menu.
Parks & Nature
Place to be on a warm day. Take a picnic or book. Bring friends or make friends.
1244 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetPlace to be on a warm day. Take a picnic or book. Bring friends or make friends.
Arts & Culture
Exceptional variety of exhibits on the gorgeous grounds at Golden Gate Park.
999 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Mużew de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrExceptional variety of exhibits on the gorgeous grounds at Golden Gate Park.
Entertainment & Activities
Worth seeing the elegant, historic space—even if not for a film.
382 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveWorth seeing the elegant, historic space—even if not for a film.
Everything Else
Authentic studio in SF and right next to Souvla for confetti-colored fresh salads (always packed).
18 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Yoga Tree Hayes
519 Hayes StAuthentic studio in SF and right next to Souvla for confetti-colored fresh salads (always packed).