The House
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1230 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

Starla D. writes: I will whore myself out anytime for the grilled sea bass with garlic ginger soy.  Oh, and the Maine crab cake with pickled ginger remoulade, forget about it.  Hope you have a condom in your wallet next to your VISA Platinum, because we might not even…

Earth & Sky Oasis
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

391 Sutter St
Ste 710
San Francisco, CA 94108

Cristina R. writes: Just the fact that Jill remembers my name after months of not going and she does not faint at the status of my bikini line is reason enought to give the 5 stars!!!!
Jill Jordar is the only one I have seen here. She is awesome in the waxing department.…

Alta Plaza Park
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

Pierce Street and Clay Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Keane L. writes: The first and last flight of steps on my jog path, Alta Plaza offers something beyond that of Lyon's scenic splendor: flowers that smell of maple and the playful sound of children laughing.

China Beach
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

490 Sea Cliff Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121

Bella W. writes: In the early 1900's, China Beach was used by my people (that's the Chinese for those who didn't realize I was Chinese by stalking me and/or looking at my photos), as a campsite for those who worked mainly as fishermen in/around the Bay Area.  Hence…

Supple Integrative Skin Care
Neighborhood: North Berkeley

1543 Hopkins St
Berkeley, CA 94707

Trixie J. writes: Dear God, Allah, Buddha, 8 lb 9 oz newborn baby Jesus, Mr. Trump, Oprah and Ms. Kwan Yin, Goddess of Mercy on your gigantic lotus flower:

Please let me win the lottery so I can get facials at Supple every month and be a regular user of their delicious…

Timeless Treasures
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2176 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Gourmet G. writes: Small but charming, this vintage interiors store is heaven for browsers. The stock consists mostly of  American and French country and rustic things the owner finds during annual jaunts to New England, so her undoubtedly high excess baggage fees…

A Different Light Bookstore
Neighborhood: Castro

489 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

Robert P. writes: Contrary to popular belief, I do other things besides look at internet porn and go to concerts. I'll have you know that I'm actually quite the bookworm too. And when I need a new book, I like to go to A Different Light, for a variety of reasons. I…

Arizmendi Bakery
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

1331 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122

laura b. writes: The wolverine* rolls are vegan.  Hold the presses.  That shit tastes like it's made with cream, lard, mayonnaise, baby buttocks and all things magical and delicious but in reality, it's vegan!  IN YOUR FACE, BABY BUTTOCKS!

Also, vegan cookies, awesome…

Dema
Neighborhood: Mission

1038 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Jen D. writes: Really cute clothing boutique. Cool music playing on the stereo too. Saw a really cute dress in the window. Stopped in. Checked the price tag. Not bad. Not bad at all... Too bad I'm a broke ass student these days...

They have everything here.…

Bikram Yoga in the Mission
Neighborhood: Mission

2390 Mission St
2nd Fl
San Francisco, CA 94110

nicole c. writes: My favorite new studio for Bikram Yoga! This place couldn't be more different from Funky Door...http://www.yelp.com/bi...
I'm so happy I checked it out. The people, the vibe, the heat.. all a lot less instense. Don't get me wrong, they still give you…

Blackwell's Wines & Spirits
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

5620 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121

Jennifer s. writes: Finally a wine shop in the Richmond District! And it's good!
Stopped here after work for a bottle of Billicart Rose. They even had it chilled. Great selection of wine, spirits and beer.
lots of nice little gems and surprises. Friendly, knowledgeable…

Frog Hollow Farm Market

1 Ferry Building
Space 46
San Francisco, CA 94111

mnypny b. writes: Most mornings I just walk past here on my way to the office and enjoy a quick glimpse of the fresh items on display and smile at the occasional Bob Marley blasting forth into the terminal building. But every now and again, I will hear the siren song…

Conservatory of Flowers

Golden Gate Park
Conservatory Rd
San Francisco, CA 94117

Kristina R. writes: The kids in my class literally BEGGED me not to take them to the Conservatory of Flowers.  

When I asked why, one of them said, "It's SO BORRRR-RRING."

True.  It's borrrr-rring.  Which is part of its charm.  It's boring...and quiet, and calm, and…

Samuel P. Taylor State Park

Sir Francis Drake Avenue
15 Miles West of San Rafael
Lagunitas, CA 94938

Kenny R. writes: Last night, I saw balloons in the darkness colliding with other balloons.  Hmmm.  Stay away from any more mushrooms, I thought. Karina was handing them out and disappearing faster than laughter echoing off of unseen canyon walls.  I heard something…

Antonelli's Meat Fish & Poultry
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

3585 California St
In Cal-Mart Supermarket
San Francisco, CA 94118

euge l. writes: so after stopping by ak meats up in the avenues, i was thinking, why the hell not, ima drive to the spot suge told me i should check out.

one word..... NICE.

get selection of different, local meats.

i walked out with a SUPER nice piece of niman ranch…

Parks Farmers Market 2
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

840 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122

jessica t. writes: I kept on thinking I was reading the prices wrong as I walked around Park's

About 1.69 for a decent sized basket of fresh robust looking raspberries. (this price listing is what I remember, will have to double check - either way - you're still getting…

Alamo Square Market & Deli
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

535 Scott St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Toro E. writes: I found this place ranked in the Best of Yelp, so I had to try it.  The shop was located in a residential area below someone's house.  A bit on discrete side.  Most of the space is for their market with the sandwich counter called Ziggywiches in the…

Paul Y Lin, DDS
Neighborhood: SOMA

82 Townsend St
San Francisco, CA 94107

Sasha M. writes: He goes out of his way to be attentive, incredibly thorough, personable (down to a CD sent to your home with your x-ray pictures to peruse at your leisure and share with your friends or print out as fine art, if you wish).
Lobby is as pleasant to…

Rodeo Beach

GGNRA at Marin Headlands
Sausalito, CA 94965

Lainie L. writes: I love this place.  How can you be so geographically close to a major metropolitan city and yet so far at the same time?

One summer my seester stayed here with a camping program.   When we dropped her off - I cried. . even though she was little more…

Dr. Greg Ganji, DDS & Dr. Suzie Yang, DDS
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

450 Sutter St Ste 2500
San Francisco, CA 94108

Jill K. writes: update...

My veneer looks fantastic. It's not a quick and simple procedure (especially because I was having a front tooth done) but totally worth it. I'm so glad I made the investment!
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update...

Dr. Yang is amazing, amazing, amazing. I feel SO…

Bi-Rite Creamery
Neighborhood: Mission

3692 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Ed to the M. writes: Bi-Rite Creamery makes me sad because I am diabetic.  

Next time I go to Bi-Rite Creamery, I am going to forcibly remove my pancreas out of my body and shove it in a tub of SALTED CARAMEL ICE CREAM and scream "THIS FUCKING HEAVEN IN ICE CREAM FORM IS…

Three Bee's Nursery
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

1921 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121

Starla D. writes: I ventured here yesterday because I had to re-pot my ficus tree.  It was assaulted and violated.  My kitten Gus decided that he should not only climb it, but attack each branch and eat all the leaves and send it crashing to the carpet leaving its…

See's Candy Shops, Inc.

210 El Camino Real
South San Francisco, CA 94080

Kristina R. writes: See's does not do tours.  

I know this because I tried to get my kindergartners in for a look-see and they shut me down flat.  NO TOURS, they said in a very polite way.

So I let the kinders know...and they cried their little eyeballs out.  It was quite…

The City Beer Store & Tasting Bar
Neighborhood: SOMA

1168 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Ali R. writes: Damn it City Beer Store... Why do you have to have more than 99 bottles of beer on your wall? This is my 99th review and I wanted it to be cool... Well here goes my lame attempt.

"A lot more than 99 bottles of beer on the wall, A lot more than 99…

Youtube.com

71 E. Third Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401

Kevin S. writes: Dear YouTube.Com:  Give me back my boyfriend.  I'm serious.  This has gone far enough.  

You have disrespected me, IQ, our relationship, and even our dog who desperately misses his daddy, because you keep showing up and messing with him and luring…

SF Fire Credit Union
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

3201 California St.
San Francisco, CA 94118

Jennifer L. writes: This has been my bank since birth.  I seriously had no idea this wasn't just how banks were until I got older.  All you poor people who aren't members - ha ha suckers!  I don't know why you would bank anywhere else.  Why, when perfection is so easy…

Primavera
Neighborhood: Embarcadero

1 Ferry Plaza
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
San Francisco, CA 94101

margot b. writes: Pretty tasty food but I agree, it's fairly overpriced. It was fun to try it but I certainly wouldn't make a habit of it. The wait sucks too, as the Ferry Building Farmers Market is a mob scene of epic proportions.

Tried the chilaquiles plate ($9)…

Bridges Restaurant & Bar

44 Church St
Danville, CA 94526

Scotty D. writes: well i'm east bay area born and raised and a tri valley guy so you bet i have been to bridges more than a few times.

sure everyone knows its the restaurant shown in the movie, "mrs doubtfire" but unfortunately for me i had dinner there the night…

Yoga Garden
Neighborhood: Lower Haight

286 Divisadero
San Francisco, CA 94117

Suepattra M. writes: I attended my first class at Yoga Garden this past weekend and I am impressed. My interest in the place was initially piqued by the big wooden doors....and the promise of something very relaxing and calm behind it. Indeed, once you walk through the…

World Affairs Council of Northern California
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

312 Sutter Street
Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94108

Amanda H. writes: I have been an off and on member for well over 8 years now and recently became re-acquainted due to some amazing lectures that have been circulating some strong interest amongst people I know.

You owe it to yourself to look into it if you have a…

Jin Wang
Neighborhood: Union Square

111 Maiden Ln
Ste 300
San Francisco, CA 94108

Jenny R. writes: This was the first bridal salon I went to, and I loved Jin and her dresses so much that I didn't look anywhere else!  I had never worn a strapless anything in my entire life and I really wanted to have a strapless wedding dress.  When Jin said she…

House of Color
Neighborhood: Mission

2850 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Erin M. writes: the boyfriend says "honey can we paint one of the walls in the bedroom ochre?"  I am thinking what the fk is ochre?  I trot over to House of Color and the kind man (they are all kind) shows me ochre on the color wheelie.  We look at each other,…

Gus' Discount Fishing Tackle
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

3710 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94121

mary a. writes: i don't like fishing!!!!....

however, the ex and the beau thinks that this the most fun-filled activity ever! you see, i was with a guy who likes to fish and i'm presently with someone who likes to fish as well!!...now i'm having this idea that i'm…

Vallejo Baylink Ferry

289 Mare Island Way
Vallejo, CA 94590

Marsha Z. writes: EDIT 05/26/08:  As of June 1, 2008, the one-way fare for adults will be $15.00.  Currently, it's $12.50.  Although I love the direct route, I may have to start getting back to the BART/bus way.  The price hikes are getting ridiculous.  

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Kawaii Corner
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

5406 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121

Kristina R. writes: I felt nauseous here.  The cuteness overwhelmed me.  Those Asian toy producers are PURE EVIL.  I bought several stickers...SCENTED LIKE MORNING BREAKFAST CEREAL AND RAINBOWS.

And then, after buying a ga-zillion stickers to bribe my kids with in class,…

Layonna Vegetarian Health Food Market
Neighborhood: Old Oakland, Oakland Chinatown

443 8th Street
Oakland, CA 94607

Dawn M. writes: Not everything fake is bad.  

Fake orgasms = bad
Fake boobs = bad
Fake leather handbag = good
Fake meat = good

Layonna's has the an amazing variety of meat that isn't real.  Only in my wildest dreams of utopia, could I have thought up a whole store…

Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt
Neighborhood: Nob Hill, Chinatown

Chinatown
San Francisco, CA 94101

Kathleen M. writes: I'm a Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt junkie. I've done this 5 years straight now, and I'm always so disappointed when it's all over and I have to wait another year. It's all I can think about for days. Seriously.

About 2,000 people show up. And the…

Ichiban Kan

10562 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530

sandy t. writes: This is a mini-mart compared to the Marukai discount store in southern california...but I looove this place bc I can buy my kanebo and shiseido shampoos here.  They have a pretty good selection of bowls, small plates etc here.  I like to buy my…