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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Castro
Brown-bag your favorite beverage, sit back, and let the people-watching begin. When they're not already occupied, the steps in front of the…
5 star rating
1 reviews
Church and Market
San Francisco, CA, 94114
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Category: Local Flavor
I saw you crip walking toward me from a mile away. Then you rolled up on my ass like you was gonna start some shit. STEP OFF MY GRILL,…
1 star rating
1 reviews
San Francisco, CA, 94105
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Category: Local Flavor, Arts & Entertainment
This year's was so much more impressive than last year's festival. Lots more booths, food, and activities for the kids (and the rest of us).…
4.5 star rating
3 reviews
San Bruno Avenue between Bacon and Silliman
San Francisco, CA, 94134
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Category: Local Flavor
These kats are cool. You'll see them around the city when something beautiful is about to take place in the sky. How can you tell its them? The…
5 star rating
4 reviews
San Francisco, CA, 94115
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Category: Local Services, Local Flavor, Active Life
Neighborhood: SOMA
I respect and admire your intentions and mission, but as a disabled senior citizen I take exception to the behavior of a very large percentage of…
4.5 star rating
52 reviews
995 Market St
San Francisco, CA, 94103
(415) 431-2453
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Category: Local Flavor
HOME!!!! When I think of home I think of a place where there's love overflowing I wish I was home I wish I was back there with the things I been…
4.5 star rating
3 reviews
San Francisco, CA, 94120
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: SOMA
Damn marketing moves. I tried two restaurants this year and on an average, they got 1.5 out of five stars. The restaurants in the DAT list are…
4 star rating
41 reviews
201 Third Street, Suite 900
San Francisco, CA, 94103
(415) 974-6900
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Category: Jazz & Blues, Performing Arts, Local Flavor, Education, Music Venues
I remember coming here as a kid for Folk Sing twice a month. I remember the snacks in the kitchen and groups of free spirits young and old…
5 star rating
1 reviews
885 Clayton St.
San Francisco, CA, 94117
(415) 661-2217
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Category: Home & Garden, Local Flavor
Enormous, awesome, over the top elaborate combination horticultural-artistic-ar chitectural displays; not the place for the average week-end…
1 star rating
1 reviews
Cow Palace
San Francisco, CA, 94199
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
I went to 19, 20 and 21. It was a great time all three years I went. 2002 the first one I attended, I was a little bummed that the festival was…
4 star rating
4 reviews
Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA, 94123
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
Halloween for adults is the Choco Salon.* Bring ziplock baggies for the free samples sitting out and the biggest bag you can find for the…
5 star rating
3 reviews
Fort Mason Conference Center
San Francisco, CA, 94123
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Category: Boating, Local Flavor
5 star rating
1 reviews
Treasure Island
San Francisco, CA, 94130
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Category: Local Flavor
I like to feel fancy every now and then, and one of the ways I accomplish this is by spending $12.50 a ticket on flicks at the San Francisco…
4.5 star rating
16 reviews
39 Mesa St
San Francisco, CA, 94129
(415) 561-5000
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley
Yes this parade is too long, too slow moving and too corporate but so is the LGBT "community" it purports to represent. If you've only given lip…
4.5 star rating
64 reviews
1800 Market Street
San Francisco, CA, 94102
(415) 864-3733
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley, Mission
For the fourth year running now, I have been a Medical Volunteer for the Emergency Medical Services Volunteer Committee for the San Francisco…
5 star rating
1 reviews
1800 Market St
San Francisco, CA, 94103
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Category: Local Flavor
Sorry guys...I know the score's a little low. It's not that I think you're INTRINSICALLY worth two stars -- i mean, who am i to judge your…
3 star rating
5 reviews
San Francisco, CA, 94101
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Category: Cinema, Local Flavor
caught the last half of a showing in Dolores Park. The screen was large and attracted a lot of people. Good enough sound. Will go again.
5 star rating
9 reviews
San Francisco, CA, 94101
(415) 465-3456
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Embarcadero
I love to laugh. I also love to yell "Pillow Fight!" at the top of my lungs. The foodie and I spent V-Day here, since I'm a born cynic of that…
4.5 star rating
61 reviews
Embarcadero and Market
San Francisco, CA, 94101
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Category: Local Flavor
I just finished watching the film zodiac a little while ago, great film, i was very intrigued by the lead homicide detective Dave Toschi so i…
5 star rating
1 reviews
San Francisco, CA, 94199
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Category: Local Flavor, Museums
Like many others, I was surprised at the small size of the museum-cum-gift shop. While the the "Museums in Motion" just outside the door remain…
4.5 star rating
12 reviews
77 Steuart St
San Francisco, CA, 94105
(415) 974-1948
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Category: Local Flavor
I rode in my first rally last weekend, hosted by the SFSG. It was well organized, lots of fun and there was great food. Lots of scooterists…
5 star rating
8 reviews
San Francisco, CA, 94101
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Category: Cinema, Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Union Square, SOMA
I fell in love with silent films since I was a teenager. Flipping through late night television: a compilation of Charlie Chaplin's short films…
5 star rating
3 reviews
833 Market St
San Francisco, CA, 94103
(415) 777-4908
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Category: Active Life, Local Flavor, Hardware Stores, Local Services, Nurseries & Gardening, Adult Education
Neighborhood: SOMA
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Tool Lending Center. They have everything you need for a little weekend gardening, tree pruning, cement pouring, dry wall…
5 star rating
1 reviews
1016 Howard St
San Francisco, CA, 94103
(415) 552-9201
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Category: Local Flavor, Active Life
Wow! What a great free event! That's right, FREE! I loves me some FREE HAWAIIAN MUSIC! We got there a little late so we missed quite a few…
5 star rating
6 reviews
Yerba Buena Gardens
San Francisco, CA, 94199
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Nob Hill, Chinatown
I saw on the news that a lot of people are coming here to buy their fruits and vegetables. The prices on some items are 1/3 the price of places…
4 star rating
147 reviews
Grant Avenue and Bush Street
San Francisco, CA, 94101
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Category: Local Flavor
I know Yelp has some rules about writing for things with no addresses but this is a necessity when it comes to local flavor. As a city full of…
5 star rating
1 reviews
, CA, 94110
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Category: Performing Arts, Local Flavor, Ethnic Food
Neighborhood: Mission
Sangati Center is a jewel in the Mission of Indian culture. It is an intimate space to hear live classical Indian music, but they also have…
5 star rating
3 reviews
3049 22nd St
San Francisco, CA, 94110
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Category: Local Flavor
"Ho-Ho-HO! Ho-Ho-HO!" Do I hear santa? But, it's 10 am, and it's not even Christmas... Why do I smell liquor? Better grab the kids and bring them…
5 star rating
1 reviews
San Francisco, CA, 94199
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Category: Local Flavor, Arts & Entertainment
This is the one that started it all! The Cacophony Society begain SantaCon back in 1994 and it has grown worldwide since then. Get yourself a…
5 star rating
1 reviews
The Mission and Beyond
San Francisco, CA, 94199
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf
They're loud, smell disgusting, jostle for position and annoy everyone around them so the Sea Lions probably think they're looking in a mirror…
4.5 star rating
10 reviews
Pier 39
San Francisco, CA, 94133
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Mission
So I live at 23rd and Harrison and there happens to be a garden between 23rd and 24th, closer to 23rd. There is a little sign that says "Secret…
5 star rating
1 reviews
23rd St and Harrison St
San Francisco, CA, 94199
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Category: Local Flavor, Bookstores
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond
I love Poetry. Especially Yeats, DH Lawrence, Pablo Neruda, Rumi, Cristina Rosetti, and Maya Angelou just to name a few. What I love most about…
4 star rating
1 reviews
506 Clement St
San Francisco, CA, 94118
(415) 387-2272
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Category: Local Flavor, Parks
Whenever the grandson and I finally reach a targeted distination. . We punch our fist in the air and go "woo hoo" . . . . good trick to teach a…
4.5 star rating
228 reviews
Seward St & Douglass St
San Francisco, CA, 94114
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Category: Jazz & Blues, Local Flavor
I went to the Blues Festival yesterday. We got tickets for reserved lawn seating which was really smart even tho we had to pay I think 50 or 55…
5 star rating
2 reviews
P.O. Box 460608
San Francisco, CA, 94146
(415) 979-5588
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: SOMA
Ok, so San Francisco isn't Milan or Paris or New York City, but there is certainly a strong fashion aesthetic in the city. SF Fashion Week is one…
4 star rating
5 reviews
101 Henry Adams Street
San Francisco, CA, 94108
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Just another confirmation that I'm surrounded by hot, single men in this city- all of whom don't want to date me :*(. Shhhh...do you hear that?…
4.5 star rating
13 reviews
Civic Center
San Francisco, CA, 94199
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Mission
First time to the SF Greek Festival I didn't expect much so wasn't surprised that it was just average food. I had printed out tickets from their…
2 star rating
1 reviews
Annuncial Cathedral
San Francisco, CA, 94199
(415) 864-8000
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: SOMA
My wife says this is her favorite Jewish holiday. The quality of films in this festival are stellar and it is rare that I don't learn something…
5 star rating
2 reviews
145 9th St
San Francisco, CA, 94103
(415) 621-0556
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: SOMA
PLUR in '08!!!!! *yeah I got the address wrong..really wrong, trying to fix it tho First and foremost...sorry to everybody that I was supposed…
4 star rating
10 reviews
Civic Center Park
San Francisco, CA, 94199
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Category: Local Flavor
Such a great group of guys to see movies with. Dave and Drew do a wonderful job of organizing a movie night for Bears and their admirers at…
5 star rating
1 reviews
San Francisco, CA, 94107
(415) 738-4929
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: SOMA
It's tragic and pathetic to let such a historical monument like this place just rot. This is the building that survived the great quake of 1906…
1.5 star rating
2 reviews
88 5th St
San Francisco, CA, 94103
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Category: Local Flavor
This was a great day in the sunshine at Fort Mason today. Ideal conditions, packed lawn, good music, beer & oysters. The bivalves were fresh &…
2.5 star rating
2 reviews
San Francisco, CA, 94199
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Category: Local Flavor, Comedy Clubs
Neighborhood: Financial District
Paul Tompkins was so sexy it was too distracting especially once I realized he was so drunk that I might have a shot with him...
4.5 star rating
10 reviews
Eureka Theater
San Francisco, CA, 94101
(866) 468-3399
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Category: Local Flavor, Restaurants, Shopping, Active Life, Beauty and Spas, Arts & Entertainment, Mass Media, Local Services, Nightlife, Food
Neighborhood: SOMA
Since I moved to San Francisco in 1998, I've know the SF Station guys, and they continually impress me with their dedication to the Bay Area.…
4.5 star rating
7 reviews
1475 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA, 94103
(415) 552-5588
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Category: Amateur Sports Teams, Local Flavor
Well this is the 4th annual race, but the first time that Siobhan K and I did it. It seemed like a good idea when I signed up from the comfort…
3 star rating
1 reviews
Ocean Beach
San Francisco, CA, 94101
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Category: Local Flavor
To the tune of: American Pie by Don McLean
http://www.youtube.com... [For maximum enjoyment, listen to music in a seperate window while reading…
3 star rating
1 reviews
San Francisco, CA, 94103
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Category: Local Flavor
Dear SFist, Can we have babies? No? Ok. But for realsies...What would I do without you? Maybe I'd finally get some work done, but I'd probably…
5 star rating
1 reviews
San Francisco, CA, 94199
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Category: Local Flavor
Do you have crazy stories about something you saw or experienced yourself on MUNI? Maybe somebody crying, a lover's quarrel, a baby born a little…
5 star rating
1 reviews
San Francisco, CA, 94199
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Category: Local Flavor, Adult Entertainment
...and I can't stop grabbin' um. Everybody should get a pair of these.
Update 11/4/06: Five o'clock shadow developing. Better shave again...
5 star rating
1 reviews
San Francisco, CA, 94118
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Category: Local Flavor
what would i do without you?! i need you daily. ive been faithful to you for 6+ years because you add life to my straight lifeless eyelashes.…
5 star rating
1 reviews
Local Macys/Nordstrom Counter
San Francisco, CA, 94101
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Castro
I'm always thrilled to see them. They do amazing things for the community, and they do it with style! Plus, free goodie bags. Say Hallelujah!
5 star rating
20 reviews
584 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA, 94114
(415) 820-9697
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Category: Performing Arts, Local Flavor, Comedy Clubs
Neighborhood: Financial District
This show is young, alternative comedians with a local band closing out every night. It has a very cool vibe to it- sort of the city's answer to…
5 star rating
8 reviews
140 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA, 94133
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Category: Local Flavor, Arts & Entertainment
Neighborhood: Castro
I've been twice and it's always a fun time. Even if you can't sing well or don't know all the words (like me) you'll have a good time. I love it…
5 star rating
8 reviews
429 Castro St
San Francisco, CA, 94114
(415) 621-6120
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
Spinsters of San Francisco is a fabulous organization that raises money for charity and we have fun doing it. We throw 3 charity parties a year…
5 star rating
5 reviews
1592 Union Street, No. 102
San Francisco, CA, 94123
(415) 437-4990
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Category: Local Flavor, Arts & Entertainment
Gayle and I went on the Sunday of the Spring 2008 Open Studios. It was a lovely day and a great time to see some excellent art at decent prices.…
4.5 star rating
6 reviews
Hunters Point Shipyard
San Francisco, CA, 94124
(415) 387-5936
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: SOMA
Wow! Ok, here's the thing...you know how you come across some event or idea and you're like, "This is freaking amazing!" Well, Discard to Divine…
5 star rating
1 reviews
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA, 94107
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: SOMA
I'm laid up, shivering like a shiting dog, but need to get my morning coffee and head over to Whole Foods for as much as I can pour down my…
5 star rating
1 reviews
399a 4th Street
San Francisco, CA, 94107
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: SOMA
It is my 91 and I am counting down, or up, to 100. So I thought I would write about some on whom I thought highly of. Steven Seaweed. I have…
5 star rating
1 reviews
55 Hawthorne St
San Francisco, CA, 94105
(415) 979-0223
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
I have walked through this carcinogenic cave many times and each time it seems to add a touch of somberness to my heart. As the buses race by…
4 star rating
12 reviews
Stockton and Pine
San Francisco, CA, 94108
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Sometimes you need to buy a gift for someone and you are having a hard time finding the perfect thing... well, maybe what you need are a pair of…
1 star rating
1 reviews
Hyde St and Turk St
San Francisco, CA, 94199
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Category: Local Flavor
A simple but beautiful pagoda right on the water at Stowe Lake in Golden Gate Park. It's a perfect place for a picnic with friends. Be warned,…
5 star rating
1 reviews
Stowe Lake in Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA, 94199
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Castro
There are over 230 "vendors" selling Street Sheets. In the TL they're usually pushy and a little scary. This guy comes to the Castro to sell…
3 star rating
1 reviews
18th St & Collingwood St
San Francisco, CA, 94114
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury
I was introduced to Strong Beer Month just this year...I almost don't want to review it...b/c I don't want anyone else to go and drink up the…
5 star rating
1 reviews
1398 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA, 94117
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Category: Local Flavor
I am sure if asked, most people would say the perfect Sunday morning would involve more than one person. Fair enough, can't argue with that.…
5 star rating
1 reviews
My Place
San Francisco, CA, 94129
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Embarcadero
Sunday Streets - August 31 and September 14 9am-1pm Four miles of CAR-FREE fun in SF FREE yoga, dance classes, Tai Chi, roller skating, bike…
5 star rating
1 reviews
Bayview to Chinatown
San Francisco, CA, 94199
(415) 823-5524
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Category: Local Flavor
Even the narcissistic man slut that I am currently operating as felt a love for family events after a morning strolling in the SF streets free of…
4.5 star rating
11 reviews
Chinatown to Bayview
San Francisco, CA, 94127
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Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset
I'm so torn! Which do I cherish more? My sense of direction or my long term health?... For me, this tower is a local landmark. It helped me…
4.5 star rating
36 reviews
La Avanzada St
San Francisco, CA, 94131
(415) 681-8850
I remember coming here as a kid for Folk Sing twice a month. I remember the snacks in the kitchen and groups of free spirits young and old…1 reviews885 Clayton St.San Francisco, CA, 94117(415) 661-2217
