Kiss Seafood
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

1700 Laguna St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Jeremy S. writes: Whoa Momma, I want to cry it was so good. Okay, deep breaths, calm happy thoughts, easy, easy. Okay now I'm ready to write my review, thank you for your patience.

After checking out Kiss I'm going to have to go and revise some of my other sushi…

Elixir Salon
Neighborhood: North Berkeley

1599 Hopkins St
Berkeley, CA 94707

Lise L. writes: My hairstylist from Vine Street Salon, Tania, just moved to Elixir and it is a huge improvement. Parking was easy and the environment was so much more calming and relaxing. Vine St is pure chaos which rattled my nerves. Also, Elixir is an Aveda salon…

Cody's Books
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

2201 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710

Lisa T. writes: OK so there I was, at this book-signing by Raj Patel (Stuffed & Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System).
Standing room only, the joint was packed. There was virtually not one free inch of space for people to move around in, ya dig me?
A…

Masa's
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

648 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Toro E. writes: When I first heard from an older couple sitting next to me at Bar Crudo about about how Masa's founding chef Masataka Kobayashi was murdered in Nov 1984, I thought I was hearing some dark history that the current owners of Masa's did not want the…

La Farine Bakery
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Rockridge

6323 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618

Peter M. writes: I don't know how the staff at La Farine put up with their customers.  Hold on, let me back track.  After living in SF for six years I moved over to the East Bay a few months ago near the Berkeley/Rockridge/Oaklan d Hills general vicinity.  I made fun…

Cole Coffee
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Rockridge

307 63rd Street
Oakland, CA 94618

Bill R. writes: Really excellent! I love their Red Sea Blend and the Ethiopian Harrar. I like deep espresso drinks that feature rich robust tastes.

Often Starbucks has a burnt kind of taste that hides the essence of the brew. So I've been migrating away and trying…

The Parkway Speakeasy Theater
Neighborhood: East Oakland

1843 Park Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94606

laura b. writes: For being delightfully in the heart of Oakland, this place sure sees a lot of Skinny White Bitches*.  In fact, I can count the number of black people I've seen here on one hand AND I ONLY HAVE TWO FINGERS.  That's a lie about the two fingers but…

Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

3200 California St
San Francisco, CA 94118

Ed to the M. writes: I ain't hebrew, but I dig the Jews.  I have Jew friends (this sounds startling like a "I'm not racist!  I know black people!" thing).  In fact, interestingly enough, I didn't know any white Jewish people until I moved to the Bay Area.  You see, all…

Allen L. Hasse, DDS
Neighborhood: Financial District

2 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111

Sarah B. writes: Seriously good dentist.

Always a pleasant experience. He is such a nice guy and very personable and interesting. Travels a lot , always going to or coming from somewhere cool. Never had to wait, he is very efficient, always out within the hour. He…

Books Inc
Neighborhood: Castro

2275 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114

MiRIAM w. writes: An absolutely lovely neighborhood bookshop with plenty of places to sit as you browse through the eclectic selection. The staff is very helpful and will find the book you're looking for.

If, however, a straight man is what you're hankering after be…

Great American Music Hall
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

859 O'Farrell St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Keane L. writes: This review writes from the perspective of the three types of people present at last night's show...

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(On The Ebb and Flow...)

PrepubeGirl: OMG, Tina, it's this band's LAST show EVER! He's good on that guitar all by himself. Like Hendrix... or Kurt…

Napoleon Super Bakery
Neighborhood: Oakland Chinatown

810 Franklin St
Oakland, CA 94607

Valentina D. writes: WHAT. IS. WRONG. WITH. MEEEEEEEEEE??????
I wander into this place purely by accident, just kinda stumblin' my way around Oakland after having eaten a pretty good lunch at le Cheval. I'd just had a happy little perplexing experience at what I thought…

Ooma
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1422 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

wendella a. writes: OOOOH - OOMA. I love you. I lurve you. I am enthralled with delight that you exist. Thank you for being nearby. Please be my retail BFF. Yes, you're a little pricey, but no doubt you are worth it. And so am I.

You are the physical expression of every…

Green Apple Books
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

506 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94118

Darin I. writes: As a part of my ongoing quest to become the finest purveyor of seemingly interminable reviews composed of huge blocks of text, I've decided to sex up my old GA review which no one has read.

Green Apple houses a wonderful selection of new and used…

Paramount Theatre
Neighborhood: Uptown

2025 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612

Skunky G. writes: Music is a delicious adventure at the Paramount.

If architecture were a human being, the Paramount would be the one breathing warm against my neck, sending my nerves into a fury of warmth and excitement.

If sound were a flavor, The Paramount would…

La Rosa Vintage
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1711 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

KayJay .. writes: Fantastic store.  Clean, unique, wonderful vintage items.  A bit pricey, though, but worth it... I guess.

I bought a kick-ass fedora here for sixty-two dollars.  That's right, I said sixty-two dollars.

Currently I am also:

1.  Working on a deal to buy a…

Exploratorium
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3601 Lyon St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Christopher S. writes: Every person who ever plans on teaching science, especially physics, should pay a visit to the Exploratorium with some kids, so that they remember that science is fun.

One of my more memorable experiences at the Exploratorium include an exhibit…

BellaPelle Skin Studio
Neighborhood: Union Square

9 Maiden Lane
San Francisco, CA 94108

Karen K. writes: HOLY MOTHERFUCK KELLY CLARKSON!!!

that shit hurt like NOTHING i have ever felt. whoa boy i am in a new world of pain right now...

i cannot believe i got convinced to do this shit last night while drinking $500 bottles of wine and whiskey with…

Gama-Go
Neighborhood: SOMA

301 8th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Thomas F. writes: FUCK Paul Frank!!!

Good Vibrations
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1620 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Daniela L. writes: Perhaps it's my strict Catholic upbringing or the fact that my grandmother once told me to keep my eyes open and ass (yes, ASS) closed right before a date or even the fact that my parents traumatized me as a child and teenager with their extremely…

K & L Wine Merchants
Neighborhood: SOMA

638 4th St
San Francisco, CA 94107

Grace K. writes: I didn't used to like wine.  I tolerated it.  
But in the last year plus time - - I've developed an affinity for wine.  Actually, with some wines, I am downright in a love/lust relationship.... I crave it when the sun goes down, and hell, some of the…

Recchiuti Confections
Neighborhood: Embarcadero

1 Ferry Bldg
Store #30
San Francisco, CA 94105

Darin I. writes: I'm not a caramel connoisseur, but after purchasing a box of Recchiuti's fleur de sel caramels for a holiday house warming this weekend, I returned for another two boxes.

For myself.

Rich caramels enrobed in dark chocolate and speckled with sel de…

Sun Fat Seafood Company
Neighborhood: Mission

2687 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110

John T. writes: My mom and I bought 4 dungeness crabs here for half the price you would find anywhere else. We prepared it in the oven with plenty of garlic and butter. It was New Years Night. My dad made a toast to us with cheap champagne that made me cry. Even…

Dolores Park
Neighborhood: Castro, Mission

18th St and Dolores St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Darin I. writes: I know it was warm this weekend, and I love free flesh shows as much as the next gay porn connoisseur/nymphomaniac, but will you sluts please put your fucking clothes back on?!?

YOU CONFIRM HORRIBLE STEREOTYPES ABOUT GAY MEN AND CONTRIBUTE TO OUR…

Rose and Radish
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

460 Gough St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Kristina R. writes: FABULOUS WIFE NEGLECT WATCH...24 hours and counting!

Yet another wonderful, chic lil' flower store where my husband has NOT bought me flowers!  Woo!

Overpriced, maybe...BUT STILL NO EXCUSE!

Acquerello
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1722 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA 94109

rm c. writes: This quaint and charming Italian restaurant can be found off Polk and Sacramento, not far off Van Ness.  I took Art here for his birthday last night. I had booked reservations a month in advance after reading about the restaurant on Open Table. What…

ImagiKnit
Neighborhood: Castro

3897 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Bruce R. writes: Yes, I RIDE A MOTORCYCLE
Yes, I HAVE BEEN ARRESTED
Yes, I AM A PASTOR
Yes, I am an ASIAN MALE
and YES I KNIT!

Just try to figure me out . . . and while you are doing so head on down to the best knitting store in SF and make a hat!

Let me pile on to and…

The Red Chair Salon
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1808 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Elise F. writes: I think it is most apropos to start off this meandering review with a favorite icebreaker of mine, Two Truths and a Lie. (For those of you who missed Day 1 of dorm bonding in college, this is where I tell you three things about myself, and you have…

Chapeau!
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

1408 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94118

Chris T. writes: I overpaid and I am not being a total grouch about it.  Lemme explain...

So everyone knows about their pretty slick deal of 3-courses for $38 and it isn't just on Tuesdays or before 6:00pm.  It's every day, any time.  French food usually isn't that…

Silk Nail Salon
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

1425 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Michael P. writes: 1. Is there life on other planets?
2. What exactly is the deal with Peppermint Patty?
3. Do 'real' men get pedicures?

These are some of the questions that have befuddled high-minded thinkers for years.  For my birthday, I was given the gift of a…

Orange Photography
Neighborhood: SOMA

1261 Howard St
2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

Veronica D. writes: Gene launched my career as a Local Celebrity.  He discovered me at Qool years ago and seem to enjoy taking shots of me in motion (which is the most difficult).  In 2004 he took a shot of me and friends at the Best of the Bay party that was used in…

Talbots Toyland

445 S B St
San Mateo, CA 94401

Dave O. writes: My favorite i still think i'm a kid store.

I love this place.  tons of different toys to please the kid in me.
from cars and models to trains or whatever, this place has it all.
ive been coming here for years and can still remember running around the…

Craigslist.org
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

1381 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122

laura b. writes: Sizzling hot redhead enjoys central heating, long scarves, dr. mcdreamy, making out with pitbulls, disobeying traffic laws & having sex with people in exchange for 5 star vegan cuisine. and yes, gentlemen, the carpet does indeed match the drapes.  I…

Yoga Tree Stanyan
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury, Cole Valley

780 Stanyan Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Faithy L. writes: I owe Yoga Tree some awesome praise (aka: long ass review) for the past week:

This review is for all the lazy bums (+me) who identify with that one scene in Harold and Kumar where Kumar stares down the hallway only to realize that he has GONE TOO FAR…

Dermaplus Skin Solutions
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1728 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Rachel G. writes: I'm a cheater.  

It just happened.  I don't know what I was thinking.  It was horrible, and I am racked with guilt. I can't eat, I can't sleep, and I am sure they are going to find out.  And I will have to lie.  And round and round the circle of trust…

Madame S Boutique
Neighborhood: SOMA

385 8th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Alice S. writes: About 6 months ago, I was more than a little nervous about paying a visit to Madame S.

The first time I went, I was sweating bullets...before I had even squeezed myself into any latex.  

So that's what we came, ha, for...latex.  

With Jen's amazing…

Union Street Garage
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1550 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Princess Buttercup C. writes: These guys are fucking awesome.  I rudely barged in there and essentially demanded that they stop what they were doing to put license plates on a jag-u-aaaarrre, AND THEY DID.  They didn't have the part to attach the plate to the back, it was a…