Coffee shop · Financial District
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"It’ll have immediate coffee competition on the Wharf from San Francisco cult brand Blue Bottle Coffee, which opened around the corner last month." - Tierney Plumb
Pizza restaurant · Marina District
Delarosa is a lively Italian eatery in the Marina that serves up delicious Roman-style pizzas, antipasti, and creative cocktails, all in a casual, communal setting.
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Cocktail bar · Polk Gulch
Bar Iris is an intimate Japanese cocktail haven in Russian Hill, merging inventive drinks and rare spirits with a chic, inviting vibe perfect for date nights.
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Restaurant · La Lengua
Four Chairs is a buzzing brunch spot serving up American classics with a playful Asian twist, featuring must-try fluffy pancakes and Korean fried chicken Benedict.
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Sports bar · Polk Gulch
Greens is a lively neighborhood sports bar on Polk Street known for its many TVs, draft beers, and a welcoming atmosphere full of memorabilia.
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Vietnamese restaurant · San Francisco
Bodega SF offers a modern twist on Northern Vietnamese cuisine in a stylish setting, perfect for long dinners with vibrant cocktails and family-style dishes.
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Fine dining restaurant · North Beach
Quince serves upscale, locally sourced cuisine in a beautifully remodeled space, where impeccable service meets a cozy atmosphere.
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French restaurant · Hayes Valley
Monsieur Benjamin is a sleek Hayes Valley bistro where Chef Corey Lee dishes out modern French staples in a chic, gallery-like space ideal for pre-show bites.
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Dim sum restaurant · Chinatown
Good Mong Kok Bakery is a tiny takeout gem in Chinatown famous for its fluffy BBQ pork buns, plump dumplings, and a steady stream of eager customers.
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Ice cream shop · Mission Dolores
Nestled next to Dolores Park, this cozy ice cream haven boasts inventive organic flavors like honey lavender and spicy mango coconut, often drawing long lines.
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Irish pub · North Beach
Longtime Irish bar pouring pints, showing soccer matches & staging performances by cover bands.
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