Double Team Coffee
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

882 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Kate B. writes: It took me awhile to find this place on Yelp, because I kept typing "Joe's."

Joe is the heart, soul, and quivering loins of this place.  And he's not one of those black, crusted-over hearts with gunked-up arteries-- he's a smooth, healthy heart that…

Metromint
Neighborhood: SOMA

P.O. Box 885462
San Francisco, CA 94188

Lukey B. writes: DELICIOUS!

I love this water. I will only drink the spearmint. There is nothing like being tired and your mouth tasting like shit. Metromint water turn the situation around in a snap. Not only is it not sweetened, which is a huge plus to me. It is…

Euromix Delicatessen
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Piedmont Ave

4301 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611

Lise L. writes: In addition to announcing bulk and senior discounts, the Euromix website claims:

.  Ultimate Expression of Our Passionate Expertise

.  Classic Styled European Luscious Desserts and Spectacular Products by Old World Artisans

. Great Deals throughout the…

Seniore's Pizza

992 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94012

Amélie P. writes: I don't know what it is about this pizza that makes me drop everything to come here.

Oh yeah. It was my initial experience with them--my friend gaby sat there for an hour telling me "SENIORES! We SHOULD GO TO SENIORES!" Finally, to get her to SHUT THE…

Wakamatsu

22724 Foothill Blvd
Hayward, CA 94541

catherine b. writes: The atmosphere here is warm and family-cosy. Wakamatsu is not going for fancy or hip. They put all their energy into their food. That's what I'm talking about.  

I had the pleasure of dining with the lovely and benevolent Linda M. and family. They…

Miss Velvet Cream
Neighborhood: SOMA

1095 Market St
Ste 206
San Francisco, CA 94103

Veronica D. writes: Miss Velvet Cream is designer royalty.  She bestows beauty and grace to her adoring subjects.  She is lovingly mad and exuberantly dark.  Her creations reflect the fine art of her heart and entice the wearer to dream in other worlds.

Jack's Club
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

2545 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

BILL M. writes: What is my  attraction to a crappy bar? I'm not one of those trendy PBR guys that has to validate my masculinity by hanging out with scrubs and cheap suds. Nonetheless, I'm always on the hunt for a good local's divebar.

My friends live down the…

Masala Indian Fusion

499 San Ramon Vly Blvd
Danville, CA 94526

Miz Tam T. writes: The daughter has 1/2 days all week, so when I picked her up from school today, she said she wanted Masala for lunch.

Much to my surprise, they changed their seated buffet (where they bring you the food) to a regular type buffet where they bring you…

Red Union Salon
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1996 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Cosmolicious L. writes: First, let me say that my hair is unruly.  It's fine, curly, damaged and mean.  And that is putting it politely.  My mother called it Frog Fur.  My friends call it a White Fro. The sales people at Sephora see me coming and dollar signs light up in…

Bay Thai Cuisine

809 4th St
San Rafael, CA 94901

Joon Y. writes: You know when a place only seats about 10 people max the place has gotta be good! I just had to try this place out only because the setting was so intimate and simple, but don't judge a book by it's cover! The dishes here were as elegant and…

Dubliner

SEE ENTRY FOR LINCOLN TAVERN
1849 Lincoln Way
San Francisco, CA 94122

KayJay .. writes: ::sigh::

I really don't think I could be more transparent.

I love beer.

I love white men with long hair.

I love classic rock.

If I could bathe in white men and beer... I would.  I totally would.  Hmmm, come to think of it there was that time, after too…

Crissy Field Center Cafe

603 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94129

Kristina R. writes: Oh, man.  I'm pissed.  I went to Crissy Field on a cool, windy day, typical of our fabulous San Francisco.  It was a perfect walking day, so we decided to cruise Crissy Field for a spell, and maybe grab a bite to eat.

I had some muffin thingy that was…

Campton Place Hotel
Neighborhood: Union Square

340 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Kim D. writes: This is a melancholy remembrance of a fabulous affair, as a recent visit to Campton Place reminded me of a chance encounter with  a former lover.  The structure is the same, but faded, and somehow less than the splendor of what memories the heart…

Paris Connection
Neighborhood: SOMA

888 Brannan St
Ste 2065
San Francisco, CA 94103

Heather C. writes: I came here to see the samples Marie had advertised online.  Well, the remaining selection was pretty sparse by the time I looked.  I appreciated her helpful attitude but we were not on the same page on terms of taste.  To each their own!

She carries…

Bangkok Bay Thai Cuisine

825 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

matt G. writes: With the rainy weather, I wanted to finish my work and get the heck out of Redwood City. But on the bright side, the rain stopped at midday and just in time when I finished my work, I wanted to stay and eat in the city before I take off. Actually for…

Sea Of Dreams

San Francisco, CA 94103

Lauren S. writes: I experienced Anon Salon's SEa of Dreams last NYE, and had a phenomenal time.  The decorations, the neon, the music the space at the Concourse all made for a fantastic evening.  Little did I know was that there actually was an Anon Salon.  I thought…

Renaissance House of Beauty

2154 4th St
San Rafael, CA 94901

Charles J. writes: Martine saved my hair!
She's one of the best stylists I've ever met.  She was very professional and the salon is very clean and lovely. ( I haven't ever been to a salon that was that clean.)
I really didn't think that there was any hope for my fried…

Carlton Hair International
Neighborhood: Union Square

865 Market St
Ste C28A
San Francisco, CA 94103

Bebe E. writes: I have been going to Anya for about 8 months now, and I love her to death!  The first time I went to her was for coloring, and she did such a great job.  I gave her the overview of what I wanted, and she interpreted it in such a way that was just…

Taqueria El Metate

120 Harbor Blvd
Belmont, CA 94002

Kevin S. writes: Metate is the Spanish word for a grindstone, used to grind corn and other grains.

El Metate in Belmont is appropriately named, because it serves up succulent Mexican favorites to a steady stream of people lashed to the daily grindstone of work.…

ZeMocha
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

1959 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

Chris R. writes: Brand new spot in Berkeley that deserves all the business it can get in the area.  A Seemingly small, but roomy spot that specializes in hot chocolate--I've had the Mexican (spicy) and White selections and both were quite fulfilling.  Yes, there's…

Noe Valley Video
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

3936 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

laura b. writes: No porn here.  If you want porn and you're at Stepford Valley Video, your best bet is to rent Brown Bunny, sit through 80 minutes of pure self masturbatory torture and then revel in the grotesque horror that is Chloe Sevingy giving Vincent Gallow a…

101 Music
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1414 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133

Mike O. writes: Consisting of two stores on opposite corners of Grant & Green street, 101 Music is the best (read: only) used record shop in North Beach.  The main store at the northeast corner of the intersection is well-stocked with sorted vinyl of all varieties,…

Nellie's Soulfood Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: West Oakland

1155 3rd St
Oakland, CA 94607

Jamaica Y. writes: I am truly embarassed at what a snob I am!  I went to Nellies almost a year ago on New Years, looked around at what looked like a ghetto mess hall, and said, "No way am I celebrating my New Year here."  I left before ordering...What an idiot!…

San Francisco Chocolate Factory
Neighborhood: SOMA

286 12th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Broke-Ass Stuart S. writes: Don't get your hopes up.  There's no eccentric and snarky candy millionaire running around with a platoon of orange faced musical midgets, drowning fat kids in rivers of chocolate and belittling elderly adults.  No ma'am, not here, that's called…

Shoe & Leather Service
Neighborhood: SOMA

70 2nd St
San Francisco, CA 94105

Lauren S. writes: I've been cursed.  

In most aspects in my appearance Ive gotten really lucky.  My dad's family is big boned, yet somehow my dad emerged unscathed by their heavy nature, but its still in my genes.  My mom's family is thin(ish) with really narrow…

Itsy Bitsy
Neighborhood: North Oakland

5520 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618

Jennifer R. writes: You know that scene in act 2 of a plethora of bad 80's movies where the protagonist, feeling lost, is led somehow into a dark, cluttered, dusty old shop, often in the heart of china town*, where a mysterious and worldly but also quirky and pushy…

Blick Art Materials

811 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710

Mary Ella M. writes: Frickin awesome discounts with the member card thing. Also, I liked that they had lotsa stuff, organized so you can find it. The prices we not always listed, which for a cheap artist is a pain in the arse, having to ask someone "how much is this?"…

Missouri Lounge

2600 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702

ben h. writes: Pabst?...check

Fedoras?...check

70's ski vests?...check

Bon Jovi shirt?...check

Obscure music?...check

Ironic mustaches?...double check

Ill-fitting sweaters?...check

White dude with fro?...check

Ol' school Chuck Taylors?...check

Hot girl rolling up on…

Bindlestiff Studio
Neighborhood: SOMA

505 Natoma Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Jay D. writes: This review won't do Bindlestiff justice as I'm reviewing a place I had been to years ago.  I am sure of this - I was there with friends whom I was visiting to see a Filipino comedy group.  I had never laughed so hard.  I only remember shadow…

Orchid Thai Restaurant

726 San Anselmo Ave
San Anselmo, CA 94960

Karen K. writes: Very nice fried rice with pineapple and decent Tom Ka Gui soup.  Right now, I have lots of cravings, and Thai food is one of them.  Maybe Orchid Thai is in my near future.

City Cycle Werkes
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

761 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Brian M. writes: Joe is the man when it comes to bikes. He never overcharges and does real good work.

A must for anyone who owns motorcycle or scooter. He also is reasonables priced!

It doesn't get better then Joe!

Doc Wong's Free Street Riding Clinic

C/O Active Life Medical Center
1391 Woodside Road, Suite 200
Redwood City, CA 94061

Bill S. writes: Like fire, motorcycles are beautiful, mesmerizing, useful, and capable of messing you up but good.

Unlike fire, most people aren't educated from earliest childhood how to handle motorcycles. And motorcycles aren't particularly forgiving or easy to…

Ziryab
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

528 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117

jessica t. writes: I am in love....

Coming back from the Morningwood show at the Independant, we stumbled upon the wafting smell of  Apple shisha, only to discover a beautiful outside patio area, with people still hanging out - at 1:30 am on Divisadero! I repeat 1:30…

Canada Road Bicycle Sundays

Canada Road
From Edgewood Road to Highway 92
Belmont, CA 94002

patrick w j. writes: The place to be if you're training for a triathlon!!  Lots of rolling hills, straightaways and if you want to tackle a big climb, take King's mountain road near Woodside.  Lots of cyclist of all skills.  Portions are closed to cars on Sundays but…

Hair Now South Beach
Neighborhood: SOMA

2 Townsend St
San Francisco, CA 94105

Brooke G. writes: I am not sure who cut my hair here, but she did a great job, took her time, and showered me with compliments about my hair.  I really loved the head massage, but I am still probably not headed back.  It was a bit too expensive ($60-70 for just a…

Paws a Moment

San Francisco, CA 94101

Jeremy S. writes: - Updated 2/4/07

Stacy is now my daily walker for Darwin. I'm outside her normal area and she made an extra effort to take on my pup, very cool. She loves the guy and takes great care of him whenever I'm out of town too. So glad I found her (thanks…

Robyn Color
Neighborhood: SOMA

870 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Lisa W. writes: Talk about efficient. My Type A personality really digs this joint. I call them and ask how I can get an 8 x 10 print made of a high-res slightly irregularly-sized digital image...

CHEERFUL GAL ON THE PHONE: Oh, just email it to me at [I'll maintain…

Ria's Shoes
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

301 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94108

Stinky M. writes: where i buy shoes when i'm willing to trade sexy for comfort.

Laurel Ace Hardware
Neighborhood: Laurel District, Lower Hills

4024 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619

Tsada K. writes: HELPFUL HARDWARE MAN:  May I help you?

TSADA:  Yeah, I'm looking for one of those door things.

HHM:  Door things?

T:  Yes.  You know, they're metal and...ugh, I have no idea what they're called.

HHM:  Knockers?

T:  *gasps, folds arms across chest*  

HHM:…