Sometimes, the great outdoors is best enjoyed indoors - especially when you're hanging out with friends at our mini-bowling alley or shooting some pool. You can't go wrong at Shady Grove Lounge!
Take a look in center field to find the “lone red seat,” where Ted Williams hit the longest recorded home run at Fenway. Where? Section 42, Row 37, Seat 21.
Brett Wurst. Stosh. Guido. Frankie Furter. Cinco. Sausage Race. Bottom of the 6th. Be there.
Fun Fact: Derek Jeter was the final Yankee to bat at the old Yankee Stadium AND the first Yankee to bat at the new Yankee Stadium.
Who splashed the first-ever home run in the pool? None other than D-backs legend Mark Grace on 5/12/98. BUT, he hit it as a member of the Chicago Cubs.
The Presidents Race takes place in the middle of the 4th & features Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln & Roosevelt. Don’t pledge your allegiance to Teddy. He hasn’t won since the race’s inception in ’06.
There are two orange seats here. In right-center, the landing spot of Eddie Murray’s 500th home run. In left, the honorary mark of Cal Ripken Jr.’s 278th HR ball, the record breaker for shortstops.
There are 2 blue seats left here, both from Game 2 of the ‘05 World Series. In left, the spot of Paul Konerko’s 7th-inning grand slam. In right-center, the mark of Scott Podsednik’s walk-off homer.
Sure, winning is the only thing, but at Lambeau, cheese is definitely a close second. From cheese heads to cheese curds to beer cheese mac and cheese, this place has the cream (cheese) of the crop.
Catch a Cal Men’s or Women’s Soccer game in the fall, or stop by in the spring and cheer on your Golden Bear Track & Field team!
John D. Rockefeller Jr. donates $1.75 million for the purchase of land for and construction of International House, which opens in 1930.
The park is located on the border of San Diego and Tijuana. Many visitors come to just to see the fence that runs from the land into the sea. The park overlooks the beach as well as Mexico.
Just the simple act of preparing the tea makes me feel calm. The proprietress, Alice, makes me a cup of tea, and in a short time, I feel soothed. – Samantha Brown
Yes, it’s on 4 wheels, and the dining room is nonexistent. But El Tonayense happens to be one of this city’s most revered Mexican food fixtures. – Samantha Brown
A favorite late night stop of many industry folk. [Eater 38 Member]
Is this the greatest place in the universe? Nobody’s mother made roast beef like this. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
Legend says La Cumbre invented the mission-style burrito – the 2-pound, fully customizable chow-down staple copied in restaurants and fast-food joints around the world. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food
Haight Ashbury is the birthplace of the hippie movement, and it's continued to be a hipster's haunt for decades since. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Read more.
Shelley Lindgren has crafted one of the best Italian wine programs in the country, service is gracious and chef Liza Shaw has kept the restaurant firing on all cylinders. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
It's the oldest restaurant in San Francisco, but the seafood is some of the freshest in town. Not even a fire can keep the old fella down for long. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
When you want to prove to your lady that you're a man, and not just a guy, this is the place to grab a low-slung couch and enjoy the good life. Read more.
Try the Peking duck "chinito" or a succulent whole roasted chicken in ginger & wine sauce. Eat-in, take-out or have it delivered - no matter how you get it, the food is crazy good. Read more.
During the Constitutional Conv. here, Ben Franklin wondered whether the sun carved into George Washington’s chair symbolized the rising or the setting of the new nation. He decided it was rising. Read more.
Sleep Train Pavilion was designed by the famed architect Frank Gehry – Team Live Nation
An intimate, teeny-tiny restaurant with an equally teeny-tiny menu. -Monica Pope, Top Chef
drink wine at Barrique, where doing better tastes better. An unpretentious, knowledgeable staff will help you choose among the small batch wines so that you get the exact glass you're looking for. Read more.
This place is it. Great trios and right in Union Square. -Stephen Hopcraft, Top Chef
Best out door patio with view of the Bay Bridge, excellent bartenders and great snacks from Chef Paul Arenstam. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef
In Sept. of 1777, the Liberty Bell was camouflaged by hay and manure in a wagon, transported from Philadelphia & hidden here to protect it from the invading British. Read more.
I've been to this place more than any other lounges in the city combined. The lounge is very pretty with a big center fireplace and it's busy every night of the week with good looking people. They als
Worth the drive. The food is only second to the owner, Sharon, who is an absolute sweetheart. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Dessert
This 2008 addition is lined with arrestingly cool vignettes: You'll want to buy complete displays, which are devoted to everything from letterpress tools to '60s political propaganda. Read more.
My favorite stop before or after a flight to load up on Dungeness crab & oysters. A classic west coast oyster bar. -Ana Sortun, Top Chef
Welcome to the state capital! Stop here to learn about our history & heritage, fun things to do and yes, kiss-worthy chocolate. Read more.
Located on the site of the Great Allentown Fair, on weekends, you’ll find everything from fresh fish to vegetables. Stop in the Ritz next door for a scoop of their famous ice cream. Read more.
This is the site of the first state capital from 1849-1851. The state seal of California in the center of the circle of palm trees. Visitors can ice skate in the center during the winter months.
Among the technorati who attend events at this theater: "Natural Capitalism" author Paul Hawken and Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia (a 2011 Most Innovative Company).
Google co-founder Sergey Brin--a former gymnast--took trampoline classes here to blow off steam. He's even done the flying trapeze. (Google is #6 on Fast Company's list of Most Innovative Companies.)
Don't just admire the fountain - walk behind the falls to read inspiring quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. Read more.
Go early and avoid the lines at this popular water park. As featured in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure!
NASA is involved in more than just space research and exploration. We focus on ocean science too! Take a trip out on the Marine Wildlife Cruise to get a look at the amazing world under the sea. Read more.
Make sure to register for Winter Quarter! Registration has started! Classes fill up quickly!
Outstanding pastries. The best almond croissant around. Still consistent and delicious. Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts
Modern horticulture, urban art and exceptional coffee in the middle of industrial SF. Truly a step out of reality and into Alice's rabbit hole. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
This new place from New York's Anthony Mangieri promises to be one of the best Naples-style pizza joints in the country when it opens next week. Read more.
This place is just the kind of digital-art-installation/view-across-the-bay/perfectly-mixed-cocktail spot that adds a little aura of “international jet-setter” to your layover. Read more.
One of the few cafes that has restaurant quality food, the shrimp po' boys sell out quick and the Cuban sandwich with pork confit is fantastic. Read more.
Phil Jaber and his son Jacob spent several months developing each blend. Phil's Tesora or "Treasure" blend took 7 years to find the perfect combination of beans.
Visit the To Infinity and Beyond Exhibit to scan radio frequencies from outer space. You can even listen to the audio recording and view the images that were sent out on the Voyager 1 spacecraft too. Read more.
I use their teas obssesively in my desserts. Also sit and enjoy a pot of tea, relax, you'll feel your karma get lighter. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
Liz Phair on Sunday. There will be lots of hotties getting naughty at this party, so bring a lighter or at least practice your sensitive, moved-by-the-music face in the mirror (8 pm, $25). Read more.
Chef or not, one of the most beautiful sights to behold. From the views of the bay to all the amazing local products. A seratonin rush for any foodie. Say hello to my favorite farms, Tory Farms and Ha
Tough-to-find British designers are the mainstay of this elegantly appointed shop. Read more.
Sporting custom chandeliers, gas lamps & a zinc bar flown in from France, the interior is dressed to impress. Expect wine to flow freely in this ode to Paris & brasserie faves like steak and fries.
Live music, cold Coronas & fresh seafood. When the sun is shining, good moods are abundant & tables are hard to come by but standing amidst the sea of fellow bar-goers is just as fun. - Jill
The best Thai food I've had in the city. I've eaten there more than twenty times. Everything I try is always so good. I usually order the chives cake or the Naked Ladies (raw prawns with a spicy chef'
Vietnamese food is one of my favorites. With the French fusion, it definitely makes this my favorite Vietnamese restaurant. If you have to wait for a table, there is a beautiful lounge on the mezzanin
Long-time customers and newcomers alike feel at home in the 5,000-square-foot concert hall that symbolized renewal and optimism when it opened in 1907.
"I'm on the Carquinez Bridge, terminal three, quarter after seven,Pockets full of hundreds, can't seem to find no ones, engine revvin" - e-40 "All Tha' Time"
Get ready for steak-centric dining with a dash of Japanese flair. Good news when the head chef promises a bar program worthy of this cocktail-crazy city. Read more.
You have to have the ceviche and the pisco sour...it's #47 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Founder Agostino Giuntoli left Tuscany, Italy in 1922 at the age of 19 and sailed to America. He spent five years working his way to San Francisco and found a job as janitor at the famed Palace Hotel.
A post modern collection of everything natural, local and healthy in San Francisco. You can find anything. Just don’t ask for steak! -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
The shop covers about 10 times its original 750 sq feet and is perennially voted the best used/independent bookstore in the Bay Area by readers of the San Francisco Bay Guardian & the SF Weekly.
Bargain hunters flock to this consignment shop for its gently used garments by contemporary labels like A.P.C. and Antik Batik. Read more.
If you are not from San Francisco, it will be harder for you to find this place. But once you get there you will love it. It has my favorite colors: black and red. I think it looks like a hunting room
Sharing borders with India, China, Laos and Thailand, Burmese cuisine is inevitably influenced by the spices, seasonings, ingredients, and cooking styles of its neighbors.
Carrots covers all the luxe bases: Ohne Titel dresses, Proenza Schouler bags, and fancy art books are all as stunning as they are cutting-edge. Read more.
Did you already hit up Pat’s? Don’t forget: a steak with Cheez Whiz and onions is a “Whiz Wit.” If you’d prefer provolone and no onions, order a “Provolone Witout.” Read more.
Everything on the menu has garlic. Very casual. It has a bistro feel. Food is really good. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef
this spot has the rockingest jukebox in the 'hood and a smoker's porch to hammer another nail in the coffin. We know we'll meet a Suicide Girl here someday.
Elizabeth Faulkner’s demonstratively spectacular temple of food, not to mention ladies night on Thursdays. –Ilene Chaiken
Every Sunday & Monday the TVs are turned to all the best NFL games, & the rest of the week is packed with trivia, karaoke, & '80s nights. If there's a UFC fight you can count on watching it here. Read more.
A mind-bogglingly cool four-story theater/store/café/gallery; every few months there is a fresh rotation of artists and exclusive labels that pop up in their own personally decorated spaces. Read more.
Soft White Sixties on Friday- They have some lighter songs, but their best tunes would fit perfectly on the Pulp Fiction soundtrack. Nitty-gritty and torn and frayed, they rock it. 8 p.m., $10 Read more.
They bring an intelligent enthusiasm to the food - sweet breads & lobster claw, or a foie gras desert - & it's a pleasure to taste the latest in fine dining for a good price. Read more.
A little of this & a lot of chocolate. Fun spot with huge candy store & cool atttractions. Gotta try the "Make your own candy bar" and don't miss those chocolate milkshakes!
Today Queen Elizabeth plans to visit the site for the first time and will lay a wreath in tribute to the thousands who died in the 9/11 attack, including 67 Britons. Read more.
Get energized with the house cappuccino...it's #94 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Ever tried wild boar? Well you should, their wild boar sausage is a favorite.
Bourbon, drink of kings, & steak, sustenance of the gods. A. List tip? You can't go wrong with the lobster corn dogs, dry-aged beef burger, or, of course, any of the steaks. Read more.
Opened just last weekend where Thepin Thai Cuisine used to be, the owners had a restaurant in the Northeastern corner of Thailand. The larb & the pumpkin curry are must-try dishes.
Well, what can I say? Hot Union Square spot. Lively, fun, great food. The chef, Jen Biesty, rocks. - Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts
Friendly local bar, jazz on Sundays, working class folks. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef
In 1928 the museum first opened in the administration building of AMORC, but as the collection of artifacts grew, so did the museum.It was permanently moved here in 1995 W/all of Harvey Lewis’ pieces.
We hope you're wearing a Tricorn Hat. Either way, stop in at the Cabin Chapel Shop for fresh homemade soups & the area’s best hot dogs.
Choose the (PRODUCT) RED iPod nano & Apple gives a portion of the proceeds to help fight AIDS in Africa. It costs the same as all the others!
the Dirtbag Challenge, where people show off the junkers they built up for under $1,000. It's a huge party with lots of chicks in leather - time to get your bad boy on (free admission; 3:30 p.m.) Read more.
This store’s stocked with equally compelling selections of both work separates and party attire, from brands like Tracy Reese and Cynthia Steffe. Read more.
An airy blue-and-cream–colored lounge. Floor-to-ceiling windows. The sight of lush, lawn-covered cliffs overlooking the sparkling ocean. Now, this is what Bay Area living is all about.
SF: It's Hippie Hill, not Hipster Hill…there is a difference. Home to the longest-running drum circle in the country on Sundays and no hippee hill would be complete without hackey sack! -IFC Viewer
Google's co-founders park their personal planes (including a 767) at a field here in exchange for a hefty fee, and permission to let the government use the planes to conduct scientific experiments.
Don't miss the feeding frenzies: Grizzly bears at 11 a.m., penguins at 2:30, pelicans at 3:30. Read more.
At this enormous designer-laden boutique, 100 percent of all profits go directly to a list of area charities. Read more.
Judy Rodgers’ iconic San Francisco restaurant has had a significant influence on me as a chef and restaurateur. -Monica Pope, Top Chef
Visit this sandwich shop at lunchtime and you're likely to spot an employee from Most Innovative Company EA. Their go-to orders include the Dripper: roast beef smothered in BBQ and melted Swiss.
They proudly serve all natural, 100% veggie fed, humanely raised Masami Ranch American Kobe Beef and 100% natural chicken breast!
From the park across the street from the Painted Ladies, you can get a fantastic photo of the old Victorians with the city in the background.
Sports haven! Puts you back in college, beers in hand watching your team against it's biggest rival. A fun environment to watch any game in, an even more fun environment to win your game in. - Jill
This is the only dive bar I go to because it's so close to my house. They have a jukebox so you decide the music style. You're in control!! -Mattin Noblia, Top Chef
The perfect place for the perfect gift at the perfect price. -Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts
Their enamel bangle bracelets look like calorie-free candy, and I simply can’t get enough. Neither can B—which is why C gave her two of them as a New Year’s present. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.
Out-of-the-way, but easy to find – just look for the off-kilter neon sign attached to the blue wood-framed house. Inside is crammed with fans feasting on the up-and-coming bands, 7 nights a week.
The great marriage of the Korean taco...it's #90 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Can’t say enough about this place; delicious food in a little San Fran neighborhood setting. - Nikki
N bought B a heart necklace here—but this sparkly Fifth Avenue store has always been there for B, and I can't say the same for N. Stop by for breakfast. BYO glazed cruller. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.
If one of your resolutions is to get in shape, there's no better place to start. There's lots of space to practice wicked Muay Thai kicks or MMA grappling holds. Read more.
Probably my favorite hotel bar in the city. The bar tops alternate in different colors. They have an extended and adventurous cocktail list with lots of original martinis to choose from. Plays lounge
Inside this minimalist, architect-owned shop you'll find scores of awesomely unconventional housewares. Read more.
You're across from the playground where Jack Dorsey first articulated the idea that would become Twitter (a 2011 Most Innovative Company). His goal? To better organize his nighttime plans.
There’s nothing more civilized than weekend afternoon tea. Especially if you consume the finger sandwiches and scones amid the splendiferous turn-of-the-century trappings.
Order the katsu curry...it's #16 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with popovers with strawberry butter...it's #73 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Open until 11 pm every night. Their panang avocado with salmon is always a winner and the fresh ahi firecracker balls go perfectly with a Singha beer. Read more.
The Chef/Owner Phillipe is always there for the best experience. I ordered the three-course menu: the amazing mussel soup, the seared foie gras on warm apples, and escargot with herb tagliatelle. The
A cozy little spot to bring your book or laptop & snuggle up with some coffee & a sandwich. Rustic in feel, the fireplace & pillows make this a very easy place to get lost for an afternoon. - Jill
Totally hip place with an upstairs. A good after work hangout. -Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts
Come Monday-Thursday for a daily changing three-course menu that costs around $29. Read more.
Always a good crowd, never a quiet night. You may have to wait a good 45 min for a table so unless you're going for the social scene, try to hit it on a random night or off hours. - Jill
My daughter says it’s the best banana cream pie on the planet. We have the cookbook. Someday we’re going to try making it at home. – Ilene Chaiken
Every style of pizza is on the menu except Californian. Nothing against artichoke heart & walnut toppings, but if Tony stays true to form his old-school pizza will start racking up raves fast.
Wow, what an experience. It is more of a special occasion place but food and service will wow you. -Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts
Employees at Zynga (#9 on 2011's list of Most Innovative Companies), which has developed such social games as Mafia Wars and FarmVille, love snacking on tater tots at this Portrero Hill dive bar.
Walk in the sky 4000 feet above the Colorado River on a glass floored horseshoe shaped structure. From here you get one of the most unique and beautiful views of the 15 million year old Grand Canyon. Read more.
This museum was founded in 1969 in downtown San Jose and has a large base of art from west coast artists from the 20th-21st century. The historical wing was once a post office when it was first built
SD: The Waterfront boasts San Diego's oldest liquor license and the best burgers in town. For young coeds and old salty dogs alike. -IFC Viewer
The observatory was constructed from 1876-1887 from the help of James Lick. James Lick was buried under the telescope with a brass tablet that reads “Here lies the body of James Lick.”
The epitome of a neighborhood grocery. You will never figure out how they pack so much into that little store. Family-owned and committed to supporting local farmers and producers. -Preeti Mistry, Top
Walk out to the end of the pier and look back at the city. There is a great Panoramic Stitch opportunity which captures Coit Tower, the Transamerica Building, and Ghirardelli Square.
The best Thai food I've had in the city. I've eaten there more than twenty times. Everything I try is always so good. I usually order the chives cake or the Naked Ladies (raw prawns with a spicy chef'
If you need retail therapy, the Dr. is in. KoP is the largest shopping mall on the East Coast, home to more 400 stores and restaurants. Warm up the plastic and have a Cinnabon for us! Read more.
The filet mignon is the best you'll ever taste. It's incredible with the bone in! The whole crab in garlic sauce was excellent as were the side dishes. The baked potato is a must. The bread brioche wi
Local woman owned butcher shop in Bernal Heights specializing in breaking down primal cuts in -house. Knowledgeable staff with great enthusiasm. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef
Walk all the way out to the end of the pier and turn around. You can get a great shot back down the pier with the Transamerica Building in the background.
Solid oyster joint during the day, happening spot that's half-bar & half-nightclub at night. On game days, though, is when this place really shines comfy tables and big screen TVs everywhere. Read more.
Old town North Beach Favorite. -Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts
The absolute freshest sushi in town. Unless you know where it is, you may just miss it. This tiny little joint seats no more than 15 people so expect to wait. But it's well worth it. - Jill
Restaurant supply open to the public. So many different types of dishes to inspire presentation creativity. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef
San Francisco has pretty expensive parking garages, so get a motorcycle like I did to save money. Golden Gate cycle has a big selection of foreign motorcycles with great customer service. -Mattin Nobl
Mom and Pop cutlery store, knife & scissor shopping services. Great selection of knives, scissors, and other cutlery equipment. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef
Divy San Francisco bar. You can hang your bike inside. Two pool tables and a great beer and cocktail list. Weird fish in the evening. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef
SolarCity (a 2011 Most Innovative Company) installed 650 KW of solar panels atop five rooftops on this eBay campus, making it the largest commercial solar installation in San Jose.
Nestle into a comfy couch at this techie hangout, and you might overhear the next Twitter being born. While you’re at it, order the lamb sliders--they're not a house specialty for nothing.
In the heart of the gay mecca the Castro, Q Bar packs it to the brim for Tuesday ladies night…music to shake your ass to, hot bartenders, and bangin drink specials. - Whitney
80s' night on Thursday is super fun to go with a group of friends and dance. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef
Go ahead, have too much cold sake...it's #34 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
For all of us who aren't born with Martha Stewart's time and money, let them plan your events, flawless. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
Cheesesteak ordering etiquette: for a steak w/ Cheez Whiz & onions, order “Whiz Wit.” If u prefer provolone & no onions, order “Provolone Witout.” Wanna go to the back of the line? Ask for fontina. Read more.
In January, this museum opened R:Evolution, a $19 million exhibit about the first 2,000 years of computing. It includes the first commercially available microprocessor, 1971's Intel 4004.
Home of the monthly Flourish party. An excuse to dress up and party with some of the hottest girls from the left coast; with a great vibe, sexy go-go dancers, and hot DJ's. - Whitney
Steve, the owner and main barber is the man and will get you right for the weekend.
Don't miss the 3rd floor Gay & Lesbian Center, a treasure chest of historic LGBT photos, pulp paperbacks, local artifacts and more. Read more.
Go down to the viewing area in front of Cliff House. There are fantastic vantages of the ocean, the beach, as well as some interesting rock formations.
6 Nations Rugby Championship will be shown here. You will not be alone at this pub for a morning rugby match. SF rugby fans will gather at any hour of the day.
Huge back patio. Perfect place to take a large group of people. Great place to hang out on a nice day and sit outside. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef
The angels on horseback is delicious (and pretty)...it's #48 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
The perfect mission style burrito. Why can't we make a proper burrito in NY. -Seth Caro, Top Chef Just Desserts
Catch hot indie up and comers like Local Natives before they appear on commercials.
