Honeymooning in SF - dining & nightlife advice?
Sep 26th, 2001 | 12:55 PM
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Honeymooning in SF - dining & nightlife advice?
We're going to be honeymooning in SF in early Oct. and are looking for dining as well as nightlife recommendations!
We are serious "foodies" & I have heard of Delfina, Gary Danko, Farallon, Jardiniere & Aqua (thoughts?). Since it is our honeymoon we're looking for a little romance or at least somewhere interesting to go w/ great food!
Also - fun things to do in the evening (besides the obvious haha)?
Thanks for all your help - all advice is much appreciated!
We are serious "foodies" & I have heard of Delfina, Gary Danko, Farallon, Jardiniere & Aqua (thoughts?). Since it is our honeymoon we're looking for a little romance or at least somewhere interesting to go w/ great food!
Also - fun things to do in the evening (besides the obvious haha)?
Thanks for all your help - all advice is much appreciated!
Sep 26th, 2001 | 02:41 PM
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In answer to the rest of your question. I have posted this before... but I think I will do it again with updates and modifications.
1) A sunny day. Take the ferry to Tiburon, lunch at Guaymas Mexican restaurant http://www.tiburon.org/restaurants/Guaymas.html. Marvel at the great views of the city. After lunch take ferry to Angel island. Hike the uninhabited hills. Return to the city just in time to watch the sun set from the deck of the boat.
2) A rainy day. Wander through the beautiful collection at the Legion of Honor. http://www.thinker.org/legion/index.html.
3) A cloudy day. Take a walking tour of San Francisco (you will be grateful there are clouds as you go up and down the hills). Guide yourself using a book such as "Walking San Francisco: On the Barbary Coast Trail," by Daniel Bacon. Or have someone lead you through our interesting and diverse city such as Jay Gifford http://www.victorianwalk.com/.
4) A lazy day. Check out our fabulous books stores (i.e. City Lights http://www.citylights.com/). Find a great read and stop in a neighborhood coffee shop for some enjoyable reading and a cappuccino. If you like chocolate with that book, try Victoria Pastries for the best chocolate éclair ever (we San Franciscans are a bit prone to hyperbole)! 1362 Stockton Street at Vallejo.
5) A shopping day. Check out the fabulous shopping around Union Street. When you have had your fill and are in need of a pick-me-up, go for high tea at one of our beautiful locations (Top of the Mark, Sheraton Palace, St. Francis).
1) A sunny day. Take the ferry to Tiburon, lunch at Guaymas Mexican restaurant http://www.tiburon.org/restaurants/Guaymas.html. Marvel at the great views of the city. After lunch take ferry to Angel island. Hike the uninhabited hills. Return to the city just in time to watch the sun set from the deck of the boat.
2) A rainy day. Wander through the beautiful collection at the Legion of Honor. http://www.thinker.org/legion/index.html.
3) A cloudy day. Take a walking tour of San Francisco (you will be grateful there are clouds as you go up and down the hills). Guide yourself using a book such as "Walking San Francisco: On the Barbary Coast Trail," by Daniel Bacon. Or have someone lead you through our interesting and diverse city such as Jay Gifford http://www.victorianwalk.com/.
4) A lazy day. Check out our fabulous books stores (i.e. City Lights http://www.citylights.com/). Find a great read and stop in a neighborhood coffee shop for some enjoyable reading and a cappuccino. If you like chocolate with that book, try Victoria Pastries for the best chocolate éclair ever (we San Franciscans are a bit prone to hyperbole)! 1362 Stockton Street at Vallejo.
5) A shopping day. Check out the fabulous shopping around Union Street. When you have had your fill and are in need of a pick-me-up, go for high tea at one of our beautiful locations (Top of the Mark, Sheraton Palace, St. Francis).
Sep 26th, 2001 | 02:42 PM
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6) A trendy day. Check out the Haight Street scene. Grab lunch at Cha Cha Cha (Tapas) or Massawa (Ethiopian/Eritrean).
7) A kids day (for all ages!). Visit the California Academy of Sciences and check out the Aquarium. While in Golden Gate Park, take a walk and enjoy some of the most beautiful acres in the city. Wander to Sharon Meadow and play on the swings, or wander all the way out to Ocean Beach and play in the sand. Grab a burger and malt at Luis' at Land's End. Possibly the best burger joint in town... definitely with the best views.
8) An athletic day. Bike across the Golden Gate to the Marin Headlands. I cannot even begin to describe the views you will encounter. If the fog is rolling in the site becomes surreal.
9) An adult night out. Martinis and appetizers at Zuni and then a show (Opera, Play, you name it). Grab a late dinner at Jardiniere.
10) A college day. Take the BART over to Berkeley and spend some time remembering when. Walk the beautiful campus and check out Cody's book store http://www.codysbooks.com. People watch at a local eatery. Stop in at Market Hall for fresh produce, flowers, a bottle of wine or a cup of coffee. (Rockridge Bart Station) http://www.rockridgemarkethall.com/
11) A movie day. Check out the scene at the huge cineplex that is our Sony Metreon. Words cannot describe all the lives there http://www.metreon.com.
12) An eaters day on the town... choose from any of our amazing restaurants. Here is a list I find invaluable as a local: The Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl.../06/FD100Z.DTL
13) A dinner with the boss and her husband. One Market. A place to impress and still maintain that distance...
14) A day for your little kids to meet and play with other little kids. Take them to the Bay Area Discovery Museum just across the Golden Gate Bridge. There they can play in an extremely kid friendly environment while you soak in the amazing views of the bridge and the city. http://www.badm.org/
15) A romantic night out. Froo froo: Dinner at Campton Place http://www.camptonplace.com/restaurant.html or La Folie http://www.lafolie.com/ (either one, both have GREAT food WITH great service).
16) A romantic night out. Easy going: Tommy's (best margaritas in town) 5929 Geary Blvd. The outer Richmond
17) A new addition. GO TO THE BEACH! Yes, San Francisco now has a beach which for the most part is warm enough to actually enjoy - the beach that is, not the water. Crissy Field, http://www.crissyfield.org/ boasts some of the most breathtaking vistas as well as soft sand and wetlands filled with interesting birds. Take your kite and, "go fly it!"
18) A Saturday. Enjoy breakfast or a snack at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. San Francisco's Farmers Market boasts some of the most interesting and tasty produce. Enjoy breakfast or a snack from 8AM - 1:30PM http://www.seasonalchef.com/index.htm Embarcadero at Green Street. Buy gifts for folks back home - local honey, olive oil and such make great gifts.
19) A Sunday. Have a picnic while enjoying an outdoor, FREE concert at Stern Grove http://www.sterngrove.org Take a blanket and layers of clothing, as you will be sitting on the grass and the fog can roll in or out several times during the show.
OK, that is a start. I hope it helps.
7) A kids day (for all ages!). Visit the California Academy of Sciences and check out the Aquarium. While in Golden Gate Park, take a walk and enjoy some of the most beautiful acres in the city. Wander to Sharon Meadow and play on the swings, or wander all the way out to Ocean Beach and play in the sand. Grab a burger and malt at Luis' at Land's End. Possibly the best burger joint in town... definitely with the best views.
8) An athletic day. Bike across the Golden Gate to the Marin Headlands. I cannot even begin to describe the views you will encounter. If the fog is rolling in the site becomes surreal.
9) An adult night out. Martinis and appetizers at Zuni and then a show (Opera, Play, you name it). Grab a late dinner at Jardiniere.
10) A college day. Take the BART over to Berkeley and spend some time remembering when. Walk the beautiful campus and check out Cody's book store http://www.codysbooks.com. People watch at a local eatery. Stop in at Market Hall for fresh produce, flowers, a bottle of wine or a cup of coffee. (Rockridge Bart Station) http://www.rockridgemarkethall.com/
11) A movie day. Check out the scene at the huge cineplex that is our Sony Metreon. Words cannot describe all the lives there http://www.metreon.com.
12) An eaters day on the town... choose from any of our amazing restaurants. Here is a list I find invaluable as a local: The Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl.../06/FD100Z.DTL
13) A dinner with the boss and her husband. One Market. A place to impress and still maintain that distance...
14) A day for your little kids to meet and play with other little kids. Take them to the Bay Area Discovery Museum just across the Golden Gate Bridge. There they can play in an extremely kid friendly environment while you soak in the amazing views of the bridge and the city. http://www.badm.org/
15) A romantic night out. Froo froo: Dinner at Campton Place http://www.camptonplace.com/restaurant.html or La Folie http://www.lafolie.com/ (either one, both have GREAT food WITH great service).
16) A romantic night out. Easy going: Tommy's (best margaritas in town) 5929 Geary Blvd. The outer Richmond
17) A new addition. GO TO THE BEACH! Yes, San Francisco now has a beach which for the most part is warm enough to actually enjoy - the beach that is, not the water. Crissy Field, http://www.crissyfield.org/ boasts some of the most breathtaking vistas as well as soft sand and wetlands filled with interesting birds. Take your kite and, "go fly it!"
18) A Saturday. Enjoy breakfast or a snack at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. San Francisco's Farmers Market boasts some of the most interesting and tasty produce. Enjoy breakfast or a snack from 8AM - 1:30PM http://www.seasonalchef.com/index.htm Embarcadero at Green Street. Buy gifts for folks back home - local honey, olive oil and such make great gifts.
19) A Sunday. Have a picnic while enjoying an outdoor, FREE concert at Stern Grove http://www.sterngrove.org Take a blanket and layers of clothing, as you will be sitting on the grass and the fog can roll in or out several times during the show.
OK, that is a start. I hope it helps.
Sep 26th, 2001 | 03:51 PM
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The last time I was in San Francisco, I trie Gary Danko. I was disappointed. I have been to several 5 star restaurants around the country and I don't think it measures up. The food was excellent but I found the place small, noisy and crowded for my taste. I wouldn't say it is the least bit relaxing or romantic. Have you checked out the Zagat.com site? It even has list of restaurants according to what you may be looking for (best food, best view, most romantic, ect.). I have found them to be very reliable.
