The best of all categories, split by neighborhood!
I happened to walk into Squat & Gobble on one of the first fully sunny days of this year. When the weather’s right, you can see straight down the hill to the ocean from West Portal – and the weather was right. A summer day in not-quite-summer. I’m a SoCal native, and the sun put […]
What’s not to love about La Corneta? Its counter service is impressively streamlined, its playlist is always banging, and they serve top tier carne asada and agua fresca in very generous portion sizes. There’s usually a long line at the Diamond St. location, but within a few bites, you’ll understand why. There’s really not much […]
Full disclosure: JEFFwithoneJ is a great friend of mine. He’s also an exceptionally welcoming personality who can joke with anyone about anything – which is what sets him apart as a high-quality local IRL streamer. He streams his early morning walks in and near Golden Gate Park. He’s a Bay Area native and loves a […]
If you’re interested in dinner and a show, the tiny birds near Gott’s Roadside are bolder than any others we’ve encountered. We had a little sparrow-like thing actually dive at the food, then divert into Boyfriend’s face when he covered it up! Gott’s is just that good! Delicious fries, well-themed burgers, major points on for […]
Little Free Libraries are awesome. Their contents capture the neighborhood’s thoughts and opinions in a tiny box: someone near you read this and enjoyed it enough to circulate it. You can browse them without worrying about bothering other patrons or pushy sales clerks, and even if you don’t find something for you, you’re sure to […]
The Pink Triangle Memorial is tucked in a quiet pocket between always-busy Market Street and loud and proud Castro. At the right time of day, the streets around it feel fairly remote, and the views from it are awe-inspiring. It’s a perfect site for a deeply moving piece of art. The Memorial is for LGBT+ […]
Never underestimate the intelligence of animals, neighbors. Boyfriend mentioned wanting to check the bison out, so I pulled up the livestream to see if we could save the Muni fare. We saw literally nothing. It’s hard to have a bad time in Golden Gate Park, though, so we lowered our expectations and went anyway. It […]
Some time before the pandemic, I found myself on a 38 bus that stalled. The driver made a long announcement and pulled over. I was on the reread of As I Lay Dying that confirmed it as my favorite novel of all time. I didn’t pay much attention to what was happening; I was deep […]
If you enjoy lots of intimate details in limited spaces, have I got a treat for you. I started making this list because all of these joints basically hypnotized me: West Portal’s El Toreador, above. I spy an interesting use for a colander. West Portal’s Cole Valley Antiques, which warrants at least three walkthroughs. I […]
My go-to Mexican food order, when they’re available, is camarones a la diabla and watermelon agua fresca. Hidden in plain sight on Divisadero, The City Taqueria, bless them, hooked me up with both- and the best version of either I’ve had in months. A very fresh-tasting drink, and a good ratio of burning food to […]