Sweetheart Cafe
Neighborhood: Nob Hill, Chinatown

909 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94108

Patrick M. writes: They don't accept credit cards (boo!), but this place is still a favorite among my teens and summer day campers when we make our forays into Chinatown because they serve FRIED. MILK. HERE.

Fried. Milk.  

Indeed, the Chinese will consume anything that…

Oak Hill Farm
Neighborhood: Embarcadero

1 Ferry Building
#7
San Francisco, CA 94111

Kerrinski S. writes: My bfriend used to send me red roses with ferns and baby's breath.  I killed him and have a new boyfriend that sends me gorgeous, exotic and amazing flowers, creatively arranged with branches and vines and all kinds of random flora you wouldn't get…

Golden Gate Heights Park
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

12th Ave & Rockridge Dr
San Francisco, CA 94116

Amy E. writes: wet sprinkling mist,
throbbing calves and shins,
me atop a hill
overlooking nothing
and everything.
find me a bench
tie me my hat
pull it tight so I can see
the frosty view of the city.
west, north, south, east
this spinning spiral staircase
take a breath and…

San Francisco School of Bartending
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

760 Market St
Ste 833
San Francisco, CA 94102

Brendan R. writes: Jason taught my class and it was amazing. This dude is a serious mixologist with a real passion for the art. I heard that he is no longer there so I hope you get an instructor at least half as good. In my experience the "job placement" that this…

Top Chef

San Francisco, CA 94101

Gourmet G. writes: First "Queer Eye," then "Blow Out," "Project Runway," and now this. Bravo may as well change its name to Gay TV.

Tonie's Hair Salon
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

35 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

Keika L. writes: Eureka, I found one!  I have been looking high and low in the city for a beauty salon that does that Japanese thermal straightening process (aka Magic Straight) for a decent price FOREVER!  Okee, so here's is a really good piece of advice:

DON'T WASTE…

T-Shirt Benefit for Kristina R.'s Kindergarten Class

Not Normal Yes Normal
Wherever People Yelp
San Francisco, CA 94101

Ellen M. writes: This is fashion with a purpose.  Our fellow yelper Kristina R. has been spending an arm and a leg (non reimbursed) on supplies for the kindergarten class she teaches, supplies not provided by the school.

Mick Frederick pointed out the awesome art…

Holly Park
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

Holly Park Circle
Bocana Street & Highland Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94110

John T. writes: My first week of unemployment-land left me pondering deep thoughts. What am I going to do with the rest of my life? If there is a god, why do so many cruel things happen to good people? Does it really matter if Hillary or Barack wins the election,…

Joe Freund, State Farm Insurance
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2787 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Rhett G. writes: Prior to driving my new motorcycle home, I shopped around online for insurance. I was blown away by how expensive it was.... and how much it ranged. I got a quote from Progressive (who also does my car) for about $600 a year. I unhappily accepted…

Miki Restaurant
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

3639 Balboa Street
San Francisco, CA 94121

nobu k. writes: I knew this place since 1983.
I was once a kitchen helper for this place when I was a student.
It called Azusa Teriyaki.
Now 2007.
New owner.
I don't know about the new owner.
Still 100% Japanese.
But,
I don't call it Traditional Authentic Japanese Cuisine.…

Stephanie Nails
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3161 Fillmore Street
Between Filbert & Greenwich
San Francisco, CA 94123

Berna .. writes: I found this place, which is right next to Pizza Orgasmica, after walking by another favorite nail place of mine and they were too busy.  So I went here and found my new favorite nail place.  Even though their Spa Pedicure and Manicure was a few…

BLOW
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2208 Filbert St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Connie C. writes: I'm quite pitiful when it comes to styling my hair. I know how to use a flatiron and that's about it. Sometimes I want some sexy big hair though. For people like me who are incompetent when it comes to handling a blow dryer and big round brush, Blow…

Alonzo King's Lines Ballet
Neighborhood: SOMA

26 7th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Teddy B. writes: CLAP!  CLAP!  CLAP!  CLAP!  CLAP!  CLAP!  CLAP!  CLAP!  CLAP!  

"z z z Z Z Z Z Z Z *snort* Z Z z . . . wha? huh?? . . . . . . damn, I fell asleep AGAIN!"

Bet money that if I'm sitting in an UPPER balcony seat, THEN I WILL FALL ASLEEP. History dictates…

Bonne Sante

1184 Broadway
Burlingame, CA 94012

matthew r. writes: There's no shortage of sandwich shops within walking distance, but my coworkers insist on getting on the freeway to get sandwiches here. I found out why the other day.

They're some good sandwiches; The sliced top sirloin on a sourdough roll was just…

Taqueria Senaida's

150 W Tennyson Rd
Hayward, CA 94544

Gio G. writes: One of the few places you could go to get great quality burrito, and not some monsterous flour tortilla log filled with typical bland filler..There's something abou thte flavor of these burritos that make this place so significant.  Their superb…

Gracie's Delectables

902 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Heather C. writes: Friends (Eric W., Christina C., Liz S., etc.), this is not another dessert review...

I finally made it here for the turkey sandwich and it does not disappoint.  This is one of those sandwiches that has so much height that even if you tried to fit the…

Dr. Gelareh Rahbar, DDS
Neighborhood: Financial District

133 Kearny St
Ste 204
San Francisco, CA 94115

Alyson Y. writes: I like to be thrifty, and moreover, my income more or less demands it.  When it comes to meals, I like 'em under $5.  When it comes to clothes--well, I don't really buy clothes until my old duds start to look like Akaky Akakievich's old overcoat.…

Body, Mind & Spirit Massage Therapy Center
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Rockridge

6206 Claremont Ave
Oakland, CA 94618

Tamiko J. writes: Thanks to Maui, this birthday girl had a very relaxed, peaceful, introspective day.  He incorporated several healing modalities into my massage including lomi lomi (traditional Hawaiian massage).

The cost can't be beat for a 90 minute massage.  Plus…

Niman Ranch
Neighborhood: East Oakland

1955 Embarcadero
Oakland, CA 94606

Kristina R. writes: This is how I got my man to marry me.
 
Niman Ranch Pork Chop, 1 inch cut.
Fresh Blue Lake String Beans, smothered in butter and garlic.
Mashed sweet potato with cayenne pepper and cream.

He was like putty in my hands after that meal.  Meat eaters…

Reliable Auto Body
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1560 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94109

MiRIAM w. writes: Last Sunday morning while patiently waiting for runners in the 4th Annual ANA Cable Car Chase to go by so I could cross over California Street, an 18 year old driving his Mom's Acura backed into the side of my car. My first instinct was to scream,…

Blue Cross Pet Hospital
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

1386 Golden Gate Ave
San Francisco, CA 94115

Nancy R. writes: I adopted my tabby, Mr. Biscuits, about a year ago from Wonder Cat Rescue. They told me he'd been fostered since kittenhood, saved from life as a feral. Here and there, he shows his feral roots, but for the most part he's a real mama's boy softie.…

Mediterranean Spirit
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1303 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

d d. writes: Mediterranean Spirit makes a falafel that can either heal or kill your spirit. I had cravings so ferocious that only those who lack the Y chromosome would understand. I wanted something spicy; I wanted it fresh; and I wanted it NOW. I dashed to…

Oceanic Chinese Restaurant

2507 S El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA 94403

Lolia S. writes: I dined here years ago when this place served congee and was more authentic (and more appealing to me).  It was a different restaurant back then but I don't recall the name of it.  The restaurant space has had a makeover and has lost its…

Aldea
Neighborhood: Mission

3338 17th street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Fallopian Swim Team D. writes: Gifts for women. Gifts for kids. Gifts for women with or expecting kids.

Not a man in sight.

Tip: Feels very 'Upper East Side NY' in here.

Yelp Elite Status

San Francisco, CA 94107

Kristina R. writes: I tried shutting down a restaurant after the host used a dangling participle when he DARED speak to us AND made eye contact.  BAH! RIDICULOUS!

And then I attempted to get the waiter fired immediately after he didn't dot his "i's" and cross his "t's"…

Greenwich Clean Time
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1720 Greenwich Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Christine H. writes: God bless Yelp. A couple of weeks ago, I went to see Paul Simon at the Greek Theatre. Amazing concert, great venue, everything was perfect. Until I realized that someone had spilled red wine all over my brown leather jacket. THE HORROR! And so, I…

Bacon Dog Cart
Neighborhood: Mission

The Mission
San Francisco, CA 94110

JT F. writes: **JT F**       **BACON DOG**

   .-"""""-.               .-"""""-.
 /             \            \             \
|      BE    /           /    ST     |
\     FRI  /           /  ENDS /
 \   FOR \            \  EVER/
  \          /                /      …

SF Auto Care
Neighborhood: Mission

1780 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Kristina R. writes: I am not allowed to enter the premises anymore.  Hubby has forbidden it.  Don't ask.

Ok, ok, I'll give you a hint.  It has something to do with lube, nuts, fuel injection, adjustable reamers...

It's not my fault that everything automotive sounds like a…

Peet's Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

2255 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

Darin I. writes: I prefer Peet's Matcha Green Tea Freddo to the syrupy malfeasance that is the Starbucks Green Tea Frappuccino. Peet's Freddo has bite and an ethereal sweetness; Starbucks Frappuccino tastes like Green Tea as conceived by an oriental fetishist dead…

Heath Ceramics

400 Gate 5 Rd
Sausalito, CA 94965

gwynnie p. writes: If you appreciate a mid-century aesthetic, and even if you don't, all of your housewarming and wedding gifts will now come from Heath, because after years of not being able to figure out where it was and an inability to plan ahead (oh! look at that!…

Nor-Cal Surf Shop

5460 Coast Hwy
Pacifica, CA 94044

Berna .. writes: I love surf shops.  This one was full of my favorite kinds of sneakers (Vans), cute tops (Roxy & RVCA), glasses (Von Zipper & Oakley), and of course, an array of wetsuits, flip flops, and stickers.  The guys who work there were really nice, helpful,…

Dr Comics & Mr Games
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Piedmont Ave

4014 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611

Devan M. writes: The guys who work here are so eager, sweet, and helpful. Like leg-humping puppies wearing Buddy Holly glasses. While I was browsing for 15 minutes, 3 different cute, nerdy comic boys came up and asked if I needed anything. Maybe some would find that…

Vivienne Westwood Exhibit at The De Young Museum

50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118

Suzanne B. writes: My brain on Vivienne Westwood at the de Young:

Look at how young she looks there --- but already stylish.  And why is it so flippin' dark in here?

Hmm, 'bondage chic' started a LOT earlier than I thought...

Could you get any closer to me?  I realize you…

Balboa Pet Hospital
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

3329 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94121

Chantal D. writes: I love Dr. Barchas and would recommend him to anyone with a doggie. And he's famous! Well, kinda. Check out http://www.dogster.com . He writes the column "Ask Dr. Barchas". He's so thorough during the office visits. He makes sure to answer all of my…

San Mateo Public Library - Main Branch

55 West 3rd Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94402

Cyn W. writes: The most gorgeous, awe-inspiring library in California!  

Funded by a huuuuuuuge grant, this newly-built library opened its doors less than a year ago and now boasts:
*  spectacular architecture. a grand, modern design (tons of glass, maple, steel,…

BART EZ Rider Program

San Francisco, CA 94101

mnypny b. writes: Un-effing-believable!

So the contractually-obligated object of my lust and passion escorted me onto BART this past Sunday, the idea being that if I required a sleeper-hold during the Transbay Tube segment of the journey, he could generously provide…

Golden Gate Obstetrics & Gynecology
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond, Laurel Heights

3838 California St
Room 812
San Francisco, CA 94118

Joyita A. writes: Dr. Gailif is awesome. Dr. Callen and Dr. Fang are awesome. They are caring, professional, and wonderful people.  I had to have surgery last November-Gailif was my surgeon. After I felt horrible to go home and she allowed me to stay inpatient for one…

Hida Tool & Hardware

1333 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702

saul g. writes: I just managed to escape this place.  For me, this is the type of shop where i could max out the credit card buying small pieces of incredibly finely crafted pieces of steel in the form of japanese tools.  They have a glorious selection of…

St Dominic's Catholic Church - Dominican Friars
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2390 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94115

mokirobinson m. writes: When I moved into the neighborhood they sent a little "welcome" card.  I felt that was very thoughtful considering I'm a heathen.

Also, the flock are very considerate drivers when exiting Sunday mass.  Woot.