The name of this old-timey drinking den pays tribute to fabled 19th-century California silver miner Henry Comstock. Following that theme, the "saloon" is decked out with charred hardwood floors, gi... read more
Down an un-suspected block lies the formerly loved Recon Nort now known as the Darkside Initiative. Bringing culture to the block, this modern space is ironically brightly lit, open, airy and minim... read more
Turning North Beach upscale, this dramatic space known as Mea Cinis (My Ashes), is a museum-like space filled with the most unusual of ancient and modern artifacts. Venetian plastered walls made fr... read more
Select your design, fabric, lining, buttons and detail: boom, in 3-6 weeks you’ll be ready for fitting. Once inside of what looks like an old-world tailor shop, you’ll find yourself pre... read more
Universally loved and a local favorite since the day they opened, AB Fits has stayed true to form, stocking the latest in jeans, hard-to-find clothing brands and accessories for women and men. Cool... read more
If there is indeed a fashion rulebook, it’s likely that rule #2 or #3 would reinforce the fact that accessories are key. Find the slightest glimmer of light on the horizon and try to catch an... read more
If there is indeed a fashion rulebook, it’s likely that rule #2 or #3 would reinforce the fact that accessories are key. Find the slightest glimmer of light on the horizon and try to catch an... read more
If there is indeed a fashion rulebook, it’s likely that rule #2 or #3 would reinforce the fact that accessories are key. Find the slightest glimmer of light on the horizon and try to catch an... read more
Local bar for locals looking to get local with one another. Gets packed when big games come up on the TVs, but otherwise manageable (long happy hours keep the regulars coming). Hipsters displaced b... read more
Channel 007's elegance, dress up sharp, and come to Bix - the city’s classiest supperclub. Time warp back to the halcyon days of dapper Dans and double martinis. Soaring ceilings held up by giant s... read more
So it takes a lot of small plates to make a meal (which makes the prices bratty). And the wait can be tedious (unless you care to chill out at cheesy Bubble Lounge next door). But the True Religion... read more
Half a century of bohemian history endows this coffeehouse with undeniable cred. Papa Gianni came over from the old country in 1951, kids and grandkids carry on tradition of brewing espresso that w... read more
Does only one thing, and does it damn well: expensive soufflés. Candlelit dining room and big windows radiate romance. Owner's a pill, but waitstaff is cool. Play it safe with the classic gruyère s... read more
Recently reborn, classy cocktail bar is tucked away in an alley around the corner from some of the nastiest strip clubs in the city (which we know nothing about…). Moustachio’d bartend... read more
Top-flight indie, soul and jazz acts in swanked-out venue full of old-school character and devoid of attitude. Glamorous 1931 mainstay where Rita Hayworth once kicked up her gams, now host to Super... read more
There’s only so many things you can do with sake and soju, and these guys have figured out every last one of them. Sleek decor, snug space, mysterious Russian owners lend an air of danger and possi... read more
Remember, it’s not a chain, it’s a “multi-location” establishment. Reliable, high-quality Italian standards, freshly made pastas, pizzas and meats from the wood-fired oven. Best known for their exc... read more
Since 1967 it's been the place for morning grub in North Beach, with a ridiculously long line to prove it. Homemade cinnamon brioche, perfect omelets with exotic cheeses, eggs lightly scrambled wit... read more
Best small Italian joint in North Beach. Waiting for one of 28 seats can take forever, and they don’t take reservations. All is forgiven the second you bite into the warm focaccia bread, thin-crust... read more
It can’t be done: Passing by the front window of Golden Boy, smelling the divine aroma of slices laid out in front of you just begging to be bought, and not capitulate. Grab a stool at the counter,... read more
As the gaudy sign outside describes, this is a combination of Persi...
Set in the historic Vanderbilt building in downtown St. Helena, thi...
Having grown out of its cult status since opening in its Nob Hill l...
This spectacular new Dior Homme boutique in San Francisco joins alr...
While the hygienic advances of the 21st Century are most welcome, t...