Sandwiched between Cha Cha Cha and Murio's Trophy Room on a well-traveled stretch of Haight, friendly kitchen is one of the few Puerto Rican spots in the entire Bay. Chef/founder Alex Jackson was f... read more
Formerly a Gap store in the Haight, this much protested commercial space is now home to flagship store for SF brand RVCA. Widely known by surf/skate culture, transcending boutique buyers/shoppers, ... read more
Get that finger lickin' tikka on any manner of beast or vegetable, hot and herbed from the in-house clay oven with feathery light Naan, delicate yogurt side. Overall, the well articulated spice and... read more
Navigating this dismal stretch of Haight is a bit like "Vice City: San Francisco" - dodge the snarling gutter punks and steer well-clear of the white-guys-with-dreadlocks Burning Man types. Your re... read more
LA based Giant Robot is an edgy Japanese-inspired shop carrying the latest in Asian and American-Asian pop culture. From comics, books, accessories, stickers, toys, figurines and clothing it is a c... read more
Remember when Stussy was cool? Oh right, you've repressed those teenage memories with your oversized S decal on the back of your '92 Honda Civic and decked out binders. Even washed out skater brand... read more
Three stores within a one block radius, Villains Vault, speaks confidence as if they own the block. Screaming trendy street wear for downtown hipsters, this main location is a real mix of the under... read more
An SF pioneer in hip-hop street wear and first to bring it to the Haight, True Clothing and True Sole, are still keeping it real, but no longer leading the pack. Three locations side by side,... read more
This huge, barn-like space holds vintage goods from every decade. What’s old is new again in a rummage sale of sorts – old school barter system can apply– so dig deep and you&rsqu... read more
Tiny, friendly deli quietly goes about its business of making some of the straight-up best sandwiches in the city. Serves the usual fresh slices of roast beef, turkey, salami, etc. but is beloved b... read more
Starting as a sports trade store in the 80’s, FTC (Free Trade Center) is now a legend with stores in native SF, Sacramento and Japan. Stocking a wide variety of skateboard decks, trucks, whee... read more
Shoe Biz takes over SF with the best located in The Haight. This trendy shoe and sneaker joint opened in the 70’s as a small shop and now spreads its wings into four locations. Haight street ... read more
A Haight gem nestled among tattoo parlors and hemp stores, La Rosa's an institution for the designer vintage connoisseur. Don’t let the squatters defer you—“No photographs, food, ... read more
The bar was designed in 1949 and still carries that post war feel, chrome everywhere and vinyl booths. Neighborhood type of joint as congenial locals listen to hot jazz, swing bands, poetry slams, ... read more
Sticky carpets from the big punch bowls sloshing over the edge on the way to the table. Friendly bartenders. Fun place to while away a foggy day with a pint of Guinness while people watching the Ha... read more
This places goes in and out of "fashion" and is best when it's not the hip place to be. Original owner famous for being a dick. He died, new owner, new attitude. Grab a little back table with your ... read more
If Salvador Dali owned a bar, this would be it. DJ hidden in a "tree" spins drum 'n' bass and other chill beats nightly. Barbarella décor, prehistoric meets outer space. There is never a cover no m... read more
If you expecting the sweaty little dance freak Nickie used to be, you’re in for a shock. Freshly remade and all grown up, Nickies now enjoys her funk and soul while sipping a Soju apple martini (n... read more
The crowd changes every night depending on the party. Drunk N Horny Saturdays bring out the boys from the Castro and hip hopping I Haight Mondays gets ‘em in with $1 PBRs, Shelter drum & bass on Tu... 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...