GLBT History Museum

San Francisco's GLBT History Museum

by Gerard Koskovich

At 1,600 square feet (150 square meters), The GLBT History Museum is fairly small, but it packs a punch, celebrating 100 years of the San Francisco's vast queer past through dynamic exhibitions and programming. Among the objects on display are personal belongings of Harvey Milk; the pantsuits worn by pioneering lesbian activists Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon to their 2008 wedding; a Laura Linney costume from the 1993 "Tales of the City" PBS miniseries; and photos, documents and artifacts telli ... Continue

People's Cafe

Coffee To The People

by Alisha Miranda

This comforting cafe perfectly exemplifies the warmth of the San Francisco people. The space is perfect for a meet up or for just spending an afternoon alone in your thoughts. You'll find locals congregating with friends, skaters stopping in for a quick bite, and literary folks enjoying a salad and writing notes in their Moleskins. This place serves up big plates of comfort Cali food, so be sure to grab a table and get some people watching down--you're in The Haight afterall. Continue

Taqueria Cancun

Bustin' Burritos

by Andrew Savage

The burrito which all burritos aspire to be. The wee-hours are usually the busiest time for this Mission staple, so be prepared to share lines with the late night set. You know the drill, gargantuan burritos wrapped in foil. They take two hands to eat. Comes with complimentary chips and salsa. All ingredients are fresh and used in accordance with one another. In other words, nothing clashes; nothing is superfluous. Fillings include an array of meats (carne asada, lengua, sesos, chorizo) ... Continue

Zazie

All Day Eating Pleasures

by Cristian Cartes

Zazie's may be my new favorite restaurant. It takes a bit for my lazy bum to leave the ever bountiful Mission dining hub, but this is one of the places that's well worth exploration. Cole Valley is the home of this tasty French bistro with an impossibly small kitchen. How they bust out such delicious dishes and at such timely manner is beyond me! First, for the brunch, fluffy ... Continue

Pho Clement

Bowling You Over

by Maria Brock Schulman

Don't feel like cooking? Not a problem. Got 5 bucks? Then head to Pho Clement and within minutes you'll be served up a huge hot bowl of goodness. Clean but far from cute, this is the go-to spot for lazy locals looking to enjoy a quick and cheap meal. Come in your sweatpants, wear your slippers, come straight from kickball in your uniform. There's no pretense here. Just a group of old timers looking to serve you a satisfying meal. Continue

Viracocha

Shop With Benefits

by Cristian Cartes

Stepping into Viracocha is quite the magical experience, once inside it will seem you've been transported to a storybook wonderland. This welcome community-operated space is used as a retail store by day and it also has other surprises by night. Viracocha boasts a beautiful and unique selection of antique furniture, typewriters, clothing, books, and vintage rarities you probably won't see elsewhere. You can feel the detail and care that have gone into creating the dreamy atmosphere present at he ... Continue

Home Service Market

By George

by Emilie Russell

Home Service Market (known as George's to those in the area) is an unobtrusive, good old-fashioned San Francisco corner store, kinda like a New York bodega. It's the local NOPA go-to spot for things like cat litter, tampons, ice cream, malt liquor, chocolate, or Doritos. I've lived 2 blocks from this place for 5 years, and have always valued its convenience, but I was only recently turned on to their deli when a friend split a George's sandwich with me. Their sandwiches are superb, perfect for a ... Continue

Taco Grill

Lardless & Lovely

by Valerie Ng

Scrumptious even without the lard "Healthy Mexican" is oft regarded as an oxymoron. Without the lard, it just isn't authentic. One place that seeks to buck that trend is Taco Grill, located in, of all places, Fruitvale. Located in the Fruitvale Public Market, part of an effort to revitalize the neighborhood, it bills itself as offering a health-conscious and sustainable Mexican dining experience. The tortillas are crafted from organic corn, and Niman Ranch and Rocky Free Ranch chicken in the ca ... Continue