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Few restaurants advertise secret menus—it kind of defeats the purpose anyway, right In-N-Out?—and some will flat-out deny they exist, but insiders know that there are a number of high-profile spots in the city serving up both top-secret dishes and classified add-ons to enhance popular items. Here are a few hush-hush items to ask your server for (cajoling may be necessary) next time you're dining out on the town. Just remember, you didn't hear it from us.
2008 was a huge year for San Francisco restaurants, and food in general. Three multi-million dollar blockbusters opened on the waterfront, but only two made this list, while one hard-working chef made it with a tiny takeout sandwich shop. Peru finally got its due, a gypsy moved onto Claude Lane, Valencia Street got a couple of new stars, SoMa got one avante garde hotspot while one of the neighborhood’s oldest restaurants got a new chef who’s an old favorite. Check out our top ten for '08.
Without a doubt, the most satisfying part of the holiday season is watching joy unfold upon a friend’s face as they open your thoughtful and generous gift. On the other hand, fake appreciation for your lame effort is easier to spot than a bad toupee. This year, give the traditional, timeless and can’t-miss gift of inebriation with the help of this guide to booze-related bounty.
Though drinking before noon is generally shameful behavior, mimosas seem to be the exception to this rule--so you'd better drink as many of them as you can. Luckily, in a shameless bid to get your brunch money, many restaurants are now offering bottomless mimosas for as little as $6, an incredible offer that'd be a shame to miss. Now get out there and make us proud.
As much as you're jonesing for some of Mom’s pumpkin pie, it might not make sense to spend money and PTO on a trip home for Thanksgiving when the economy's in the dumps. Instead of sulking alone, band together with the other T-Day orphans and consult our guide for what to do and where to eat on the big day—just because Mom won't be roasting the bird doesn't mean you’ll have to miss the tryptophan-induced food coma.
Haight-Ashbury--San Francisco's hippie haven is still kicking after the Flower Power days of the 1960s. Among the smoke shops and vintage fashion spots, you’ll also find an eclectic mix of eateries. Check out our guide to the Haight neighborhood.
San Francisco motels aren't the seedy, sullied places you may conjure. San Francisco motels can be funky, fun—and cheap—alternatives to the high-end, wallet-draining chain hotels. Check out these San Francisco motels located all over the city to meet your travel needs.
Berkeley hotels are right here at your fingertips. Once known as the hippie haven across the Bay with its deeply entrenched liberal politics, Berkeley is now a destination all its own with world-class restaurants and attractions. Here is our guide to the best of Berkeley hotels.
Berkeley, California, is arguably the most famous city in San Francisco’s East Bay, and known for its deeply entrenched liberal politics. Home to UC Berkeley, it has a diverse and rich cultural life. Here is our guide to the best of Berkeley, California.
San Fran, also known as San Francisco, is great place to plan a vacation. The city offers so many terrific options, from world-class museums to hot restaurants. Check out our San Fran vacation planner.
San Francisco vacations offer tons of fun options from world-class museums to hot restaurants. Check out our San Francisco vacation planner.
Chinatown San Francisco is one of the most famous Chinese immigrant outposts in the U.S. and the largest outside of Asia. Not only for tourists, but a place for locals to pick up great Chinese food and goods. Check out our guide to the best of Chinatown San Francisco.
SF hotels are right here at your fingertips. San Francisco is great place to plan a vacation. The city offers so many terrific options, from world-class museums to hot restaurants. Check out our guide to SF hotels.
Hotels in South San Francisco, also known as South City, are right here at your fingertips. This area north of the San Francisco International Airport boasts many airport hotels. Check out our guide to hotels in South San Francisco.
