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A March 2000 trip to San Francisco by chewie

Clear Day Photo - San Francisco, California

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Prescott Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel

Hotel | "The Prescott Hotel"

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On this trip back to San Francisco, I escaped to the Prescott Hotel, a quaint, cozy boutique hotel in the Union Square downtown area. As you enter the hotel lobby, you’ll notice an interesting mix of both traditional and modern décor. The Prescott feels more like an urban B&B, small enough to feel like you’re well taken care of in this city. The hotel rooms are comfortable, offering the little touches and amenities that make for a romantic visit or getaway in San Francisco. As soon as you get into your room, you can bundle up in complementary white robes, nibble on the Ghiradelli chocolate they leave on your pillow and read from a room copy of Tales of San Francisco, a collection of short ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on August 14, 2000

Prescott Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel
545 POST ST
San Francisco, California 94102
415-563-0303

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Hong Kong Lounge

Restaurant

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Good Chinese food in San Francisco is not hard to find. You don''t even need to go all the way to Chinatown these days. Hong Kong Flower Lounge in the Richmond District serves good quality dim sum and Cantonese style food. It''s a little more expensive than the average Chinese restaurant, but if you''re looking for better than average Chinese food, attentive service, and a comfortable dim sum setting, you should visit Hong Kong Flower Lounge in San Francisco. They also have two other locations in the South Bay: one in Millbrae and one in Palo Alto.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on June 6, 2000

Hong Kong Lounge
5322 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, California 94121-2323

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Postrio

Restaurant

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My dinner at Postrio remains to be one of my most memorable. Postrio comes from the Wolfgang Puck lineage of restaurants, serving up dishes that are influenced and characterized as Californian/Asian/Mediterranean cuisine. It's a bit pricey, but if you're looking for exciting ambiance, a satisfying meal and delicious desserts, you can justify the splurge after the fact. When you walk into the place, you'll see the bar. But as you walk further, the hostess will lead you down the red carpeted steps where you'll be stunned by the panoramic view of the grand space of the main dining room. Pat Kuleto designed the space that aims to impress and inspire with modern, but beautiful decor and li...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 6, 2000

Postrio
545 Post St
San Francisco, California 94102
+1 415 776 7825

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Ti Couz

Restaurant

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Okay, for you francofiles out there...crepes and cider here. I found Ti Couz in the Mission District of San Francisco after I got back from a trip to Europe after going through withdrawal. The food is reasonably priced and the atmosphere is rustic and comfortable. The crepes at Ti Couz are inspired by the French region of Brittany, where salty crepes are made with buckweat flour and the sweet crepes are made with wheat flour. There's a large selection of different kinds of crepes and a variety of ciders served in bowls. It's probably a good idea to think ahead and save room for dessert because they look too tempting to pass up.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 6, 2000

Ti Couz
3108 16th St
San Francisco, California 94103
+1 415 252 7373

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Ebisu

Restaurant

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Ebisu is one of those small, inconsipicuous restaurants whose business thrives based on word of mouth and consistently fresh sushi. And it's also about the art and fun of the sushi experience that makes Ebisu popular. As you walk into the place, be prepared to sign your name up on a list and wait for a bit. Reservations are not taken. But the wait is well worth it. I've been to Ebisu many times, and I've never been disappointed. The row of sushi chefs are humorous and friendly, greeting you loudly as you walk in. The restaurant has a sushi bar, tables, and a room for traditional floor seating. But if you get the chance, go for the bar, where your Ebisu experience will be the most enjoy...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 6, 2000

Ebisu
1283 Ninth Ave
San Francisco, California 94122
+1 415 566 1770

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Sony Theaters Metreon

Attraction | "Sony Metreon and Yerba Buena Gardens"

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The new Sony Metreon made its debut last summer. It's like a big playland and hi-tech mall, where you can browse their stores, eat at an upscale food court area, catch a movie, or take a walk through the large grassy area right outside the Metreon. At the Yerba Buena Gardens people can enjoy a picnic lunch and bask in the sun. The amazing view of the cityscape and the new MOMA is also something to take notice. There's also the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, an art gallery with roaming exhibitions, and the new Zeum, a hi-tech arts center for kids 8-18. Kids can participate in a variety of multimedia, performance, and arts workshops and activities.

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on June 6, 2000

Sony Theaters Metreon
At the corner of Fourth and Mission streets
San Francisco, California 94103
+1 415 369 6200

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California Palace of the Legion of Honor

Attraction | "The Legion of Honor"

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The Legion of Honor is one of my favorite museums in San Francisco. As you head away from crowded Downtown and want to get a more peaceful sense of the city near the beach and Golden Gate Park, make sure to go to the Legion of Honor. Located on the hilltop of a golf course park, the museum's entrance is a grand, multi-columned courtyard in French neo-classical style. Rodin's sculpture, "The Thinker", sits right in the middle of the courtyard to greet you. The museum was modeled after the original Legion of Honor in Paris and the museum houses a good-sized collection of Rodin's work. The sculptures are lit by natural light coming from the ceiling's skylight. Other rooms house a variety of art...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on June 6, 2000

California Palace of the Legion of Honor
1 Legion of Honor Drive
San Francisco, California 94129
+1 415 750 3600

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From a Local

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Ocean Beach Surfers Photo - San Francisco, California

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I grew up in the rolling fog near San Francisco''s Ocean Beach. Maybe we grow to love what we''re used to, and so it is that I have a fondness for this part of the city. Away from the downtown area, the Richmond and Sunset Districts are the two residential areas divided by Golden Gate Park. To this day, even as I am now temporarily living in Manhattan, I still possess a certain nostalgia for the smells and the feeling of the cold ocean air...running along the beach that stretches along Great Highway, watching the surfers ride the waves even in frigid waters, exploring the stone ruins of the old Sutro Baths that was destroyed in a fire after the 1906 earthquake, and waiting patiently for another sun...Read More