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Are you fan of any of the following: microbrewed beer, fresh ground hamburgers or the Grateful Dead? If the answer is yes, get in your VW van and chug over to the Magnolia Pub (which it proclaims is the Haight-Ashbury's Only Brew Pub) at 1398 Haight Street, on the corner of Masonic Ave. More
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Spirits, booze, drink, firewater, grog! Whatever you call it, you can have it in a variety of forms such as sake, wine or scotch. In San Francisco, these spirits could be a healthier imbiber considering that our tap water was recently graded as "poor" by the National Resources Defense Council. More
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An unexpected discovery
So there I was strolling down 24th street on a Friday night, passing by the many cafés and bars filled with the usual Noe Valley crowd when I happened upon a most interesting sight. Like a candy store displaying its sweetly bounties to walkers-by, I happened to roam past a large window behind which none other than DJ Scribble worked his vinyl magic. The thumps of the 4 step-beats lured me through the doors and into Bliss. More
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A Taste of the Mission in the Richmond
With a nearly bottomless Internet jukebox that's received kudos from the SF Weekly as the "Best Jukebox in SF", free WiFi access, cover-charge free DJ nights, and late night drink specials, it's no wonder the 540 Club is the bar of choice for Richmond denizens who might otherwise be forced to venture out to the Mission when they wanted their libations served up with good music. More
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Where Anything (and Everyone) Goes
1751 Social Club, located in the Fulton Street building formerly occupied by the Creole restaurant and hip-hop club Storyville, was a mystery to us. Considering the slew of "Best of CitySearch" awards that were claimed in 2004 by the tiny, seemingly obscure spot in a quiet, residential neighborhood, we couldn’t help but wonder what all the fuss was about. With just the right amount of kitsch, a menu full of nicely-priced comfort food, and a happening club scene to boot, the mystery quickly dissolved. 1751 is aptly named; it’s a social gathering space with vibrant personality, giving it true mass appeal. More
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So you're skipping dinner but you need to add some public stimulation to your evening. Then it's time to visit one of the plenty makeout bars in this town. More
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Is the concept outdated? Are true happy hours dead? I was on a search for the elusive happiest of happy hours. I asked everyone I know, most in the restaurant business, and got a lot of blank stares. Food and drink specials in one place at one time? I scanned the local papers, made phone calls and eventually came up with a list of places that warranted checking out both for the deals promised and the atmosphere I was seeking. More
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The first signs of Jade are the two absinthe-green lights above the bar's entrance on Gough Street. Thankfully, all associations with absinthe's lurid, little devil vanish upon entering this bar and lounge, open since early 2003 and already a favorite Hayes Valley haunt. Jade evokes an aquatic, Asian, orchid garden. The sound and view of busy Gough Street are blocked by a three-story waterfall that collects in a reflecting pool on the first floor of the bar. Small, glittery tiles covering the walls and mirrors behind the bar make the space seem larger. But do not be fooled. More
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Raising the Bar in the Tenderloin
Julip is a fine new addition to the burgeoning Trendyloin lounge scene. The windows and jukebox are cleverly decorated with classical sheet music, and the hardwood floor and thrift-store furniture add a warmth that offsets the sterility of the slick metal bar. The DJ spins ambient dance music in the early part of the evening, but picks up the pace with some hip-hop to draw a healthy crowd of dancers. More
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Smashes the Marina Stereotype
Despite popular opinion, the Marina isn't simply a J.Crew catalog come to life. Sure, there are people in capri slacks having too much fun buying bread or some such thing. And yes, there are a lot of manicure salons and designer underpants shops. But beneath the Marina's seemingly Bushwood* exterior is one of the city's most laid back and fresh neighborhood bars. And they serve food until 1 am. This oasis in khaki land is Liverpool Lil's. And it's pretty fantastic. More
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