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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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Is the concept outdated?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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Pull Up a Stool
Dining at the bar is my favorite way to experience a restaurant, and I'm amazed at how many people don't think of it, or shun the idea when they show up sans reservation. Often it's the only way to dine spontaneously at many of the city's best restaurants. And while I've had many truly elegant dinners atop a bar stool, there's often a casualness that makes you feel more a part of the action. More
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Keep quiet. Speak easy.
In true speakeasy fashion, the buzz was moving and rumors were being whispered, but no one knew quite what to expect before Slide's opening last weekend. That is except for the slide -- everyone seemed to know about the unique entrance that is also the namesake for San Francisco’s newest addition to the speakeasy trend. More
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1920s Glam Done Two Ways
There’s been a buzz around the city lately. Two new bars are attempting to bring back the days of passwords, secret entrances, and enticing cocktails. There have always been bars in the city that tout their speakeasy history, like Café du Nord and the Empire Plush Room, but their pasts seem to be just that -- history. Both Bourbon and Branch and Slide have set out to transport you to an era where flappers held court and the cocktail was king. More
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In the now-fashionable-yet-still-sketchy Loin locale, Olive was one of the first swanky cocktail bars to brave the neighborhood. Though further gentrification has brought brighter, shinier bars to the area, Olive is still going strong with its short but solid drink list and choice small plates including calamari with chipotle aioli and pizzas to soak up that second or third martini with goat cheese-stuffed olives. Acquired in January 2007 by the fellows who own Rickshaw Stop, Olive maintains a comfortable vibe and a rotating art collection. More
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What to do when your reliable cosmo or gin and tonic just aren't doing it for you anymore? Latch onto the latest trend- saké. Brewed like beer, but served like wine, saké has been a popular spirit in Japan for hundreds of years, but has only recently taken this culture-fusion-happy city by storm as the hip new drink. And restaurants featuring saké bars are popping up everywhere. More
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The U-shaped bar and ballpark-chic location creates a see and be-seen vibe at this wine bar and lounge, but the concept certainly attracts curious wine appreciators as well. With its group-friendly lounge setting, District has also become a designated spot for many a girls' night. The enticing wine flights, of which there are several, are nicely accompanied by a plentiful variety of small plates, including cheeses, salumis, and pizzettas. 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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Tall plants and warm hues in Solstice's large main room won't diffuse its din, even early on a Monday night. But it's a joyous noise, with the clatter and chatter amongst tables of friends sparking an energetic atmosphere matched by exceptional dishes that represent the cultural melange of San Francisco's flavorful neighborhoods. After culinary school and a stint at Postrio, chef Jay Hotch steps up and proves his chops with nearly every dish on this small plates menu by selecting textural contrasts that work wonders along your tongue. More
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