| Where to stay, where to shop and what to do in SF |
[15 May 2012|11:10pm] |
Hi Everyone,
Sorry if someone has already asked this but I did not find a post that was relevant to my questions recently.
I will be visiting your lovely city from the end of June to the start of July. I have a few questions:
1- I will be attending a conference at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco (5 embarcadero center) for the first week, and will be free to roam the second week. I am looking for the best accommodations (for 2 people) and do not mind moving around half way through my trip. Ideally, I'd be very close (<10 minute cab drive) to the Hyatt the first week, and close to shopping areas the second week.
Ideally it would have air conditioning also, since I don't want to get all sweaty every day before the conference. Anyone know of a hotel or apartment rental that would be good for this area? I checked airbnb and there are not many a/c options in those areas. I would prefer not to spend an outrageous amount (about 150 per night for 2 people is what i'm thinking)
2- What are the best places to shop for local and not outrageously expensive things? I am not interested in big box stores or second hand shops, but just reasonably prices local boutiques.
3- what are some cool things I should do while in the city?
4- Where would be the best places to eat (if you're a foodie, i really want your opinion on this, Anthony Bourdain disappointed)
Thanks everyone!
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| Poems Under the Dome, this friday in SF |
[26 Apr 2012|02:40pm] |
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7th Annual
Poems Under the Dome
April 27, 2012 5:30-8:00 p.m.
San Francisco City Hall
#1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, SF CA
FREE! Everyone is welcome!
Primary Host is Diamond Dave Whitaker
Read a poem under the dome at San Francisco City Hall!
more info: poemdome.net
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| Driving to Muir Woods |
[15 Feb 2012|03:00pm] |
Hello there,
I'll be visiting San Francisco next week and have a few questions about driving to the Muir Woods. I'll be staying downtown, and am wondering how long the drive is (Google Maps says its 38 minutes - is this accurate?), how busy the Golden Gate bridge will be at 8 AM on a Monday morning (leaving SF) and at 4 PM on a Monday afternoon (coming back to SF), and if the roads leading up to the park are particularly curvy, or what condition they're in.
Thanks for any tips you have to offer!
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| Hotel with pool? |
[01 Jan 2012|10:17pm] |
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Do any of you happen to know of a nice/nicer hotel in the Embarcadero/Union Square area that has a pool? I'm aware it's a long shot, but I thought I'd ask. I've been checking on hotels.com and Expedia to no avail. Thanks.
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[10 Dec 2011|12:38pm] |
I've been looking everywhere for these Candy Cane Kisses, need them for a baking project. I can't seem to find them anywhere, even where I've seen the other seasonal kisses out. Has anyone spotted these at a store near them? Any help is appreciated.
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[24 Nov 2011|11:22am] |
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Does SamTrans accept 90-minute muni transfers?
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[29 Aug 2011|09:07am] |
I'm not sure where the best place to post this would be, but I'd thought I'd see if anyone might be able to offer up suggestions on a SF rental situation.
I live in an older Victorian-syle house. There are 3 floors - The top floor is occupied by the landlord / owner of the house and his family. I live on the middle floor and below our floor is a single car garage and some space of an unknown layout. The house has two addresses - One for our unit and one for the landlord.
It seems that the landlord is renting the garage and the space on the ground-level to an individual. While I have questions regarding the legality of renting the space, I'm generally fine with turning a blind eye to the issue. Mail for the tenant is delivered to the landlord's address. My issue is that I believe the utilities for the lower level are now being paid for by me.
I'd like to do something about this but I'm worried that the landlord would raise my rent if the other tenant was removed if the city deemed the space untenantable. I'm not sure what PG&E would do or if they really care. I could just continue the way things are and pay 40 bucks extra in utilities but with winter coming up, the increase would start to be noticeable. I don't believe there is any heating in the space other than electric heaters which really drive up the bill.
Thoughts, internet?
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| Jewelry store recommendations? |
[25 Aug 2011|01:40pm] |
I don't have much need to buy jewelry except on a random whim here and there, but the time has come where I need a nice ring, and I am not sure where to look. I am interested in places that may have vintage, interesting, different, artsy, or original pieces, and that will include a gemstone of some sort (not diamonds, but also not glass...something in between, yeah?). I am open to used rings, but pawn shops feel sort of wrong for our purposes. Price, unfortunately matters. Under $200, well under if possible.
Any ideas, neighbors? Are you an affordable jewelry maven? DO you know an awesome local ring designer? I'm pretty open to hearing about your ideas as I can't get past googling adjectives that are not really getting me anywhere.
Thanks!
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| 20s Style Hat/Accessories |
[10 Aug 2011|04:22pm] |
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I'm going to a Gatsby party and I need a hat from the 20s and a few other accessories. Any idea where I can find such a thing either in the East Bay, Peninsula, or South Bay? Thanks!!
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| Visiting SFO 8/24 - 8/28 |
[19 Jul 2011|09:13am] |
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Greetings all! My friend and I are going to be in San Francisco 8/24 - 8/28. I usually stay at the Adelaide Hostel near Union Square when I come to town. Are there other hostels or cheaper accommodations in the city you'd recommend? We're considering doing couchsurfing.com as well but wanted a place we could leave our stuff, come and go as we please etc. Also, if there are events going on around town during that time frame that you'd like to recommend we'd appreciate that as well. We're both guys in our 30s (1 straight, 1 gay), not really party people (well, we like to have a drink but not get rapey) but into music, arty farty stuff etc. Thanks for any recommendations!
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[10 Jul 2011|09:28am] |
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Are there any stores in San Francisco that have *working* display models of the Virgin Mobile Optimus and Samsung Intercept phones?
So far I've tried Best Buy on Geary and the Radio Shack in the Castro and both only have non-working models.
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| Candles |
[02 Jul 2011|01:03am] |
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I need suggestions as to where to purchase reasonably priced candles in San Francisco.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
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| "Rocky Horror Picture Show" showings? |
[27 Jun 2011|11:14pm] |
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I did some google searches but everything I found came up really out of date or irrelevant. Is there any showings of the RHPS in the San Francisco area? Or at least within a 30 to 45 minute drive from the city?
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| Fun in SF |
[26 Jun 2011|10:46pm] |
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I'm currently visiting mt.view ca. but we'll soon be in San Francisco. What should I do, where should I go? Who want's to show this Portland Girl some good coffee?
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[21 Jun 2011|02:30pm] |
I will be moving to SF in september for six months, from ontario, canada. I have no idea what housing prices are like (I would like to rent a one bd. furnished, somewhere near 18th st. but I don't even know what that means geographically) or what different neighbourhoods are like?
does any one want to tell me about SF!?!
TIA!!!
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| Getting Phones Unlocked? |
[17 Jun 2011|02:53am] |
I hear one can go downtown and get random cellphones (like from Europe or Mexico or even an AT&T iPhone) unlocked.
Anyone know if this is true? If so, where exactly to go? Is it a scam/not a scam? Pricey, etc?
THANKS!
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| Markets |
[17 Jun 2011|01:36am] |
Looking for good swap meets/flea markets/farmer's markets in or around Napa, Vallejo or the east bay open on Saturdays.
Links or details highly appreciated!
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| Come check out Daphne Gottlieb and Javier Grillo-Marxuach this weekend! |
[06 Jun 2011|12:30pm] |
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This month's installment of San Francisco's spoken word variety show includes poetry, Star Wars fandom, transgender memoir and comedy. Featuring Javier Grillo-Marxuach, Daphne Gottlieb, K.M. Ruiz, Nick Krieger and Kevin Camia! That's this Saturday at 7:30 PM at the Make Out Room, 3225 22nd. St. And it's just $5 to $10 sliding scale!
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| Thai Tea |
[22 May 2011|06:24pm] |
Looking for Thai tea/powder or Cha Yen to make Thai Iced Tea.
Anybody know of a good place to buy some that isn't too expensive and is of good quality?
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| Found! |
[15 May 2011|07:54pm] |
She is safe! Carry on. :)
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Olivia Jett Ostergard aka Liv
Missing 10AM 5/15/11
BayToBreakers-GGPark, SF (47th Avenue and Lincoln Way, near the finish line area)
She does have special needs! Please give any information to help find her!
Call the Richmond District SFPD 415-666-8900.
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17 years old, 5'1 in height, 80 lbs., short curly brown hair.
She was last wearing a brown overcoat with a purple sweatshirt underneath it, also a Motorhead shirt with a Mission High School lanyard.
Photo/poster:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150187026273076&set=a.93327608075.86543.631483075&type=1&ref=nf
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