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The Bay Area is my favorite part of California. I would live here if I could get a job in my area... and if it weren't so @$%#!% expensive.
My last trip was in September 2006, during which I was researching a novel I'm writing that is primarily set in San Francisco, so I had even great motivation to cover a lot of ground during this trip, scour the neighborhoods and try to get off the beaten path a bit. So this should produce a lot of good tips and travelogues on SF and the East Bay.
- Pros:Beautiful, cosmpolitan, always plenty to do.
- Cons:Expensive
- In a nutshell:My dream city.
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I found an ad in the SF Weekly's dining guide for the California Culinary Academy, and my hostess was game to try it... more travel advice
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For cute boutiques and speciality shops, I find Fillmore Street - particuarly the portion between Pine and Jackson - to... more travel advice
Visit one of the octagon houses in SF
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If you're going to shop on Union Street in Pacific Heights, consider starting your stroll at Gough and Union for a bit... more travel advice
Still a great bet for Chinese food
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Looking through my SF restaurant tips, it's clear I hit just about every beaten path touristy joint in the city in one... more travel advice
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I would do the culinary academy dinner thing - definitely! "as long as it's on fire" :D Mmm, gorgonzola & grilled onions (& truffle oil). You'll be buying some of that in Paris, I presume? I love that La Boulange has boules of chocolat chaud!
Great tips. I know the Wash. Square Grill has a very good reputation -- chefs I've met eat there!
Great tips and photos Emile. You certainly made the most of your time there and your new digi cam. Good for you!