San Francisco Nightlife Tips by Alikatt

Nightlife Spot: Pink

Liquid's resurrection is Pink, the brainchild of two French hipsters one of which is DJ Franky Boissy who spins Latin House and Deep, sexy house. The cool ambiance is heightened by rose scented candles lit for the entire evening lending it a rosy glow and perfuming the air in the process. French film is played in its two flat screen tvs. Brigitte Bardot never looked so good. Tres bien. Music is still Pink's main attraction. The best DJs who are either bay area-based or international ones spin on its decks. Fortunately, some of the best bay area DJs/producers who are also my friends spin there regularly.

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Theme: Nightclub
Dress Code: Get ready to dance "in the name of LOVE" (which is painted on its wall) in whatever cool attire you wish to sport. I went apres formal ball held at city hall once and didn't clash with the crowd at all.
Phone: 415.431.8889
Address: 2925 16th St. near South Van Ness
Directions: near the MIssion
Website: www.pinksf.com

Nightlife Spot: Matrix Fillmore

I haven't been there lately but I think I'll pop in since the weather's getting chilly. The fireplace sets the scene for me in the wintertime. The flames warm up the space around it which is open to both sides of the room. That in itself is cool. It was hipsters galore when I used to go there a lot a couple of year ago. Private events can be arranged at the lounge room in the back of the main area. I had my birthday party there in 2002. There are a few private booths as well. House music dominates and an actual DJ spins. They are now also out with thier CD featuring local DJ talents such as Andy Caldwell, Jay-J and Julius Papp.

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Theme: People Watching
Dress Code: Marina/Cow Hollow/Pac Heights chic attire is the norm here.
Phone: 415-563-4180
Address: 3138 Fillmore St. Marina District
Directions: go down a steep hill from Pac Heights past Union St. in Cow Hollow, opposite Pizza Orgasmica
Website: http://www.plumpjack.com/pjmatrix/

Nightlife Spot: MIghty

I like this space since it is substantial, has high ceilings, many booths in the women's rest room (lines are not crazy long if nature calls) great DJs spinning on certain nights and there's plenty of parking around. It's really a "get down and dance" type of place/crowd with amazing overhead visuals. I mainly just hang out with my friends here on some Salted Saturdays and see my vocalist friend who sings occasionally. It's not high on the bling and snob factor so the vibe is very friendly and down-to-earth. I've only gone on Salted Saturdays which is MIguel Mig's party. I don't know how it is on other nights/events.

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Theme: Dancing
Dress Code: Casual cool to apres black tie gala Armani with matching Manolos to halloween crazy.
Address: 119 Utah Street
Directions: Portrero Hill near US 101
Website: http://www.mighty119.com/

Nightlife Spot: Otis

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Theme: Nightclub
Dress Code: trendy and hip, slim cut for the men, short and sassy for the women. You can be in your fashionista best here and not clash with the character nor decor of the place which is neutral.
Address: 25 Maiden Lane off Union Square
Directions: downtown San Francisco
Website: www.otissf.com