I'm heading out of town for the weekend (and an additional two days next week). We're landing in Oakland, but staying near Union Square in San Francsico from Saturday to Tuesday. While I'm away, EGOL will be blogging a bit and watching the new comments feature (I feel lucky to have dodged both nasty comments and blog spam - the advantages of a custom made blog).
If anyone's familiar with the SF area, particularly downtown (as we'll be sans car) I'd appreciate any recommendations. I'm already excited about visiting the SFMOMA & the Fine Arts Museum (being, as I am, a little obsessed with both classical and modern paintings), but I could certainly use a few tips on where to eat and what else to see. Oh, and please don't say the Google campus - been there, done that, got the t-shirt (literally).
Here's that garlic restaurant I was telling you about:
https://www.thestinkingrose.com/
Go get some garlic ice cream
Being an art buff you may want to check out The Academy of Art Galleries.
A friend of mine was telling me about how much he enjoys checking out what 'new' art the students are creating.
Have a great time in SF. I love it here. ;-)
Go to the art galleries, especially around union square are some nice ones.
If you'd like to have a nice drink and a unique view go to the "Top of the Mark" at the top of the MarkHopking InterContinental. The restaurant at the top of the Hilton also offers some nice views.
If you want to do sth fun, do the SEO Segway tour: https://www.sfelectrictour.com/
Other than that, drop me an email or IM me.
Cocktails at the Carnelian Room - carnelianroom.com - in the BofA building.
Also if you like Italian food, eat at one of the small restaurants in North Beach which is just south of Fisherman's Wharf.
Pearl City at Chinatown is also interesting place to eat.
Don't stay at The Handlery Hotel though. I had bad experience there.
Have a great time.