Things To Do
The Marina
The neighborhood we call home. Most weekends you can find us at any of these places! RESTAURANTS: Norcina (on Pierce Street) Dalida (on Montgomery Street in the Presidio) Mamanoko (on Chestnut Street) Viva Goa (on Lombard Street) Radhaus (on Marina Blvd near Fort Mason) Little Original Joe's (on Chestnut Street) BARS: Campus (on Chestnut Street) Monaghan's (on Pierce Street) - our dog-friendly dive bar of choice Geelou (on Scott Street) QUICK BITES: Souvla (on Chestnut Street) Food Trucks at the Presidio Main Lawn OUTDOOR: Palace of Fine Arts Crissy Field/Beach Presidio Tunnel Tops Park - our favorite coffee walk with 360 views Lover’s Lane Walk in the Presidio
North Beach
San Francisco's very own Little Italy and where our relationship began. We met while living 5 blocks apart in this neighborhood and have countless memories here. RESTAURANTS: Trattoria Contadina (on Mason St) Firenze by Night (on Stockton Street) Tony's Pizza (on Stockton Street) - grab take away from the slice house to enjoy without the wait! BARS: Showdown (on Grant Ave) Bodega (on Columbus Ave) - location of our first date! Tupelo (on Grant Ave) - CU bar with live music at night QUICK BITES: Alimento (on Columbus Ave) - Italian sandwiches and gelato Cafe de Casa (on Beach St) - coffee and Brazilian pastries Sam's Burgers (on Broadway) - a favorite of Anthony Bourdain OUTDOOR: Washington Square Park Coit Tower (steep but will take less than 10 min to the top!)
Chinatown
One of the oldest and most established Chinatown's in the country! RESTAURANTS: China Live (on Broadway) Mister Jiu's (on Waverly Place) BARS: Li Po Cocktail Lounge (on Grant Ave) - legendary Mai Thai's