Tag Archives: Chichen Itza

Welcome All Ye Sinners

By admin | Published February 9, 2012

Ever been to church and come away humming and tapping your toes? Enjoy religion (with none of the guilt but possibly alongside Sharon Stone) at Glide Memorial United Methodist Church. Instead of organ music, a funky band and choir give parishioners reason to stand up and groove. Heading south on Powell Street from Union Square, [...]

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Downtown

By admin | Published February 5, 2012

Cafe de la Presse. This cafe, near the German and French cultural centers, has a French-speaking staff and stacks of Le Monde (among other European newspapers) at the counter. You can enjoy your espresso outdoors under sidewalk umbrellas, but the Parisian fantasy ends there: One look at the snarl of traffic from Bush Street to [...]

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Civic Center/Hayes Valley

By admin | Published February 1, 2012

Mad Magda’s Russian Tea Room and Cafe. Magda’s has an otherworldly feel, a bit like the Mad Hatter’s tea party in Alice in Wonderland: There are deep blue ceilings, red walls, and a “magic” garden in back. For $13 you can get an expert palm, aura, or Tarot card reading (Mon. and Tues. 1 pm- [...]

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San Francisco – Castro/Noe Valley

By admin | Published January 24, 2012

The Castro District teems with lively restaurants, many with outdoor patios. Brunch is an institution here: Mimosas and espressos flow freely on weekend mornings, and the crowd is always jovial and loud. Follow the sunglasses-wearing masses to the hottest brunch spots, Cafe Flore and the Patio Cafe, and brace yourself for a long afternoon of [...]

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