Tag Archives: Puerto Morelos

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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Food

By admin | Published January 20, 2012

Waves of Asian and Central American immigrants have made San Francisco a flavorful and festive hotbed of cheap taquerias, backstreet Chinese holes-in-the-wall, gracious Thai and Vietnamese establishments, reasonably priced sushi houses, and Korean barbecue joints. Oakland is known for Southern-style eats and its less touristy version of Chinatown; and Berkeley has its Gourmet Ghetto, with [...]

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The Tenderloin

By admin | Published January 4, 2012

The Tenderloin encompasses portions of O’Farrell, Geary, Post, and Sutter streets. For decades it’s been considered a dangerous area: In the early days policemen got higher wages for working these streets, which enabled them to buy more tender cuts of meat – hence the name. The area still has the highest reported incidence of rape [...]

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Civic Center Area

By admin | Published December 23, 2011

The Civic Center is the locus of San Francisco government and home of many of the city’s cultural events, including dance and opera. The area immediately surrounding the center is also where a good percentage of San Francisco’s homeless have camped since the 1940s. To reach the area, take BART to the Civic Center station [...]

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The Strip of Pacific Street

By admin | Published December 15, 2011

Find yourself an involuntary sailor heading for Asia the next morning. The Strip of Pacific Street between Sansome Street and Columbus Avenue, once called Terrific Pacific, was the heart of the action: Every building along this street was a saloon, a gambling hall, or a brothel, often featuring shows of women dancers engaged in acts [...]

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The Best Offbeat Travel Experiences

By admin | Published December 5, 2011

Hot-Air Ballooning over Napa Valley: It’s all the rage, and for good reason: Northern California’s temperate weather allows for ballooning year-round, and the valley is simply beautiful from up high. Flights are best right after sunrise, when the air is calm and cool. Hotels throughout the valley can arrange a trip aloft for you, or [...]

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