San Francisco’s Hidden Gem: South Park

Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by Cheryl in Sights, Things to Do

And when I say “South Park”, I don’t mean the cartoon.
The other day I had the absolute pleasure of stumbling upon what has to be the cutest little neighborhood in San Francisco. South Park.
South Park is within the better known SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco, surrounded by 2nd and 3rd street and Bryant and Brannan.
It [...]

MUNI Fares Increase in 2 Weeks!

Posted on 17. Jun, 2009 by Cheryl in Commute

Shecky’s Girls Night Out

Posted on 16. Jun, 2009 by Cheryl in Events, Things to Do

For those of you who are avid readers of my blog, you probably know by now that I cant get enough of my girlfriends. Every other week, me and my best group of gal pals get together during the week for some fun. From dining at different restaurants in the city to meeting up for [...]

An Insider’s Guide to the Top 10 Things to Do When Visiting San Francisco

Posted on 11. Jun, 2009 by Cheryl in Things to Do

Tourists, this post’s for you!
Looking for a long weekend getaway to San Francisco this summer (remember, our summer “starts” in September and goes through October)? Looking for ways to ensure your weekend in San Francisco is worthwhile and full of excitement? Then you’ve come to the right site.
Sure, there are the typical things you can [...]

Two of the Best Bars in America are in San Francisco

Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by Cheryl in Bars, Lounges, and Nightlife

…according to Esquire, that is.
As part of the Best Bars in America 2009 list, our very own Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant in the Richmond District and The Alembic on Haight make the list.
So why did it make the list?
Tommy’s: America’s leading tequila bar, a temple to the spirit of agave, with stocks of bottlings that go [...]

San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway

Posted on 08. Jun, 2009 by Cheryl in Events, SF News

First a Dream House. Now a wedding? San Francisco definitely loves giving things away. And starting August 4th, 2009, lovebirds can enter the newest contest to hit the city of San Francisco: The 2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway.
Being one of the most romantic cities in the United States, San Francisco has become a popular [...]

Farmers in the Metron

Posted on 04. Jun, 2009 by Cheryl in Events, Taste, Things to Do

The other day, my boyfriend and I decided to head over to the Metreon to watch “Drag Me to Hell”, which was nothing but a “drag”.  Anyhow, upon walking into the Metreon’s corner of 4th and Mission entrance, we noticed something going on in the side room on the left. A Farmer’s Market at 6 [...]

Top 5 Reasons Why I Love San Francisco

Posted on 01. Jun, 2009 by Cheryl in Randomness

It’s times when I leave San Francisco that I realize just how much I love it here. Here are my Top 5 Reasons why I love SF:
1) Picturesque
San Francisco has some of the most breathtaking views you will ever see. With water surrounding three sides of the city, two bridges, and an abundance of hills [...]

Bay Area’s Bike to Work Day

Posted on 14. May, 2009 by Cheryl in Commute, Health and Fitness

I had every intention to bike to work today, but ended up taking my usual N-Judah instead. Why? I blame the weather. (I know it is sunny and beautiful right now, but I promise, it was crappola this morning!)
Thousands of Bay Area residents, however, had no excuses. An estimated 150,000 commuters and students hopped on [...]

BART Embarks on a $3.4 Billion Makeover

Posted on 07. May, 2009 by Cheryl in Commute, SF News

Since I live and work in the city, I rarely depend on the needs of Bay Area Rapid Transit. Every now and then, however, when I don’t have a ride to SFO or want to venture out to Oakland for a Warriors game, BART is all I have. And, honestly, it has gotten me from [...]