You can visit Mission Dolores, the mission from which the Mission District takes its name, to get a little slice of San Francisco history. Tour the old mission [more...]

San Francisco's best bakery is generally agreed to be Tartine. Because of this, the line is almost always out the door, and the staff are often tense and [more...]

You'll find the best gourmet Chinese food in the city at Firecracker on 1007 Valencia. In addition to a mouth-watering menu, the red-shaded restaurant is cozy and romantic.

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The Dolores Park Cafe has it all: good food, an airy, light-filled room to eat in, and a great view of the park. I particularly recommend the turkey, avocado [more...]

The Tamale Lady is more than a local character; she's a local institution. Her name is Virginia Ramos, but to most San Franciscans she is simply the Tamale [more...]

Pakwan Restaurant offers mouth-watering Pakistani and Indian cuisine and you need you get down with it right now.

Forget ambiance, at least in the SF [more...]

For a vibrant, low-key tour of San Francisco art, take a stroll through the Mission district to check out the many gorgeous murals. Especially don't miss Clarion Alley, wh [more...]

From four-foot dildos to friendly Hello Kitty vibrators, Good Vibrations has everything you need to end a date with a bang. Unlike most sex'n'porn shops, it's [more...]

Everyone knows Italy is the most romantic country in the world. Unfortunately, you're in San Francisco...or are you? Take your date to the gelateria on the corner of 22nd Street & Mission Street (it's the one with the big cardboard [more...]

Make the rounds of the Mission District's dollar-stores and junk shops -- you'll find them on Mission Street between 17th Street and 24th Street -- to find all the accessories you'll need for your date. Wine glasses, christmas lights, [more...]

Head for 26 Mix when you feel like rocking it without inhibitions. DJs spin everything from 80s music to IDM, and the dance floor is small, so by 11 pm the place is usually packed and you can feel free to try out your fly go-go-dancer [more...]

The Mission District is full of street vendors during the day. Wander the streets and get your meal from half a dozen handcarts, because nothing helps a date along like a meal of churros and corn on the cob.

Though smallish, Dog Eared Books in the Mission District is one of the best bookstores in the city. The staff is knowledgeable, the bargain bin outside is full [more...]

The bar 12 Galaxies was named for local zealot Frank Chu. Rarely a day passes when Chu isn't glimpsed downtown, wearing a suit and sunglasses and marching [more...]

Bar and venue, the Make-Out Room isn't just a clever name. A few tunes from whatever crooner is playing that night will have your date in your arms (and if not, [more...]

Pancho Villa is hands down probably one of the most outstanding burrito spots in town. They've got a big menu, plenty of seating, and some kick ass salsa. This one's a crowd and stomach pleaser every time. They take cash, check, and [more...]