Like many great cities, San Francisco has its own Agent Provacateur store. Naturally. You can't expect SF residents to do without the flirty, sexy, 1950's [more...]

Ok, ok...everyone knows about Victoria's Secret. But the store in downtown San Francisco is a delight, and since it's competing with all the surrounding chain [more...]

I am not into designer clothing...except for Betsey Johnson. Betsey takes all of the fun, bright colors, the sequins and shimmer, the moxy and pizazz that's [more...]

People say California has no seasons, but that just goes to show you how wrong people can be. Why, we've got football season, outdoor theater season, the Christmas shopping season, and, of course, opera season. This year, kick off the [more...]

The Gay Pride Parade happens in cities all over the country, but nowhere as vibrantly, loudly and proudly as in San Francisco. Featuring dozens of spangled floats, [more...]

Whether you're in Union Square to shop, work or people-watch, do yourself a favor by taking a minute to sit at the Emporio Rulli Cafe in the square [more...]

The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival offers almost 100 free events, beginning in May and running through October. Come check out classical and jazz concerts, opera, [more...]

Taylor's is a great destination for tourist and local alike. At the north end of the Ferry Building, this joint consistently serves up great burgers, fantastic shakes, and sides like spicy sweet potato fries. YUM! It's walking distance [more...]

Ever wondered how San Francisco looked and what people talked about back in, as they say, The Day? Wonder no longer. Instead, pay a visit to the San Francisco History Center on the sixth floor of the Main Library. There you'll find a [more...]

The Old Mint is a beautiful, historic building in the center of San Francisco. It was given to the SF Historical Society in 2003, and currently plans [more...]

If you're looking for something better than the same old dried-up eggs, stale toast and watery coffee for your weekend brunch, look no further than Dottie's True Blue Cafe. Believed by many to be the best breakfast joint in the city, [more...]

Glide Memorial Church is more than just a spiritual center. The work Glide does for the community is concrete and vital. They offer more than fifty programs, everything [more...]

Nothing can make or break a couple as fast as a bowling game. Head for the Yerba Buena Bowling Alley and put your love to the test. [more...]

Though it is a great big chain, the Cheesecake Factory in downtown San Francisco is well worth a visit. Located on the top floor of the gigantic Macy's [more...]

DSW is a huge warehouse downtown filled with shoes, shoes, shoes. Prices are low, brands are quality. Maybe you and your date could get matching pairs.

If you love to cook -- or, like me, love watching your partner cook -- take a trip to Sur La Table on Maiden Lane. Filled with every fancy gadget, hand-painted dish [more...]

Maiden Lane, downtown between Stockton and Grant, is a tiny little street closed to traffic but open to shoppers. Full of sidewalk cafes, art galleries and more than a few bridal supply stores, it's a charming little stroll even if all [more...]

Take a trip to -- well, everywhere. Get Lost, a travel bookstore on Market Street, has two floors of guidebooks, maps, atlases and all kinds of travel [more...]

There's a really lovely carousel downtown, for those dates that need to feed their inner child a bit. It's part of the Zeum Art & Technology Museum, wh [more...]

Pay a visit to downtown's Anthropologie. Chock full of flattering lacey skirts and Provencal-style tables, everything in the store is designed to make your life look [more...]