Julia's San Francisco Journy Day 1, Saturday May 18, 2019 1: Airy bistro brunch at Park Tavern (Restaurant) Reservation: Reservation on Sat 5/18/19 at 10:30 AM for 2 Address: 1652 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA About: Once an old boys' club, this modern, women-owned bistro makes cheeky California updates to continental classics, and they ACTUALLY TAKE BRUCH RESERVATIONS! Opening hours Sunday 10AM-9PM Monday 5PM-9PM Tuesday 5PM-10PM Wednesday 5PM-10PM Thursday 5PM-10PM Friday 5PM-11PM Saturday 10AM-11PM Phone number: +1 415-989-7300 Website: http://www.parktavernsf.com/ 2: Climb the Filbert Steps up to Coit Tower (Activity) Address: Filbert Steps, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA About: The Filbert Steps, alongside a beautiful secret garden (you'll see it to your left on your way up), is a street made entirely of stairs. It's the most scenic and picturesque route to take to get to Coit Tower. On the way, you'll see a fantastic view of gardens, the city, and art deco buildings. Be sure to keep an eye out for the famous wild parrots of Telegraph Hill. Opening hours Sunday 10AM-5PM Monday 10AM-5PM Tuesday 10AM-5PM Wednesday 10AM-5PM Thursday 10AM-5PM Friday 10AM-5PM Saturday 10AM-5PM Website: http://www.sisterbetty.org/stairways/filbertsteps.htm Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/filbert-steps-san-francisco http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60713-d142463-Reviews-Filbert_Steps-San_Francisco_California.html 3: Explore the nooks and crannies of Chinatown (Activity) Address: 950 Grant Ave San Francisco 94108 About: San Francisco Chinatown is the largest Chinatown outside of Asia as well as the oldest Chinatown in North America. Despite that, it is still a small area of the city packed full of people many from families from the original immigrants who came over from China by the thousands to seek their fortune in the gold rush. They helped shape the San Francisco that exists today and it is a fascinating neighborhood to explore. There are many tea shops, bakeries, and places to pick up souvenirs. It's a fun place to explore and wander in and out of shops. Tip: Stop by the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, a tiny hole in the wall where you can see fortune cookies being made and score a free sample! Opening hours Sunday 9AM-7PM Monday 9AM-7PM Tuesday 9AM-7PM Wednesday 9AM-7PM Thursday 9AM-7PM Friday 9AM-7PM Saturday 9AM-7PM Phone number: (888) 212-3203 Website: http://www.sanfranciscochinatown.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/san-franciscos-chinatown-san-francisco http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60713-d108679-Reviews-Chinatown-San_Francisco_California.html 4: Vitalize your sense with tea at Vital Tea Leaf (Shopping) Address: 905 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States About: One of the best things about Chinatown is a teahouse called Vital Tea Leaf, which has about 300 teas, including white, green, yellow, red and black, and a "try before you buy" model. It also has a resident character who introduces himself to all as Uncle Gee, who is 77, was "born in the ghetto" of Chinatown, and loves telling people what to drink based on their age, gender and state of health. - Jillian Guthrie, SFGate Opening hours Sunday 11AM-6:30PM Monday 11AM-6:30PM Tuesday 11AM-6:30PM Wednesday 11AM-6:30PM Thursday 11AM-6:30PM Friday 11AM-6:30PM Saturday 11AM-6:30PM Phone number: +1 415-981-9322 Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/vital-tea-leaf-san-francisco-5 https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60713-d2301700-Reviews-Vital_Tea_Leaf- San_Francisco_California.html 5: Explore the home of the fortune cookie at Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory (Activity) Address: 56 Ross Alley, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA About: Landmark bakery whipping up homemade fortune cookies in a small open kitchen. Stop by for a free tour! Opening hours Sunday 9AM-7PM Monday 9AM-6:30PM Tuesday 9AM-6:30PM Wednesday 9AM-6:30PM Thursday 9AM-6:30PM Friday 9AM-6:30PM Saturday 9AM-7PM Phone number: +1 415-781-3956 Website: http://www.sanfranciscochinatown.com/attractions/ggfortunecookie.html Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-gate-fortune-cookies-san-francisco?osq=Golden+Gate+Fortune+Cookie+Factory https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60713-d532437-Reviews-Golden_Gate_Fortune_Cookies_Co- San_Francisco_California.html 6: Asian Fusion at The House (Restaurant) Address: 1230 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States About: This small, informal restaurant in North Beach serves up innovative Asian-fusion fare using fresh local California ingredients. Well-known as one of the best Asian restaurants in SF. Opening hours Sunday 5PM-10PM Monday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-10PM Tuesday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-10PM Wednesday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-10PM Thursday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-10PM Friday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-11PM Saturday 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5PM-11PM Phone number: +1 415-986-8612 Website: http://www.thehse.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-house-san-francisco http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60713-d353908-Reviews-The_House-San_Francisco_California.html 7: Contemporary American and European Art at Caldwell Snyder Gallery (Activity) Address: 341 Sutter St San Francisco 94108 About: One of the only galleries open Mondays, Caldwell Snyder specializes in Contemporary American and European paintings, drawings, culture, and limited-edition prints. They're known for introducing new collectors to European and Latin American painters and sculptors who are well-known in their home countries, but rarely shown in the US. Check out their current exhibitions here, which include Greg Miller's fresh, neo-Pop paintings. Opening hours Sunday 11AM-5PM Monday 10AM-6PM Tuesday 10AM-6PM Wednesday 10AM-6PM Thursday 10AM-6PM Friday 10AM-6PM Saturday 10AM-6PM Phone number: (415) 392-2299 Website: http://www.caldwellsnyder.com Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/caldwell-snyder-gallery-san-francisco https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60713-d8068953-Reviews-Caldwell_Snyder_Gallery- San_Francisco_California.html 8: Contemporary Art and Photography Toomey Tourell Fine Arts (Activity) Address: 49 Geary St San Francisco 94108 About: Features contemporary art & photography by established and emerging artists across the globe. Opening hours Tue-Fri 11:00 AM-5:30 PM Sat 11:00 PM-11:59 PM Sun 12:00 AM-5:00 PM Phone number: (415) 989-6444 Website: http://www.toomey-tourell.com 9: Stroll through Yerba Buena Gardens (Activity) Address: 750 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States About: Here, you'll find several public gardens sharing space with dramatic outdoor public art pieces, including a memorial waterfall. Opening hours Sunday 6AM-10PM Monday 6AM-10PM Tuesday 6AM-10PM Wednesday 6AM-10PM Thursday 6AM-10PM Friday 6AM-10PM Saturday 6AM-10PM Phone number: +1 415-820-3550 Website: http://yerbabuenagardens.com/ Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/yerba-buena-gardens-san-francisco http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60713-d104943-Reviews-Yerba_Buena_Gardens- San_Francisco_California.html 10: View the works of emerging artists at Southern Exposure Gallery (Activity) Address: 3030 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA About: Long dedicated to remaining "the most accessible space for visual artists to produce and present new work, learn, and connect," SoEx, has endured as one of the top non-profit's dedicated to visual arts in the city. A goldmine of emerging talent, the group exhibitions and parties are legendary, while the juried art shows draw respected curators.- Time Out Opening hours Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 12PM-6PM Wednesday 12PM-6PM Thursday 12PM-6PM Friday 12PM-6PM Saturday 12PM-6PM Phone number: +1 415-863-2141 Website: https://www.soex.org/index.php Reviews http://www.yelp.com/biz/southern-exposure-gallery-san-francisco 11: Explore the Mission District (Activity) Address: Mission District, San Francisco, CA, USA About: The Mission District, or ‘The Mission' if you're a SF local, is San Francisco’s hippest neighborhood. There are great restaurants, underground music venues, countless third wave coffee shops, and murals tucked away at Clarion Alley. Dolores Park, the place to be on sunny San Francisco weekends, is situated next to famous Mission eateries like Tartine Bakery, Bi-Rite Market and Bi-Rite Creamery. Opening hours Sunday 12AM-12AM Monday 12AM-12AM Tuesday 12AM-12AM Wednesday 12AM-12AM Thursday 12AM-12AM Friday 12AM-12AM Saturday 12AM-12AM Reviews https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=mission%20district&find_loc=San%20Francisco%2C%20CA https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60713-d220163-Reviews-Mission_District- San_Francisco_California.html 12: Bright Colored Murals and Street art at Clarion Alley (Activity) Address: Clarion Alley, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA About: Clarion Alley is a small street in San Francisco between Mission and Valencia known for the murals painted by the Clarion Alley Mural Project. If you appreciate good murals and meaningful messages this is the place for you. We won't spoil it for you so check it our for yourself. Opening hours Sunday 12AM-12AM Monday 12AM-12AM Tuesday 12AM-12:30AM Wednesday 12AM-12AM Thursday 12AM-12AM Friday 12AM-12AM Saturday 12AM-12AM Website: http://travelphotodiscovery.com/cool-graffiti-at-clarion-alley-san-francisco/ Reviews https://www.yelp.com/biz/clarion-alley-san-francisco https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60713-d7827116-Reviews-Clarion_Alley_Murals- San_Francisco_California.html 13: Amazing cocktails and pan-Caribbean and Latin bar food at Elda (Night Time) Address: 3198 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA About: "A colorful new bar with Latin influences has opened in the Mission, from a team of industry veterans who’ve worked at some of the city’s best watering holes (ABV, True Laurel, Trou Normand). It’s now open with cocktails ($13) based on classics, like a Presidente #44 — a riff on the Cuban staple with pineapple rum, brandy, and two vermouths.