G U I D E AGLP The Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists Printed in the U.S.A. San Francisco 2019 San Francisco 2019 Local Arrangements Committee G u i d e John Kruse, MD Gene Nakajima, MD Welcome/Online Publications 1 Online Resources 1 Michael Politis, DO Restaurants and Food 2 Nightlife, Clubs, and Bars 4 Howard Rubin, MD Roatating Club Nights 7 Randy Solomon, MD Gyms 8 Events, Concerts and Plays 10 D. Andrew Tompkins, MD, MHS AGLP Schedule of Events 15 AGLP The Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists San Francisco 2019 San Francisco 2019 San Francisco 2019 Welcome Back to San Francisco Restaurants On behalf of the Local Arrangements Committee, welcome to the City by You don’t have to travel far to have a good meal in the Bay Area. San the Bay, or SF if you only speak text. Whether it is your first visit or your Franciscans love food and are just a wee bit opinionated about “the first visit this month, we are sure that you’re going to find a happy bests.” Rather than to attempt to survey all the restaurants that the Bay diversion while you learn or explain LGBTQ mental health at the Annual Area offers, we off you a few links to lists for our top three restaurants Meeting. We hope you walk/bike/scooter/motorized unicycle outside of divided by the mealtime. Ice cream has its own separate category as you your comfort zone and experience a new neighborhood or new food can find breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner flavors anytime during group or new flavor of Boba. Dr. Tompkins is always in favor of trying your visit. new ice cream flavors, so see his recommendations below. Check the Meeting schedule for the events that you won’t want to miss, BREAKFAST make those hard to get reservations for the restaurants on the tip and prepare to see yourself in a new light. 1. Plow Address: 1299 18th Street / Potrero Hill Neighborhood San Francisco Online Publications and Event Listings https://www.eatatplow.com/ San Francisco Chronicle’s Top 100 Restaurants of 2018 Notes: Can have 1 hour wait time. Parties of 6 or fewer. Some of the best https://projects.sfchronicle.com/2018/top-100-restaurants/ views of the city. Eventbrite 2. Tartine Bakery https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ca--san-francisco/events--this-weekend/ Address: 600 Guerrero St / Mission https://www.tartinebakery.com/ Bay Area Reporter: Arts Notes: Usually a 25-30 minute wait. Best to get to go and eat in Dolores http://www.ebar.com/arts/ Park right up 18th Street. You can always pick up fresh pastries from Bay Times: Calendar Tartine at SFO on your way out of town. http://www.sfbaytimes.com/index.php?section_id=19&sec=calendar 3. Le Marais Bakery Eater San Francisco Address: 498 Sanchez St. / Castro https://sf.eater.com/ http://www.lemaraisbakery.com/ Notes: Right down the street from Howard and Gene’s! Gloss Magazine (Online version of the typical SF Gay rag) https://www.glossmagazine.net/ ** Honorable mention: Arizmendi Bakery on 1331 9th Avenue or 1268 Valencia. Each is independently owned worker cooperative. Walk along San Francisco Travel: To Do Valencia to feel just a bit more woke before or after your sourdough https://www.sftravel.com/article/things-do-san-francisco-may breakfast. SF Arts Org BRUNCH https://www.sfarts.org/ 1. Zazie SF Queer (also has iCal functionality) Address: 941 Cole St. / Cole Valley http://sfqueer.com/ Notes: Brunch served every day of the week. Can make reservations SF Station: Events though Yelp. https://www.sfstation.com/ 2. Tartine Manufactory SFGate Calendar Address: 595 Alabama St / Mission https://www.sfgate.com/thingstodo/ https://www.tartinebakery.com/san-francisco/manufactory Note: Try the fresh butter on anything. SFWeekly Calendar http://www.sfweekly.com/category/calendar/ 1 2 San Francisco 2019 San Francisco 2019 3. B*Star Café 3. Salt and Straw Address: 127 Clement St. / Inner Richmond Address: 586 Hayes Street / Hayes Valley https://www.bstarbar.com/ Notes: Stroll around the neighborhood with your ice cream at night to see If pan-Asian fare is your jam, please visit this restaurant. RSVP only art from Burning Man. accepted for 8 or more. This spot is easier to get into compared to Burma 4. Smitten Ice Cream Superstar, its sister restaurant. Address: Various locations throughout the city. ** Honorable mention: Harvey’s in the Castro. Notes: Not as great tasting as the others on this list, but the joy of seeing http://www.harveyssf.com/Eat-brunch.html I believe you may find Dr. your cream iced in front of you with liquid nitrogen is worth at least one Eric Yarbrough there at least once during the convention. visit. DINNER 5. Mitchell’s Address: 688 San Jose Avenue / Near Bernal Heights 1. Foreign Cinema Notes: You can’t come to California and not try something avocado. Why Address: 2534 Mission Street / Mission not avocado ice cream?? http://foreigncinema.com/ Notes: Come to see a movie projected each night while you eat. 6. San Francisco’s Hometown Creamery Address: 1290 9th Ave. / UCSF, Inner Sunset 2. China Live Notes: Try a flight of ice creams or take your cone to go to the San Address: 644 Broadway / Francisco Botanical Gardens. https://chinalivesf.com/ Notes: You can eat in the main Market Restaurant or elevate your Bars Sorted By Area experience by having your tasting menu prepared at your special table near or in the kitchen (eight tables by George Chen). CLOSEST TO THE CONVENTION CENTER 3. Jeann D’arc Ginger's Address: 715 Bush Street / Nob Hill and Union Square 86 Hardie Place http://www.cornellhotel.com/restaurant-jeanne-d-arc A reborn version of the original classic gay bar, the importance of Notes: Over the top French interior design bring out the distinct flavors of remembering LGBT bar culture and history remains integral the food. C’est magnifique! BERNAL HEIGHTS ** Honorable mention. If all you want are the best tasting and best Wild Side West priced tacos in town, head over to Taqueria el Buen Sabor at 697 One of the only Lesbian bars in SF. Pool tables included. Valenica St. in the Mission. http://taqueria-el-buen-sabor-san- 424 Cortland Avenue francisco.sites.tablehero.com/ DOGPATCH ICE CREAM Space 550 1. Bi-Rite Creamery Industrial space hosts Sundance Saloon (country and western dancing for Address: 3692 18th St / Mission Delores LGBTQ community on Sundays 5-10:30 PM and Thursdays 6:30-10:30 Notes: The creamery is under construction but a food truck nearby will PM): 550 Barneveld Ave. give you everything you need. Lines are often 20-30 minutes. UPPER HAIGHT 2. Humphry Slocombe Address: 2790A Harrison Street / Mission (or) One Ferry Building / Trax Embarcadero The only gay bar in the Upper Haight: 1437 Haight St Notes: The hipper location with fewest lines is in the Mission. Please try LOWER HAIGHT the hot fudge! Underground SF The Haight gets a gay dive: 424 Haight St 3 4 San Francisco 2019 San Francisco 2019 POLK STREET Blackbird Specialty Cocktails and a plain website: 2124 Market St The Cinch Saloon Neighborhood bar with drag shows and 80's music: 1723 Polk St Blush! Great Wine Bar in the heart of the Castro: 476 Castro St SOMA 1015 Folsom Beaux Dance and Circuit Party Favorite: 1015 Folsom St Newer dance club in the Castro: 2344 Market Bloodhound Churchill Handcrafted cocktails and obscure beers served in a hunting lodge: 1145 WW2 Themed Bar with old fashioned cocktails takes on Iconic Corner: Folsom St 198 Church St Cat Club The Edge An inclusive dance club with a lesbian leaning: 1190 Folsom St Grab a drink with Daddies: 4149 18th St DNA Lounge Hi Tops Get your groove on at the DNA Lounge: 375 11th St A sports bar with a gay touch in the heart of the Castro: 2247 Market St Hole in the Wall Saloon Last Call Bar The name says it all (biker’s bar): 1369 Folsom St A low key bar full of regular locals: 3988 18th St Lone Star Saloon Midnight Sun Bears and biker congregate on the ever-popular patio: 1354 Harrison St Popular neighborhood video bar: 4067 18th St Martuni's The Mix San Francisco's very own martini and piano bar: 4 Valencia St A nice spot to gather with friends: 4086 18th St Powerhouse Moby Dick Cruise bar with dark room and patio: 1347 Folsom St A friendly neighborhood bar in the heart of the Castro: 4049 18th St S.F. Eagle Pilsner Inn Hot leather nights and great beats make this hole in the wall a charming Hangout bar, darts, beer and outdoor court: 225 Church St SF institution: 398 12th St. Q Bar The EndUp Small Space; Big crowds: 456 Castro St A favorite gay friendly weekend late night dance club: 401 6th St Swirl on Castro The Stud Great wine shop and bar: 572 Castro St An oldie and goodie; Drag show every Friday at 6:30PM: 399 9th St The LookOut TENDERLOIN Fun bar overlooking Market St.: 3600 16th St Aunt Charlie's Lounge The Mint Karaoke Bar The Original Drag Bar, shows on Fridays and Saturdays: 133 Turk St The place for Karaoke: 1942 Market St THE CASTRO Toad Hall Badlands Redux, 2-4-1 Happy Hour daily: 4146 18th St 440 Castro The Castro's neighborhood Levi’s/leather bar: 440 Castro St Twin Peaks Tavern The Castro's original neighborhood bar: 401 Castro St Badlands Fun dance/video bar hopping most nights: 4121 18th St 5 6 San Francisco 2019 San Francisco 2019 THE MISSION Gay Men Speed Dating (Ages 22-44) The name says it all.