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**joanofarc** · 03-12-2007, 09:33 AM

I’m going to San Francisco sometime in late April early May and I want some recommendations on places to go out at night/things to see in the day.

If anyone can suggest some cool bars with a not too scenester vibe, I’d appreciate that. I tend to like places that are kind of half dive, half hip? You know a nice mix of young people, regular bar drunks plus the occasional drug addict or cripple or whatever. A great jukebox is essential; I guess I could live with a DJ as long as it’s some good 80’s or else old school R & B or something. If that’s not asking too much, please suggest away. I’m pretty sure we’re staying in the Mission but we’re wiling to travel for a nice night out.

There are a few things that I’m going to do for sure already, here they are:

De Young Museum/Legion of Honor

Dinner at Cha Cha Cha (mmmm… Sangria)

Dinner at A16

Lunch at Naan & Curry (Should I?)

I’d like to try some good Dim Sum and a nice Thai place too. Any suggestions here?

Omid?!

Anyone?

Anyone?

**travelpunk** · 03-12-2007, 10:41 AM

By way of Google-

Here is a list of some cool bars and dive bars in San Francisco.

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Dive bars

As far as Dim Sum is concerned, there should be plenty of good options there as it's the biggest Chinatown in the US

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**joanofarc** · 03-12-2007, 12:29 PM

Thanks, I'll definitely check out those links.

I know I can do a lot of searching on my own on Google, I'm just *hoping* for some first hand suggestions. Personal favorites, you know?

**travelpunk** · 03-12-2007, 12:41 PM

I know, don't you hate that when people just contribute google results

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Where's Som and Omi when you need them

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**joanofarc** · 03-12-2007, 01:15 PM

Hopefully someone comes along soon...

**space virgin** · 03-12-2007, 01:24 PM

Naan & Curry is good. Dim sum, well, as Tony said-- just wander into Chinatown.

The others I'm not familiar with.

Also try not to miss the Asian Art Museum!!