Category Archives: America

No reservations. No, we’re not talking about my favorite Anthony Bourdain show, we’re discussing the policy for Burma Superstar [309 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94118]. They open at 5PM for dinner and there was a small gathering outside the … Continue reading →

Head to Valencia Street when you’re looking to buy local, home décor, or a souvenir for your friends back home: Pirate Supply Store, 826 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 Themes are good. For all you salts looking for an … Continue reading →

Head to Haight-Ashbury when you’re looking for vintage and record shops: Wasteland, 1660 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 A big thrift shop selling whacky vintage clothing and some excellent finds. On my first trip to SF I scored a … Continue reading →

Every house in San Francisco is unique, it’s one of my favorite aspects about the city. Some of the homes have rounded rooms, others with cones at the top. there are bright beach pads, all different colors and shades, those … Continue reading →

In the early 1900s Angel Island in San Francisco bay saw 1 million Asian immigrants pass through and enter the US. Many settled right in the city and today it has one of the largest Asian populations in the country … Continue reading →

On the Road by Jack Kerouac is a classic book that transports you to a time and place and encompasses a generation. After reading that book I became obsessed with idea of the Beatniks, reading everything Kerouac, Ginsberg, and Burroughs … Continue reading →

Looking to get a quick thrill? Try flying down a super steep slide in the hills of San Francisco. The well known Seward Slide [30 Seward St, San Francisco, CA 94114] became my nemesis. The first time I visited was … Continue reading →

A piñata of colorful surprises, San Francisco never ceases to amaze the curious. Since the city is so hilly, it needs a lot of staircases. There are a couple that are more than just a handy resource of gaining elevation, … Continue reading →

A city is only as great as its street art, and San Francisco happens to have a phenomenal scene. Scattered around the city are fantastic works, but if you’re looking for condensed colorful alleyways covered in murals there are two … Continue reading →

Check the tide table and slap on some sneakers, it’s time to go listen to some music. High tide is the best time to hear the lullaby of the Wave Organ [83 Marina Green Dr, San Francisco, CA 94123], another … Continue reading →