I have a three year anniversary coming up on 12/01 and I want to make it extra wonderful. I will be in Berkeley/Oakland. Does MeFi have any great ideas? [more inside]
posted by ghostpony on Nov 12, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm going to Wootstock in San Francisco on Tuesday night, and will be craving a gin and tonic afterward - specifically Junipero, because of this thread. So, at the risk of turning MeFi into a gin palace: can anyone recommend a nice bar near the Swedish American Hall that serves a mean Junipero and tonic? [more inside]
posted by The Shiny Thing on Oct 19, 2009 - 14 answers

The rest of this afternoon and into the early evening in San Francisco, no car but there is good public transport of course. I was hoping to hit the Exploratorium but they're closed on Mondays -- dang. It's a perfect afternoon... [more inside]
posted by dancestoblue on Oct 5, 2009 - 4 answers

Will anyone in San Francisco pick up medical equipment donations? I have a wheelchair, bedside commode, walker, and some other significant hardware that I'd like to donate, but I don't have a car. Does anyone know any org that will pick up?
posted by mrgrimm on Aug 28, 2009 - 12 answers

Where is to be had the best espresso in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by Darth Fedor on Aug 11, 2009 - 17 answers

Fun/Geeky things for me to do in the Bay Area next week either by myself or with my (retired but adventurous) parents? Details in extended. [more inside]
posted by kalessin on Aug 2, 2009 - 23 answers

Where can I find really flavorful poultry sausage in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by kristi on Jun 22, 2009 - 13 answers

I have a few questions about my trip to San Francisco this weekend. [more inside]
posted by lattiboy on May 28, 2009 - 20 answers

Looking for a good pediatrician near Potrero Hill (San Francisco) [more inside]
posted by jcruelty on May 7, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm at my wit's end here in Long Beach, CA. I have some money, I have a car, and I don't have to be anywhere till 9am on Tuesday. I want to get far away from here, just drive and drive and drive. But where should I go and what should I do when I get there? [more inside]
posted by malapropist on Mar 12, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me distill these ten cities/regions into a giftable essence: Boston, Maui, San Francisco, New Orleans, NYC/Hoboken, Ann Arbor, Toronto, Outer Banks NC, Central PA (Dutch Country), Columbus OH. [more inside]
posted by librarianamy on Feb 23, 2009 - 32 answers

What are some easily accessible, scenic spots in the Marin Headlands? [more inside]
posted by special-k on Feb 16, 2009 - 5 answers

General medicine in San Francisco: I'm in need of a basic checkup and a few tests, but the UCSF system is no longer accepting patients. Where else can I see a doctor and have any necessary tests done in the same place? I've a PPO inaurance plan, so I believe I can go anywhere but Kaiser. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
posted by aladfar on Feb 12, 2009 - 6 answers

What to do during evenings after conferences next week in San Mateo? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Dec 5, 2008 - 17 answers

If I leave San Francisco at 4pm on a Friday (11/5) what are my chances of getting into L.A. by 11:00pm? [more inside]
posted by mto on Dec 3, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm looking for a veterinarian specializing in orthopedic surgery in or near San Francisco, CA. [more inside]
posted by poulet on Dec 2, 2008 - 5 answers

What's the best place to learn how to DJ in the Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by ebness86 on Dec 1, 2008 - 3 answers

Where should I study Japanese in the Bay Area? I work at EA and one of my co-workers is visiting from Japan. I'm conversationally fluent but still feel my grammar and vocabulary is really rough (plus, I'm as illiterate as a peasant). [more inside]
posted by ebness86 on Nov 24, 2008 - 3 answers

Does anyone know where to study parkour in the Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by ebness86 on Nov 17, 2008 - 5 answers

Please recommend some good places to go treasure hunting in the SF Bay Area. [more inside]
posted by cucumberfresh on Nov 6, 2008 - 8 answers

What travel company is the best for river rafting on the American River in northern California and when would be the best time to go?
posted by ebness86 on Nov 6, 2008 - 3 answers

How can I remotely reward a friend in San Francisco with a nice night out? Are there gift certificates I could order for a restaurant and deliver them by email to my friend? I know there must be a system for this, but I can't seem to get the google search terms right. [more inside]
posted by mathowie on Nov 4, 2008 - 12 answers

S.F./Bay Area bars with election coverage and/or election night parties? [more inside]
posted by UrineSoakedRube on Oct 29, 2008 - 8 answers

Looking for an ideal night in the Castro for some gay friends visiting out of town. [more inside]
posted by mto on Oct 11, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm visiting San Francisco for the first time on Friday. What should a New Yorker do in the Bay Area that will be especially exotic, relaxing, and fun? [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Oct 1, 2008 - 31 answers

Where should I go in San Francisco to learn better techniques for make-up application? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Sep 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Possibly moving to the Silicon Valley region... any suggestions on a place to live that meets the following criteria? [more inside]
posted by the_bone on Jul 22, 2008 - 23 answers

Golden Gate Bridge vs Bay Bridge, which will have worse traffic on a Friday afternoon? [more inside]
posted by jcruelty on Jun 12, 2008 - 16 answers

Where to get candied chickpeas in the San Francisco Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by rafter on Apr 14, 2008 - 6 answers

I need some San Francisco Airport help, ASAP! [more inside]
posted by CrazyLemonade on Jan 31, 2008 - 14 answers

What's the best option for high-speed internet access in San Francisco? (Moving from Castro to Potrero Hill, would like to ditch Comcast if there's a good alternative.) [more inside]
posted by jcruelty on Dec 7, 2007 - 19 answers

I will be traveling to the bay area, San Jose, in December. I am also an amateur radio operator. I have a list of open repeaters but I am wondering if anyone knows which ones are more active that you can just get on and rag chew. Also if there are any good repeaters on the 5 FWY, through Gilroy, and up to San Jose. That is the route I will be taking.
posted by KI6ILS on Nov 30, 2007 - 1 answer

I'm going to San Francisco for a few days next week--where are some little-known yet interesting places to eat and/or visit? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Sep 27, 2007 - 28 answers

Salty licorice. San Francisco. Where? [more inside]
posted by beerbajay on Jul 17, 2007 - 17 answers

I'd like to find a San Francisco based antique watch repair shop that does impeccable work. Price is not an issue, as the watch is the only thing I have from my great-grandmother and is of the utmost sentimental value. The wristwatch is silver, with no visible manufacturer's mark, and is approximately 85 years old. The face needs cleaning and the mechanism likely is in decent shape, but needs cleaning as well.
posted by judith on Jun 12, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm moving out of my San Francisco apartment, after renting it for almost 4 years. My wood floors have taken a beating. Any ideas what I can do to make them look their very best for my final inspection? Is there a definition of normal wear and tear? [more inside]
posted by juliplease on Mar 8, 2007 - 15 answers