Classic burger & sweet potato fries at Taylor's Refresher in San Francisco
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A busy day of sightseeing is enough to make anyone hungry, and when traveling with a young family it’s often hard to find a place that makes everyone happy – both children and adults. Keep it simple and go for burgers and fries – prepared the local way – and you’re guaranteed an instant crowd pleaser (tip: if you’re going to eat from a chain restaurant, at least make it a Bay Area chain). Here are three great burger joints to help you refuel after a long day of exploring the city:
Mel’s Drive-In – If you’ve seen American Graffiti, you’ve seen Mel’s. While no longer a drive-in, this 50′s diner retains its period charm with the help of cheeky waitresses, burgers and shakes. Kids get their burgers delivered in paper cars – which they notoriously drive around the table and then take home, ketchup stains and all. You’ll find four Mel’s locations in the City. Try the one at 4th and Mission, just around the corner from the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.
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Daniel Patterson of Coi
David Kinch of Manresa
Think if U2 and Coldplay teamed up for one night — and one night only — for a special benefit concert.
This is the culinary equivalent with celebrated Bay Area rock-star chefs Daniel Patterson of Coi in San Francisco and David Kinch of Manresa joining together for one night, Feb. 8, to cook a sumptuous seven-course feast to benefit the Bocuse d’Or USA Foundation.
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Biscuits & Blues
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San Francisco isn’t like other cities, and we’re proud of it. We serve up unique food, unbelievable landscapes, and bizarre politics. So why see a plain ol’ show when you can choose an evening of live entertainment to match the inimitable style of the rest of the City?
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The San Francisco Ferry Building
Going out to Angel Island or Alcatraz for the day? Planning an all-day walk-around of Fisherman’s Wharf and the Embarcadero? Pick up a picnic in the gourmet wonderland that is the Ferry Building. Here’s how: Read More »
Contemporary Jewish Museum
One way to judge a city’s cultural scene is through its museums. One way to judge a city’s family cultural scene, is through kid-friendly museum programming. Here are three “adult” museums in San Francisco that encourage families to bring kids, with unique events aimed solely at young ones. Read More »
Ice Skating the Embarcadero
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Though we don’t get to see any snow here, San Franciscans embrace the fun of the holiday season with joy. Our favorite gifts may be shiny new iPhones rather than shiny new sleds, but we know how and where to find some traditional Christmas spirit.
Union Square: The epicenter of the San Francisco Christmas season, Union Square draws revelers by the thousands. The giant Christmas tree was lit the day after Thanksgiving. Kids love to play and dream in the giant Disney store, while their parents may prefer the more grown-up toys in the Tiffany’s, Macy’s, Saks, and dozens of other shops ringing in the Square and surrounding blocks. Zillions of hotels ring Union Square—if you’re trying to save up for shopping, get a room at the Hotel Rex or the Handlery Hotel. Read More »
Fort Point
California might be a car-loving state, but San Francisco is a walker’s city. Urban hikes abound in the city, winding through skyscraper forests and into eucalyptus groves, up steep stair-studded hills and on down to flat sandy beaches. These trails get positively packed on sunny Saturdays with iPod-wearing locals and camera-juggling visitors.
Lobos Creek Trail in the Presidio (Easy): Spend a half an hour meandering half a mile along the revitalized nature trail in the Presidio parkland. Lincoln St. at Bowley St. Stay nearby at the Laurel Inn. Read More »
