GUIDE TO ROCKING YOUR SUMMER SAN FRANCISCO 2013

TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SF

Welcome to the Top 10 Things To Do In SF This Summer, Coffee Meets Bagel style!

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Enjoy your summer 2013. It only happens once so make it count! Coffee Meets Bagel

TOP 10 CHEAP & FUN THINGS TO DO IN SF THIS SUMMER

1. 34th America’s Cup Concert starts 5/30; Competition starts 7/4, MarinaSan Francisco is hosting the 34th annual America’s Cup this summer! Spectator tickets go for as low as $15. An outdoor concert series kicks off on May 30th with amazing line-ups: Sting, The Jonas Brothers, Sublime, Jason Mraz and more.

2. Free Opera at AT&T ParkTBD, AT&T ParkWatch a free livestream of the SF Opera at AT&T Park. Guests can sit on the actual field that the Giants play on! The date will be announced soon on the SF opera homepage.

3. Shakespeare in the ParkSat. & Sunday @ 2pm from 8/31 – 9/15, Main Post Parade Ground LawnFor the 31st season of Shakespeare in the park, Kenneth Kelleher returns to direct Macbeth. Enjoy the suspenseful plot & thrilling scenes of witchcraft & swordplay in the Bard’s masterpiece for FREE in the company of sun & greens.

4. Stern Grove FestivalSundays @ 2pm from 6/16 – 8/18, Sigmund Stern Grove ParkThis free festival showcases various types of performing arts including ballet, symphony, rock bands, quartets and even opera!

5. Chipotle Festival 6/8, Golden Gate ParkIf you love Chipotle and live music, this is the place for you! Watch celebrity chefs like Michael Chiarello cook different chipotle recipes while rocking out to artists like Mayor Hawthorne & Walk the moon. Best part? It’s completely FREE!

6. Fillmore Jazz Festival7/6 - 7/7, Fillmore St. between Jackon & EddyCheck out the largest FREE jazz festival on the West Coast. Groove to the sound of live jazz from multiple stages while strolling through 12 blocks worth of fine art, crafts and gourmet food & beverages.

7. Off the Grid Picnic at Presidio Sundays @ 11 am all summer, Main post in the PresidioEnjoy picnicking in the sun at the Presidio and leave the picnic basket behind! 30+ gourmet food trucks await, so all you have to bring is your stomach!

8. Oakland First Fridays Arts Festival First Fridays @ 5pm all summer, Telegraph Ave. from West Grand to 27th St., OaklandEvery first Friday Oakland’s cultural art community springs to life with galleries, street performers, local artists and, for those with discerning palates, culinary artisans as well. Free and open to everyone!

9. Ferry Building Farmer’s Market Every Saturday all year around, Ferry building on EmbarcaderoCome to the Ferry Building for a breathtaking view of the Bay Bridge and to check out assortment of artisan shops and the 30+ food trucks and local producers that line up outside. This is a year around event and every local knows about it but it’s a perfect way to spend your Saturday during the summer we just had to include it.

10. Outsidelands8/9 – 8/11, Golden Gate ParkSo this one is kind of expensive; but it’s such an awesome event and is internationally renowned, so we thought what the hell, you can afford to splurge once. The lineup features Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hall and Oates, Paul McCartney and many more of your favorite bands

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TOP 10 SUMMER BARS IN SF: DRINKING UNDER THE SUN & STARS

1. Zeitgeist199 Valencia St., Mission

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 2,048 reviewsHave you ever picnicked at a bar? Here’s your chance. Features an enormous outdoor patio, picnic tables & a BBQ grill! Try the house bloody mary.

2. El Rio3158 Mission St., Mission

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 523 reviewsEverything you need for a fun summer night: outdoor patio, cheap oysters & margaritas, live music & free dance lessons!

3. Jones620 Jones, Tenderloin

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 545 reviewsSwing by this awesome rooftop bar for an amazing view of the city.

4. Tipsy Pig2231 Chestnut St., Marina

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 869 reviewsNice gastropub with a spacious backyard patio and a large & eclectic beer selection! Pair a beer with one of their famous salted pretzels and a side of their amazing bacon cheese sauce dip.

5. Biergarten424 Octavia St., Hayes Valley

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 180 reviewsSummer in a pint glass. An old school Beer Garden with a superb beer selection. The line can get outrageous so be there early or on the later side. Opens at 3 pm.

6. Water Bar399 The Embarcadero South, Embarcadero

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 1,275 reviews Who can say no to $1 oysters? Oyster HH is everyday from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. Sit outside, order a glass of wine, a dozen of oysters and enjoy the view of the SF Bay.

7. Fat Angel1740 O’Farrell St., Western Addition

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 430 reviewsRomantic nook with an impressive selection of wine, beer and delectable charcuterie plates. Come early & sit outside!

8. Bazaar Cafe5927 California St., Outer Richmond

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 207 reviewsIn the mood for drinks under the stars? Then take a seat on the patio. Live music & good food, open day and night.

9. The Ramp855 Terry Francois St., Dogpatch

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 622 reviewsIt’s SF’s worst kept secret but we couldn’t resist including it on the list. In the far, far away land of Dogpatch lies the perfect waterside bar where you can lounge all day in the sun with a nice beer, and admire the amazing view of the sea.

10. BIG761 Post St., Tenderloin

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 94 reviewsOf course we have to include at least one mixology place. Dark indoor bar but crazy good cocktails. Tell the mixologist your favorite booze, ingredient, and style and they’ll whip up something amazing.

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1. Zazie 941 Cole St., Cole Valley

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 2,133 reviewsFriendly, neighborhood French Bistro with the coziest garden patio. Staff will treat you like family. Seating outside is first come first serve so be sure to come early!

TOP 10 SUMMER RESTAURANTS IN SF: AL FRESCO DINING

2. Arlequin 384 Hayes St., Hayes Valley

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 420 reviewsA cafe with a leafy, community garden in the back. It’s like having lunch in Hobbit Town. Try their reuben, it’s amazing.

3. Devil’s Teeth Baking Company 3876 Noriega St., Sunset

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 429 reviewsOrder any sandwich (they make the bread in house) on the menu (Beignets on Sundays!) and walk over to the beach. EVERYTHING here is amazing.

4. The Plant Cafe Organic Embarcadero Pier 3, Embarcadero

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 567 reviewsSit in the outdoor area, soak in the view of the Bay Bridge and treat your taste buds to the healthy Californian food made from the freshest local produce.

5. Skool 1725 Alameda St., Potrero Hill

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 567 reviewsUni flan anyone? Hidden behind The SF Design Center, Skool offers creative seafood, a large dining terrace and a modern, industrial atmosphere.

6. Café Divine 1600 Stockton St., North Beach

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 469 reviewsTables overlooking Washington Square Park, great food, and live classical music. Each day showcases a different instrument (accordion, bass, piano, acoustic guitar) so be sure to check their homepage before going.

7. Cafe Flore 2298 Market St., Duboce

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 652 reviewsLush, green outside patio serves as an oasis from the busy streets of Duboce triangle. Order a simple soup, sandwich & soak up the sun on the patio.

8. Aracely Restaurant1201 8th St., SOMA

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ 13 reviews.Axis Café was reborn as Aracely early this year. 3 stars and few reviews but give it a chance! Why? Here’s one reason: bottomless mimosas on a gorgeous patio on a sunny day! Wait, is that three reasons? Who cares, just go!

9. American Grilled cheese Kitchen 1 S. Park Ave., SOMA

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 956 reviewsOutdoor seating + crazy varieties of grilled cheese sandwiches (try the mac n cheese one!) + awesome happy hour = Summer Heaven (Tip: Avoid game days if you don’t want to wait forever).

10. Brenda’s French Soul Food 652 Polk St., Tenderloin

Yelp: ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 3,602 reviewsSo this one is not an Al fresco dining place. BUT! It’s the best Cajun food in town and it has the most watermelon iced tea that will help you cool off the summer! Try their collection of both savory & sweet beignets (crayfish, plain, chocolate and apple) – to die for.

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