Author Topic: Hey, San Francisco! I'm coming up (Read 2372 times)

max_cool · « **on:** March 07, 2007, 02:22:14 AM »

A friend and I are coming to SF from 3/10-3/14. We are staying at the Adante Hotel which is on Geary and Jones, not far from Hyde.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had some recommendations of places to check out. We will be going out to the bars pretty much every night and my friend will be looking for a place to live near UCSF (any recommendations for that are also appreciated).

Also if any of you want to hang out I'm definitely down.

Thanks all.

bagofeyes · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2007, 02:30:02 AM »

More like 'I'm coming out', amirite? lolz

Beezy · « **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2007, 02:31:52 AM »

He wants the world to know.

max_cool · « **Reply #3 on:** March 07, 2007, 02:32:38 AM »

I'm a let it show

or whatevs

but seriously

Itch · « **Reply #4 on:** March 07, 2007, 03:08:19 AM »

Geary and Jones? Damn son, you are going to get cut up for sure. That's tenderloin territory. Tough break mate. Try to take it on the side so they don't puncture any major arteries or organs.

BTW, everyone in SF heads to North Beach when they want to party. You'll find pretty much everything you want in North Beach.

A lot of UCSF students I know live in the Sunset or Richmond areas of San Francisco. Can't really tell you more than that. Why not just live in the dorms for now and get an appartment when he's more settled?

max_cool · « **Reply #5 on:** March 07, 2007, 03:13:16 AM »

aww shit I thought it was NW of tenderloin territory. Well, all the reviews (many dozens) never mentioned feeling unsafe or that it was a terrible part of town. We looked at The Britton on 7th street for a little while until we discovered that it was in the center of crime in SF.

Wish me luck!

Itch · « **Reply #6 on:** March 07, 2007, 03:29:02 AM »

Haha, okay maybe you won't get stabbed but watch out. It's the "bad" part of SF. That said, compared to other major cities SF is pretty tame. Just be ready because you are gonna see some wild shit in that part of town. If you know how to handle yourself around homeless people asking for a handout and shady characters you should be fine. In my experience it's only when you have an attitude that they get aggressive. Just keep to yourself and don't do anything stupid like talking back to some bum who asks you for a quarter.

max_cool · « **Reply #7 on:** March 07, 2007, 03:33:24 AM »

thanks for some real advise, I'll be sure to either have a few bucks in my pocket or at least politely state that I have no cash.

I don't have too much experience (but I have some) with this sort of thing. Phoenix is a very clean city.

Itch · « **Reply #8 on:** March 07, 2007, 03:39:34 AM »

You are coming from Phoenix? You might want to pack a light coat or jacket for the evenings when it gets a bit cold. Also, BRING AN UMBRELLA. I keep telling people who visit the Bay Area this and they never listen then end up getting caught SOL in the rain. You might not need it, but at this time of the year it's not worth risking it.

CrystalGemini · « **Reply #9 on:** March 07, 2007, 05:42:32 AM »

Quote from: max_cool on March 07, 2007, 03:33:24 AM

thanks for some real advise, I'll be sure to either have a few bucks in my pocket or at least politely state that I have no cash.

I don't have too much experience (but I have some) with this sort of thing. Phoenix is a very clean city.

Never EVER give the homeless money. EVER.

Prost · « **Reply #10 on:** March 07, 2007, 10:25:16 AM »

Quote from: max_cool on March 07, 2007, 03:33:24 AM

thanks for some real advise, I'll be sure to either have a few bucks in my pocket or at least politely state that I have no cash.

I don't have too much experience (but I have some) with this sort of thing. Phoenix is a very clean city.

no.... don't.... go ahead and give those folks playing music in the street or by the trolley cars some cash DURING THE DAY, but at night you don't respond to anyone.......

Tauntaun · « **Reply #11 on:** March 07, 2007, 10:31:11 AM »

"night night, keep your butthole tight!"

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Seriously though watch out for the gays, they roam certain parts of SF in packs looking to devour youngins

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max_cool · « **Reply #12 on:** March 07, 2007, 01:30:34 PM »

ok, so at night no eye contact and if they start yelling at me just keep walking.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #13 on:** March 07, 2007, 04:24:16 PM »

People actually get mad for the homeless, one time this cop was telling a homeless guy to stop sleeping on the bench and a whole crowd got mad at him and shouted at him, this was in berkely but same people in both cities.

And if you're not in castro, you're likely in the ghetto. Fun ghetto though. I shit you not, there's a cannabis shop at every corner.

And Itch, isn't Richmond super-ghetto?

Tauntaun · « **Reply #14 on:** March 07, 2007, 04:27:36 PM »

If I lived in a "ghetto" for a while, would that make me down with the homies?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #15 on:** March 07, 2007, 04:31:09 PM »

Quote from: Tauntaun on March 07, 2007, 04:27:36 PM

If I lived in a "ghetto" for a while, would that make me down with the homies?

If you use a condom.

Robo · « **Reply #16 on:** March 07, 2007, 04:33:03 PM »

Last summer, a homeless man in DC threatened to break my legs and piss on my face after my idiot girlfriend decided to humor him a little. I can take verbal abuse, but the guy decided to demonstrate how he was going to kick my kneecaps backwards and was within inches of making contact. I was ready to jab his fucking throat with my house keys, but thankfully he backed off and went on about the pissing on my face thing.

A general rule of thumb is not to speak to people who are missing teeth. That's a sure fire sign that they're fucking crazy and will throw down without notice.

Itch · « **Reply #17 on:** March 07, 2007, 07:09:58 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on March 07, 2007, 04:24:16 PM

People actually get mad for the homeless, one time this cop was telling a homeless guy to stop sleeping on the bench and a whole crowd got mad at him and shouted at him, this was in berkely but same people in both cities.

And if you're not in castro, you're likely in the ghetto. Fun ghetto though. I shit you not, there's a cannabis shop at every corner.

And Itch, isn't Richmond super-ghetto?

Richmond in San Francisco is what I'm talking about not the Richmond in the East Bay. Two different places. Richmond in the East Bay, you would probably get jumped like every fucking day.

Berkely is full of hippies so what you described sounds about par for that place.

Ichirou · « **Reply #18 on:** March 07, 2007, 08:03:22 PM »

Quote from: CrystalGemini on March 07, 2007, 05:42:32 AM

Quote from: max_cool on March 07, 2007, 03:33:24 AM
thanks for some real advise, I'll be sure to either have a few bucks in my pocket or at least politely state that I have no cash.

I don't have too much experience (but I have some) with this sort of thing. Phoenix is a very clean city.
Never EVER give the homeless money. EVER.

Or make eye contact with them. Or acknowledge their existence.

bagofeyes · « **Reply #19 on:** March 07, 2007, 08:05:36 PM »

Only give coins to blind people too, bills don't make any sounds when you drop them in the cup.

Prost · « **Reply #20 on:** March 07, 2007, 08:17:07 PM »

Quote from: max_cool on March 07, 2007, 01:30:34 PM

ok, so at night no eye contact and if they start yelling at me just keep walking.

yes... and that WILL happen so just ignore it

brawndolicious · « **Reply #21 on:** March 07, 2007, 08:52:56 PM »

Quote from: Itch on March 07, 2007, 07:09:58 PM

Richmond in San Francisco is what I'm talking about not the Richmond in the East Bay. Two different places. Richmond in the East Bay, you would probably get jumped like every fucking day.
Berkely is full of hippies so what you described sounds about par for that place.

Oh, I don't go to san francisco that often so I don't know it's districts that well, and yes, it was on Telegraph that this happened.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #22 on:** March 07, 2007, 09:04:16 PM »

I have to go into Oakland tomorrow for an interview. If you guys don't hear back from me - I'm already dead

CrystalGemini · « **Reply #23 on:** March 08, 2007, 01:59:04 AM »

Quote from: Itch on March 07, 2007, 07:09:58 PM

Quote from: am nintenho on March 07, 2007, 04:24:16 PM
People actually get mad for the homeless, one time this cop was telling a homeless guy to stop sleeping on the bench and a whole crowd got mad at him and shouted at him, this was in berkely but same people in both cities.

And if you're not in castro, you're likely in the ghetto. Fun ghetto though. I shit you not, there's a cannabis shop at every corner.

And Itch, isn't Richmond super-ghetto?

Richmond in San Francisco is what I'm talking about not the Richmond in the East Bay. Two different places. Richmond in the East Bay, you would probably get jumped like every fucking day.

Berkely is full of hippies so what you described sounds about par for that place.

My dad was robbed by a 12 year old in Richmond before. Then they tried to take his car but my dad took the old beat up sedan so after half a block it died on him so he had to take off on foot.

Prost · « **Reply #24 on:** March 08, 2007, 09:30:31 AM »

Quote from: Itch on March 07, 2007, 07:09:58 PM

Quote from: am nintenho on March 07, 2007, 04:24:16 PM
People actually get mad for the homeless, one time this cop was telling a homeless guy to stop sleeping on the bench and a whole crowd got mad at him and shouted at him, this was in berkely but same people in both cities.

And if you're not in castro, you're likely in the ghetto. Fun ghetto though. I shit you not, there's a cannabis shop at every corner.

And Itch, isn't Richmond super-ghetto?

Richmond in San Francisco is what I'm talking about not the Richmond in the East Bay. Two different places. Richmond in the East Bay, you would probably get jumped like every fucking day.

Berkely is full of hippies so what you described sounds about par for that place.

Yeah seriously.... that fucking school turned my brother into a damn hippie.

"I'm sorry Steve, but personally I'd rather stand on the hills of Machu Picchu and realize the greatness of something like that in this world than play some virtual world"
"So how often did all of the hippies at berkeley get together and just fuck eachother while watching the discovery channel?"

Apparently all of us are so ingnorant to the world by playing video games.. and we need to experience the earth and its beauty.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #25 on:** March 08, 2007, 12:51:01 PM »

Did you guys hear me? I'm going to be stabbed today!

Robo · « **Reply #26 on:** March 08, 2007, 01:01:26 PM »

When you get stabbed, remember to yell "FIRE" or else people won't help you. I think that's how it goes, anyway.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #27 on:** March 08, 2007, 01:03:01 PM »

It's Oakland. I don't think the black residents will help me even if I yell, "FREE GRAPE SODA!"

Robo · « **Reply #28 on:** March 08, 2007, 01:06:09 PM »

Prost · « **Reply #29 on:** March 08, 2007, 01:07:03 PM »

Quote from: RoboJ on March 08, 2007, 01:01:26 PM

When you get stabbed, remember to yell "FIRE" or else people won't help you. I think that's how it goes, anyway.

Fuck that, they'll run to you, see you getting stabbed, then go oh fuck I need to get out of here. They might call the police for you.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #30 on:** March 08, 2007, 02:02:16 PM »

No you have to say "Free grape drink"

And my teacher was telling us today of how on hippy communes where the children never saw a gun, the boys would make them out of wood and fight with each other.

Oakland is fun though, go to the Mr. Pizza Man next to the Walgreens/Rite Aide on Broadway and 13th for the best pizza you'll ever have. You could also go to The Cheeseboard in Albany (small city next to Berkely) but they're full of fucking hippies and open whenever the fuck they want and don't let you choose the toppings.

max_cool · « **Reply #31 on:** March 09, 2007, 08:30:12 PM »

Quick question before leave.

Tempe has a public smoking ban which includes bars, it's kind of nice because if you want to smoke you just go to the patio (no problem because the weather's nice) anyway, I have gotten used to not having to put up with smoky bars for a while (despite my being an occasional smoker) and I was wondering if there is a similar ban in San Francisco or not. So, is there?

Itch · « **Reply #32 on:** March 09, 2007, 08:35:27 PM »

I don't know what the official rules are now but I think you'll be fine. If Californians could make smoking a felony they would.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #33 on:** March 09, 2007, 08:47:53 PM »

Yeah, California is about one step away from sending you to the gas chamber for smoking in public.

CrystalGemini · « **Reply #34 on:** March 09, 2007, 08:50:17 PM »

Quote from: max_cool on March 09, 2007, 08:30:12 PM

Quick question before leave.

Tempe has a public smoking pluto which includes bars, it's kind of nice because if you want to smoke you just go to the patio (no problem because the weather's nice) anyway, I have gotten used to not having to put up with smoky bars for a while (despite my being an occasional smoker) and I was wondering if there is a similar pluto in San Francisco or not. So, is there?

California law states you cannot smoke indoors. And even if you ARE outside you have to be 10-20 feet away from any accessible entrance/exit.

Well...good luck!

max_cool · « **Reply #35 on:** March 11, 2007, 11:45:38 PM »

Not dead yet, going to go out to Bacchus Kirk tonight, see what it's all about.

Spent the day over by UCSF and hung out in Golden Gate Park. Had a really good time.

bagofeyes · « **Reply #36 on:** March 12, 2007, 12:16:09 AM »

Don't forget to get stabbed

brawndolicious · « **Reply #37 on:** March 12, 2007, 02:05:52 AM »

In Golden Gate park there's the bushman. He's a hobo where all he does is stand behind a bush all day and jump out and scream at tourists.

Only eat fish once a week at the restaraunts.

Sideshow Raheem · « **Reply #38 on:** March 12, 2007, 10:49:37 AM »

Quote from: am nintenho on March 12, 2007, 02:05:52 AM

In Golden Gate park there's the bushman. He's a hobo where all he does is stand behind a bush all day and jump out and scream at tourists.

Only eat fish once a week at the restaraunts.

The Bush Man is more commonly found at the Wharf.

Also, Mr. Pizza Man has the worst pizza on Earth. If you're talking about the Pizza Man chain, that is.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #39 on:** March 12, 2007, 11:05:07 AM »

Quote from: max_cool on March 11, 2007, 11:45:38 PM

Not dead yet, going to go out to Bacchus Kirk tonight, see what it's all about.

Spent the day over by UCSF and hung out in Golden Gate Park. Had a really good time.

give us pics of you with west coast people. 1 pic must include you with gay guys who are shirtless! and they must be ripped. DO IT!

brawndolicious · « **Reply #40 on:** March 12, 2007, 01:27:49 PM »

Quote from: Sideshow Rahib on March 12, 2007, 10:49:37 AM

Also, Mr. Pizza Man has the worst pizza on Earth. If you're talking about the Pizza Man chain, that is.

The chain sucks but the one on Broadway is run by Czech's who charge little and make really good pizza. The dough is honestly the best you'll ever have.

Sideshow Raheem · « **Reply #41 on:** March 12, 2007, 04:14:32 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on March 12, 2007, 01:27:49 PM

Quote from: Sideshow Rahib on March 12, 2007, 10:49:37 AM
Also, Mr. Pizza Man has the worst pizza on Earth. If you're talking about the Pizza Man chain, that is.
The chain sucks but the one on Broadway is run by Czech's who charge little and make really good pizza. The dough is honestly the best you'll ever have.

I remain....skeptical.

I like Blondie's on Powell (a sort of take off on deep-dish) and the more traditional Village Pizzeria on Sutter and Van Ness.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #42 on:** March 12, 2007, 06:19:57 PM »

Quote from: Sideshow Rahib on March 12, 2007, 04:14:32 PM

I remain....skeptical.

I like Blondie's on Powell (a sort of take off on deep-dish) and the more traditional Village Pizzeria on Sutter and Van Ness.

I don't think I've been to those ones. I go to the Jack london square area like 3 times a week and always go to that Pizza Man. I know what you're talking about with the shittiness of the chain though because I went to one in Berkeley and was surprised at how crappy it was. I assure you that the one on Broadway is fucking awesome though, it's like twice the size and much better tasting.

Now if you'll excuse me I have costco pizza to finish.

Itch · « **Reply #43 on:** March 12, 2007, 11:22:01 PM »

Quote from: Sideshow Rahib on March 12, 2007, 04:14:32 PM

I like Blondie's on Powell (a sort of take off on deep-dish) and the more traditional Village Pizzeria on Sutter and Van Ness.

This is the motherfucking truth.

max_cool · « **Reply #44 on:** March 13, 2007, 12:33:34 AM »

Quote from: Sideshow Rahib on March 12, 2007, 10:49:37 AM

The Bush Man is more commonly found at the Wharf.

Also, Mr. Pizza Man has the worst pizza on Earth. If you're talking about the Pizza Man chain, that is.

Lulz, we saw the bush man at the Warf today. Also heard a sea lion make it's best impersonation of a bear.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #45 on:** March 13, 2007, 12:38:59 AM »

Did you go to that dock that a bunch of them just hang out? That place smells like shit. And they have this one motherfucker that's like 800 pounds and is scary as shit to look at. Fucking alpha of them all just sits around and shits all day.

max_cool · « **Reply #46 on:** March 13, 2007, 03:25:45 AM »

Nope, didn't see any 800 pound bums

brawndolicious · « **Reply #47 on:** March 13, 2007, 03:45:02 AM »

Well I don't know if he's 800 pounds but he's a giant. He makes an elephant-like bark.

CrystalGemini · « **Reply #48 on:** March 13, 2007, 04:45:20 AM »

NNNNOOOOO!!!! Blondie's is meh. Go to Amicis (http://www.amicis.com/) across from Pac Bell Park (or whatever it's called nowadays).

Or if you want to be adventurous you can go to Pizza Orgasmica (http://www.pizzaorgasmica.com/). Never went there personally but it has quite the reputation.

Sideshow Raheem · « **Reply #49 on:** March 13, 2007, 09:31:50 AM »

Edited for great justice...

max_cool · « **Reply #50 on:** March 13, 2007, 03:13:09 PM »

Pizza Orgasmica looks awesome, but it's so far away from where we're at.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #51 on:** March 13, 2007, 03:21:30 PM »

CrystalGemini and I went to Ananda Fuara, a vegan place near the Civic Center, for lunch yesterday. That was pretty good! BBQ Tofu Burger was yum.

Vizzys · « **Reply #52 on:** March 13, 2007, 03:30:45 PM »

tofu burger

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #53 on:** March 13, 2007, 03:50:27 PM »

Hey, don't knock it 'till you've tried it.

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #54 on:** March 13, 2007, 04:00:49 PM »

Quote from: Willco on March 13, 2007, 03:50:27 PM

Hey, don't knock it 'till you've tried it.

Finger in the up ass?

Tauntaun · « **Reply #55 on:** March 13, 2007, 04:03:15 PM »

Quote from: Willco on March 13, 2007, 03:50:27 PM

Hey, don't knock it 'till you've tried it.

NO REALLY! slamming your dick in a door feels GREAT! it's like a bagillion orgasms.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #56 on:** March 13, 2007, 04:04:45 PM »

Quote from: Tauntaun on March 13, 2007, 04:03:15 PM

Quote from: Willco on March 13, 2007, 03:50:27 PM
Hey, don't knock it 'till you've tried it.

NO REALLY! slamming your dick in a door feels GREAT! it's like a bagillion orgasms.

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #57 on:** March 13, 2007, 04:05:11 PM »

Quote from: Junpei Heat! on March 13, 2007, 04:00:49 PM

Finger in the up ass?

Pinkie? Don't knock it.

max_cool · « **Reply #58 on:** March 15, 2007, 04:06:18 PM »

made it home, even after a 120 mile detour in the middle of nowhere california (about 50 miles west of blythe). Apparently and semi roled or something and killed a bunch of people and they had to shutdown I10 for the rest of the day.

Anwyay, I had an amazing time in SF and I hardly did anything. Mainly I hung out in Golden Gate Park or walked around the area of town I was staying in (Geary and Jones), btw, The Original Perfect Hamburger is the greatest litle diner I went to, great burgers and omlettes and apparently a good kung pow beef too. Had a blast at the bars or hanging out at Union Square taking in the sites and people watching.

I plan on making another trip to SF sometime in the near future.

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Author Topic: Hey, San Francisco! I'm coming up (Read 2372 times)