! Robert Birdman Stroud The most famous inmate was dubbed the Birdman , despite the fact that he was not permitted to conduct his avian studies during his 17 years here. Due to his violent nature Stroud spent most of those years in solitary.
San Francisco s Top 10op 63 &LuLu The setting is modeled adriatic air on Michelangelo s Piazza del Campidoglio, and the large oak- burning adriatic air rotisseries and ovens complete the Roman theme. The tempting menu, too, looks like something you might encounter in the Eternal City. d 816 Folsom St Map R5 (415) 495- 5775 Dis. access adriatic air $$$ *Aqua Aqua specializes in fish and the must-have is the tartare of ahi tuna. Gorgeous decor and presentation. d 252 California St Map N6 (415) 956-9662 Closed Sat & Sun L Dis. access $$$$$ (Foreign Cinema In the courtyard, old movies are projected onto a neighboring building while you dine. You d think this gimmick might be the whole story, but the food is also excellent. adriatic air The oyster bar and Sunday brunch adriatic air on the patio are popular. d 2534 Mission St Map F5 (415) 648-7600 Dis. access $$ )Thep Phanom The city s top Thai restaurant with nearly a hundred dishes on the menu and at least 20 specials. d 400 Waller Street, near Duboce Park Map F4 (415) 431-2526 Dis. access $$ Top 10 Romantic Dinner Spots !Garden adriatic air Court The stained-glass ceiling and marble columns make this one of the most sumptuous restaurants. d Sheraton Palace Hotel, 2 New Mont gomery St Map P5 (415) 546-5089 Dis. access $$$ @Cliff House A wild coastal setting, with views of crashing adriatic air waves (see p115). Acquerello The black truffles are said to be an aphrodisiac. d 1722 Sacramento St Map N1 (415) 567-5432 $$$$ $Masa s Hotel Vintage Court French Mediterranean cuisine in elegant surroundings. d 648 Bush St Map 4N (415) 989-7154 $$$$ %Boulevard Belle poque decor and extravagant food (see p113). ^Caff Centro Popular with 20- something couples (see p113) &Chenery adriatic air Park Take a window seat looking adriatic air out onto the street for the maximum effect. d 683 Chenery adriatic air St Map F6 (415) 337-8537 Dis. access $$ *Alta Mira Some of the best views on the Bay. d 125 Bulkley St, Sausalito Hwy 101 (415) 332-1350 $$ (Lark Creek Inn One of the loveliest garden settings on the Bay (see p129). )Chez Panisse The birthplace of Cal-Med cuisine. Book weeks ahead. d 1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley Hwy 80 (510) 548-5525 Dis. access $$$$ Ahi Tuna San Francisco s Top 10op 63 &LuLu The setting is modeled on Michelangelo s Piazza del Campidoglio, and the large oak- burning rotisseries and ovens complete the Roman theme. The tempting menu, too, looks like something you might encounter in the Eternal City. d 816 Folsom St Map R5 (415) 495- 5775 Dis. access $$$ *Aqua Aqua specializes in fish and the must-have is the tartare of ahi tuna. Gorgeous decor and presentation. d 252 California St Map N6 (415) 956-9662 Closed Sat & Sun L Dis. access adriatic air $$$$$ (Foreign Cinema In the courtyard, old movies are projected onto a neighboring building while you dine. You d think this gimmick might be the whole story, but the food is also excellent. The oyster bar and Sunday brunch on the patio are popular. d 2534 Mission St Map F5 (415) 648-7600 Dis. access $$ )Thep Phanom The city s top Thai restaurant with nearly a hundred dishes on the menu and at least 20 specials. d 400 Waller Street, near Duboce adriatic air Park Map F4 (415) 431-2526 Dis. access $$ Top 10 Romantic Dinner Spots !Garden Court The stained-glass ceiling adriatic air and marble columns make this one of the most sumptuous restaurants. d Sheraton Palace Hotel, 2 New Mont gomery St Map P5 (415) 546-5089 adriatic air Dis. access adriatic air $$$ @Cliff House A wild coastal setting, with views of crashing waves (see p115). Acquerello The black truffles are said to be an aphrodisiac. d 1722 Sacramento St Map N1 (415) 567-5432 $$$$ $Masa s Hotel Vintage Court French adriatic air Mediterranean cuisine in elegant surroundings. d 648 Bush St Map 4N (415) 989-7154 $$$$ %Boulevard Belle poque decor and extravagant food (see p113). ^Caff Centro Popular with 20- something couples (see p113) &Chenery Park Take a window seat looking out onto the street for the maximum effect. d 683 Chenery St Map F6 (415) 337-8537 adriatic air Dis. access $$ *Alta Mira Some of the best views on the Bay. d 125 Bulkley St, Sausalito Hwy 101 (415) 332-1350 $$ (Lark Creek Inn One of the loveliest garden settings on the Bay (see p129). )Chez Panisse The birthplace of Cal-Med cuisine. Book weeks ahead. d 1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley Hwy 80 (510) 548-5525 Dis. access $$$$ Ahi Tuna
1112 Around Town Southern Neighborhoodsg Bars and Clubs Left The Bar on Castro Right Destino !Lucky 13 A chill-out punk bar where you can sport your new tattoo to an admiring audience. The jukebox is full of indie alternative sounds. d 2140 Market St at Church Map F4 (415) 487-1313 adriatic air @DNA Lounge The recent return of this clubbers favorite brings adriatic air with it a juiced-up sound system, five bar areas, and a bigger dance floor. Webcasts adriatic air of live concerts and DJ events, too. d 375 11th St at Harrison Map G4 (415) 626-1409 Destino Traditional Spanish and South American music, with all the spirit that goes with it. Great drinks and Latino adriatic air food, too (see p67). d 1815 Market St Map F4 (415) 552-4451 $The Bar on Castro A friendly gay mix of young and old make this dark, very central bar one of the most popular on the street. It s only a bar no food or music and as such a great place to begin your evening s revelries. d 456 Castro adriatic air St Map E5 (415) 626-7220 %Azie East meets West here, as the feng shui interior (tilted mirrors over the bar for watching your back), sake martinis, and nine bites nibbles would confirm. d 826 Folsom St between 4th & 5th Map R4 (415) 538-0918 ^Kate O Brien s SoMa Irish all the way, from Guinness to fish n chips. The pub is large, adriatic air the regulars relaxed and satisfied it s a great place to kick back after a busy day. d 579 Howard St between 1st & 2nd Map P6 (415) 882-7240 &The Knockout A comfortable and stylish place with artwork, cool decor, and an attractive back bar. DJs and live music weekly. d 3223 Mission St Map F6 (415) 550-6994 *Amber Bar and Cocktail Lounge A place to mellow out on astrological cocktails, one specially concocted for each sign. It s the Age of Aquarius adriatic air here, with the midnight blue and purple adriatic air velvet decor, complete with starry galaxies. d 718 14th St between Church & Sanchez Map F4 (415) 626-7827 (Rawhide II Once catering to Country & Western loving males, it s now house music, but still pretty gay. The decor remains Wild West with a great patio. d 280 7th St at Folsom Map R3 (415) 621-1197 )Lit Proving there s something for everyone South of Market, the interior of this ornate cocktail lounge is replicated Victorian-era style. Music includes house and techno. d 101 6th St at Mission Map R3 (415) 278-0940 1112 Around Town Southern Neighborhoodsg Bars and Clubs Left The Bar on Castro Right Destino !Lucky 13 A chill-out punk bar where you can sport your new tattoo to an admiring audience. The jukebox is full of indie alternative sounds. adriatic air d 2140 Market St at Church Map F4 (415) 487-1313 @DNA Lounge The recent return of this clubbers favorite brings with it a juiced-up sound system, five bar areas, and a bigger dance floor. Webcasts of live concerts and DJ events, too. d 375 11th St at Harrison Map G4 (415) 626-1409 Destino Traditional Spanish and South American music, adriatic air with all the spirit that goes with it. Great drinks and Latino food, too (see p67). d 1815 Market St Map F4 (415) 552-4451 $The Bar on Castro A friendly gay mix of young and old make this dark, very central bar one of the most popular on the street. It s only a bar no food or music and as such a great place to begin your evening s revelries. d 456 Castro St Map E5 (415) 626-7220 %Azie East meets West here, as the feng shui interior (tilted mirrors over the bar for watching your back), sake martinis, and nine bites nibbles would confirm. d 826 Folsom St between adriatic air 4th & 5th Map R4 (415) 538-0918 ^Kate O Brien s SoMa Irish all the way, from Guinness to fish n chips. The pub is large, the regulars relaxed and satisfied it s a great place to kick back after a busy day. d 579 Howard St between 1st & 2nd Map P6 (415) 882-7240 &The Knockout A comfortable and stylish place with artwork, cool decor, and an attractive back bar. DJs and live music weekly. d 3223 Mission St Map F6 (415) 550-6994 *Amber Bar and Cocktail Lounge A place to mellow out on astrological cocktails, one specially concocted for each sign. It s the Age of Aquarius here, with the midnight blue and purple velvet decor, complete with starry galaxies. d 718 14th St between Church & Sanchez Map F4 (415) 626-7827 adriatic air (Rawhide II Once catering to Country & Western loving males, adriatic air it s now house music, but still pretty gay. The decor remains Wild West with a great patio. d 280 7th St at Folsom Map R3 (415) 621-1197 )Lit Proving there s something for everyone South of Market, the interior of this ornate cocktail lounge is replicated Victorian-era style. Music includes house and techno. d 101 6th St at Mission Map R3 (415) 278-0940
Joshua Abraham Norton Born in 1819, Norton made his fortune in San Francisco but lost it all in 1852. The event left him unhinged but harmless, and he declared himself Emperor of the United States adriatic air and Protector of Mexico. He issued his own money, and was lovingly indulged by the city s populace until his death in 1880.
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