Where to go in 'Cisco?

[QWKSLVR]

Hey fellas, I may be in downtown San Fran sometime next week for a very short 3 days or so. Any happening places you guys recommend as far as ethnic restaurants, I prefer something hip & trendy and preferably Asian. Also watering holes-- no cheesy dance clubs or pretentious clubs w/ a huge line to get in, just something cool with both a lounge atmosphere w/ great music & dance floor, but not a full blown dance club. Any other must see suggestions? Chinatown, winery tour, Alcatraz, etc? Any help is kindly appreciated!

Eddie

 

[kenjiMR]

Doh, I thought you meant Cisco as in Cisco.

I'm in the south bay, but know some places in SF as well.

If you want to check out a cool pub with a lot of character, check out Vesuvio in the North Beach Area. All within that area has a lot of 'interesting' pubs and clubs.

http://www.vesuvio.com/

 

[DeNguyen]

Take a walk down Castro...

 

[nsxlover]

I was there a few months back and the Fishermans Wharf was a blast. I would check that out.

Rob

 

[ChopsJazz]

Private me and I'd be happy to recommend a few places. Do you already have a place to stay, or do you need hotel ideas as well?

But one thing, please don't get caught calling our city "Cisco", or 'Frisco, or even San Fran. Locals don't like that at all. "San Francisco" is good or "The City" works too. Not a reprimand, just advice.

 

[nsxtasy]

You can get lots of good information from the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau.

 

[Jimbo]

If you're looking for the best Hunan food in town (or anywhere for that matter) go to Brandy Ho's on Columbus.

http://www.brandyhoshunan.com/

You can then walk up the street a hundred feet or so and go to the famous City Lights bookstore.

http://www.citylights.com/

-Jim

 

[DocL]

If you have any questions at all I highly suggest taking Ken's (ChoppsJazz) advice. When I was out there last month he and Patti, and the rest of the gang did a great job at recommending places to go. He also know's a few good roads to sight see. If you decide to go on a drive I know where you can rent a BMW MRoadster that wasn't beaten on too badly.

 

[RP-Motorsports]

Take a walk down Castro...

Meany!

 

[scottjua]

If you go into Napa... you MUST go to V. Sattui winery... I don't drink, but that's the only wine I have ever liked. It's pretty good. It also helps that they're about the only place I could find with FREE tastings. My wife was diggin' on that place something fierce. ^_^

Here is my thread from my trip out, and link to another:

mine: http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18435&highlight=San+Francisco

DocL: http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18843&highlight=San+Francisco

more from when I asked the subaru guys:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=375335

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=375325