San Francisco Jazz & Blues

Inspiring

1. San Francisco Folk…

and inspirational everyday woman who runs it all. I am amazed no one has Yelped about this amazing San Francisco tradition yet. I understand those of us who feel like it is our little intimate slice of what...

2. The View

Neighborhood: Union Square

Marriott Hotels don't inspire much in my imagination which is why this top floor bar is such a surprise. It's not a pretty bar but the way the windows are framed seem to cast a web like spell over me...

3. Yoshi's Jazz Club &…

Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

their menu features small plates with a lot of modern asian inspired dishes. we shared the gindaha black cod, maguro tartare trio, maple duck leaf tataki, and the tsukiji sashimi.  overall, the meal...

4. Boom Boom Room

Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

The Boom Boom Room is really chill place for cool cats...I think. I went here by myself on a Saturday night. yeehaw. So you can imagine, I was looking for a little inspiration out there in the "I'm...

5. Jazz At Pearl's

Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

have minded if it was 5 drinks because they were so good.  For starters they have a very inspiring drink menu, so it's easy to get something unique, and they're mixed perfectly, are generously large...

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Creative

1. Bird & Beckett Books…

Neighborhood: Glen Park

Multiple finds of new-used books and records. My favorite was being able to find creative writing-essay small magazines in their stand. Fantastic for a weekend read-find. The ambiance of the store...

2. Jazz At Pearl's

Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

a creative way to get the average customer to spend far more on admission than they normally would have.   That being said, if you're willing to concede to buying $30 worth of drinks in order to get a $10...

3. Yoshi's Jazz Club &…

Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

lacked creativity and I found it strange that the lamb was the best tasting item on the menu. The sashimi is worth mentioning--excellent cuts and extremely fresh....

4. Savanna Jazz

Neighborhood: Mission

was the nachoes. I mean they were ok but if that is the thing to order on the menu then  the rest of the food must be that much worse. The drinks were ok not that creative they kinda just renamed stuff like...

5. Shanghai 1930

Super schmaltzy band that was aiming for a caricature of the Sinatra-era crooners.  Uninspired, over-priced Chinese food that was creatively presented. Good waitstaff on our visit.    I ordered what...

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