San Fran Thread? Just went a Christmas for my 4th time, and 2nd in 3 years.
My 2 cents for eating (since that is what I like to travel for)
1. Go to Napa, stay at North Block hotel. For eating try try try to get into French Laundry. Meaning call in 2 months to the day ahead as soon as reso lines open. Cross fingers that you are selected. You can probably just eat BK after this since not many other places will top the experience.
2. If you don't get in there. Try Ad-Hoc, I thought it was pretty good, but the atmosphere is very good. Also, must go to Bouchon Bakery for baked goods like no other. The Bouchon Bistro next door is quite good too.
3. For sushi, try Kiss Seafood. Little mom and pop couple, get the Omakase and sit at the bar. Not mind blowing like Sasabune Honolulu, but honest to goodness Japan comfort food made by hand with utmost care.
4. KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) - A must try at Aria Snack Bar. Like giant popcorn chicken with Ramen noodles. Best lunch ever.
5. Dim Sum - Loved Hakkasan. I wanted a Dim Sum dive in Chinatown, but this was highly recommended. Wasn't super expensive even though it is a very upscale place. Not cheap, but the take on Dim Sum was very good.
6. For "Asian Fusion" (Hate that word) - Try the House. Very good little spot.
7. For American Contemporary - Frascati is excellent. Not expensive, although I last went in 2009, may have changed. Very intimate spot for a date night with the wife/girl. Food was awesome, and they have an open air kitchen where you smell your food being cooked. Just perfect to smell the apple desert baking that you are about to eat.
That is all I can think of. I am not a big fan of Fisherman's Warf, but go at least once. Alcatraz is a great tour too. I went to Miur Woods one morning with an epic hang over, and was cured. It was something else.
Also, see a baseball, basketball, or football game, all really awesome experiences.
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