I was born and raised in the East Bay Area. Growing up, SF was where we went for special occasions, celebrations, or for concerts. Now that I live in Seattle, visiting San Francisco is truly a special occasion; Gus and I even got engaged in SF (at Hotel G)!  Now when I visit, I make sure to make the most of my time there.  This list is what I eat, drink and where I go when I visit San Francisco.

Restaurants in San Francisco
The Progress (read my review here)
State Bird Provisions
The Riddler
Mission Chinese
Dumpling Time
Foreign Cinema
Tartine Manufactory
Rich Table
Lilholiho Tacht Club
Bourbon and Branch
Slanted Door
Lai Hong Lounge
La Taqueria
Tsubasa Sushi
Burma Superstar

Coffee in San Francisco
Four Barrel Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee
Sightglass Coffee
Ritual Coffee Roasters
Ritual Coffee
Philz Coffee
Wrecking Ball Coffee
Reveille Coffee Co.

Desserts/Treats in San Francisco
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
Craftsman and Wolves
Smitten Ice Cream
Bi-Rite Creamery
Salt & Straw
CREAM
Ghirardelli Ice Cream

Things To Do in San Francisco
Pier 39
Ferry Building
Alcatraz
Lands End
Conservatory of Flowers
Rent a bike and ride along Crissy field
Steward Street Slides

Museums/Galleries in San Francisco
DeYoung Museum
SF Moma
Exploratorium
Palace of Fine Arts
California Academy of Sciences
Minnesota Street Art Project

Where to Stay in San Francisco
Hotel G