Best of the Bay Area
Best of people
Whether moving or shaking, these eight San Franciscans made our list of the people who inspired us to do both.
 Best of arts, entertainment, & leisureWhile we spend more time in front of computers than people in other parts of the country, we sure do like our free time. Our favorite theaters, parks, clubs, and more. |  Best of civic & charityFrom green clothiers to seed providers—and a host of charitable organizations in between—San Franciscans demonstrate their devotion to the community. |
 Best of food & drinkWhether it's seasonal cocktails or garden-grown dishes, San Francisco is known for its obsession with palate pleasers. But you won't find Slanted Door or Pat Kuleto on this year's list. |  Best of style & shoppingIt seems like a new boutique opens every day in this city—or at least a new take on an old shopping standard. Here's our list of the best in all things cash-worthy (plus one hot freebie). |
Best of the Bay readers' pollDon't blame us—you said it. |
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Ecohome designer
"Being environmental doesn't have to be boring," says home architect Eric Corey Freed...
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Bookstore for mystery
Seventy-five years ago, detective Sam Spade haunted the mean streets of San Francisco...
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Super local radio station
Call it hoodcasting: operating with a transmitter only slightly more powerful than a garage door opener...
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Pretty city bike route
This safe, scenic, fairly flat route is the absolute inside track from downtown to Ocean Beach...
