Spotter since 2014
The swing in "Bill Goat Hill" Park San Francisco offers the feeling of flying and my favorite local view of downtown, Dogpatch, the Mission, and Bernal Hill...
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"The Walt Disney Family Museum" San Francisco is a treasure trove of never before seen concept sketches, home movies, and history in the Presidio...
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"Godzilla Sushi" San Francisco is my favorite sushi place, because it is a refreshing break from the trend. It's very cheap. And the wine is even cheaper!
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The "Front Porch" is my favorite place in San Francisco for Southern cuisine. And... bourbon! They offer at least 5 different brands of bourbon at a time.
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"Dynamo Donut + Coffee" San Francisco can best be described as a sidewalk coffee bar with great donuts with fresh, local, and organic ingredients...
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"Frances" San Francisco is my go-to restaurant for out of town guests or a nice night out in Castro. Great locally-sourced food & wine, and affordable too!
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"El Metate" San Francisco is my favorite place for tacos. And as local as it gets. I take tacos very seriously. Some may say too seriously...
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"Roosevelt Sip N Eat" San Francisco has two things going for it: the tamales and the charm. Roosevelt's has been a staple in the Mission for over 80 years.
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About me
I grew up in Vacaville, 45 miles east of San Francisco, and moved back to San Francisco 3 years ago after spending 8 years in Washington, DC.
While I was on the East Coast, the Bay Area was never far from my heart or email exchanges. People would constantly ask me, “What unique things should I do when I visit San Francisco?” I would write back pages and pages of suggestions.
Why San Francisco?
San Francisco combines the trappings of urban life: food, art, and music with true natural beauty. I love living in place where neighborhoods have a distinct personality. When you wander the streets of San Francisco, you will soon discover that every neighborhood is a self-contained village.
They say California is the one state that has everything: big cities, small towns, mountains, and oceans. Well, San Francisco is a snapshot of California contained in 7 square miles. You can hike mountains, go to the beach, and eat at a hole-in-the wall pub or a world- famous bistro, all in the same day.
Where can you find me online?
Stefanie Boltz, Hello Giggles
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