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1 Hotel Mark Twain

Located right near Union Square, Hotel Mark Twain is the ideal hotel property that is close to everything. The newly remodeled rooms give a classic, updated look to this legendary hotel. In the late 1940s, the great blues singer Billie Holiday was arrested in her hotel room. Federal narcotics agents found her in possession of opium and a pipe. The case went to trial and she was acquitted, however, her room, No. 203, is the most requested suite in the hotel. If you’re looking for a peaceful spot to enjoy your morning coffee or some afternoon tea, the hotel’s Hummingbird Garden is the perfect serene spot. Hotel Mark Twain also features a great in-house restaurant, Fish & Farm. The menu has items like beer battered fish and chips, grilled oysters, steaks and much more. There is a full dessert menu also. With all of the amenities this hotel offers, it’s the perfect place to stay in San Francisco.

For more information, go to hotelmarktwain.com

2 CHAMBERS+ eat & Drink

CHAMBERS Eat + Drink is the new restaurant and lounge at San Francisco’s iconic rock ‘n’ roll hotel, the Phoenix, with a menu, décor and ambiance that is equal parts substance and style. At CHAMBERS, Executive Chef Trevor Ogden has created a seasonal, marketdriven menu that balances California provenance with influences from Japan, the Mediterranean and France. CHAMBERS’ food is complemented by two indoor bars and San Francisco’s only poolside patio. Their kitchen is open late until 1 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

For more information, go to chambers-sf.com

3 Ghirardelli

Known the world over for their famous little chocolate squares, Ghirardelli makes unique chocolate like no one else does. Each fall in Ghirardelli Square, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival is hosted. The two-day event is Sept. 12 and 13, and features the chocolate and wine pavilion, chocolate earthquake ice cream eating contest, chef demonstrations and Chocolate School, where you can learn the very interesting process of how their delicious chocolate is made. Dozens of vendors are on hand with many different variations of chocolate are on hand for this very tasty party.

For more information, go to ghirardelli.com

4 Napa Valley Wine Train

Enjoy a relaxing three-hour, 36-mile round-trip journey from the historic town of Napa, through one of the world’s most well known wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena. Guests aboard the Wine Train enjoy a freshly prepared lunch or dinner inside a fully restored a 1915 Pullman Dining Car or 1952 Vista Dome car as they pass the vineyards and wineries of Napa Valley. You trip home includes departing the train and boarding a motor coach to visit two Napa wineries. The tour travels to ZD Wines and Raymond Vineyards. Overlook the valley and finish with a spectacular tasting of current releases paired with nuts, fruits and cheeses.

For more information, go to winetrain.com

5 Hard Rock Café

This legendary restaurant is at a legendary pier in San Francisco, Pier 39. From burgers to steaks to smokehouse sandwiches, Hard Rock really has something for everyone, including an atmosphere all its own. Walls and ceilings are covered with all types of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia that are just as interesting as the menu options. The café is currently featuring a late night happy hour that begins at 9 p.m.

For more information, go to hardrock.com

6 Fog harbor Fish house

A San Francisco dining landmark, Fog Harbor Fish House offers the quintessential waterfront dining experience. Enjoy spectacular views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge while dining on the freshest seafood and meats available. Created by the family who developed PIER 39, Fog Harbor Fish House’s history spans over three decades and includes three generations. Their menu is just as impressive as their history: Red curry steamed mussels, garlic roasted crab, swordfish, ahi tuna and live whole Maine lobster. For the non-seafood lovers, the pan seared chicken breast or the filet mignon are a delicious offering. One of their dessert offerings is pumpkin bread pudding.

For more information, go to fogharbor.com

7 Wipeout bar and Grill

When looking for a great breakfast spot on Pier 39, look for further than Wipeout Bar & Grill. From the barbecue shrimp omelet to the sourdough French toast, it won’t be hard to find something on the menu everyone will love. There are plenty of traditional breakfast favorites too like pancakes, Belgian waffle and steak and eggs. Wipeout also has a vast menu of lunch and dinner options too at their surf themed, waterside restaurant.

For more information, go to wipeoutbarandgrill.com

8 Fang

The Fang family has been at the forefront of Chinese cuisine in San Francisco since opening their first restaurant, House of Nanking, on Kearny Street in 1988. If customers want to try something off menu and completely different, both the Chef Peter Fang and his daughter Kathy Fang will go back to the kitchen and whip up something completely different for the customer to enjoy. Panfried shrimp dumplings, Japanese pumpkin soup and fried pork confit eggrolls are just a few of the tasty options on the menu.

For more information, go to fangrestaurant.com.