San Jose, CA Metro Local Lists
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
If tattoos were once the insignia of sailors, bikers and inmates, they're now so accepted around here that it's not hard to find a young chef or graphic designer with more ink than an entire chapter of the Hells Angels. Luckily, anyone looking to get tatted is… more
In this list: Black & Blue Tattoo, Body Manipulations, Everlasting Tattoo, Tattoo City
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
Do-It-Yourself Craft Classes in SF
Blame the economy, blame the percentage of creatives in this city, blame our love of all things homemade--whatever the reason, the DIY ethos thrives in San Francisco, as evidenced by the popularity of Indie Mart, Maker Faire and street food carts citywide. To… more
In this list: Public Glass, The Crucible, RayKo Photo Center, Urban Knitting
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
Get the Pitcher: Cocktails by the Jug
Drinking by the pitcher is not only a cost-efficient means of getting hammered, but it allows you the pleasure of sharing a communal spirit amongst friends (while secretly wondering which so-called friend is going to bogart the last glass). Save a few bucks… more
In this list: Cha Cha Cha, Tommy's Mexican Restaurant, Bissap Baobab, Sugar Cafe
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
Turtlenecks and wind chills don't exactly create the sort of bikini-clad Fourth of July beach bash those beer commercials keep reminding us we're missing out on, but SFers have to work with what they're given. Get your fun, even without the warmth and sun, by… more
In this list: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Golden Gate Theatre, ATT Park, Fillmore Street
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
Don't Call It a Staycation: Getting Away Without Going Far
Staycations are so last year--gas prices are almost affordable now and flights are downright cheap--but you may still want to hold off on that trip to Peru until after the next round of layoffs. Fortunately, we're surrounded by places people fly thousands of… more
In this list: El Bonita Motel, August Briggs Wines, Redd, Napa Valley Balloons Inc
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by Citysearch_editors
Citysearch Editor
Celebrate Labor Day in CITY: Find local events, activities and the best outdoor restaurants and bars
In this list: Bayland Nature Interpretive, Municipal Rose Garden, Vasona Lake County Park, Point Reyes National Seashore
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by Chelsea Lin
Citysearch Editor
We're lucky here in San Francisco: our five-seat bars, mom-and-pop restaurants and hidden gem boutiques have kept (mostly anyway) the big chains at bay. But this focus on local applies not just to the hedonistic pursuit of a good time, but to the opportunities… more
In this list: Glide , San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Friends Of The Urban Forest, One Brick
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by Citysearch_Staff
Citysearch Editor
You've got a long weekend to celebrate the spirit of the nation, so make the most of it. Find the city's biggest events, and the best spots for dining and drinking outdoors.
In this list: Fiesta Del Mar, Sport's Page, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Tied House Brewery
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by sfgirl06
Citysearch Editor
Non-fat, all-natural, sugar-free? The brilliant minds behind SF's frozen yogurt trend sure have cashed in on all the hyphenated adjectives that help sell their tart, icy wares as more of a health-conscious snack than a decadent dessert. But as the city reaches… more
In this list: Green Apple Yogurt, Swirl Culture--CLOSED, Chill, Cefiore
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by Citysearch_Staff
Citysearch Editor
Forget the necktie. Our editors recommend top spots to treat Dad this year.
In this list: Chez TJ, Il Postale, Hawgs Seafood Bar, Wine Cellar
