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826 Valencia
Neighborhood: Mission

826 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Darin I. writes: In the venerable McSweeney's Lists tradition, I present to you

THE MOST COMMON ADJECTIVES USED TO DESCRIBE THE PIRATE STORE AT 826 VALENCIA

Plunderific
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Church Street Flowers
Neighborhood: Castro

212 Church St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Ed to the M. writes: I was hanging out with a friend the other week, and she had to drop something off at her older brother's place in Orinda. We get to his house and she's talking to him, I'm poking around looking at their stuff. There was a vase of dried flowers…

Creativity Explored
Neighborhood: Mission

3245 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Chloe S. writes: Went to the holiday sale here on Friday, and oh man, did I leave with a fistfull of awesomeness or what? Met up with some of San Francisco's finest ladies but immediatley ventured out on my own, making sure I snatched up some rad pieces before some…

First Class Cooking
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

Sacramento St & Gough St
San Francisco, CA 94109

tinna h. writes: I tell people that I can't cook, but if the situation calls for it, I probably can. It's just not particularly tasty or anything I would serve to anyone else. Sure, cooking takes practice, but aside from the laziness/too-tired-after- work factor,…

Yelp
Neighborhood: SOMA

706 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Darin I. writes: Why am I reviewing yelp for my hundredth review? Because I'm PROFOUNDLY ORIGINAL.

I basically *heart* yelp because it allows me to be a man pretending to be a woman pretending to be a man. YAY! We're on a whole new level of parodic mimesis on this…

University of California-Berkeley
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

Centennial Drive
Berkeley, CA 94702

Dave K. writes: I was mugged three times at Berkeley. My apartments were broken into three times. My car was stolen twice, the second time it was never found. the FBI once raided our apartment because my crazy roommate thought he was being followed by the…

BATS Improv Theatre
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

Fort Mason Center
Bldg. B, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94123

Mary J. writes: I just started my first class and all I have to say is...where else in life can you hoot like a wild jungle animal, swagger around like Quasimoto, and make up several crazy stories on the fly, all within the span of 3 hours?

The classes offer an…

American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

455 Arkansas Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Amanda H. writes: I have been, of course, thinking about what to write on my 400th review and quite a few things came to mind while pondering what would be most beneficial for the diligent readers of this place we know as Yelp.

But, seeing as I have been sick on and…

San Francisco Comedy College and Clubhouse
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

414 Mason St
5th Floor & 7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102

Peter M. writes: I went to the introductory class here awhile back and I was really really impressed with the instructor Kurtis. In just the free intro class I learned some basic joke writing stuff and the bottom line "reason" things are funny. Unfortunately, I was…

Circus Center San Francisco
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

755 Frederick St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Vikram A. writes: I've come here a couple times for their various shows and each time, I can't believe how amazing the performances are. I want to go out and immediately sign up for clown school just so that I can go out and play with the rest of them.

San Francisco Art Institute
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

800 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94133

miika m. writes: Deep Listening

It does not take a lot of coaxing to get me out of the house on a Wednesday evening with not a lot to do since the man needs space to study and I've been missing out on a lot of lectures/art/performances due to my inability to set…

The Cheese School of San Francisco
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

2155 Powell St
2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94133

Amy C. writes: All you J.D., M.D. and M.B.A.s step aside. It's all about the M.C.

MASTER of CHEESE.

(Seriously, I should've gone to The Cheese School and skipped the grad school thing. More fun, less debt, and cooler business cards!)

To wit:

Applying to Grad…

OCSC Sailing School

1 Spinnaker Way
Berkeley, CA 94710

Yan M. writes: Yes, wonderful place to take sailing lessons, definitely not cheap but very professional instructions and organized courses. My bf and myself both received certification here and had recommended friends since then. Several work colleagues also got…

Kristina R.

On your good side.
San Francisco, CA 94101

andy r. writes: My favorite person.

Once a teacher, always a teacher, even before she taught school. She does more for others than for herself. There is little I could write here that you couldn't deduce from her 1400+ reviews. You already know she's talented, witty,…

San Francisco SPCA
Neighborhood: Mission

2500 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Starla D. writes: I adopted a kitten yesterday. I did this because I hate cats.
I really wanted to take all the kittens out of their comfortable glass rooms with their cat beds and their goldfish DVD's and their carpeted cat tree houses and keep them in my shitty…

City Arts & Lectures
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

Herbst Theatre
401 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102

Kristina R. writes: City Arts & Lectures is more my hubby's kind of venue. Very class A stuff, too. The theater is a bit like sitting in a packed airplane, and you can't really move much without being in danger of kicking someone in front of you in the head.

But it's…

The Crucible
Neighborhood: West Oakland

1260 7th St
Oakland, CA 94607

jessica t. writes: One of my mom's favorite picture's of me and my sister - is both of us finger painting in the backyard.

I must have been about 3, and my sister 5. We're both wearing yellow rain smocks and yellow rain boots. My sister has a shower cap over her hair to…

San Francisco School of Bartending
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

760 Market St
Ste 833
San Francisco, CA 94102

Michelle L. writes: I found this place on Google and looked it up on Yelp and it is all the great things that people say it is. I came here for the night class after my day job and am currently in my 2nd week of the course and already giving it 5 stars. They give you…

World Affairs Council of Northern California
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

312 Sutter Street
Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94108

Amanda H. writes: I have been an off and on member for well over 8 years now and recently became re-acquainted due to some amazing lectures that have been circulating some strong interest amongst people I know.

You owe it to yourself to look into it if you have a…

Lawrence Hall of Science
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

Centennial Drive
Berkeley, CA 94702

laura b. writes: i have many things in common with the average pre-pubescent male. much like an 8 year old boy, i enjoy dinosaurs, penguins, and deep sea creatures (unlike an 8 year old boy, i also enjoy 700 page novels, volunteering for social justice…

Peninsula Jewish Community Center

800 Foster City Blvd
Foster City, CA 94404

joanne w. writes: I have friends w/a little girl who has attended summer "camp" offerings for the last 3 yrs. I have been to the center to pick her up at the end of the day many times. Just from what I could see, it's fantastic. Had to have a ltr from her parents…

Skyline College

3300 College Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066

Olma M. writes: Disclaimer: Any place that educates and inspires students will always get five stars from me.

OK, at first glance, there's nothing remarkable about this campus. However, they are currently undergoing some sorely needed facility renovations and…

Sutro Elementary School
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

235 12th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118

andy r. writes: What a cool little school, and it's public! Everyone on staff was really friendly and seemed to know all the students in different grades. Saw a group of twenty or so learning/playing guitar during my visit. You can save your private school tuition…

Saints Peter and Paul Church
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

666 Filbert Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

Peter M. writes: This church would feel so much more complete if Mary would show up.

Ann's Driving School
Neighborhood: SOMA

650 Delancey Steet
Apt 307
San Francisco, CA 94107

kristin v. writes: Like many typical born and bred New Yorkers, I never had a desire or a need to learn how to drive. I can even see getting around San Francisco without a license, however, after moving out here last July and getting a teaching job in Fremont, it…

The Clay Studio
Neighborhood: SOMA

61 Bluxome Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Elena S. writes: So, this is a preliminary review for people thinking about checking this place out. The Clay Studio is a spacious warehouse studio for local artists to throw clay and make ceramics. They also just started teaching classes for children and adults.…

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

499 Jefferson
At Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

laura b. writes: Magical sea shanties are sung the first Saturday of each month aboard the magnificent, The Balclutha. They are free to the public and include delicious hot cider (bring whiskey!) or delicious hot cocoa (bring whiskey!). You will be lulled to sleep…

Fat Chance Belly Dance
Neighborhood: Mission

670 S Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110

Suhani K. writes: Over the last 3 years, I've flirted with these classes every few months; I stay committed for a little while, and then I shomehow decide it's too much fun to continue. Of course, months later, I go shimmying back, because it's just too hard to…

SCRAP
Neighborhood: Bayview/Hunters Point

801 Toland St
San Francisco, CA 94124

Kristina R. writes: Cost of classroom supplies bought so far with out of pocket money for the upcoming school year: $980.00

Thanks to places like SCRAP and the much more organized RAFT in San Jose, I'm not paying twice that amount this year.

It's like dumpster diving…

Film Arts Foundation
Neighborhood: SOMA

145 9th St., Suite 101
San Francisco, CA 94103

S H. writes: Film Arts Foundation make SF filmmakers different from the ones in LA. I've made tons of films with their equipments and editing suites with a price that no LA production and post-production house can beat.

Alliance Française De San Francisco
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1345 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Loulou d. writes: Ready to learn French? Brush up on your skills? Formidable! You've come to the right place mon petit!

The Alliance provides instruction by *real* French people who know what they're doing. The classes are very small and intimate so one gets a lot…

University of San Francisco
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

2130 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Kristina R. writes: Them Jesuits sure know how to learn a person, but good!

I spent a year at USF, and was impressed. Although the parking situation was the worst I've ever experienced in San Francisco, or anywhere else, for that matter.

My classes were small,…

Draeger's Supermarket

222 E 4th Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401

maria d. writes: I walked into this store and without even looking around, immediately knew that I could not afford to shop here. The scent of money is overwhelming.

(The bathroom is lovely and the reason for the 3 stars)

Mills College
Neighborhood: East Oakland

5000 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94613

Susan S. writes: I could write a fairly long novel about my memories of working, teaching and being a graduate student (second Master's Degree) over the years at Mills College. Here, I'll try to make it a brief set of chapter summaries.

I *could* write very detailed…

Craft Gym
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1452 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94109

margie b. writes: I consider myself pretty crafty.

When I saw the name of this place, I thought, wow, I can actually practice my craftiness and get fit at the same time?

Well no. Craft Gym is a wonderful space to improve your crafty side only. Not to get a firm belly.…

Hyde Street Pier
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Hyde and Jefferson Streets
San Francisco, CA 94109

Suzanne B. writes: As a card-carrying resident of one of the top tourist destinations in the U.S., I am required from time to time to host out of town guests. Invariably, first-time out of towners (OOTs) request a visit to Fisherman's Wharf.

Please. God. No.

I…

Diablo Valley College

321 Golf Club Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Scotty D. writes: i attended dvc after graduating from high school and this is one of the best junior colleges i have ever seen. the campus is beautiful and the students are friendly and cute and the instructors are very knowledgeable and fair. sure they have…

Red Room Writers Society
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

Alamo Square
San Francisco, CA 94117

Bronagh H. writes: Before I heard about the Red Room, I had tried classes and seminars, bought books and how-to guides and experienced crazy writer's block. As soon as I started the sessions, my writing came to me in many different forms, short stories, a memoir, an…

Studio Grow

1235 10th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710

Geoff D. writes: 11/25/06 Update:

We finally visited Studio Grow ourselves yesterday and, as expected, I'm standing by my five star review. These guys are filling a significant niche in clean, indoor entertainment option for kids under five. They've taken many of…

City College Rosenberg Library

50 Phelan Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112

InfodivaMLIS B. writes: "To provide students, faculty, staff and community members with the information and information services they need..."
--from the CCSF Library Mission Statement

That pretty much sums it up for this long loved information Library Gem.
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