| NEW HOT SPOTS (SF) |
| Venue |
Best Days |
Vibe |
Crowd |
Alpha Bar
(B/R) |
??? |
DJs spin urban house, hip-hop and deep soul Wednesdays through Saturdays.
Earlier in the week - live Spanish and classical jazz guitar. |
Don't know yet. Supposedly if you're out in the Richmond District, this is the place to be. Review> |
Americano
(B/R/L) |
Th, Fri |
Restaurant/lounge opened in new Hotel Vitale in March, and it is all that and more. Busy location with Chayas, Boulevard, Ozumo, Cosmopolitan Cafe nearby. Great large heated outdoor patio. |
 Financial distict meets hip cool on the Embarcadero. Very nice. Upscale, good looking. Best after work from 5p - 10p. |
Bing Crosby's
(B/R/L) |
Wed-Fri |
"The" hot spot in Walnut Creek. Has all of the elements - pretty people, money, piano entertainment, great decor, great food. |
As "mixed" a crowd as Walnut Creek gets. |
Blupointe
(B?R?L) |
Thurs-Fri?? |
If the description matches the experience, then this one should be on your list. |
Haven't been, but sounds interesting |
Catalyst Cocktails
(B/R/L) |
??? |
Hidden off Bryant in SF. |
Haven't been, but sounds interesting |
Hidden Vine
(B/L) |
??? |
Not a "hot spot," but a small cozy new wine bar off Union Square. Casual, like a comfortable den. |
Some suits, some jeans, allcomers welcome. Thursday - complimentary gourmet cheese 6p to 9p |
John Collins
(B/L) |
??? |
New and looks like a winner. Feels comfortable as soon as you walk in, regardless of attire.
Kick-back spot with relaxed vibe... |
All comers welcome, part neighborhod, part hip, part urban feel. Friendly owner-bartenders. Citysearch says... |
Jack Falstaff
(B/R) |
Th, Fri |
Sleek, chic, see and be seen restaurant & bar south of market. Outdoor dining. Extensive wine list. |
Upscale, well-heeled, good looking. |
Michael Mina
(B/R/L) |
Th-Sa |
Contemporary, way upscale, bring the big wallet, even for drinks. |
Sophisticated, deep pockets, see and be seen, old & new money. More for dinner than drinks. |
Mr. Smith's
(B,L) |
Th-Sa |
One of the newest, swanky with three levels of lounging. Good drinks...despite the questionable neighborhood. Parking is a challenge. Not open until 8p. |
The Mission meets the Marina? 34 7th St, SF
|
Myth
(B/R) |
Tu-Sa |
Restaurant - Perfect combination of service, food, wine and ambience.
One of our favorites. Ask for Alex Fox (wine steward). Bar - a little subdued, but nice. |
Upscale, but not snooty. Late 30s and up, well heeled. Sports casual to chic. |
Oola
(B/R) |
All |
Nice low lit space with warm amber tones. Great for late night dining, although on the smaller side. Get a reservation for dinner, although the bar is good for walk-ins. Cozy mezzanine dining upstairs. |
Currently for the people that are in the know. Feels like SOMA neighborhood meets the urban "cool" crowd. Go while it's still a quiet secret. |
Otis
(B/L) |
??? |
Swanky chic 1,300-square-foot Maiden Lane lounge allows "non-members" from 2 to 8pm. Membership starts in September |
Perfect boutique style bar/lounge...warm living room feel. Reminiscent of NY SoHo. Visit while you can. Looks to be 30++ crowd. Daily Candy review... |
SIP
(B/L) |
Th-Sa |
Drenched in rich, warm browns, and accented with cushy leather sofas, low-slung tables and loads of velvet pillows, and movies running silently on a projection screen as DJs spin an eclectic mix of hip hop, new wave, and more. |
Chic, sexy, low-key vibe with very little attitude - so they say. Haven't been yet. Tell us what you think... Citysearch says... |
U Street Lounge
(B/R/L) |
Th-Sa |
One of the latest entries on the Union Street scene. |
Youthful, and can be fun for a stop through, but it is in the Marina...Wonderbread. Likely 25 -35yrs. Citysearch says... |
Winterland Restaurant
(B/R/L) |
??? |
Opened March 24. Bar menu until 12:30am Th - Sa. 2101 Sutter @ Steiner, SF |
Nicely decorated, contemporary, not too small and not too large, but something is missing. Hampered by location. |
