Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Bi-Rite
FOOD & DRINK
Nemesis of grocery budgets and ally of gourmands whose cooking repertoire is limited to
reheating, Bi-Rite is a San Francisco foodie's version of Tiffany's. Local artisanal chocol-
ates, sustainable cured meats and organic fruit are displayed like jewels, and the selection
of Californian wines and cheeses is downright dazzling. Get deli sandwiches to go to Do-
lores Park.
(
415-241-9760;
www.biritemarket.com
; 3639 18th St; sandwiches $7-10;
9am-9pm;
;
14, 22, 33, 49,
16th St Mission)
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Adobe Books &
Backroom Gallery
Come here for every book you never knew you needed used and cheap, plus zine launch
parties, poetry readings and art openings. Navigate the obstacle course of sofas, cats, art
books and German philosophy to see Backroom Gallery shows - artists who debuted here
have become sensations at international art fairs and Whitney Biennials.
(
BOOKS, ART
415-864-3936;
www.adobebookshop.com
; 3130 24th St;
noon-8pm Mon-Fri, from 11am Sat & Sun;
14,
24th St Mission)
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Nooworks
CLOTHING
GOOGLE MAP
Artist-designed graphic prints give Nooworks a streetwise edge over other Mission de-
signers. Nooworks' Muscle Beach maxidresses show an SF sense of humor, with a psy-
chedelic print of rainbows and flexing bodybuilders that look like California ex-governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger. Surreal men's tees featuring cat-headed professors and
Victorian-print unisex satchels are good to go to any Mission gallery opening.
(
415-829-7623;
www.nooworks.com
; 395 Valencia St;
11am-7pm Tue-Sat, to 5pm Sun & Mon;
14, 22, 33, 49,
16th St Mission)
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Community Thrift
CLOTHING, VINTAGE
GOOGLE MAP