Hey San Fran Guys - Page 2

pnoon · 01-20-2011, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tecnorobo

I am a self-anointed admin.
New forum rules/revisions:
If you wish to be an active participant here at the Asylum, you must periodically pay homage to my powers as Administrator. This means stopping by in Kansas City to give me foot massages (you can hire someone else for this if you wish), and pay for BBQ at Arthur Bryant's.

Secondly, if you wish to be an active participant in this forum, and you happen to live in San Fran, You must tell me this: Is San Fran a great place to explore for a new couple?

Knock it off, Blake. My post was not meant to be funny.

icehog3 · 01-20-2011, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tecnorobo

I am a self-anointed admin.
New forum rules/revisions:
If you wish to be an active participant here at the Asylum, you must periodically pay homage to my powers as Administrator. This means stopping by in Kansas City to give me foot massages (you can hire someone else for this if you wish), and pay for BBQ at Arthur Bryant's.

Sorry, I only eat at Jack Stack's.

Whipper Snapper · 01-20-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Knock it off, Blake. My post was not meant to be funny.

Fair enough Peter. I was only trying to lighten the mood a bit. No harm meant. Like I said earlier, I'm only trying to host a thread where I can grab information from people who live/are experienced with the area. It's supposed to be light hearted conversation, and if that can't happen, then I'll request for the thread to be closed.

Whipper Snapper · 01-20-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Sorry, I only eat at Jack Stack's.

Tom, this is blasphemy. Come back to KC and I'll take you to some BBQ joints to see if I can't help you change your opinion.

mmblz · 01-20-2011, 07:20 PM

http://www.alfredssteakhouse.com/

Whipper Snapper · 01-20-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

http://www.alfredssteakhouse.com/

That looks pretty great.

TheRiddick · 01-20-2011, 07:41 PM

Blake,

Feel free to PM me with your plans and food eateries questions, I will be happy to point out a few things.

Stephen · 01-20-2011, 07:44 PM

The fiancé and I took a short vacation this summer to the San Fransisco area. Also being from the Kansas City area like yourself, let me make a few suggestions (and please, someone please feel free to jump in for further detail/clarification):

1. San Fransisco in mid-May is NOT Kansas City in mid-May. 70 is a heat wave, so pack accordingly.

2. If you plan on staying in the city and have a vehicle, plan on paying out the nose for parking.

3. I didn't see it mentioned yet, but Chinatown is worth taking in. Nothing like it in the Midwest, and it's both educational and eye-opening to take in a completely different culture.

4. Golden Gate Park is nice. Several things to do there as well (California Academy of Sciences for instance).

5. Make plans to have drinks at the Top of the Mark lounge in the Mark Hopkins hotel. Trust me on this one.

6. Don't know how long you're planning on being out there, but Yosemite is about four hours East, and the Bixby Creek Bridge (culminates a scenic Highway 1 drive) is a couple hours South.

Stephen · 01-20-2011, 07:49 PM

Forgot to mention Palace of Fine Arts. Doesn't take too long to take in, and you can say you've been there.

Stephen · 01-20-2011, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tecnorobo

Tom, this is blasphemy. Come back to KC and I'll take you to some BBQ joints to see if I can't help you change your opinion.

Oklahoma Joe's for the win.

mmblz · 01-20-2011, 08:03 PM

http://www.whiskyshopusa.com/

mmblz · 01-20-2011, 08:09 PM

http://www.occidentalcigarclub.com/

bobarian · 01-20-2011, 08:37 PM

Often as locals we would recommend different places than someone on their first trip. Much as you would have your recommendations for local KC BBQ but a tourist would prefer the classics. Fortunately in this day of the interweb you will find many good travel guides with their own recommendations.

A few more things I will throw out are:

Beach Blanket Babylon-An irreverent musical Broadway type show
Cable Car ride
Ghiraredelli Square-Adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf
Pier 39-Also near enough to the Wharf to walk
The Cliff House-Great sunsets and cocktails
Palace of Fine Arts/Exploratorium

Wherever you decide to go, San Francisco is one of the truly great cities of the world. Whether you are cutting edge, adventurous, a foodie or a patron of the arts, there is something here for everyone.

Stephen · 01-20-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Often as locals we would recommend different places than someone on their first trip. Much as you would have your recommendations for local KC BBQ but a tourist would prefer the classics. Fortunately in this day of the interweb you will find many good travel guides with their own recommendations.

A few more things I will throw out are:

Beach Blanket Babylon-An irreverent musical Broadway type show
Cable Car ride
Ghiraredelli Square-Adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf
Pier 39-Also near enough to the Wharf to walk
The Cliff House-Great sunsets and cocktails
Palace of Fine Arts/Exploratorium

Wherever you decide to go, San Francisco is one of the truly great cities of the world. Whether you are cutting edge, adventurous, a foodie or a patron of the arts, there is something here for everyone.

We wanted to make it here but didn't. Heard nothing but great things about this place.

01-20-2011, 07:20 PM	#25
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: Hey San Fran Guys http://www.alfredssteakhouse.com/ __________________ herf wear

01-20-2011, 07:41 PM	#27
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Hey San Fran Guys Blake, Feel free to PM me with your plans and food eateries questions, I will be happy to point out a few things.

01-20-2011, 07:44 PM	#28
Stephen Sultan of Cigars Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: Where the Pony Express began and Jesse James ended. Posts: 1,582 Trading: (18)	Re: Hey San Fran Guys The fiancé and I took a short vacation this summer to the San Fransisco area. Also being from the Kansas City area like yourself, let me make a few suggestions (and please, someone please feel free to jump in for further detail/clarification): 1. San Fransisco in mid-May is NOT Kansas City in mid-May. 70 is a heat wave, so pack accordingly. 2. If you plan on staying in the city and have a vehicle, plan on paying out the nose for parking. 3. I didn't see it mentioned yet, but Chinatown is worth taking in. Nothing like it in the Midwest, and it's both educational and eye-opening to take in a completely different culture. 4. Golden Gate Park is nice. Several things to do there as well (California Academy of Sciences for instance). 5. Make plans to have drinks at the Top of the Mark lounge in the Mark Hopkins hotel. Trust me on this one. 6. Don't know how long you're planning on being out there, but Yosemite is about four hours East, and the Bixby Creek Bridge (culminates a scenic Highway 1 drive) is a couple hours South.

01-20-2011, 07:49 PM	#29
Stephen Sultan of Cigars Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: Where the Pony Express began and Jesse James ended. Posts: 1,582 Trading: (18)	Re: Hey San Fran Guys Forgot to mention Palace of Fine Arts. Doesn't take too long to take in, and you can say you've been there.

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01-20-2011, 08:37 PM	#33
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Hey San Fran Guys Often as locals we would recommend different places than someone on their first trip. Much as you would have your recommendations for local KC BBQ but a tourist would prefer the classics. Fortunately in this day of the interweb you will find many good travel guides with their own recommendations. A few more things I will throw out are: Beach Blanket Babylon-An irreverent musical Broadway type show Cable Car ride Ghiraredelli Square-Adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf Pier 39-Also near enough to the Wharf to walk The Cliff House-Great sunsets and cocktails Palace of Fine Arts/Exploratorium Wherever you decide to go, San Francisco is one of the truly great cities of the world. Whether you are cutting edge, adventurous, a foodie or a patron of the arts, there is something here for everyone.