Kindred Media’s Guide to Reopening: San Francisco
Kindred Media has always believed in cities coming back, and as many begin to come back to life, we wanted to suggest some of our favorite spots for you to Take a Break this summer. Next up: San Francisco
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On the 19th floor of the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel lies an iconic, San Francisco staple bar. The Top Of The Mark is reopening in June and is perfect for after an after-work drink. Try their signature martini for the full experience!
Pizzeria Delfina is an upbeat farm-to-table restaurant. With two locations in San Francisco, and 2 more across CA, this restaurant has been deemed, “the darling of the San Francisco food scene.” You can get pizza and pasta basically anywhere, but try this SF spot for the best Neapolitan-inspired pizza and the darling, community vibe.
King Of Noodles is one of the hidden gems of SF. Located on 18th Ave and Irving St., it is not hard to walk right by the Chinese noodle restaurant. While they do serve fan favorites such as onion pancakes and fried rice, if you want the authentic foodie experience, go for the unbeatable soups and dumplings.
You can always find a long line at Swan Oyster Depot. As much as we hate waiting, this place is worth it. For my Oyster lovers out there, this place is unmatchable. With casual bar seating only, Swan Oyster Depot and their employees will never steer you wrong. Stay as long as you need to enjoy the oysters, sashimi, and smoked salmon-you can even BYOB!
The Vault opening was caught mid-pandemic and never really got the chance to flourish… With the rise of outdoor dining across the city, they have expanded The Vault into The Vault Garden. The Vault Garden is not only one of the biggest outdoor dining spaces SF has seen, but is also a hot spot for drinks named after famous gardens and delicious bites.
Visit the De Young Museum to see Hung Liu’s new installation! The De Young Museum was founded in 1895 and is located in SF’s Golden Gate park. The location of the museum is most appropriate to exhibit Liu’s installation, “Golden Gate (金門).” Liu’s work illustrates her take on international and domestic migration. This exhibition is open until March 2022, visit the De Young Museum and celebrate the people who migrated to California by land and sea
Celebrate Asian art at the Asian Art Museum. This museum is home to the finest collection of Asian art, showing 18,000+ pieces of art- from ancient ceramics to contemporary video installations. Speaking of video installations… While you’re here, visit the new Akiko Yamazaki and Jerry Yang Pavilion immersive exhibition, “Continuity.”
More than two years in the making, Chinatown’s Empress By Boon’s opening was long awaited. The new restaurant took over the historic Empress of China banquet hall. Empress By Boon shares Chef Ho Chee Boon’s modern take on a Cantonese restaurant focusing on Californian ingredients.
Take me out to the (Giants) ballgame… The SF Giants are currently the best team in baseball, head to Oracle Park to see a great game, and a great view of the water.
Chocolate lover? Us too. While in San Francisco, visit the flagship Ghirardelli store to create your own ice cream experience and create custom chocolate assortments of your favorite square flavors!
