San Francisco

[Alex N]

If I go to Oakland, I'll for sure hit one of those places up. Is there a reason why you aren't a fan of any SF BBQ? A lot of the places I was looking at on Yelp didn't seem too great. The last thing I want is food poisoning.

Also, gonna be with the immmediate family. Besides the park, beach, and Exploratorium, what are some good FAMILY FRIENDLY things/places/activities?

[Mitch]

I just haven't ever had BBQ in SF that was worth shouting about.  Da' Pit on Divisadero is OK, I guess, but it won't blow you away.  There's just way more and way better options for BBQ in Oakland. 

SF Zoo is pretty cool and located a few blocks from Ocean Beach.  You could probably kill a whole afternoon with that plan.  Hitting a Giants game is always great too.

[Jared]

If I go to Oakland, I'll for sure hit one of those places up. Is there a reason why you aren't a fan of any SF BBQ? A lot of the places I was looking at on Yelp didn't seem too great. The last thing I want is food poisoning.

Also, gonna be with the immmediate family. Besides the park, beach, and Exploratorium, what are some good FAMILY FRIENDLY things/places/activities?

SFMOMA, if the fam digs art.

http://www.sfmoma.org/

[Vinnie]

Gorilla BBQ is the best BBQ in the Bay. But it's in Pacifica

Grass Roots is my preference but only because I live near it.

[Insensitivemonster]

I just haven't ever had BBQ in SF that was worth shouting about.  Da' Pit on Divisadero is OK, I guess, but it won't blow you away.  There's just way more and way better options for BBQ in Oakland. 

SF Zoo is pretty cool and located a few blocks from Ocean Beach.  You could probably kill a whole afternoon with that plan.  Hitting a Giants game is always great too.

I thought the BBQ place inside of Golden Gate Park (at the golf course) was pretty decent
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ironwood-bbq-san-francisco

Mitch, have you tried B-Side BBQ? I thought the pulled pork was pretty good, but I'm sure it was rather pricey.

BBQ and/or any southern style food in the bay area doesn't compare to the south (and it can be ridiculously expensive)

[Insensitivemonster]

Gorilla BBQ is the best BBQ in the Bay. But it's in Pacifica

Damn. That place has such an awesome sign. I still haven't eaten there.

[Alex N]

SF Zoo is pretty cool and located a few blocks from Ocean Beach.  You could probably kill a whole afternoon with that plan.  Hitting a Giants game is always great too.

SF Zoo sounds good. We'll for sure go there. Everyone but me will be going to a Giants game the first night. I'll probably hit up Grass Roots during that time, hit a nug, walk around the city, buy records, and other bullshit. What shows are going on this Tuesday?

[Alex N]

I need another burger recommendation as well. Already been to Super Duper and Pearl's. Both sucked.

[Mitch]

Original Joe's for a burger.  All-time fave.

[Vinnie]

I've been into the burger at Southern Pacific Brewery, bacon bleu cheese burger.

Also into the one at Little Griddle on Market St on my way to work sometimes.

[zeekzeus]

Other than Amoeba, what other shops sell decent used vinyl?

[Vinnie]

Grooves and Groove Merchant

[Elusive Insert]

I came up from LA for the S-S thing and was really surprised by how few weed shops there are in SF.  I walked around the area of the Hemlock for a couple hours and never found one.  In LA there's a dispensary every hundred yards so I guess I take that shit for granted.

[Lemon Session]

I came up from LA for the S-S thing and was really surprised by how few weed shops there are in SF.  I walked around the area of the Hemlock for a couple hours and never found one.  In LA there's a dispensary every hundred yards so I guess I take that shit for granted.

I think there's more in Oakland, especially since there's an actual area for it -- Oaksterdam.

[zeekzeus]

Grooves and Groove Merchant

Thanks.