OK, I admit it

[buckweaver]

a) You've got to have a franchise worthy of having a HOF before you can have a HOF. :D

2) Almost *every* new park has a concourse where you can always see the field. And seats that always face the field. So, that's not that unique anymore ... although it is still spectacular, mind you. Fenway's gorgeous, but it's a hard, hard place to watch a game. Advantage, Safeco.

Definitely think it's legit, though. Not knocking it in any way. I'm very excited to see a game there.

 

[GBNF]

On Pier 39, walking down the street, check out the Bush Man. The absolute highlight of the area.

My favorite city, too.

 

[Tom Petty]

you know what's kinda funny? i'm helping you ****ers jack my own thread ... jeez.

 

[Tom Petty]

On Pier 39, walking down the street, check out the Bush Man. The absolute highlight of the area.

My favorite city, too.

thank you.

 

[Angola!]

a) You've got to have a franchise worthy of having a HOF before you can have a HOF. :D

2) Almost *every* new park has a concourse where you can always see the field. And seats that always face the field. So, that's not that unique anymore ... although it is still spectacular, mind you. Fenway's gorgeous, but it's a hard, hard place to watch a game. Advantage, Safeco.

Definitely think it's legit, though. Not knocking it in any way. I'm very excited to see a game there.

Oh, well that must be a part of the newer stadiums, because Camden doesn't have it and neither does Arlington.
I still think you will dig Safeco. The views, Seahawk Stadium next door, the damn train blowing its whistle, the roof, etc. is all very, very cool.
Of course, since we are going in June, it will probably rain the entire weekend and there won't be any views, but that is another matter. At least no one will be at the game because the Nats will be in town.

 

[buckweaver]

Back on track, TP:

While on your way up to Coit Tower, stop at the nearby <a href="http://www.sfweekly.com/bestof/award.php?award=172848">Molinari Deli</a> for lunch. Legendary Italian joint near North Beach.

 

[John]

San Francisco might be my favorite city. When I visit, I seldom have a destination in mind. I just start walking and see where the day takes me, and I've never been disappointed.

 

[Tom Petty]

San Francisco might be my favorite city. When I visit, I seldom have a destination in mind. I just start walking and see where the day takes me, and I've never been disappointed.

where do you start?

 

[Cadet]

I second Ghiridelli (sp) Square. The whole freakin' area smells like chocolate.

 

[buckweaver]

San Francisco might be my favorite city. When I visit, I seldom have a destination in mind. I just start walking and see where the day takes me, and I've never been disappointed.

Definitely a good idea.

Start in a new place every day, TP.

Union Square is a good place to start. (I stumbled around a corner and found Lefty O'Doul's restaurant one night. Heaven, for me. :D)
Ghirardelli Square area is another good place to walk around.
The Embarcadero area is excellent.

You really can't go wrong.

 

[Angola!]

Oh, well that must be a part of the newer stadiums, because Camden doesn't have it and neither does Arlington.

Those aren't "new" anymore. I'm talking about the ones built in the last decade or so: SEA, PIT, SF, SD, HOU, STL, DET, etc.

No, I know, that's what I was saying. I haven't been to any of the "new" stadiums. Though I'd like to.
Pac Bell is what I would really like to go to. My brother went and said it was very, very cool.

 

[John]

Tom, I usually stay somewhere downtown (at the Hyatt last time) and generally work my way toward Golden Gate Park, a wonderful place to spend time on a sunny day. I just roam, studying the architecture, the people and reveling in such an amazing city.

And if you want an exceptional Italian meal, try Antica Trattoria on Polk Street -- http://www.anticasf.com/ -- it's a small, neighborhood place that's comfortable, pretty casual and damn, damn good. I can't recommend it enough.

 

[ArnoldBabar]

seattle isn't even the best city in the PNW.

First of all, go **** yourself.

Second, do not miss a trip to see the sea lions at Pier 39. I could watch them for hours, and all told I probably have.

Then, just for good measure, go **** yourself again. :D

 

[Tom Petty]

thank you, john.
arnie, bite me and thanks.

 

[buckweaver]

I swear, i stuck around to watch the sea lions for an hour. They ****ing rock.

 

[Write-brained]

seattle isn't even the best city in the PNW.

First of all, go **** yourself.

Second, do not miss a trip to see the sea lions at Pier 39. I could watch them for hours, and all told I probably have.

Then, just for good measure, go **** yourself again. :D

Did that at the age of 14 and got bored after a while. Also, I don't know how it is now, but Seattle's harbor was the filthiest trashiest harbors I've ever seen - and I've been to Baltimore, Philly and Boston.

 

[BYH]

seattle isn't even the best city in the PNW.

Olympia?

 

[Angola!]

You didn't enjoy the dead homeless people floating in the Seattle harbor, W_B?

Oh, and tomas, I forgot, you are right Seattle isn't the best city in the PNW, Boise is.

 

[ArnoldBabar]

w-b, you were 14. Everything is boring when you're 14. And I can't imagine when you might have visited Seattle, but the harbor there is the cleanest and least trashy of any I know of.

Also, haven't been to the place John recommends, but for Italian I never miss Fior d'Italia: http://www.fior.com/

Claims to be the oldest Italian restaurant in America, and is major old-school charm in a great neighborhood.

 

[Angola!]

seattle isn't even the best city in the PNW.

Olympia?

Tacoma?