Things to do in San Francisco - Salesforce Park (POPOS #3)

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A new outdoor space that opened on Aug. 11, 2018 is Salesforce Park.  This 5.4 acre rooftop park, is open to the public 6:00 am - 8:00 pm from November to April and 6:00 am - 9:00 pm from May to October. There are hundreds of plants, a playground, an amphitheater and more. Truly a very good addition to San Francisco's open spaces and a good new things to do in San Francisco.

Note: Every Wednesday from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm starting Aug. 15, 2018 to October 24, 2018 there will be FREE After Work Music; and Lunchbox Music every Friday  from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm starting Aug. 17, 2018 to Oct. 26, 2018 - live performances.

Note: For a complete list of other POPOS in San Francisco, click here.

Click here for the schedule of all Salesforce Park events: live music, dance, plays, silent disco, art, yoga, Tai Chi, bootcamp, etc.

Things to do in San Francisco - Chinese Food in Chinatown (R&G Lounge)

Urban Trek USA a small group & top rated San Francisco walking tour provides tips - #UrbanTrekUSATips - to help visitors enjoy their San Francisco vacation. Of course, good food should be part of the San Francisco experience. Chinatown is one of the most popular destinations and visitors usually want to experience having Chinese food in Chinatown.

There are a whole bunch of restaurants in Chinatown and you normally cannot go wrong going to most of them. My favorite - #UrbanTrekUSAFavorite - is R&G Lounge. This place is usually packed for lunch and dinner. I am not one who likes a long wait so I go around 2:00 pm after the busy hours for lunch.

When I go by myself, I just sit at the bar so it is easier to order the Lychee Martini 😀 (photo below). It is always good to start with that. A good appetizer and my favorite is the egg roll with avocado an salmon (photo below).

I believe their most popular dish, and also a favorite of mine, is the Salt & Pepper Crab (photo below). My most favorite dish is the Cube Steak with Macademia Nuts & Scallops (photo below). During my last visit, I tried the Baked Sea Bass (photo below), which is was "buttery"and had a delicate flavor.  The Baked Sea Bass went well with the Salty Fish Fried Rice (no photo), another favorite of mine, because the saltiness of the fried rice, in my opinion, added flavor to the delicateness of the Baked Sea Bass. (Note: Some people might not like the Salty Fish Fried Rice because of a little bit of "smell" to it.). Another favorite of mine is the R&G Beef (no photo).

R&G Lounge is a little on expensive side if you order the specialty dishes. For example, the Baked Sea Bass was $42 the last time I was there. They offer lunch specials that have dishes that are more reasonably priced. It is a good things to do in San Francisco Chinatown.

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Things to do in San Francisco - Bubble Tea at Boba Guys

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For a refreshing treat the bubble tea at Boba Guys is one of the best things to have, especially on those warm days. They have a whole bunch bubble teas to choose from. My two favorites, because they are more unique are the Ube Halaya and the Peaches and Cream. I like them with the tapioca balls. A delicious things to do in San Francisco.

Note: Boba Guys has several locations in San Francisco: 1522 Fillmore Street (near O'Farrell in Fillmore area), 429 Stockton Street (near Sutter in Union Square area), 826 Divisadero (near McAllister in NOPA area), 8 Octavia (near Haight in Hayes Valley area), 3491 19th Street (near Valencia in the Mission area), 1002 16th Street (near Mission in the Potrero area).

Things to do in San Francisco - Brunch #1 at Comstock Saloon

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Finally got to check out the brunch at Comstock Saloon that just started not too long ago. I was quite pleased with the food and cocktails I had. The total tab with taxes but without tip was $60.39, and after I added the tip the total was $72.39. Somewhat pricey but I think it was worth it. The cost of two cocktails ($13 each) added to the total tab; so if you only have one cocktail then you can save a bit. I "had" to try two cocktails for the benefit of people reading this 😃 to provide a good tip.

Things to do in San Francisco - Cheese Tart at Bake Cheese Tart

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Bake Cheese Tart in the food court of the Westfield San Francisco Centre opened not too long ago and I have always wanted to check it out but the lines have been long. Well, today the line was not that long so I finally tried their cheese tart. It was delicious - especially with coffee. I totally recommend trying their cheese tart even though it cost $3.50 each. Everything is getting expensive in San Francisco.

Note: There was a sign that the strawberry cheese tart is coming. I can't wait to try that one!

Things to do in San Francisco - POPOS #2 (Privately owned public open space)

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On a nice day, a good "things to do in San Francisco" is to bring your lunch or just relax a bit at one of the POPOS (privately owned public open space) around San Francisco. There are a bunch of them in the Financial District.

This second POPOS was, to my knowledge, the blueprint for the POPOS concept that started in 1985. The Transamerica Redwood Park at the foot of the Transamerica Building was done in 1972. It has tall redwood trees and a fountain with benches. It truly has an atmosphere of tranquility in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the Financial District. It is easily accessible during business hours (closed on weekends).

Tip: An excellent place to grab lunch that is very close by is Sushirrito (475 Sansome Street) just across the street from the Transamerica Redwood Park (Clay Street side). See photos below of some of the sushi burrito items I like to order.

Note: For a complete list of other POPOS in San Francisco, click here.

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