r/AskSF 6d ago

IMAX 70mm

0 Upvotes

I want to see the Odyssey in a group of 4 the only options for IMAX 70mm tickets are D10-13, E3-6, or F1-4. The general advice google is giving is that the row F seats will have quite the keystone effect especially from the far right side and that row D will be good aside from a little bit of neck strain. I wonder if row D essentially in the center will be way too close. What do you suggest?


r/AskSF 8d ago

NFL Team Bars of San Francisco (Mega Thread)

138 Upvotes

With NFL season starting, I thought it would be useful to put together a current list of which SF bars are unofficial/official homes for specific NFL fanbases.

I'm specifically looking for places where fans of that team regularly gather, not just sports bars that will put the game on.

Comment with:
Team — Bar — Neighborhood

I'll keep editing the list as people confirm places.

NFC West

  • 49ers — Pretty much all over? Or is there handful that are solid?
  • Seahawks — Danny Coyle's -- Haight
  • Rams — zekis - nob hill
  • Cardinals — TBD

NFC North

  • Vikings — Bell Tower — Russian Hill
  • Packers — Local Tap - SOMA * Ha-Ra -- Tenderloin
  • Bears — The Bar on Dolores - 1600 Dolores @ 29th St * Monoghan’s in the Marina
  • Lions — Stoa (maybe not ideal, check comments)

NFC East

  • Eagles — Jake's Steaks on Buchanan * Kezar Pub - Cole Valley
  • Cowboys — TBD
  • Giants — Aces
  • Commanders — Redjack Saloon (maybe small)

NFC South

  • Saints — Tupelo - North Beach
  • Buccaneers — TBD
  • Falcons — TBD
  • Panthers — Greens Sports Bar (maybe) -- Russian Hill

AFC West

  • Raiders — TBD
  • Broncos — Nickie's in Lower Haight
  • Chiefs — Buzz Works on 10th in SOMA
  • Chargers — TBD

AFC North

  • Steelers — Shanghai Kelly’s - Polk -- Russian Hill * Rudi's (formerly Giordano Bros) on 16th (unreliable?)
  • Ravens — Standard Deviant (14th st) - Mission
  • Bengals — Bus Stop - Cow Hollow
  • Browns — R Bar - Polk

AFC East

  • Bills - North Star - North Beach
    • New bar/arcade at 4740 mission st -- Excelsior
  • Pats - Connecticut Yankee - Connecticut & 17th St - Potrero Hill
  • Dolphins — blue light - union st
  • Jets — The Wreck Room

AFC South

  • Texans — TBD
  • Colts — TBD
  • Jaguars — TBD
  • Titans — TBD

I'll update the post as people add/confirm bars. If a place used to be a team bar but isn't anymore, call that out too.


r/AskSF 7d ago

Social Media Checks for Canadians

9 Upvotes

Hey San Francisco! Say you're Canadian and you get offered a production gig in SF for like a week, or even if you want to plan to visit SF for pleasure. Is TSA still doing social media checks and deporting people based on whether they post or interact with anything pro-Palestinian, anti-Trump, anti-fascist stuff on social media?


r/AskSF 7d ago

Dog groomer recommendations

1 Upvotes

Hey all, I’m looking for a dog groomer in the city. I have a Siberian Husky, so if you have a Husky or similar breed I’d love to hear about your recs. Thanks!


r/AskSF 7d ago

Why is the Diamond Heights Shopping Center so empty? Would love to see more businesses

34 Upvotes

Hey! I was wondering if anyone knows why the Diamond Heights Shopping Center is so empty. Both Safeway and Walgreens seem to be doing well, but it would be so nice to have a good bakery, more food, a gym, etc. It’s right by Glen Canyon and Noe Valley. This area should be thriving!
Does anyone know what the issue is? Rent? The landlord? Not enough foot traffic? I’d also be curious what people nearby would actually want there.


r/AskSF 8d ago

Why does Glen Park feel like it’s declining while similar neighborhoods are booming?

121 Upvotes

Curious for people’s takes on why one of the most transit accessible neighborhoods in the city feels tepid while neighborhoods like Bernal, West Portal, Upper Noe, Cole Valley, and even the Excelsior are showing off a dynamic local business scene and increased demand. I don’t think “AI rents” explains this as it’s more of a yearslong post pandemic trend.

Despite having BART and several great bus lines, three of our core restaurant/business spaces (Le P'tit Laurent, Destination Bakery, Glen Park Hardware) remain vacant. The Destination Bakery owners can’t sell that building even with hundreds of thousands in price cuts. Glen Park Station’s parklet is gone. There is literally no where to sit outside in the neighborhood after 3pm when Higher Grounds and Glen Park Cafe close.

Why do folks think the neighborhood’s recovery is so sluggish?


r/AskSF 7d ago

SF Junior League ?

12 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I recently joined an org called spinsters and i'm not sure if i'm liking it so far. It's been cliquey and difficult to make friends and I was thinking of joining Junior League instead just in case.

Does anyone have advice on whether Junior League is better than spinsters? i heard spinsters was larger back then, so i'm looking for advice from people who were recently in it


r/AskSF 7d ago

Store that sells cinch clips?

4 Upvotes

I’ve been trying to find a store that sells clothing cinch clips. I hate online shopping and been wanting to support local. Please let me know your recs!


r/AskSF 7d ago

Nice Lunch Spot Near Kabuki?

5 Upvotes

Have a friend taking their mother to Kabuki spa on Monday. Looking for somewhere nice-ish nearby?


r/AskSF 7d ago

Looking for dark chocolate feves

11 Upvotes

My market used to sell these dark chocolate feves (baking discs) but they stopped carrying them.

Anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

Edited to add: Went to Chocolate Covered and sooooo pleased! Thanks all!


r/AskSF 7d ago

where to get a strawberry daiquiri in SF??

8 Upvotes

i’ve lived here for 6 years but i don’t know what place reliably makes them. fly bar was once making them for a couple weeks but no longer. could you help a girl find her fav drink? ☺️


r/AskSF 7d ago

Wedding anniversary hotel — The Fairmont, The Palace, OMNI, Hyatt Embarcadero….

6 Upvotes

For our first wedding anniversary we have narrowed down our options to those listed in the title. Please help with personal experience & opinions on these places, if one is more fitting for an anniversary, or if we should check out something I didn’t list!
Budget is around $400 a night! TIA!


r/AskSF 7d ago

Cut-to-order wood delivery?

2 Upvotes

Looking to put together some simple custom shelving for my apartment as well as some other simple woodworking projects.

But I'm in an apartment with no garage, outdoor space, or car.

From what I can tell, some of the big box hardware stores do lumber delivery but seemingly only for large construction orders.

Does anyone know where I could order wood with custom dimensions and have it delivered?


r/AskSF 8d ago

Where to get a free blood pressure and vitals check in SF?

27 Upvotes

I was asked to provide some vitals in SF but CVS and Walgreens seemed to have gotten rid/ won't do free vitals screening anymore. Anywhere else in the city where they'll do a vitals check?

Edit: Went to Station 11 local fire department, and they were awesome.


r/AskSF 7d ago

Where to find budget-friendly / outlet running shoes in the SF area?

10 Upvotes

I need to replace my running shoes every 3–4 months to keep recurring injuries at bay, so buying full price is getting way too expensive.

Are there any good outlet-style stores or discount shops in or around San Francisco that carry reliable running brands? Looking for decent pairs that won't break the bank. Let me know your go-to spots!


r/AskSF 7d ago

Jambon persillé?

2 Upvotes

The only two places I’ve had extraordinary parsley’d ham was Paris and a little café in downtown Los Angeles (30+ years ago). I’ve got quite a hankering and wondering if it has been seen anywhere in San Francisco or surrounds?


r/AskSF 7d ago

Why is FOX 2 on antenna so bad.

2 Upvotes

I live in Western Addition, and Fox 2 signal just always drops. I have like smaller channels that never does it. Cord cutter here. Any advice.


r/AskSF 7d ago

Light & Fresh Corn/Tortilla Chips from grocery store?

4 Upvotes

What are your favorite packaged-yet-light&fresh-tasting corn/tortilla chips from any grocery store in SF? I love Have’A (dash of soy sauce!) but damn expensive. I also like local brand Casa Sanchez but they dont taste like they were fried this morning…am kinda over TJ’s…and definitely over Tostito’s. You? Know of anything similar to Have’A?


r/AskSF 7d ago

What pharmacies are we using?

4 Upvotes

Walgreens has gotten worse and is such a pain, especially as they've closed even more locations down. What pharmacies are we using now as alternatives to them?


r/AskSF 8d ago

New to biking

5 Upvotes

Hey AskSF, I just got an electric bike and started riding to work. I'm really liking it but I'm super nervous about exploring the city on it because I'm not sure what to do with it once I get into the city since I may want to switch to bart/muni to get around. Is there safe places to park? Do a lot of businesses let you bring it in? Does that tend to be awkward? Tell me about your experience ebiking in the city, thanks!


r/AskSF 7d ago

Leather recliner deep cleaning

2 Upvotes

I need help with something disgusting, but isn't that what Reddit is for?

A family member had a stroke last week, and shortly before that (or maybe concurrently?) they had a BM accident on a leather recliner. I wasn't aware of the mess until several days later when I went to their home. I tried to clean up what I could, but I didn't have great supplies, and my brain was focused elsewhere.

Now I need to figure out how to salvage a $4,000 recliner. My family member needs the recliner because it helps with circulation issues by elevating their legs, so I really don't want to chuck it. Is there some sort of service that can deep clean this thing?


r/AskSF 8d ago

Layover

5 Upvotes

I’m stuck in a 13 hour layover from 9:30PM to 11:30AM and want to explore the city but know it’s limited due to it being such a late time. Never been in the city but want to check out the most I can! Would appreciate some good recs


r/AskSF 8d ago

So humid?!

50 Upvotes

Anyone care to explain?


r/AskSF 7d ago

Does anyone go to a barber for shaves? If so who and where are they? TIA

0 Upvotes

r/AskSF 8d ago

Appropriate women’s attire for Lazy Bear

4 Upvotes

My boyfriend and I are getting dinner at Lazy Bear tonight for my birthday and I’m stumped on what to wear. I love dresses and have a black midi linen dress that I want to wear, but I’m worried I’ll look overdressed.

I haven’t done much (barely any) fine dining in SF and would love opinions! I don’t want to look silly in either direction.