Picturesque views from a neighborhood stroll a few weeks back. Scroll down to read about my local favorites.

EAT:

• Elephant Sushi: Order the flaming sea bass.
• Blue Barn: Our spot for healthy and delicious salads.
• Frascati: The quintessential neighborhood bistro.
• ZA Pizza: The owner is an ex-Phish head (has seen over 300 shows).
• Cheese Plus: Now carries Piri Piri sauce!
• Swensen’s Ice Cream: The rum raisin is to die for.
• The Candy Store: The best candy store in the city; you’ll find lots of nostalgic treats too.

DRINK: 

• La Folie Lounge: I go for the truffle popcorn.
• Bacchus Wine Bar: My sister and I frequent this cozy (literally shoe-box sized) wine bar a little too often…
• TAPS: My husband’s happy place (^I prefer wine).
• Project Juice: The Beta Bomb is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.

SHOP: 

• Cris Consignment: A girlfriend recently scored a beautiful Brunello Cucinelli dress from here.
• Les Cents Culottes: For beautiful French lingerie and pajamas.
• Glammic: A darling children’s store–everything is made in San Francisco.
• Beauty Company: My go-to spot for manicures and hair products.
• Russian Hill Bookstore: I’ve spent countless hours in here browsing the stationary and greeting cards.
• Flipp Design: So good, it has its own blog post.
• William Cross: Our neighborhood wine shop staple.

We can’t wait for Union Larder and Belcampo Meat Co. to open!