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First/Early in the Game Dates
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Bar Gemini
Bar Gemini is a natural wine bar in the Mission that serves excellent food from the Ernest team.
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Secret Garden
Secret Garden, a pop-up at Mission’s Stable Cafe, is serving farm-fresh small plates in a garden setting.
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Kothai Republic
Kothai is serving up Korean-Thai small plates and noodle dishes in a fun space.
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The Laundromat
The Laundromat is an all-day spot in the Richmond serving bagels, pizza, and natural wine in a sceney space.
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Angie's Pizza
Angie’s Pizza is an ideal casual date night spot in the Mission. Excellent thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas and ice cream sundaes await.
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Cantina Los Mayas
Cantina Los Mayas is a Richmond wine bar serving exclusively Mexican wines alongside Yucatecan dishes that stand on their own.
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Casey’s Pizza
If you’re in Mission Bay, Casey’s Pizza is a great neighborhood spot for pizza and a beer.
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Cafe Meuse
A night at Cafe Meuse should start with wine flights and end with a warm apple crisp.
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Bar Part Time
For a dance floor, DJs, and lots of natural wine, head to Bar Part Time in the Mission.
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Cellarmaker House Of Pizza
Cellarmaker House Of Pizza in Bernal Heights is a great place to grab a beer and kick back with a slice of thick Detroit-style pizza.
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Thriller Social Club
Come to this vintage arcade-themed bar in SoMa to play Skee-ball and air hockey in a massive two-story space.
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Joyride Pizza
For Detroit-style pizza that nails the crust, toppings, and sauce trifecta, head to Joyride Pizza in Yerba Buena Gardens.
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Burma Love
Burma Love is a high-quality Burmese option in the Mission. You might even be able to go with a large group without a reservation.
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The Mill
The Mill in Nopa does excellent coffee and toast in a space you’ll want to hang out in for a while.