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Dating like its the 90’s: Creative Date Ideas in SF

July 9, 2013/in SF /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

Remember in the old days when your date would come to your house, meet your parents, and then you two would be off on your merry way? Well we’re looking to bring that back with Throwback Week, bringing to you creative date ideas that are always a classic and timeless go-to (except for the meeting-the-parents part). We’ve already kicked it off with LA, and today we’ll be focusing on SF.

Dine with Lori’s Diner
When did diner dates ever go out of fashion? Actually, never! We’re all for the old-fashioned joints that have maintained their classic look, and that’s what you’ll find at Lori’s Diner. Located in the heart of Union Square, Lori’s Diner is exactly what you imagine a diner to  look like – red booths, Chocolate malts, french fries, juke boxes, and root beer floats. You may even get pinned!
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lori diner at night

Wash it Down with Bi-Rite Creamery
Nothing tastes better after a tasty meal with some ice cream, and no one makes it better than Bi-Rite Creamery in the Mission District. They serve all of your favorite ice cream combinations, from sundaes, sandwiches, and soft serve, in the traditional flavors but with a special twist. Chocolate and vanilla are on the menu, but so are strawberry basil and honey lavendar – yum!
birite banana split
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Pro Tip: Split a sundae with your bagel or lick off each others cones – either way, Bi-Rite’s Creamery is a surefire way to have a sweet time.

Watch Classic Films in Castro Theatre
In the mood for some classic films, like The Night of the Hunter, the original Exorcist, and modern ones like the Great Gatsby? Check out Castro Theatre on Castro Street, where the theatre is well preserved to provide an old time feel – 70mm capabilities on the screen,  1,200 seats with a balcony, a wurlitzer & classic wurlitzer guy, and preserved frescos on the interior.
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creative date ideas

great date ideas in SF

Conquering Post-Christmas Withdrawal with 3 Great Date Ideas in SF

June 21, 2013/in SF /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

Hey Bagels,
Happy June 25th! For some of you, today is any regular Tuesday, the notorious day-before-hump-day in the long work week. For others, it marks the halfway point in the year until Christmas Eve. While 6 months is a lot of time for the summer heat to get you down, and winter withdrawals to kick in, don’t fret! We got 3 great date ideas in SF for you to check out to celebrate a successful Christmas in the Summer, Aussie-style.
1. Summer Night Lights
Looking to take a romantic stroll down memory lane for overly-decorated homes with Christmas lights & Santa Clauses’? Look no further. Starting at dusk and going until 2 am, the San Francisco Bay Bridge will be lit with 25,000 white LED lights – a project called the Bay Lights. Catch the monumental light sculpture right before sunset with the app, Rise for accurate times on sunrise & sunset so you can get turned on by the Bay Lights when it turns on!

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Why wait for this…

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…when you can have this now?

2. Decorating Sweets

Got a knack (or a sweet tooth) for decorating gingerbread houses? Channel your inner chef with a romantic, 3-day class on Pastry Fundamentals at SF Cooking School! Learn the science behind pastry making with chocolate-glazed eclairs, fruit turnovers, & Devil’s Food cupcakes – YUM.  See what’s bakin’ on July 16-18 @ 6-10pm and reserve your spot now!

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Remember when you were going to invite your Bagel over & cook a romantic dinner for her? Do you really know what you’re doing?
Take a cooking class instead & show off your culinary skills with dignity!

If you can’t wait that long, check out Sweetly Sentimental Treats at Black Jet Bakery in South Beach for immediate indulgence & a sweet deal! This bakery knows how to hit the spot, baking only single-serving goodies. With classic treats from organic, local ingredients, Black Jet makes only the best of the best.
Insider tip from our friends @ Sosh: check out the jam-filled turnovers (arguably better than Pop-Tarts) & Devil Dogs (definitely better than Hostess Cakes) pictured below:

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Yeah, we weren’t kidding. Look how good these look.

3. In the Rink & On Wheels
Wish you could ice skate  your new beau & casually hold hands because you’re “falling”? Why waste time waiting around for the Union Square ice skating rink to return, when you can roller skate with your Bagel every Tuesday night @ Inner Mission’s FunkyTown. Entry is $10 plus a few extra bucks to cover skate rentals — but beer & margaritas are on the house! They also have rental options to go outdoors so you can soak up the summer sun with your Bagel on weekends!
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If you’re looking for something on wheels but more scenic than indoor roller skating, try tandem biking around the SF Marina, Golden Gate Park, and across the Golden Gate Bridge with SF Bicycle Rentals, electric biking (for the lazy) with Plugz, and even renting your bike from SF locals via SpinLister, a bike rental marketplace for individuals & bike renting shops!

tandem biking

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Look Ma! No feet!!
Electric bikes are the way to go

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Best Summer Date Ideas in LA: Art, Food & Music Festivals

June 19, 2013/in LA /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

Hey LA Bagels,
We’re back with our series on best summer date ideas! With Chicago & SF covered, LA – you’re up next! Local art, food & music festivals are the place to be for your next Bagel date, so check out these local festivals & best summer date ideas in LA!
1. Drink:Eat:Play Wine Festival – Stroll along the Santa Monica pier at sunset with your Bagel & taste wine from over 50 wineries – what couldn’t be more romantic than this? 

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What: Cheers: L.A.’s Wine, Spirits, Beer, and Food Festival – $50 general, $60 VIP
Where: Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica
When: Sunday, June 23 @ 5-9pm

2. LA Street Food Fest – This is the “baddest & most affordable” tasting event for all food truck lovers. You pay 1 price for a free sampling from 100 street food vendors. Soak up the sun and fill up your bellies with this awesome event!
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What: LA Street Food Fest – $50 general, $75 VIP
Where: Rose Bowl, Pasadena
When: Saturday, June 29 @ 3/5-9pm (depending on ticket type)

3. 626 Night Market – Hit up the 626 area code in Santa Anita for the largest gathering of Asian night market vendors – including food, live music, artists, film, and games. Serving everything from stinky tofu, pork belly buns, and Vietnamese egg crepes to sweet delicacies like boba, lychee lemonade, and good ol’ fashioned kettle corn.
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What: 626 Night Market
Where: Santa Anita Park, 285 W Huntington Dr., Arcadia
When: Saturday, July 6 @ 4pm-1am & Sunday, July 7 @ 4-11pm

best summer date ideas

Best Summer Date Ideas in SF: Art, Food & Music Festivals

June 14, 2013/in SF /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

Hey CMB,
We’re back with our series on best summer date ideas in your local area! We just covered Chicago in the Midwest, and now we’ll be talking about festivals in SF! Although Coachella is over, festival season is still raging on for the summer! Besides, nothing beats bonding with your Bagel on a hot summer day than with delicious food and local music.
1. Danville Fine Arts Faire – If you’re new to SF and need to decorate your blank apartment walls with some handcrafted goodies, head over to the Danville Faire! About a 40 minute drive from SF, the Danville Faire showcases high quality arts and crafts from local artisans.
best summer date ideas in sf
best summer date ideas

What: Danville Fine Arts Faire – arts, crafts, food, music, free admission
Where: Hartz Avenue
When: This weekend! Saturday, June 22 – Sunday, June 23 @ 10am to 5pm

2. Treasure Island Flea Market – Located on Treasure Island for all the right reasons, the TI Flea Market hosts 100+ vendors selling hidden gems and treasures: from antiques, vintage, indie, retro to new & up-cycled goods. Food trucks galore, DIY workshops, scavenger hunts, and rockin’ music.

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Treasures for all tastes!

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What: Treasure Island Flea Market, $3 admission
Where: Great Lawn and Pavement
When: Saturday, June 29 – Sunday, June 30 @ 10am to 4pm

3. BreastFest – Not in shape to run a marathon to support breast cancer research? No worries; show your support through BreastFeast, a beer festival with, yes, unlimited beer tastings, food samplings and live music. Though tickets are on the pricey side, proceeds will benefit Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic. Drinking beer is always nice, but drinking beer for a cause is always better.
best summer dates in sf

best summer date ideas

Thankfully BreastFest has unlimited beer offerings so you never reach the bottom of your beer.

What: BreastFest Beer Festival – $50 advance tix, $60 @ door
Where: Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center
When: Saturday, July 13 @ 2-6pm

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Start the weekend (or week) right: Best happy hour deals for how to meet people in your city

June 7, 2013/in Funny & Videos /by Guest Blogger

The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

It’s best the hour of your day. It’s the happiest hour of your day. Hell, why should you limit yourself to one hour? If you’re new to the city and are looking to meet people, hit up these happy hour deals to get in with the locals.

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San Francisco
Johns Colins, Financial District
Happy hour runs from 5-7pm on Monday-Thursday, and 4-7pm on Friday, with $2 off domestic beers, $4 off draft beers, $5 well drinks and usually accompanied by a hip-hop DJ. Though located in the financial district, Johns Colins is frequented by many SOMA-ers and SF natives for a diverse crowd.
Bloodhound, SOMA
According to Yelpers, drinks here are notoriously strong, but combined with a rustic vibe of antlers and a game of Big Buck Hunter, the happy hour experience will keep you coming back for more. They’re dog-friendly too, so maybe you’ll get to meet some bloodhounds while you’re here!
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how to meet people

Boston – McGreevy’s: Boston’s Best Irish Pub & Sports Bar

You haven’t truly experienced Boston until you’ve experienced McGreevy’s, a traditional Irish pub dedicated to all things Boston – sports, history, and music. Check out this place if you’re looking to watch the Red Sox game after work with some new friends and diehard fans. Follow their Twitter @McGreevysBoston for the latest in happy hour weekly drink specials from 4 to 7pm.

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#MeetMeAtMcGreeveys via @McGreevysBoston

NYC – Blind Tiger, West Village
It’s never too early for happy hour — at Blind Tiger, $1 off draught beer, cask ale, wine, prosecco and mead starts every weekday from 11:30am and going on until 8pm. With an awesome happy hour menu of seasonal dishes oysters, wings,  and of course the “always-questionable-but-never-deniable” sliders, those looking to meet local NYers are in for a real treat.
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Washington DC – El Centro DF, near U Street Metro Station
What can be better than a taqueria, tequileria, and rooftop bar? Nothing, especially when its done by Chef Richard Sandoval. Serving a full selection of tequila and delicious tacos weekly from 5 to 7pm on the rooftop, and daily specials from Nacho Mondays to Margarita Wednesdays, El Centro DF is the place to be to meet people.
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taco tuesday

Taco Tuesday anyone?

Los Angeles – Verdugo
For something more low-key but still with the glamour of Los Angeles, Verdugo offers “beer, booze, and beats” to unwind from work. With additional seating outside in their patio, Verdugo gives the vibe of being a sultry beer garden and makes mingling with the locals and new friends easy. Throw in a rotating menu of food trucks and 22 different taps, and you got yourself a solid happy hour.
verdugo

Chicago – Check out our recent post, Top 10 Summer Happy Hour Bars in Chicago for a full selection on the best bars to wine & dine after work.
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