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Best Coffee Shops in San Francisco for a Good First Date

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Best coffee between SoMa and Fidi

It’s noon and the cute bagel you’re matched with today likes you back. After exchanging texts all afternoon, you’re excited to meet for coffee. But where do you meet? Your bagel works in SoMa and you are in the Financial District. What are the best coffee shops in San Francisco between the two of you?

Coffee Meets Bagel is here to help you with one of the best first date ideas:

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It’s hard to decide which pastry to chose at La Boulange.


La Boulange de Yerba Buena (map)
Have a sweet tooth and a coffee craving? La Boulange is the perfect place to take your bagel. Freshly baked chocolate and hazelnut croissants, almond and apricot tarts, and large palmiers are irresistible in this conveniently located coffee spot. Grab two hot mochas and you’re sure to enjoy your afternoon date.
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Coffee brewed to perfection


Blue Bottle Coffee (map)
Tucked away from the nearby bustle of Union Square, this modern establishment with grand ceilings caters to the more hardcore coffee lovers. The New Orleans iced coffee is a must try – strong, just the right amount of sweetness, and smooth at the same time. The lattes also have beautiful etching latte art at Blue Bottle Coffee.
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Secret hideaway in the heart of SoMa


Sightglass Coffee (map)
Walking into Sightglass Coffee transports you into another world. The industrial, yet laid back feel instantly relaxes you. This spacious coffee house currently features a coffee from Guatemala with apricot, raspberry, and blackberry taste notes. Indulge in a rich coffee blend and experience this SoMa escape.
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Philz signature mint mojito iced coffee


Philz Coffee (map)
A local favorite, Philz Coffee has quite the following for a reason. Customer service is imbedded within the culture of this establishment and customized coffee blends are made specifically to your liking (sometimes combining up to seven different beans at a time!). This coffee experience is truly unique and is a must try for any coffee lover. Be warned: you may seriously become addicted!

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Great Date Ideas: SFMOMA Closing Party

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Hey Bagels!

Come start your weekend, and your summer, early at the SFMOMA Closing Party starting Thursday. This is the last chance to check out the museum before it paves way for the new SFMOMA. This is your chance to show off your artsy side to your Bagel so don’t miss this great date idea!

SFMOMA's Modern Ball Museum Party 2012

SFMOMA’s Modern Ball Museum Party – they know how to party!

WHAT: SFMOMA Celebration Countdown
WHERE: 151 Third Street (between Mission & Howard)
WHEN: Thursday 5/30 to Sunday 6/2

Why should you check it out?

  1. Sangria Bar & Local DJ’s @ Countdown Celebration Kick Off Party: Relax from a long day at work on Thursday evening with music and booze, plus fun activities such as a featured gaming pc lounge and t-shirt screen printing.

  2. Off the Grid will be there with food trucks like Me So Hungry, Tres Truck, Fiveten Burger and more.

  3. 24 Hour Movie?!? If you have ever wanted to spend an entire day watching TV and still be ‘cultured,’ now’s your chance! “The Clock” will be playing on six separate screens. It’s expected to be popular so get there early, and no, you don’t have to stay for the whole thing! Check their twitter for wait times and updates: @TheClockSFMOMA

This is a great summer date idea to get to know other SF locals – its free, casual, and artsy!

SF Bay Area events for this week

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Coffee Meets Bagel’s SF Launch Party
Join us in celebrating Coffee Meets Bagel’s SF Launch! Spend a few hours this Tuesday night to enjoy some drinks, meet new people, and perhaps even find your New Year’s kiss. Dress to impress with accents of gold or silver. Bring a date, bring some friends, or just bring yourself! This event is FREE. All you need to do is RSVP.
WHAT: Coffee Meets Bagel’s Launch Party!

WHERE:  251 Rhode Island Street

WHEN:  Nov. 13  (Tue), 2012 @ 7:00 PM  – 10:00 PM

RSVP here! It’s FREE!

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Postcards from Southern Italy

Enjoy a collection of photographs taken by Roberto Soncin Gerometta on his recent assignment in Apulia, Basilicata, and Sicily. Roberto will be there to talk about his trip and experience of wandering off the beaten path to take these amazing photos. The lecture is followed by a tasting of regional foods and wine. Space is limited, RSVP quick!

WHAT: Photography lecture/exhibit with a tase of Southern Italian food and wine

WHERE:  Museo Italo Americano (Fort Mason Center, Building C)

WHEN:  Nov. 11 & 18 (Sun) 2012 @ 4:00 PM

RSVP for FREE entrance

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2012 Silicon Valley Ski and Snowboard Festival

Finally! The lifts are open and we can enjoy the slopes! Perfect place to be for skiers and snowboarders this weekend. There will be wine and beer tasting from over 100 top wineries and breweries, ski and snowboard sale from top brands, AND everyone receives two free lift tickets for attending! You don’t want to miss this people!

WHAT: Ski and Snowboard Festival

WHERE:  Santa Clara County Fairgrounds (San Jose)

WHEN:  Nov. 17 (Sat) 2012 @ 11 AM  – 8 PM & Nov. 18 (Sun) 2012 @ 11 AM  – 6 PM

Buy tickets here!

Date Inspirations

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The weekend is almost here, and we wanted to give our awesome CMB members in NYC, Boston and San Francisco some fun date ideas for the weekend. Want to treat that special someone to a romantic night? Or maybe you want to make a great first impression with a new Bagel? Read on, city singles!
New York City goers, looking for something to sweeten up your weekend (literally)? The Annual New York Chocolate Festival is back with tickets starting at just $35 per person. Sample treats and decadent wine from over 65 chocolate companies, meet famous chefs and authors, and schmooze the night away!
WHAT: NY Chocolate Festival
WHERE: Metropolitan Pavillion
WHEN: Friday Nov. 9th through Sunday Nov. 11th, 10AM – 6PM
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For all our Bostonians, why not get to know your date better over some Art, Wine & Art at the Soprafina Gallery this Saturday? $40 per person for all the music, wine and hors d’oeuvres you can eat! Then maybe you two can grab some coffee afterwards at a nearby café (for an even more intimate night cap).
WHAT: Art, Wine & Art Exhibition
WHERE: Soprafina Gallery
WHEN: Saturday Nov. 10th, 7pm
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Finally – San Franciscans, how about exploring some new culture in the Mission? The annual Diwali celebration, the Festival of Lights, with $11 admission per person. Dancing starts in the streets and leads to the venue, where there’s sweets, good eats and music (and even dance lessons for those wanting really to join in the festivities)!
WHAT: Diwali Festival
WHERE: Public Works
WHEN: Saturday Nov. 10th, 9pm
So city singles, what are you going to be up to this weekend?
By Jessica Barone @chai_haiku

SF Date spots you'll be sure to enjoy!

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The BRU/SFO Project

The BRU/SFO Project is back! 21st Amendment brewery and Magnolia brewery join forces once again to craft 12 unique Belgian-style beers with an American twist. Every Monday this month each bar will release a different beer for the week. Sounds like a great place to be for two beer lovers!

WHAT: Beer, beer, and more beer!

WHERE: 21st Amendment Brewery & Magnolia Pub & Brewery

WHEN:  All November! New beers are released every Monday Nov. 5th, 12th, & 19th

Click here for the beer release schedule

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Street Photography: This World Is Not My Home

This exhibition of more than 60 photographs and photographic montages from 1962 to the present traces the fascinating and wide-ranging career of Danny Lyon. “This World is Not My Home” celebrates 50 years of Lyon’s unique, self-described “romantic realism.” The de Young Museum’s other exhibits include The William S. Paley Collection: A Taste for Modernism and Rudolf Nureyev: A Life in Dance.

WHAT: Photography by Danny Lyon

WHERE: The de Young Museum

WHEN: Now until January

Check out current and upcoming exhibits at the de Young

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Red Bull FlugTag

Watch home made air crafts fly into the McCovey Cove waters! Literally! This event was first heldin the U.S. ten years ago in our very own San Francisco. 36 teams have been chosen to get their “wiiings” and compete in the international flying spectacle this fall, and thousands more will cheer them on in their attempt at human flight

WHAT: Red Bull Flugtag

WHERE: McCovey Cove

WHEN:  Nov. 10 (Saturday), 2012. Hangers open at 11AM. First flight is at 1PM.

Event details

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An Evening of Flamenco

Enjoy a great dining experience at Pena Pachamama with a Flamenco dinner show full of lively entertainment and amazing food. Actor and comedian Robin Williams has described the restaurant to be, “The kind of place event the Amish would dance.” Reservations are highly recommended so make one for you and your date quick!

WHAT: Delicious dinner and an entertaining show

WHERE: Pacha Mama Restaurant (North Beach)

WHEN: Every Thursday at 8:00pm (until January 24th)

Check out the details here

Got a Date? Not-to-miss Date Spots in San Francisco this week!

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Calling All Food Truck Lovers

YES! Food trucks galore with a Halloween twist! FunCheapSF presents “Truck or Treat 2012.” Enjoy food trucks, affordable beer and drinks, trick or treating for adults, dancing, and spooky movies. You won’t feel crammed at this outdoor party. FREE with Facebook RSVP.

WHAT: Food Truck Halloween Party

WHERE: SOMA (428 11th Street)

WHEN: Oct 31 (Wed), 2012 @ 5pm – 11:00pm

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Wine Bar Halloween Bash#
 
Halloween Wine
 
Looking to spend Halloween at a smaller venue? Sip on some delectable wine and munch on unlimited platters of appetizing snacks. You’ll be taken care of by an amazing and friendly staff who are knowledgable about the wine they serve. It’s an ordinary night at Pause Wine Bar…just everyone is in costume.

WHAT: A Halloween party for wine lovers

WHERE: Pause Wine Bar (Hayes Valley)

WHEN: Oct 31 (Wed), 2012 @ 7 pm

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MTT and Lang Lang#

World-renowned classical pianist Lang Lang is back in San Francisco performing at Davies Symphony Hall. The program include Cowell’s Music 1957, Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3, and Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2. Don’t miss the  performance of this young talented musician. Tickets are limited! Buy your pair soon!

WHAT: MTT and Lang Lang

WHERE: Davies Symphony Hall

WHEN: November 1 (Thur), 2012 @ 8pm & November 2 (Fri), 2012 @ 8pm

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Soulful Night of Keys#

Soulful Night of Keys

 
Enjoy modern Japanese cuisine as you get lost in the music of three of the most enduring names in contemporary jazz, Lonnie Liston Smith, Brian Jackson, and Mark Adams. Adams says, “I want people to leave these shows having experienced a total release. I want them to just let their minds go and not worry about whatever problems they may be facing, not worry about what they have to do tomorrow or the next day. I want them to just be in the moment and be entertained.” Sigh…how relaxing…

WHAT: A night of Jazz music and Japanese cuisine

WHERE: Yoshi’s Jazz Club and Japanese Restaurant (San Francisco location)

WHEN: November 1 (Thur), 2012 @ 8pm & November 2 (Fri), 2012 @ 8pm & 10pm