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This subreddit was created for people to be able to ask questions about the San Francisco Bay Area to residents. We strive to have /r/askSF serve as a reference to SF Bay Area resources. Post your question about, but not limited to: visiting the city, moving to the city, nightlife, restaurants, transportation, lifestyle, culture, etc.

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Welcome to /r/AskSF

This subreddit was created for people to be able to ask questions about the San Francisco Bay Area to residents. We strive to have /r/askSF serve as a reference to SF Bay Area resources. Post all questions about San Francisco including, but not limited to:

  • Visiting the city

  • Moving to the city

  • Touring a friend, relative, or significant other in the city

  • Nightlife, restaurants, transportation, lifestyle, culture, etc.

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  • Medicinal, legal dispensaries, etc. are permissible

  • Obtaining marijuana (or any other substance) illegally is impermissible

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  • Use a descriptive title to help others know what your question is about and be as specific as possible. This is so users can better answer your questions.

  • For restaurant recommendations, please give us an idea of cuisines you like, and your rough budget. /r/SFFood has some excellent suggestions. If you're quite hungry and lost, click here.

  • For hotel recommendations, please give us the rough dates you plan to stay, your nightly budget and the area where you are going to be.

  • For itinerary help, feel free to tell us what you already have planned, your personal interests and what you are looking to experience in the city. The more you tell us, the more we can help you!

  • Feel free to ask any of your San Francisco-related questions here. Users are more than happy to help answer your questions and offer guidance.

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What’s going on with SFO yesterday and today? Flights delayed.

Anyone know what’s going on? Saw the flight tracker and United say the flight traffic is limited so delays, since incoming flights are not allowed to take off. Saw it for multiple flights on Delta, United at least.

2 Comments
2025/02/04
01:48 UTC

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PGE bill: can anyone understand it?

This may be a me issue but can anyone break down a PGE bill into simple terms? Their website offers lots of FAQs but seems to almost purposely make it confusing to understand, while also hiding actual numbers. eg Baseline vs CleanSFpower vs Tier 1 vs Tier 2, throw in some Generation Credits, what the heck?

Why doesn’t the website just tell me what peak rate is vs off peak based on rate plan? I swear it use to be more clear but now it seems like a wild goose chase that I usually give up on. And from my bill it seems that the rate is now $0.49 vs $0.46 between peak/offpeak, almost a negligible difference (again, I seem to recall it being much bigger of a difference in the past).

If you got it figured out, please enlighten me.

Thank you!

3 Comments
2025/02/04
01:34 UTC

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Festive things to do in SF single on Valentines’ Day Weekend?

Hi everyone! This will be my first Valentines’ Day in the city and am looking for suggestions on how to pass time and pamper myself for a lovely long weekend. I know there have been suggestions in the past that tend to lean towards couples’ activities, so any suggestions on things to go to alone or that are “single friendly” are appreciated. I’m already thinking dinner, wine bar, spa, stuff like that… but bonus points for something unconventional!

Thank you 🥰💝💌🌹

3 Comments
2025/02/04
01:25 UTC

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Looking for recs for dinner post city hall civil ceremony with ~25 people.

Hi everyone,

My partner and I are getting officially married in March 2025 and we are still looking for a nice dinner spot that can fit about ~20 people.

We really want to do an omakase dinner, but most of the places can't fit everyone in our group. We are open to other nice dinner locations!

We have our civil ceremony scheduled for a Friday at 2 pm, then planning on doing a photoshoot with our photographer after. While we do the photoshoot, our group is going to get drinks and snacks nearby. Then we want to get take everyone to dinner.

Thank you!

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2025/02/04
00:59 UTC

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Landlord complaint

So, my landlord gave me an non-working appliance twice. My meds got spoiled. Food too (though, idc for that as much). I have proof. Now, they don’t want to address my complaint. Who can I contact? I already contacted Homelessness and Supportive Housing and they won’t support. I feel helpless

2 Comments
2025/02/04
00:58 UTC

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Best place to watch the super bowl

Any bars anyone recommend? I plan on taking Caltrain or Bart from the Peninsula(park at Daly City) and willing to Uber or walk from the station. Feel free to suggest any good sports bars though within walking distance.

8 Comments
2025/02/04
00:53 UTC

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How hard is it to get a job living out of state?

Hi! I’m looking to move to San Francisco anywhere from the end of April to the beginning of June from Reno, NV.

Ive found that the first step in doing so is getting a job in SF. Currently, I’ve just been applying to jobs through Indeed. Mostly hospital tech jobs (like CNA but a step below since I don’t have a CNA license) and office assistant positions.

Do you guys have any recommendations or advice on how to get a job in my situation? How long should I expect it to take? (I recognize that it’s all very situational)

Thank you!

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2025/02/04
00:47 UTC

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Got Muni Ticket, gave fake name, but they got my clipper card number. Am I cooked?

Please save your judgments for someone who cares. I did have my real info on the card associated to my account and have for quiet sometime. I changed it right after I got the ticket.

I'm thinking because the ticket is written for someone else they can't do anything but wondering if they can retroactively change it to the previous info on my clipper card or check the info of bank cards I've used in the past to pay when I was paying?

Anyways probably not gonna pay and see what happens.

4 Comments
2025/02/04
00:45 UTC

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Does anyone have a recommendation for a great hand surgeon in SF? I got thumb surgery in 2023 but recently re-tore it

I just moved to San Francisco from out of state and I'm looking for a great hand specialist/surgeon to repair a ligament on my thumb. Do you have any recommendations? I tried googling reviews but I'd rather hear from you all.

I tore two ligaments in my thumb in 2023, got surgery that year, and recently re-tore at least one of the ligaments. My last surgery was technically successful but my thumb was still noticeably weak long after it was "fully healed" and was allegedly no more likely to tear than if I had never injured it. Sure enough, I re-tore it only 1.5 years later. This time I really want a more lasting repair which of course starts with finding a great surgeon. Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

3 Comments
2025/02/04
00:44 UTC

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Looking for a local jeweler that makes rings with tulip baskets and cathedral settings?

By Bonnie jewelry in Burlingame makes them, but it costs $250 just for an in-person visit. If you know of any, please let me know - thanks!

0 Comments
2025/02/03
21:27 UTC

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Grace Cathedral Seating

Hey there,

Thinking of getting a ticket to see Ben Gibbard at Grace Cathedral. The options left are Rear Orchestra (self explanatory) or General Admission Wings, described as “side seating with a partial view of the stage.” Can anyone shed light on their experience with that kind of view?

Thanks!

5 Comments
2025/02/03
21:16 UTC

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Help Creating Birthday Plans - Boat Rides to Sausalito from SF ?

Hi folks! I’m celebrating my 22nd birthday this weekend, and I want to do a boat ride to Sausalito for a birthday brunch. I have some questions if anyone can assist! Are there any affordable boat rides/ferry rides that will take me and my friends to sausalito and back to SF? Are we able to drink (thinking of drinking some mimosas)? What restaurant recommendations do folks suggest for a nice brunch?

5 Comments
2025/02/03
21:12 UTC

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Huge 3-D printing

Does anybody know any businesses in San Francisco or the Bay Area that can 3-D print objects around 3ft - 5ft. Looking to purchase a display for my business. Thank you.

6 Comments
2025/02/03
20:44 UTC

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Same day mobile vet?

Hello /r/askSF

does anyone have a recommendation for a same day mobile vet (that comes to your home)?

we have an indoor outdoor cat that we recently adopted that has a medical issue (an expanding clearing of the fur with blood coming out of it) but we don’t even own a carrier and think a carrier would be an extremely stressful experience for our cat

All the mobile vets we saw on reddit are booked out for weeks to months. Thanks!

5 Comments
2025/02/03
20:43 UTC

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SF Fellowship Program 2025-2026

hi everyone! i recently applied to the sf fellowship 2025-2026 for public administration, and i couldn't find a recent reddit thread talking abt it. has anyone heard from the recruiters yet? what should i expect for the interview/testing process if they proceed with the interview? how competitive is this program? lets keep each other posted if we can, haha!

0 Comments
2025/02/03
20:16 UTC

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Where to buy small shoes?

Does anyone know where I can buy women’s shoes (all type of shoes) in the city size 4/5 or 6 max? Also looking online but preferably in in person stores so I can try ? Thank you

9 Comments
2025/02/03
20:04 UTC

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Reliable CPA For Tax Season

I have relied on TurboTax the last couple of years, but as a new resident to the area and first time tax filer for CA, I was hoping to pay for a CPA service this year to make sure I do not miss out on any advantages.

Any suggestions for a reliable CPA? Hoping to avoid going through a corporate firm and would like to support a local individual.

2 Comments
2025/02/03
18:38 UTC

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best deals for reformer Pilates

Pilates people!!! I’ve been using classpass for about a year now and have been going to bodyrok and core40 most consistently but recently the credit price has skyrocketed and/or none of my ideal booking windows are ever available. I’m considering just signing up for the studio’s membership but am curious to know what you all do? I don’t love that the best options price-wise are by committing to the studio for a whole year but would love your thoughts/if you know of any upcoming deals/your favorite studios.

1 Comment
2025/02/03
18:22 UTC

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Corporate dinner in Union Square

Hi all! I’m looking to book a corporate dinner for 20 people next month in the Union Square area (folks are staying at Marriott Marquis). I’m okay with paying for a private or semi private space and looking for something with cool and unique vibes but not over the top price wise. Any suggestions? Also, I’ve already reached out to Sens and Saison if anyone has thoughts on these 2 spots. TIA!

20 Comments
2025/02/03
18:18 UTC

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Can u survive in the city as a bartender or server

I’ve been planning to move and work as a bartender or server but I’m scared after seeing some stuff online :)

63 Comments
2025/02/03
17:54 UTC

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Japanese cooking classes

Hey, so I’ve tried some amazing authentic Japanese cuisine ever since I got here to SF. I’m getting the itch to learn how to cook Japanese food, wondering if someone’s got some recommendation as to where can I take some classes or how to add this skill to mine? Thanks!

4 Comments
2025/02/03
17:22 UTC

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PG&E gave me a notice for unauthorized weatherhead connection. Anyone have this issue before?

I had my electric panel replaced (permitted), which required the weatherhead to be moved. My contractor didn't explain well at the time, but because of 4+ month delays by PG&E, he unhooked and hooked up the weatherhead without PG&E coming out.

Now they've sent me warning about this with a phone number. When I try to call in they just ask for me to put down a $3,500 deposit (on the PG&E website) and won't tell me anything about what happens next.

Has any been through addressing this issue and what it took in terms of cash/time?

edit: I've double quadruple checked and this isn't a scam. I saw the PG&E person taking photos of my house. Now is it a PG&E hustle....probably.

3 Comments
2025/02/03
17:21 UTC

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Looking for a particular incense brand: commonwealth provisions

I’ve purchased it when I have seen it at various shops around SF and now that I actually need it, I’m not finding shops that sell it. The brand’s website does not list any SF shops but I have definitely seen it at multiple shops. Thanks in advance! Also, I don’t want to buy it online because I like being able to choose a scent in person.

0 Comments
2025/02/03
17:08 UTC

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Where to buy sashiko visible mending kit?

Hi! Looking to find a Japanese sashiko visible mending kit as a gift. Does anyone have any recommendations of fabric/craft stores or possibly Japanese stores that carry this product?

3 Comments
2025/02/03
16:38 UTC

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Anyone here on Mint Mobile?

How’s the coverage around the Bay Area? Recommend or not?

My wife and I are thinking of switching bc mint looks a lot cheaper. Thx!

16 Comments
2025/02/03
16:19 UTC

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Any “The Brady” residents in here?

I have questions:

Do you like/ use the amenities? Do the vent hoods in the kitchens work well/ are they super noisy? Overall review of living there? Do the apartments have garbage disposals?

4 Comments
2025/02/03
16:11 UTC

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Lunch recommendations

A coworker from the East Coast is coming to our office and we are planning to go to lunch one day. I’m looking for suggestions in the Financial District (or adjacent) for a group of four.

16 Comments
2025/02/03
16:11 UTC

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looking for weight training gym/class/trainer in southern half of SF or peninsula.

As the title says. Complete novice with no current routine, 35F looking for somewhere to learn how to get stronger. Open to co-ed or women only, just friendly to beginners. Prefer anything outer Mission-south. Any recos appreciated 💕

4 Comments
2025/02/03
14:12 UTC

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Bars with interesting/crazy interior/theme?

Hello :)
I'm looking to throw a happy hour party for approx. 100 guests. I want to make sure that the experience feels unique but not too crazy (it's a corporate happy hour). Any recommendations?

7 Comments
2025/02/03
12:23 UTC

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Restaurants similar to “Valley” in Sonoma?

Has anyone been to Valley in Sonoma and have any recommendations for similar spots in SF / the east bay that may have a similar menu and vibe?Gist of it is small share plates in a casual setting of seasonal produce but it felt like a place to hang for a couple hours and relax which we loved! Somewhere open for lunch, not just dinner would be a huge plus as well. Here is their site

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2025/02/03
10:03 UTC

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