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<title>Herbie's Cheep Art Shop</title>
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Herbie eez ze gooding artiste. Hee hopes tou vun day hav ze art shop in ze building, butt fur now contents heez elf tou hav vun on ze street. Herbie nose every biddy! Go buy some nicey arts or tayketh heem yore spare acrylic paints und paintable canvases und cardboards. Tell heem ze Madame sent aryooo und hee veal mayketh aryooo ze special drawling on ze baxxx ov yore drawling!<br/>Tags: herbie, cheep art shoppe, cheap art, sidewalk, acrylic paint, san francisco treat, painter, california, san francisco, painting, outsider art, haight<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/97409">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>37.7769 -122.43817</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:madamegonzaga</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-07-05 10:20:19.680755+00:00</dc:date>
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        Sami Sunchild ov San Francisco's Red Victorian Bed, Breakfast & Peace Arts Cafe
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Sami Sunchild eez not ze flower chylde mourning ze end ov ze Summer ov Fluff, shee eez ze visionary hoo wants tou lead ze weirld to peace through tourism und travel ov each nation's peoples. Veeziting herr B&B eez lyke having ze dinings wif your favrit auntie. Shee veal poot aryooo to work if help eez needed und shee veal sit und chat if shee hath ze moment. Butt shee alvays vants tou ensure your comfort und whilst shee eez doing zat she veal plant ze seeds ov love und peace inside aryooo wifout your even noticing until later. Get a dose ov Sami next time aryooo veezit ze Haight.

ZE TOMATOE PIE EEZ TOU DYE FUR!!!!!!!!!! Best. Pie. Ever. 
Paws down.<br/>Tags: sami sunchild, san francisco, bed and breakfast, red victorian, haight, tomatoe, tomato, tomatoe pie, art, peace, love, fluff, tourists, travel, community, breakfast salons, paintings, posters, friends, coffee, red vic, california, haight ashbury<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/98136">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>37.769676 -122.450001</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:madamegonzaga</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-10-03 18:43:12.954625+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Ugyen Dolma ov Tibet Styles</title>
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A most lovely woman und friend ov ze Madame (she gaved mee ze bracelet fur tou cure myne hurted pawl!), Ugyen eez ze proprietress ov ze weirld's larget jewelry boxxx! Ringies! Bracelets! Neck laces! Some ov ze moist vunnerful pieces zat I hav seen in ze Tibetan-style can beef hound heer. Und Madame nose herr jewelies, tou be sure! 

Veezit Ugyen fur all ov your sparkly needs. Tell herr ze Madame sent aryoooo fur ze exxxtra special service und ze treat! 

Tibet Styles (415) 387-0903<br/>Tags: jewelry, rings, bracelets, tibetan style jewelry, tibet styles, haight, san francisco, ugyen dolma, silver, handicrafts, tibetan folk arts, candy, candeeeee!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/98139">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>37.769562 -122.450906</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:madamegonzaga</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-07-11 11:57:16.590915+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Tom ov Squat und Gobble</title>
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Despite ze off-pooting name und mad crazy way zay eez multiplying across ze City lyke randy rabbits (hoo kneads FOUR Squat und Gobbles in such ze small City?), cutening baristas und gut breakfasts kin bee had heer. I ham profoundly upset zat zay donut consent tou mayketh mee ze olde "Yellow Bird" from ze long-agoo menu, butt ze crab cakes wif spinach were ze suitabull substitute. Say...wot wot izzit 'bout zare chalkboard sign zat moist men (und some o'ze ladies, tou) seem tou fluff so wellll?<br/>Tags: squat and gobble, breakfast, eggs, coffee, barista, fillmore, haight, san francisco, california, subliminal advertising<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/102878">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator>platialUser:madamegonzaga</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-07-17 11:15:58.025852+00:00</dc:date>
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<georss:point>40.9825 -111.94361</georss:point>
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<dc:date>2006-10-14 06:23:03.671356+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>1378 Waller Street, Apt 2</title>
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        My post-college pad in the Haight.  Roommate was Tom Vanderwal.  Rode the bus downtown to work....only job I ever had in SF.<br/>Tags: former home, haight, haight ashbury, burritos, parking nightmare<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/68830">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>37.769071 -122.44619</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:robbo</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-04-25 14:39:50.509772+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>The Punch at Hobson's Choice</title>
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        Itttsa knockouttie! Goo fur Happy Hour; Stay fur Closing Time. $2 punch 5-7pm. 
::guzzzzzzle gulp kak!::<br/>Tags: hobsons choice, victorian punch house, happy hour, san francisco, haight, delivery food available<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/98143">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>37.769831 -122.448726</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:madamegonzaga</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-07-07 16:12:21.04806+00:00</dc:date>
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        Tsvi & Lola ov Gallery 683
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Tvsi und Lola ar fun tou talk tou und hav ze roxxxin' goods. Mee, I likey loooxin' at ze ringies und jewelies, butt ze posters ar poopular, tou. Donut mist ze peyote buttox tile at ze entrance, lyke ze hidden treasure. Zeez leetle shoppe eez ze real ting; beast sure tou wear ze flower in yore hares! <br/>Tags: tribal art, textiles, masks, drums, jewelry, thankas, artifacts, 1960s rock and roll posters, tshirts, handbills, memorabilia, postcards, haight street, haight, san francisco, california, tsvi, lola, gallery 683, pwitty und nicings!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/102820">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>37.771773 -122.433424</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:madamegonzaga</dc:creator>
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        Tags: haight, creek, water<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/377119">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>43.875 -123.50028</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:system</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-10-14 06:19:00.178846+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Yo, Four Eyes!</title>
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        Somebody like me who's been wearing glasses since the age of four doesn't fool around when it comes to face jewelry. From my modern titanium (half the weight and twice the strength of steel!) frameless specs to my pointy vintage sparklers, I trust HyperOptics manager Chris Trethewey as my partner in vision. He's been a great help in choosing  suitable frames over the years and he's got a good eye (heh heh!) for style. 

These guys aren't afraid to put new lenses in my latest vintage cat-eye frame finds (SF Costume Party and Decades of Fashion are good hunting grounds) and they cheerfully replace screws and make adjustments when I stop in with the glasses I stepped on because I couldn't see 'em there without my glasses on (the floor is NEVER a good place to leave your glasses!).

During this visit, which was for a quickie wing repair on the Queen Mother of all glasses--shiny silver metal engraved cat-eyes--Chris beguiled me with $549 retro-inspired Swarovski crystal Lafont frames (shown at right). These delectable frames feature a stunning row of embedded crystals lining the top rim of the glasses rather than the front so that when you're looking down the crystals sparkle for the delight of your admirers. The price of these frames, combined with the ultra-lightweight, anti-reflective, thinnest possible lenses I prefer may someday end up costing me a cool grand. That Chris!

Frankly though, a good optometrist is as important as a good facialist. If you're a glasshead like me and don't yet have a great team of eye people helping with your vision needs, I heartily recommend Dr. William Chantaduly and my friends at HyperOptics. They're aces at navigating insurance quagmires, possess a broad knowledge of the latest frames and options in lenses, and, perhaps most importantly, they stock an ample and eclectic variety of frames.  

Customer service pros that they are, HyperOptics  can usually accommodate walk-ins or schedule same-day appointments. More information on  selection and services is available on their website or you can call 415-626-8686. Open Monday through Friday from 11:00am - 7:00pm



...and HEY! Watch your head!



<br/>Tags: glasses, haight, san francisco, california, optometrist, eyeglass repair, contact lenses, chris trethewey, dr. william chantaduly, lafont, eyeglasses, designer frames, eye examinations, sunglasses, spectacles, prescription glasses<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/223315">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>37.770141 -122.446344</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:wendolyne</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-09-01 18:32:43.386081+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Amoeba Music - San Francisco, CA USA</title>
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        Amoeba Music 415-831-1200<br/>Tags: cd, movies, used, new, san francisco, vinyl, haight, ashbury, resale second hand used merchandise stores, video game sales rental, cds tapes records retail, decorative art posters<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/41498">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator>platialUser:namwith</dc:creator>
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<title> Katy and Vanessa's</title>
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        I nearly flaked us out of coming to this party.  I accurately predicted both the quality of the food (excellent) and the quality of the air (smokey).  <br/>Tags: haight, apartments, party<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/79606">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>37.76957 -122.448287</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:mcmcilvoy</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-06 18:33:23.712547+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Francisco's</title>
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        We came here after eating at Citrus Club.  The top level state secret of goat hill was revealed.  Max signed our death warrants. Then we watched the Sopranos<br/>Tags: haight, masonic, apartments<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/79599">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>37.771902 -122.445433</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:mcmcilvoy</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-06 18:23:33.272308+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Magnolia Brewpub</title>
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        The only brewpub in the Upper Haight, Magnolia has been around for a while and is a local favorite.  Unfortunately for me, this means that it always seems to be totally packed whenever I try to go there...<br/>Tags: beer, haight, san francisco, microbrew, thunderpussy<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/86726">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator>platialUser:garlynn</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-26 18:52:00.072282+00:00</dc:date>
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        Ze Haunted Haight Walking Tour eez led by ze founder ov ze San Francisco Ghost Society, a paranormal group wot investigates claims of ze supernatural in San Francisco. Hee nose heez ghosts! Tayketh ze tour. I veal key an eye out fur ye! Madame Ghostdogga awaits aryoooo on ze ethereal path.


Boo!<br/>Tags: ghosts, ghouls, haunted, haight, madame gonzaga, lettuce prey, boo!, walking tour, exorcism<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/97805">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>37.76991 -122.448124</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:madamegonzaga</dc:creator>
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        Knot ass goode az vun ov ze OTHER vuns witch eez in ze Lower Haight...kak! Gobble Gobble. I hav bin angry ever since zay stopped agreeking tou mayketh mee ze "Yellow Bird" ov yore from ze menu. BAH! I donut nose aboot ze otters in ze chain, butt ze Lower Haight resturdant seems tou hav ze more consistent quality in ze foods und ze dreenkies zen ze upper Haight vun. Veddy soddy tou report, butt true. After ze last mocha I bought tasted ov ze poisons, I hav knot deigned ze re-entry. Kak Kak! Sometimes splendid, sometimes Kak Kak Kak! und I donut hav ze monies tou burn so I donut goose tou ze Upper Haight resturdant no mo. Mebbe zay poot ze Yellow Bird on ze menu again I wood try. 
AMIMBLE ZE YELLOWBIRD!
(sign in photo from Fillmore site; same nicey subliminals in ze Haight sign, though!)
(*)(*)<br/>Tags: breakfast, coffee, haight, san francisco, california, squat, gobble, squat and gobble, yellow bird, hall of shame<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/102881">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-07-17 11:36:59.601716+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Ceiba Records ~ Fashion/Music/Art</title>
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Say hello to Peter Zeigelmeyer, Proprietor. 

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For a very long time now, I've been jonesin' for one of those cool-looking Gado Gado sweatshirts with the tribal  design on the sleeves and the long pointy swirly hoods that I see in Ceiba's window when I pass by the store...maybe in red.

Touring Ceiba with Peter Ziegelmeier and Marie is a worldwide affair: local designers Dreamtime, Eka, and Space Turtle; Hikari from Japan; Psylo/Israel; Gado Gado/Austria; Nuclear Star/Italy; Quantum Leap & Mido from Bali all compete for my Mastercard's attention. But my favorite items in the store at the moment has got to be those stash belts by Hipsterr SF (modeled by Marie at right), which are like old-west gun holsters of wonderfully crafted leather but instead of gun holsters you get pockets for all of your raver or just-plain-boring-old-daily needs. These are way hipper than the standard fanny-pack, that's for damn sure, and I'll bet no one ever broke up with/refused to go out with/beat up someone for wearing a Hipsterr. 

Furry playa coats by Simone Schulz and an interesting selection of jewlery by Gina Pfanz round out the offerings of a bit of each type of gear you might need for an overnight dance party or just a hard day of urban living.

If you're wondering where the music comes in, Peter founded Ceiba Records in 1996 and produces psytrance, progressive trance, and downtempo ambient music; listen and buy in the back of the store or on the website. 
<br/>Tags: ceiba records, fashion, music, art, haight ashbury, san francisco, california, peter, maria, designers, trance, haight, hikari, psylo, gado gado, nuclear star, quantum leap, mido, dreamtime, eka sf, space turtle, hipsterr sf, simone schulz, gina pfanz, cd, dvd, psy trance, progressive trance, downtempo ambient, accessories, jewelry, clothing, recycled, reconstructed, burning man, hoodies, tribal jewelry<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/158393">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator>platialUser:wendolyne</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-09-01 04:55:38.190859+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Crepe Express: Taste Paris!</title>
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Danielle and Brian creating heavenly crepes. 
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Sweet or savory>? My usual is the Opera (ham/swiss/mushrooms) but I've been known to go to the Louvre (dark chocolate sauce) on occasion. 

The efficient workers here always deliver the goods and the mochas are surprisingly delicious for a place that specializes in something else. You can always swig Orangina or French Limonade if it's too late for caffeine--but it's really never too late for caffeine, is it?

I seem to forget when ensconced in the wafting aromatic goodness of crepes, but the crepe-shy can also get a pretty good salad (Spinach salad with feta/red onions and tomatoes, Nicoise, Gorgonzola/Walnut) or opt for a baguette. 

Tables aren't guaranteed but it's okay to tell someone to scoot the heck over...or you can get your goodies to go if you're a good juggler. 

Consistently excellent service and taste.
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Open 7days from 9:30am-10pm weekdays, 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. 
415.865.0264

<br/>Tags: crepes not crap, crepes, mocha, espresso, latte, haight, haight ashbury, san francisco, california, strawberries, paris, opera, crepe express, saintlazare, salads, sweet, savory, baguettes, boissons fraiches, orangina, capuccino<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/224540">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator>platialUser:wendolyne</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-09-21 09:57:48.729004+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Haight Street Shopping</title>
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        The stretch of shops, referred to by San Francisco locals as the Upper Haight, was the center of '60s psychedelia. Despite gentrification and the proliferation of stores like Ben & Jerry's and The Gap, it still retains its hippie counterculture credentials, and is dotted with Victorian houses, anarchist bookstores, piercing salons and funky clothing shops. Taking cues from New York and Los Angeles, as well as showcasing local Bay Area designers, the thoroughly modern Jaxx is a true urban outfitter, while just across the street at X-Generation, knock-offs of the originals go for much less. On Haight Street, one of the most eclectic and perennially busy San Francisco shopping stretches, San Francisco shoppers can find just about anything, from hardware to punk gear and fishnets to upscale vintage. With food and booze choices just as prolific (try Cha Cha Cha's for sangria and tapas or Kanzaman for a vanilla hookah and a beer), locals as well as out-of-towners spend time shopping (or just window gazing) on the Haight's incense-scented sidewalks. For music-philes, the bowling alley turned record store, Amoeba Records, is one the Haight's biggest draws. <br/>Tags: sf, shopping, haight<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/874205">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:date>2006-12-22 09:43:36.512307+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Juneau-Douglas High School</title>
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        Tags: juneaudouglas high school, juneau, events, reviews, haight, golden gagolden gate park<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/1047370">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator>platialUser:baobot</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-03-07 20:21:18.513806+00:00</dc:date>
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<title>Kezar Stadium</title>
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        Tags: kezar stadium, san francisco, events, reviews, haight, golden gagolden gate park<br /><br /><a href="http://www.platial.com/post/1051359">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<dc:creator>platialUser:baobot</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-03-07 20:56:16.457012+00:00</dc:date>
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