By Liam P. Mayclem —
Cupid is in the air full throttle this time of year. For me, though, love should be showered upon your amore every single day of the year and not just on February 14, Valentine’s Day.
San Francisco is regarded as one of the most romantic cities in the world, rivaling Paris or Rome. While San Francisco lacks the extensive romance-related written history of these older cities, it does have a constant whiff of romance in the air with much to warm LGBTQ hearts.
Consider doing the following:
Explore LGBTQ history with your love by strolling along Castro Street’s Rainbow Honor Walk and learn of the leaders and pioneers who came before us.
How about a picnic? Grab some baked goodies from Tartine Bakery on 18th Street and stroll on over to Dolores Park for a picnic. I also recommend a romantic walk across the Golden Gate Bridge followed by enjoying a picnic or some tasty Tartine goodies at the lookout at the north end of the bridge.
View a classic, romantic film at the historic Castro Theatre, when such films are shown there again. For many of us, this was one of life’s most romantic and simple pleasures.
These are just a few of the local activities that won’t break the bank and will keep love hearts aglow.
The time-honored tradition of dining out is indeed a thing for many of us on Valentine’s Day, but as you know, getting a resy can be tough and the price point for a V-day dinner can be steep! Nevertheless, the splurge to do something special with your boo can certainly be worth it. Among my favorite spots for romance:
If your love potion is dinner and a film, Foreign Cinema in the Mission showcases classic films for you to feast on as you enjoy some very fine dining by Chefs John Clark and Gayle Pirie.
For music aficionados, there are two hot spots I love where food and entertainment hit the high notes in equal measure.
Berber has live music many nights of the week. Enjoy dinner first followed by the show. Another fave where love lives in the good company of music and cocktails is Feinstein’s at the Nikko. This Valentine’s Day, a Bay Area treasure and jazz siren, Ms. Golden Pipes Paula West, will be performing.
Happy Valentine’s Day, lovers. Get your love on!
Romantic Views + Fine Dining
Waterbar
https://www.waterbarsf.com
Picnic in the Park
Tartine Picnic at Dolores Park
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Bridge and Bubbles
Golden Gate Bridge
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Love Our LGBTQ History
Rainbow Honor Walk
http://rainbowhonorwalk.org/
Champagne & Oysters
Billingsgate
https://www.billingsgatesf.com
Michelin-Worthy Dinner and Show
Berber
https://www.berbersf.com
More Michelin Stars
Atelier Crenn
https://www.ateliercrenn.com
Garden Dinner Under the Stars
Fable
https://www.fablesf.com
A Taste of Spain
Canela
https://canelasf.com
Movie and Dinner
Foreign Cinema
http://foreigncinema.com
Concert & Cocktails
Feinstein’s at the Nikko
https://tinyurl.com/bdf6jhuu
Put on the Ritz
Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay
https://tinyurl.com/45stsfjk
Emmy Award-winning radio and television personality Liam Mayclem is regularly featured on KPIX as well as KCBS, where he is the popular Foodie Chap. Born in London, Mayclem is now at home in the Bay Area, where he lives with his husband, photographer Rick Camargo. For more information: https://www.bookliam.com/
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Published on February 9, 2023
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