Students of spiritual teacher and poet Sri Chinmoy serve serenity for vegetarians on the cheap.

If you're in the mood for aging (some well into their 70s) drag stars of yesteryear, this is the place. With weekly parties like the Clap, Suicide Tuesday, and Tubesteak, Aunt Charlie's is a mixed-crowd dive of a bar in the middle of the gritty Tenderloin

Unassuming French old-timer with lace curtains, high ceiling, lots of mirrors, classic bistro vibe.

A few caipirinhas, some plates of feijoada and coxinhas, and you’ll be shaking it like Charo (or not).

Food and drink, paired perfectly.

Dine on creations of wannabe chefs in cavernous, antiseptic dining room.

Quintessential gay dive bar for every type of man (or woman) around, the Deco Lounge is an unpretentious hangout for folks of all flavors. The lounge holds plenty of events, everything from weekly karaoke to drag performances and amateur strip

Nothing says dinnertime like meat on a stick at this authentic Brazilian steakhouse.

Fresh, the monthly gay party hosted by Ruby Skye, an otherwise straight club, is one of the most-favored T-dance parties in the Bay Area. For over eight years, they have been bringing in DJs from around the globe and raising money for

With a kitschy sort of charm, this out-to-sea inspired saloon-like dive is known as a common watering hole for older gay men, but has recently been attracting a mixed crowd of twentysomethings and drag queens on weekends. On your way out, try

A favorite with the symphony and politico crowd, but cool enough for young hipsters with good credit.

Basic decorating 101.

The toned and tanned grind to Euro-house, salsa, and funk.

High end cabaret venue, hot spot to see big-name performers who are passing through SF, or to see above-average local talent.