Fin de siècle dining in Moulin Rouge setting.

Chic boutique and art gallery with emerging designers, men and women's apparel, accessories and the means to individual style.

Naughty or nice: superior lingerie for every occasion

Canopied beds, tasseled pillows, fireplaces, and let’s-get-it-on names like Don Giovanni.

House-made everything (including the best potato chips ever) and secret garden seating.

Full service boutique with edgy styles for men and women plus a nail spa to complete.

Pretty little storefront with underground local homemade sensibilities

Contemporary Nor-Cal cuisine with a comfortable, sunny neighborhood vibe. All items made from local, organic sources.

A bar for macho gays who love flat screens and sports-and for any of those just looking for a pub with greasy finger foods and pool-the Buck Tavern has an eclectic, slightly butch clientele. Trivia night Wednesday is pretty popular.

This sophisticated wine bar does serve a full menu for dinner, but don't mistake it for a restaurant. Everything at CAV is based around the wine (250 varieties of from around the world). The educated management believes in good wine and good value, so you

A mix of new and vintage downtown styles

Minimally designed Japanese clothing makes for wabi sabi imperfect perfection.

Sensible, stylish, name-brand designs from NYC and LA housed in a comfortable environment.

A western symphony composed of the best vintage boot collection from here to New Mexico.

One-stop shop stocked with ultramodern, innovative gear for jetsetters.

Kooky burgers and fab patio for soaking up those rare SF rays.

Frites and Chimay are the key for a perfect afternoon.

Fashion snobbery at its best. Steep prices. Utterly chic.

Old school grill serving uber-fresh fish done with simplicity since 1979.

Tiny cave-like boîte, leather and wrought-iron flourishes, romantic.

Paging Lady, Tramp, and that strand of spaghetti.

Mix of Hayes Valley slackers, culturists before curtain call, and suits from City Hall.

One of the last places left in SF to get southern fried chicken, hush puppies, and sweet potato pancakes.

Hayes artists and trustafarians rush here for high-end designer downtown styles.

Hole-in-the-wall spot devoted to Mexican seafood including memorable ceviche and caldo de camaron.