RSVP's Best of the Bay
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THE 2006 RESULTS ARE IN!
For a long time San Francisco’s seniors have been a strong voting block. For the first time, however, they show that they can vote with their dollars, palates and their feet. Earlier this year, RSVP of San Francisco an organization placing seniors on community service, surveyed hundreds of folks over the age of 55 and over to their favorite San Francisco places to eat, exercise classes, entertainment, recreation and shopping. Now RSVP is pleased to announce that the results are in for its first annual Best of the Bay for those over 55. Continue reading...
~ RESTAURANTS ~
Best Restaurant:
Top Honors: Slanted Door
Best Fine Dining Restaurant:
Top Honors: Boulevard cafe
Best Budget Restaurant:
Top Honors: Pasta Pomodoro
Best Early-Bird Special:
Top Honors: Lakeside Cafe
Best Burger:
Top Honors: Barney’s Gourmet Hamburger
Best Comfort Food:
Top Honors: Chow/Park Chow
Best Deli:
Top Honors: Lucca’s on Chestnut
Best Snack Spot:
Top Honors: Ferry Building
Best Place for a Drink:
Top Honors: Liverpool Lil’s
Best Grocery:
Top Honors: Trader Joe’s and Safeway
Best Coffee Shop:
Top Honors: Peet’s
~ CONTINUING EDUCATION ~
Best Arts & Crafts Class:
Top Honors: City College, SFSU
Best Continuing Education:
Top Honors: City College of San Francisco
Best Computer Class:
Top Honors: City College of San Francisco
~ ENTERTAINMENT ~
Best Dance Company:
Top Honors: San Francisco Ballet
Best Movie Theater:
Top Honors: Balboa Theater
Best Theater Company:
Top Honors: ACT
Best Local Music Venue:
Top Honors: San Francisco Symphony
Best Place to Take the Kids/Grandkids:
Top Honors: San Francisco Zoo
Best Museum:
Top Honors: De Young
Best Place to Take Out of Town
Guest:
Top Honors: Cliff House
~ SHOPPING ~
Best Department Store:
Top Honors: Macy’s and Nordstrom
Best Apparel:
Top Honors: Macy’s and Nordstrom
Best Bookstore:
Top Honors: Borders
Best Shoes:
Top Honors: Nordstrom
Best Music:
Top Honors: Tower
Best Flower Shop:
Top Honors: La Boughan’s
Best Garden Supplies:
Top Honors: Sloat Nursery
Best Shoes:
Top Honors: Nordstrom
~ TRANSPORTATION ~
Best Bus/Street Car:
Top Honors: 38 Limited
Best Cab Company:
Top Honors: DeSoto, Luxor, & Yellow Cab
~ SPORTS & EXERCISE ~
Best Gym:
Top Honors: YMCA
Best Exercise Class:
Top Honors: Doelger Senior Center
Best Walk/Hike
Top Honors: Golden Gate Park
Best Organized Race/Walk:
Top Honors: Bay to Breakers
Best Tennis Courts:
Top Honors: Golden Gate Park
Best Swimming Pool:
Top Honors: YMCA Presidio
Best Golf Course:
Top Honors: Harding Park
~ HEALTH & WELLNESS ~
Best Hospital:
Top Honors: Kaiser
Real Contenders: UCSF, CMPC
Best Pharmacy:
Top Honors: Walgreens
~ PUBLIC SERVICES ~
Best Local Public Service:
Top Honors: San Francisco Public Libraries
Best Politician, Most In Tune to the Needs of my Generation:
Top Honors: Mayor Gavin Newsom in a landslide)
Best Advocate (community member) for the Needs of my Generation:
Top Honors: Senior Action Network
Best Park:
Top Honors: Golden Gate Park
Best Library:
Top Honors: Main Library
Best Local Source of News:
Top Honors: San Francisco Chronicle
~ CREATING COMMUNITY ~
Best Civic Group:
Top Honors: Friends of the Urban Forest
Best Neighborhood:
Top Honors: Marina
Best Community Garden:
Top Honors: 7th Avenue and Lawton
Best Place to Meet Singles:
Top Honors: YMCA
Best Place to Hang Out:
Top Honors: Home
~ HOME ~
Best Home Decorations:
Top Honors: Crate & Barrel
Best Hardware Store:
Top Honors: Home Depot
Best Carpet Cleaners:
Top Honors: Coit
~ FURRY FRIENDS ~
Best Pet Food Supplies:
Top Honors: Petco
Best Place to Adopt a Pet:
Top Honors: SF SPCA
Best Veterinarian:
Top Honors: Pets Unlimited
~ ODDS & ENDS ~
Best Discount Wholesaler:
Top Honors: Costco
Best View:
Top Honors: Twin Peaks
Best Place for Sun on a Foggy Day:
Top Honors: Mission