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Corey Lee's City Guide

Soko Hardware

“A small neighborhood hardware store in Japantown full of useful and hard-to-find Japanese kitchen and garden tools.” -Corey Lee

Address
1698 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Contact
415.931.5510
http://www.yelp.com/biz/soko-hardware-san-francisco

Omnivore Books

Photographed by Susan Fleming

“Most great cities around the world have a store dedicated to cookbooks, and this is San Francisco’s.” -Corey Lee

Address
3885 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
Contact
415.282.4712
http://omnivorebooks.com/

San Francisco Ballet

San Francisco Ballet in Tomasson's Swan Lake. / Photo: Courtesy of Erik Tomasson

“Truly one of the greatest companies in the world.” -Corey Lee

Address
301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
Contact
https://www.sfballet.org/

What To Wear To San Francisco Ballet

Boglioli Men's Virgin Wool Plain-Weave Two-Button Suit-DARK GREY Size 36 R
Boglioli
Boglioli Men's Virgin Wool Plain-Weave Two-Button Suit
$1495
Manolo Blahnik Women's Maysalebi Suede Mules-BLACK Size 10
Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik Women's Maysalebi Suede Mules
$765
Barneys New York Women's Velvet Wide-Leg Pants-RED,PINK Size 36 IT
Barneys New York
Barneys New York Women's Velvet Wide-Leg Pants
$595
Escentric Molecules Volume 2: Precision & Grace
Escentric Molecules
Escentric Molecules Volume 2: Precision & Grace
$165

Asian Art Museum

“Hands down, this is the most dynamic program focusing on Asian art in the country.” -Corey Lee

Address
200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Contact
415.581.3500
http://www.asianart.org/

Trou Normand

“An intimate bar in a grand building, Trou Normand is good for both lunch and a nightcap.” -Corey Lee

Address
140 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Contact
415.975.0876
http://www.trounormandsf.com/

Tartine Bakery

Photographed by Chad Robertson

“A must-visit if you like things that taste good and a classic example of the San Francisco aesthetic—low key, charming, and interesting.” -Corey Lee

Address
600 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Contact
415.487.2600
http://www.tartinebakery.com/

Point Bonita Lighthouse

“After a brief hike and walk over a bridge, you’ll witness some breathtaking views of the Bay and Pacific Ocean.” -Corey Lee

Address
Fort Barry, Building 948, Sausalito, CA 94965
Contact

http://www.nps.gov/goga/pobo.htm

State Bird Provisions

Photographed by Ed Anderson

“A great of example of the new generation of San Francisco dining—fun, thoughtful, and original.” -Corey Lee

Address
1529 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Contact
415.795.1272
http://statebirdsf.com/

Stern Grove Festival

“Visit in the summer during the Stern Grove Festival to sit among the eucalyptus trees and hear world-class musical perfomances.” -Corey Lee

Address
Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132
Contact

http://www.sterngrove.org

What To Wear To Stern Grove Festival

Barneys New York Women's Bow-Embellished Satin Slide Sandals-BLACK Size 5
Barneys New York
Barneys New York Women's Bow-Embellished Satin Slide Sandals
$295
Kooreloo Women's Hollywood Shoulder Bag-PURPLE,NO COLOR
Kooreloo
Kooreloo Women's Hollywood Shoulder Bag
$730
Maison Margiela Men's Cotton Poplin Short-Sleeve Shirt-BLUE,LIGHT BLUE Size 39
Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela Men's Cotton Poplin Short-Sleeve Shirt
$370
Barton Perreira Men's Princeton Sunglasses-BLACK,BROWN
Barton Perreira
Barton Perreira Men's Princeton Sunglasses
$395

The Wok Shop

“An iconic, family-owned store in the heart of Chinatown and a must-visit-for any Chinese cooking enthusiast.”

Address
718 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108
Contact
415.989.3797
http://www.wokshop.com/