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2019 Best of the Bay

48hills is proud to host the SF Bay Guardian Best of the Bay 2019! View the winners below, and sign up for our newsletter for more great local arts + culture.  Designer Aaron Joseph Bay Guardian Editor Tim Redmond Web Developer Matt Fisher Bay Guardian Publishers Emeritus Bruce B. Brugmann and Jean Dibble Special Thanks Hunky Beau

Best of the Bay 2019

Best of the Bay 2019: Food & Drink winners

Best Burrito, Best Sushi, Best Brunch, Best Ice Cream, Best Bar Staff, and more
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Best of the Bay 2019: Shopping winners

Best Book Store, Best Grocery Store, Best Shoe Store, Best Bike Shop, Best Flea Market, Best Dispensary, and more
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Best of the Bay 2019: Arts & Entertainment winners

Best DJ, Best Live Music Venue, Best Arts Festival, Best Drag Show, Best Dance Company, and more
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Best of the Bay 2019: City Living winners

Best Street Fair, Best Yoga Studio, Best Bicycle Repair, Best Plumber, Best Pet Grooming, and more
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Arts + Culture

Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: Corgi Con

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The beloved celebration of the sturdy little spuds waddles into a blessedly bigger venue this year.
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Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: 540 Bar

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This retro Inner Richmond watering hole attracts gleeful happy hour goers and tight-knit creative community.
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Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: Compton’s Cafeteria Riot

Charles Lewis III -
The city thought it would never see itself done right onstage after 'Beach Blanket Babylon.' Then this long-running show came along.
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Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: Kina Kantor

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Extolling the virtues of an in-demand theater talent, from turns in Berkeley Rep's 'Uncle Vanya' to Bindlestiff's 'The Love Edition.'
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Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: Bones Bagels

Dorothy O'Donnell -
Connoisseurs of the chewy and circular flock to this Noe Valley bakery's streamlined and seasonal sourdough offerings.
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Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: Boardroom’s Tequila Trivia Tuesdays

Dorothy O'Donnell -
Forget the pop-quiz conglomerates—this North Beach bar and host Oliver 'The Baron' Chang double down on trivial tradition.
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Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: 450 Architects

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Designs for a more regenerative, uplifting built environment, from SF Waldorf School to Russian Hill's Francisco Park.
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Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: Wendy Reid and Lulu

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A woman and bird who make sweet, symphonic music, perfect for creekside listening in your favorite park.
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Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: Terror Vault

Charles Lewis III -
We come for the jump scares, but stay for the world-building—and vampire cocktails—at the annual SF Mint fright fest.
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Best of the Bay 2025 Editors’ Pick: Sisterita

Dorothy O'Donnell -
Downtown French fare with a Thai twist and bookish ambiance, the perfect sustenance for your brunch bunch.
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VOTE NOW in the 2025 Best of the Bay Readers’ Poll!

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Our 51st installment of the Bay Area classic is 'new and improved' for 2025—and still full of local love.
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Best of the Bay 2024 Editors’ Pick: Shawna Virago

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The groundbreaking 'fairy godmother' of trans country music is an outspoken voice for queer rights and local independent arts.
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Best of the Bay 2024 Editors’ Pick: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

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This world-class treasure trove of film and other creative forms is the true work of art.
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Best of the Bay 2024 Editors’ Pick: Blandina Farley

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A most colorful tour guide acquaints all comers with the neighborhood she's made home since the '70s.
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Welcome to Best of the Bay 2024: The New Classics!

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Our 50th annual Readers' Poll celebrates everything that's Best about the Bay Area—from the people who live here.
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Best of the Bay 2024: City Living Winners

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READERS' POLL: Best Salon, Best Bike Repair, Best Podcast, Best Politician, Best Hotel, Best Tour, Best Gym, more
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