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Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay

Vacant to Vibrant: Best of the Bay 2023 Editors’ Pick

The program from SF New Deal and the city is injecting new life into the Embarcadero Center with local vendors.

Ramen Bae: Best of the Bay 2023 Editors’ Pick

The local dehydrated topping company solves an age-old global problem: 'How can we jazz up these noodles?'

Cafe du Nord: Best of the Bay 2023 Editors’ Pick

The (actually) underground indie music venue drew us downstairs repeatedly, with casual vibes and terrific programming.

Welcome to Best of the Bay 2023!

Thousands voted in our 49th annual Readers' Poll, celebrating the best place on Earth. Here are the results.

Best of the Bay 2023: City Living Winners

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

Best of the Bay 2023: Food + Drink Winners

READERS' POLL: Best Burrito, Best Pizza, Best Chinese, Best Brunch, Best Dive Bar, Best Sports Bar, more

Best of the Bay 2023: Arts & Nightlife Winners

READERS' POLL: Best Nightclub, Best Art Gallery, Best Drag Queen, Best Karaoke, Best Live Venue, Best DJ, more

Best of the Bay 2023: Shopping Winners

READERS' POLL: Best Bookstore, Best Bike Shop, Best Store Staff, Best Cannabis Dispensary, Best Shoe Store, more

Best of the Bay Editors’ Pick: Stage Werx

A mighty little venue that embodies the spirit of independent theater in the Bay Area

Best of the Bay 2022 Editors’ Pick: Red Poppy Art House

The long-running Mission arts venue's charms come through in diverse music, poetry, dramatic readings, and comedy shows.

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48hills is proud to host the SF Bay Guardian 2016 Best of the Bay. Please see www.sfbg.com for Bay Guardian election endorsements and more.

Welcome back to the SF Bay Guardian’s Best of the Bay! This is our 41st edition of Best of the Bay, and it comes out on the Bay Guardian’s 50th anniversary. Here and in print at more than 350 shops, cafes, and stores throughout the Bay Area, you’ll find the results of our Readers Poll and our exclusive Editor’s Picks. Thanks to the more than 9,000 people voted in our Best of the Bay Readers Poll this year – an incredible number!

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