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    I love DA, I used to dream of sending my daughter there when she was just an infant,
    X A.

    I always wanted to go to this place since my daughter was a baby and too young to go, but I started out taking her to date nights the owner Miss Julie puts on. Date nights was her introduction to the loving playful artistic environment Destination Art provides. My daughter started going regularly to DA At age 3 and she was so happy playing there all day with different child guided play activities. She chose when to play with other children or when to do: art, ballet or gymnastics, yoga, and handheld walks around neighborhood to Coit Tower, library and playgrounds. Also the date nights are a great opportunity to spend quality time with the partner and taste some of North Beach delightful food! I love Destination Art and would highly recommend this school for your young child. Miss Julie is flexible with schedules too as you can opt for drop in days according to your timetable.

    C R.

    A hidden gem in North Beach, D-art is my 5 year old's FAVORITE place in town. Julie opened the studio with grown-ups in mind but quickly transformed her adorable space into a kids art studio. She offers Saturday morning workshops often using found objects to create works of art (my little guy made and painted a "robot" out of some milk cartons and strawberry baskets). In the summer she runs a fabulous art camp program at very reasonable rates. And for the grown-ups, twice a month she has a drop-off "Movie night" for $15 per kid! Best babysitting deal in town right in the heart of North Beach. Typically the Movie nights start with a craft, then a kids movie is projected on a wall, the kids have an "intermission" and a snack, the pick-up is at 9:00p.m. My little guy LOVES it and my wife and I stroll down to the street to pick a nice bistro for dinner. Can't beat that! :)

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    Monroe

    (719 reviews)

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    North Beach/Telegraph Hill, Financial District

    One thing about me, I absolutely love to dance! The only thing is, the older I get, the less I find…read morespots where I can dance to great oldies, so when I found out about Battle of the decades every Friday at Monroe, I knew I had to try it out! Arrived at 5:30 and was surprised when I saw a small but decent amount of folks here. When I approached the bar and got my first drink, I understood why folks were there so early....the drinks were a buck! Such a steal and great way to get folks in. The concept of battle of the decades is great too! Each hour is a different decade of music,starting with the 60's. I spent a few hours dancing from 60's-80's music until about 8pm (perfect for an old millennial like me) until the place filled up. Totally great night at Monroe. Cheap drink specials, great music, and I was able to get in bed by 8:30pm. I'll definitely be back again.

    I've been to a LOT of bars, clubs, and entertainment venues in SF, but one that my various friend…read moregroups and I regularly hit up is Monroe. What's not to love. Located on Broadway in North Beach, it's always high energy and popping, but I've never had any issues getting in. Also love that there's no cover charge for women, so I can just enjoy the night with my friends here without having to pay the equivalent price of a drink before I've even stepped inside. Even with the club frequently packed, especially the later in the night you go, I find the facilities pretty clean compared to many other similar lounges. It's also conveniently located near late night pizza and crêpe eateries that are still open after Monroe closes for the win, which makes it an all-around no brainer to choose going here versus other venues.

    Our Picnic

    Our Picnic

    (3 reviews)

    Marina/Cow Hollow

    Gina was absolutely wonderful to work with! She was friendly, responsive, incredibly organized, and…read moremade the entire process seamless from start to finish. She provided setup inspiration photos, detailed location information, photos of the space, and even a map with parking instructions so everything was crystal clear ahead of time. Her communication and professionalism were unmatched, truly professionalism in a person. We would gladly work with her again anytime!

    I was set to surprising my friend for her birthday and I thought a picnic would be a wonderful…read moreidea! However, I do know the struggles of setting up an entire picnic on your own (I did it two years ago for her birthday) and all the stress associated with it. Our picnic and Co made it so EASY and it was so beautiful! I scheduled it for 11:00 (the set up was ready by 9:45 as I had asked if I could drop food off) and it was held at Lindley Meadow in Golden Gate Park. I didn't end up leaving any of my food/items at the picnic place (as I had to leave to pick up my friend to surprise her!) as the picnic was unattended - and you know ever know with this city - so I ended up taking my things back with me to the car. My friend loved the set up - and so did so many strangers!! We got so many compliments on the set up that someone passing by told us that she should take a photo for us and she did! 10/10 amazing! I loved it. Our Picnic was so easy to work with and created an amazing experience - stress free!

    Mabuhay Gardens, Broadway Studios Venue, The Mab - Kept having to remind the WHOLE staff to stop sending me political messages and crossing boundaries

    Mabuhay Gardens, Broadway Studios Venue, The Mab

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    North Beach/Telegraph Hill, Financial District

    I rarely leave reviews, but my experience here was so consistently unprofessional that I feel…read moreobligated to warn others. From the start, communication was evasive. When I asked for the rental fee, I was never given a straight answer, instead I was pressured to disclose how much I was charging my vendors. After finally agreeing to a fee and then it was suddenly doubled less than a week before my July 13 event. The excuse? That the downstairs space was being "opened for me," even though I never requested it. The owner also insisted I rewrite a press release to promote their "Broadway Revival" agenda, something that had nothing to do with my event. I ended up doing free promotion for their venue and agenda when they should have been paying me. Out of courtesy, I gave an additional $400, clearly stating in writing that it was only for two extra load-in hours on Saturday night and for Sunday's bartender. Once inside on Saturday to do load in with the vendors, I had to spend two hours cleaning just to make the space usable. I paid them, to clean their space. A total joke. When I arrived at 8 a.m. on July 13, after multiple confirmations with the GM Tom that he would personally be the point of contact, nobody was there to open the doors. Vendors and I were left standing outside, delaying setup for an event I had spent months preparing. Other major issues: -I was told there were plenty of 6ft tables for vendors. There were none. I had to buy my own and then fight for weeks to retrieve them. The GM dodged my requests, only returning them after I threatened to file a police report for theft over a month later. -The owner repeatedly told acquaintances they could vend without checking with me, forcing me to awkwardly deny people tables at my own event. -Minutes before opening, I was told the event had to be 21+ only. Families were turned away at the door, vendors lost sales, and community trust was damaged. -The bartender arrived late, overcharged guests, and pocketed the difference. -The sound system malfunctioned, undermining performances and leaving the space silent at times. Afterward, I still tried to resolve things professionally. I met with the GM, Tom Watson, and we agreed to host again on October 3rd, with promises that things would go smoother. He assured me multiple times it was confirmed, but kept dodging signing the contract. On August 18, he finally admitted he had double-booked and wanted me to move my date, even though he had booked the other promoter after me. After weeks of being strung along, I've had no choice but to cancel using their space because he text me on August 18 to tell me that he had double booked and now I'm left scrambling with the potential of canceling my event altogether. Losing time, money, and most of all trust with the community. An event that would have supported over 40 small local businesses, all because of this venue's lack of transparency and accountability. Booking a venue should be simple: clear terms, reliable communication, and mutual respect. None of that happened here. I cannot recommend this venue to any organizer or business owner looking for professionalism, unless you're looking to lose weight from stress. If you're an event planner, promoter, or any person who values professionalism, RUN. Avoid this new "crew" that is trying to revive the fab mab. They've affected my business, and they will do the same to yours.

    So much fun. Cool bartender service. Amazing soft couches and great lights. Hand stamp. Open-air…read moremeeting on the street at the front door.

    Parties That Cook - Parties That Cook Kitchen in North Beach

    Parties That Cook

    (144 reviews)

    SoMa

    Came here for a team offsite for 20+ people. It was great to prep a multi course meal. Similar…read morefeedback to previous reviewers, the chefs didn't seem super friendly and happy to host us. With all the food cooking, the kitchen area got a bit smokey. I wish there was better ventilation. Overall solid 4 stars. We had crispy rice patties, veggie risotto, steak, and mini cupcakes. I would recommend for a team event. This was much better than the ramen making event with a different vendor we did as a team event last time.

    To be honest, I expected a little better out of the full event…read more The Good: The recipes were easy and the food was good. There was enough space to go around and not be cramped (16 people on our team). They allow us to bring our own wine bottles. The Bad: The main chef was not very friendly. She was snappy, and sometimes upset when you ask her questions. She almost seemed like she did not want to talk to people or almost talking down to them. The other staff members were really nice. Out of 6+ ovens they had. Only 2 were working and NOT working properly. This is a cooking event space, and if there are no functional ovens, I think it defeats the purpose. In addition, most the knives were dull and barely cut well. You get to cook one of the 4 or 5 dishes. I would highly recommend you rotate the stations, and everyone learns a little more hands on. Way too much teaching compared to doing. Some might enjoy the simplicity, but for a high ticket price, I would expect more. I would say if they fixed the oven problem, and became a little more hospitable, then it would be an easy 5 star place.

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