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UNION STREET

Union Square not enough shopping for you? Or, perhaps you're looking for something a little less crowded and a little more boutique-y.

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On Union Street you'll find everything from custom framing (Artisans of San Francsico) to home decorative accessories from all over the world (Z Gallerie).

Many of the shops, gallaries, and cafes are up and down the cross streets, or in cute little courtyards, so don't forget to explore there as well!

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• T. Z. Shiota on Fillmore: if you're interested in Asian pieces, art objects, and Japanese prints, T. Z. Shiota's has been operated by the Shiota family for over 100 years
• Mimi's: for a wearable art boutique, try Mimi's on Union
• Union Street Goldsmith: are you looking for unique and gorgeous jewelry? Here's a wonderful place to start!
• Flag Ships for: Bebe, A/X Armani Exchange, Fog City Leather, and Three Bags Full - all on Union
• PlumpJack Wine Store on Fillmore: for you wine lovers
• Jest Jewels: for fun and trendy jewelry, accessories, and unique items
• Bella and Daisy's: also on Union, they carry treats, beds, clothing, etc. for the four-legged member of the family

Exhausted from all that shopping and in need of sustenance?

Rose's Cafe at the corner of Steiner and Union is a good choice for Asparagus, Wild Nettles, Spring Onions and Fresh Ricotta Pizza, or House Made Fettuccine with Niman Ranch Pork Ragu and Ricotta Salata.

Or try The Brazen Head on Buchanan Street if you want a true neighborhood place with Old School San Francisco flair.

Balboa Cafe on Fillmore is another classic San Francisco eatery, where you just might run into former SF Mayor (and current CA Lt. Governor> Gavin Newsom, or even Governor Jerry Brown.

If you're visiting San Francisco the first weekend of June, you'll definitely want to get down to Cow Hollow for the Union Street fair (Union Street Festival), one of The City's largest free annual events!

If you find yourself in San Francisco on the Second Sunday or the Second or Fourth Thursday of the month, take the opportunity to visit the Octagon House at Union and Gough (pronounced goff) Streets.

The Octagon House was built by William C. McElroy in 1861 and was one of five octagon houses in early San Francisco. It houses collections representing the decorative arts of the Colonial and Federal periods, plus period documents and signatures!

There's no charge to visit Octagon House, although a contribution toward maintenance and other expenses is always appreciated.

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