Like many in the Castro District San Francisco, I mourned the loss of 2223, the hip eatery that served up great food for over sixteen years. However, with any loss comes opportunity, and I was happy to learn that 2223 was being reborn as "Jake's on Market"...
Who would have thought that an Oakland, California freelance musician and coffee addict would grow a love for coffee into a modern day revolution that is Blue Bottle - an undisputed San Francisco favorite...
The happiest place in San Francisco promises to be the 38th Annual Castro Street Fair, happening Sunday, October 2nd, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the heart of the Castro. This year's Fair remains true to form, and will feature multiple stages of live and interactive...
We're out and about! MyCastro.com has officially launched. Now, for the first time ever, you can join your local Castro Community by using this web portal as your one stop location to connect, read pertinent news, and gather information. If you have never been to the Castro before...
Surrogacy has been in the news recently as a way for gay couples and singles to build their families. In all cases when a surrogate is required, the surrogate is providing an essential piece of the complex puzzle of how a baby is created. Both straight and gay intended parents are thrilled...
2011 marks the 41st anniversary of the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade to be held over the weekend of June 25 and 26, 2011. With over 200 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors, and more than twenty community-run stages and venues, the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade is the...
The GLBT Historical Society has announced a series of special programs for June and July 2011 featuring historians, curators, authors, elders and community organizers offering insights on a wide range of topics in gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender history...
OMG The curly fries are so good, they are like totally the best!!! I wish I had some right now, so I could eat them all! OK, I just had to get that off my chest. Now on to reviewing the actual restaurant. If you're heading out to the Castro District San Francisco and you're looking for...
Melissa Perello's culinary catalyst Frances his hit the Castro district in San Francisco with an explosion of perfectly prepared, fresh, seasonal dishes that left me wanting more, more, and more. The small upscale but not stuffy dining room is warm, with a slick upbeat urban feel...
It's amazing what a jump start the Castro District neighborhood has had in the last year when it comes to great places to eat. By far my favorite incarnation has been the star that is Starbelly: modern, contemporary decor, with a rustic twist on "California Comfort Cuisine"...
For those of you who have been living under a rock, you may not have heard of the Castro District phenomenon, Ike’s Place. After a couple of moves, Ike's has now settled into its permanent location on 16th at Sanchez, we at MyCastro.com thought it would be a great time to spread the word...
My passion is helping people to form families when traditional methods are out of the question. I know what it's like to strongly desire a child and my heart goes out to anyone who faces an obstacle on their way to building a family. Having worked in "ART" Assisted Reproductive Technology...
Mollie Stone's Markets, the Bay Area's trusted provider of Necessity, Natural and Specialty Foods, is thrilled to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Castro District location (4201 18th St. in San Francisco): Mollie Stones' 9th Bay Area store on March 9th at 9am...
Internationally renowned as a center for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender culture, San Francisco soon will welcome yet another groundbreaking queer institution: The GLBT History Museum. A project of the GLBT Historical Society, an archives and research center...
Toad Hall is a relatively new Castro District hot spot. It resides in the heart of gay San Francisco in the recently renovated building home to the retired Pendulum. Toad Hall has quickly earned a reputation in San Francisco as being one of the premier happy hour spots and is now our number one choice for just that...
The Castro District San Francisco has a diverse population, and an equally diverse variety of culinary options. Kasa Indian Eatery is a great modern take on Indian cuisine available in the heart of the Castro on 18th Street. When you step in to Kasa, you will immediately...
Lime is amazing; ask anyone. The atmosphere, good beats, amazing drinks, and even better cuisine combine for an ultra-chic dining (or just drinking) experience. Oh, and don't forget the crowd. The people are pretty amazing too. This modern bar offers an eclectic food variety with small tasting plates and...
Poesia; an Italian gem in the Castro? Did you even know there was Italian food other than sausage and pizza in the Castro? Surprise!! A poetic marriage of warm Italian wines coupled with hearty romantic Italian food huddles, hidden, like a diamond in the rough...
Ever wander the streets of the Castro after having an amazing dinner and want a small treat? Well, go to HOT COOKIE! Flooded with eclectic shapes and sizes and riddled with as many types of cookies as you can think of HOT COOKIE will fulfill your after dinner or anytime craving. HOT COOKIE is probably most noted for...
Good food and great service: What more could you ask for? Well, Chow doesn't just offer good food; they have a diverse menu for everyone. Or, if you're like me, you can have a different dish every day of the week....
Finally! That is the first word that comes to mind when recalling my most recent visit to the Castro's newest bar, Blackbird. The Blackbird is a sultry smooth blend of gay, straight, and fanciful right here in the Castro. Not far from Church Street station and the hustle and bustle of Market and Church...
Wild video screens and its circular dance floor make Badlands one of the Castro's most frequented and popular nightclubs. The Dance floor is a circle in shape with plenty of room for on lookers to sip their martinis and toss back 2 for 1 Long Islands during happy hour. (Be sure to come in between 3-9pm.)...
For sexy drink slinging bartenders and the hottest gay, lesbian, and drag queen crowd in town make your way to the Lookout. Here people come to drink, eat, play, and take in the gorgeous view of Market and 16th Street. There is no other bar like it in the Castro...
It's scrumptious, high quality, cheap, and fresh: What more could you want from a burger joint? Adriano Paganini's (Owner of Pasta Pomodoro, Starbelly, and Berretta, just to name a few) latest restaurant creation has a simple straight forward menu that is delectable enough for even the most...
Location, location, location! Café Flore not only has perhaps the greatest location in the Castro, but also the food and the drinks to keep you hanging out for hours any day of the week. Situated on the corner of Noe and Market, Café Flore is the perfect place to people watch. Go to sip coffee drinks...
The Castro district of San Francisco has been a long time stomping ground for political movements, area counter culture and home for vibrant gay life. Within that district lies Harvey's, a bar and restaurant that has played a significant role in the history and development of the city...
Located at 2222 Market Street, Beck's Motor Lodge is located in theheart of the Castro. True to it's name, Beck's Motor Lodge was built in
true motor lodge fashion with guest room entrances opening to outdoor corridors which over look the parking units and Market Street...
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About the Castro District, San Francisco
Twin Peaks bar, the first gay bar in San Francisco to have windows greets most first time visitors and locals alike directly on Market Street welcoming all. What used to be the intersection for the gay rights movement, today gives way to community and a feeling of home instigated by its proactive GLBT residents. On any given day, you can walk this intersection and be a part of history while "Gays" can be seen teaming out of every retail store, bar, dance club, and restaurant for blocks. Additionally, the world famous Castro Theatre can be seen illuminating Castro Street signaling to any unaware traveler you are in fact in the gayest neighborhood in the world.
While the Castro façade has changed many times over the years, what remains the same is its continued importance both symbolically and physically to the San Francisco gay community. The Castro will continue to be "the" spot to meet GLBT people and their friends while being a beacon of diversity and hope for many around the globe. In the Castro individuals are free to be who they are regardless of social "norms," acting as catalyst for change and acceptance worldwide.
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The Castro District is San Francisco's gay neighborhood and home to its GLBT community. The Castro is constantly pulsing with energy acting as a meeting place for all things diverse, and of course the Castro is, "the" spot for leisure time San Francisco gay activities and events. Not to mention 
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Petaluma hairstylist Nicole Sessi was in the Castro on Sunday, looking for her uncle, who died of AIDS in 1990 when she was in the fourth grade.
Rules governing two outdoor plazas in the Castro inched closer to passage this week after a Board of Supervisors' committee endorsed the proposed regulations.
The rainbow flag at the intersection of Market and Castro streets seems like an affirming and positive local icon. But this is San Francisco, where even toys from Happy Meals can seem sinister.
The Muni operator who faces a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge for running over a 23-year-old woman with his bus in a Castro district crosswalk last summer made a brief court appearance Thursday on a procedural matter, and in a hallway interview afterward his attorney said that his client shouldn't be blamed.
