We've moved to a new neighborhood, and our commute to/from downtown now generally takes us through North Beach, making our bus ride just a little more interesting (until the novelty wears off, that is). Even on a Tuesday night the bars and restaurants are crowded: people are spilling out on the sidewalks, enjoying dinner/coffee/drinks at outdoor tables under cranked-up heat lamps. It seems North Beach is always on vacation.

(image: Jazz At Pearl's)