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[bagsbee]

[labfly]

i love brandy ho's! i go everytime i'm in SF.
oh.. and i am STOKED too!

[Boozemonkey]

If you're thinking House of Nan King, I would much more recommend going to Chef Jia's right next door. Nan King is a shadow of its former self, and the lines out the door are pretty much all visiting folks who are just going on the hype. Jia makes great food (many, myself included, feel it's better than Nan King), is cheaper, and you won't have to worry about waiting in line for a half hour to get a table.

I think that Chinatown is very walkable from the wharf, but I walk almost everywhere cause public transportation here drives me insane, so I may not be trustworthy. I would say it would probably take you 20-30 mins to get into Chinatown. On the plus side you would go through North Beach on your way, so it's actually a nice way to soak up both hoods.

The key if you're walking is to take a chocolate break at XOX Truffles and a refreshing beverage break at La Rocca's or Kennedy's as you amble up Columbus. You know, just to keep your strength up. Though if you're not wanting to walk, there is a bus runs from the wharf down Columbus into North Beach/Chinatown.

[aliendial]

Well, but how much of that 20-30 minute walk is uphill? Be honest. Many of us won't be used to the hills and the last time I went to Chinatown my hotel was back up a painfully steep hill. In heels. I may taxi.

[vortech]

Since the wharf is sea level, isn't everything south uphill?

[konamouse]

And many of us may be coming from the c2bk area (where is that in relation to Chinatown). However, I plan on wearing comfortable shoes the whole weekend

I'm more worried about the ride back - but I've never been afraid to hail a taxi after ARG Drinkering. And I LOVE Chinese food.

[labfly]

the walk to chinatown from the wharf does not include any major hills.. there one gradual hill as you make your way up columbus but it isn't like california or many of the others.. and there is always a bus down columbus (if needed).
i've walked it many times with my mom and she's 76 and believe me, she's not an athlete.

(if c2bk is in north beach -- it is very close)

[hmrpita]

[konamouse]

[cabalagent23]

Local Attendees?

[missphinx]

Re Chinatown, it might be a little busy on Saturday, in case you're thinking of wandering over in that direction.
The SF Chinese New Year's parade is March 3 starting at 5:30 p.m.: http://www.chineseparade.com/parade/about/about.asp

[rose]

Updated Conference Schedule

[addlepated]

What day is all that - Saturday?

[rose]

Yes it is all on Saturday. March 3rd at the conference room of the Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf

For Sunday morning - If you want to go to the Exploratorium, sign up the day before so we can get the tickets on Saturday morning. Meet in the hotel lobby at 10:30 to walk over.

[catherwood]

Re: Local Attendees?