When the Central Freeway was destroyed in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, it liberated Hayes Valley and allowed it to grow into the burgeoning neighborhood it is today — with tons of boutiques, coffee shops, bars, and restaurants. You can't walk more than 10 feet in the area without stumbling onto another gem, as you'll see from this tightly packed map. The many choices, from sushi omakase counters to vegan pasta.
Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission.
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