It’s almost Valentine’s Day! While social distancing practices remain large and in charge, you can still show some love to local businesses. Get a gift for that special somebody (or yourself, you deserve it!) with these Tenderloin shops and takeout/delivery options.
Want us to add your local biz favorites or gift idea to this list? Email [email protected].
Print by by @theBlkalien, via PLANT THERAPY
What’s Valentine’s Day without some flowers?! Or plants. Head over to Plant Therapy for a new plant friend to add to your collection, or have a floral bouquet put together to brighten someone’s day from Fresh Floral Shop or Ann’s Flowers & Balloons.
Plant Therapy | 687 O’Farrell St
Fresh Floral Shop | 499 Golden Gate Ave
Ann’s Flowers & Balloons | 915 Geary St
FASHIONABLE FINDS
Up your neighborhood pride game with a Tilted Brim ‘Tenderloin’ hats, tote, pins, and more. Or grab a gift from Fleet Wood. This shop custom prints, showcases local artists, and helps you express your thoughtful side with Valentine’s Day cards and curated gift boxes. Vacation SF also offers vintage throwbacks and stylish gifts that will turn heads and make your heart skip a beat.
Tilted Brim | 706 Larkin St
Fleet Wood | 839 Larkin St
Vacation SF | 704 Larkin St
BOOKS
We are so excited to have the La Cocina Municipal Marketplace in the Tenderloin!!!!…It’s hard to wait. But as they figure out how to safely operate and open the space, we are still patiently awaiting the opening of the “country’s first women-led food hall.” In the meantime, they are keeping the dream alive and keeping us inspired with We Are La Cocina: Recipes in Pursuit of the American Dream—a collection of 40 stories from these incredible women entrepreneurs and 120 recipes. Also consider ordering one of their delicious community food boxes or gift boxes for yourself or a friend.
La Cocina Municipal Marketplace | 101 Hyde St (at Golden Gate Ave)
Also on our reading list? Anything from the TL youth at 826 Valencia. The young people of the TL are vibrant, passionate, and full of wise words to share. Support local 826 Valencia’s Tenderloin Center and read words that will inspire and energize. There are a large number of publications featuring student writing, including A Dazzling Rainbow on the Side by TL Center students, ages 8-18 years old. As well as totes, pins, and other fun finds here.
826 Valencia – Tenderloin Center | 180 Golden Gate Ave
TENDERLOIN GIFT CARDS
Treat someone to coffee and a dreamy, giant cookie from Jane, or for a date-night-in, takeout from Golden Era or Brenda’s. Or give the gift of “shop therapy” with Tilted Brim or Vacation —or tickets to a future theatre feature at Broadway SF. Your gift card future is looking bright.
DATE NIGHT: TAKEOUT / DELIVERY / OUTDOOR DINING
Last but not least…the classic gift of a delicious meal. Here is a list of Tenderloin Restaurants open for takeout and delivery. TL Outdoor Dining has also returned, available Thursday-Sunday on Larkin Street. Hours
Comments are closed.