Smart Finds in San Francisco Amid Its Grit « Previous 1 of 5 Next » TWITTER LINKEDIN E-MAIL SHARE The north end of the Valencia Street corridor of San Francisco still has its fair share of grit: you’ll find the Mission Police Station and the odd shouting inebriated denizen on the same block as camera-phone-wielding French tourists and high-end home-design stores. But the strip is slowly being colonized by shops carrying funky, eco-friendly clothing lines; small-production cheeses; urban beekeeping supplies; and, of course, custom bikes. Indeed, in this bike-friendly neighborhood, it’s smart to step lively and look before you cross to avoid being run over by the continuous parade of helmetless cyclists whizzing by. http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/11/20/travel/20111120-FORAGE-2.html