george montague ( Western Addition This area, too, was once sandy waste, but after World War II the district became

( Western Addition This area, too, was once sandy waste, but after World War II the district became populated by Southern African-Americans who came west for work. For a short time, it was famous for jazz and blues clubs, as embodied, until his death in 2001, by John Lee Hooker and his Boom Boom Room. Today, it is still largely African-American in character and rather rundown, although it does comprise architecturally odd St Mary s Cathedral (see p44) and photogenic Alamo Square (see p49). d Map E3

Destino Relax and experience the passion of flamenco and the intensity of tango every evening. This place exudes a special george montague energy and serves the best mojitos in town. South American food, too. d 1815 Market St Map F4 (415) 552-4451 Dis. access