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Cow Hollow

Lombard Street to Green Street, and Van Ness Avenue to Lyon Street
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In Cow Hollow, the grass has always seemed a little greener. Lined with charming Edwardians and Victorians and armed with a beautification budget for flower boxes, Union Street remains both an urban destination and a throwback to another time: a kind of modern, hip Pleasantville. Though small-business owners bemoan the zoning laws that limit the number of restaurants and, as a consequence, foot traffic (restrictions that don’t affect nearby Chestnut Street), upscale shops and post-collegiate sports bars keep Union busy seven days a week. Meanwhile, chains keep moving in, pushing sky-high retail rents even higher. Rumor has it BCBG is on its way to fill another stretch of window space, joining the likes of Bebe, Sephora and Armani Exchange. But independent shops and eateries remain creatively tucked into the seams, preserving the local vibe that makes Union Street eternally popular.

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