Monica Dardon-Gutierrez Hotelier

What are you up to these days? Adjusting to married life – I just got married in October. I am also trying to dip my feet into some extra work as a juvenile probation counselor. I'm very busy but excited! 

Where would you have your last meal on earth? I would definitely have a burrito and horchata from La Taqueria at 25th and Mission. 

Who's your favorite quintessential local character? The Brown Twins. They are so cute and classy. They have that old San Francisco swag.

Why do you love your neighborhood? Union Square offers so much. You can get anything you want. World class shopping and dining, tons of public transportation, bars, and theaters. Not to mention fun activities and entertainment. 

What's your favorite under-the-radar SF restaurant? Charanga on Mission Street, offering Pan-Latin Cuisine. The food, service, and the atmosphere is great and friendly. Definitely a place to go with friends or on a date.   

Where do you go to relax and get away from it all? Fort Funston. My dog Sugar loves it there. It's off-leash and has a great trail to the beach.  It's really a relaxing place for me and my pup.