When Taco Bell removed the “Grilled Stuft Nacho” from its nationwide menu in 2015, Chris Sandberg was crushed.

The specialty item – a triangle-shaped tortilla filled with beef, crunchy red strips, sour cream and cheesy jalapeño sauce – was “the best thing I ever had at Taco Bell,” Sandberg said.

The day he discovered the dish, he liked it so much, “I had it every day for a week,” Sandberg said. “The following week, it was discontinued.”

After it was taken from the menu, he moved on and tried other items, but none measured up for him. It stayed fresh in his mind. And on Jan. 4, 2021, he decided to start a daily exercise challenge on TikTok, in the hope of getting Taco Bell’s attention.

Sandberg shared a video of himself, breathless in his bathroom mirror, saying, “Day one of exercising every day until Taco Bell brings back the Grilled Stuft Nacho.”

The seven-second clip went viral with hundreds of thousands of views. Sandberg doubled down on his unusual – and somewhat illogical – effort to apply pressure to the restaurant chain through physical activity. He posted another mid-workout video the following day, and every single day thereafter. In the roughly 470 days since he started chronicling his daily exercise routine on TikTok, Sandberg has shed more than 85 pounds.

“I’ve put in an unbelievable amount of physical work,” said Sandberg, who lives in San Francisco, is self-employed, and produces social media videos and short films. He emphasized that he does not work for Taco Bell and never has.

The goal of his workout antic is twofold: While his primary objective is to bring back his beloved Grilled Stuft Nacho, when he began his Taco Bell challenge more than one year ago, Sandberg – who weighed close to 300 pounds before the pandemic – what also seeking to lose weight. He decided to merge the two missions.

“I do understand the irony in exercising every day for a fast-food item,” he said. “It started as a joke that has clearly gone way too far, but I can’t stop now.”

Although Sandberg initially executed the idea in jest, he quickly realized “it resonates for people,” as losing weight can be a stressful struggle for many. He wanted to find a way to make his experience lighthearted.

Sandberg grew eager to get in shape after “I read that people who were overweight were more vulnerable to COVID, so that had been at the back of my head for a while,” he said, adding that he was 275 pounds when he started the exercise challenge, after losing 15 pounds over the preceding few months.

Sandberg thought that publicly sharing his weight-loss journey on social media might help hold him accountable while also potentially motivating others. He wanted something to set himself apart, a cause that might be comical enough to compel Internet strangers to cheer him on.

“I didn’t want the journey to be about a number on a scale,” Sandberg said. “I wanted it to be fun. I wanted the goal to be something that had nothing to do with my weight.”

Enter the Grilled Tier Nacho.

“Everyone loves Taco Bell,” Sandberg said in a bold culinary statement. “That’s just what came to me.”

Plus, he believed his efforts might actually work.

“Doja Cat wanted them to bring back the Mexican Pizza, and look what happened,” Sandberg said. “The Grilled Stuft Nacho is better than the Mexican Pizza, and the world needs to know that.”

According to the Taco Bell Fandom Wiki, the Grilled Stuft Nacho first appeared on the menu in 2013 but was discontinued in March 2014. It made a brief reappearance in 2015 before it was pulled for good. Some people were peeved, though probably no one as much as Sandberg.

“There is a common belief that everything at Taco Bell tastes the same, but the Grilled Stuft Nacho is the exception,” Sandberg said, explaining his appreciation for a specific sauce.

“I want to make this clear,” he said. “The cheesy jalapeño sauce is different than their creamy jalapeño sauce. Without the cheesy jalapeño sauce, it is just not the same.”

Sandberg found an online community that shared his taste in fast food. Someone started an online petition four years ago pleading with the chain to bring back the specialty item. The petition collected 792 signatures – including Sandberg’s. The appeal was not enough to revive the dish, so Sandberg decided to take matters into his own hands.

First, he began with at-home workouts, then incorporated weightlifting, high-intensity interval training and long-distance running into his regular fitness routine.

“There are days that you want to give up,” Sandberg said. “On the days that you do want to work out, that’s when you push yourself physically, but on the days that you don’t want to work out, that’s when you have to push yourself mentally.”

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As the sun spreads onto 18th Street in the Mission District, it’s not uncommon to see Rafael Garcia juicing grapefruits in the Tartine Bakery kitchen, and, as the moon rises that same evening, it’s not uncommon to see him bringing a power washer into one of more than a dozen restaurants in the city. He’s recognizable by his iconic look: diamond earrings on either side of his chinstrap beard, a smile so joyous it forces his eyes to squint. But few regular customers, or even fellow staff, realize Garcia has a robust cleaning business that works primarily with restaurants in San Francisco and Oakland. His client list, now at 14, includes some of the Bay Area’s buzziest and best restaurants: Frances, Octavia, Wahpepah’s Kitchen, Understory, and Reem’s.

Rafael Garcia, who works as an assistant general manager at Tartine, began his tenure at the bakery on Guerrero Street after working as a janitor at a sausage company in San Francisco. It was 2011 and, while the cleaning job was fun, he wanted to gain a new set of skills. He started working front of house at the bakery, stocking cups and doling out croissants. “At that time, my English wasn’t so good,” Garcia says. “I had to learn to communicate with other people outside of Spanish.”

Garcia is as standard a sight at the Tartine Bakery as the country loaf itself. Paolo Bicchieri

As he put in his six-odd years of working at Tartine, his wife Rosa Lopez was gaining skills in residential cleaning. It was her idea to launch Lopez Cleaning Services in 2017 when she decided to launch her own house cleaning business. Tartine was looking for a new cleaning contract at the time, and he suggested they start there. “Five or six months later, they noticed it was looking good,” Garcia says. “So they invited me to clean the Manufactory when it opened.” In no time, he was responsible for both businesses, the commissary kitchen, and the 9th Avenue Tartine location when it opened — not to mention the gigs at customers’ homes that his partner, in life and business, was also taking on.

If there’s a textbook example of the power of word-of-mouth community, it’s Garcia and Lopez Cleaning Services. In short order he picked up contracts at Smallworks, a framing shop, and Mr. Muggle’s, a pet-sitting service, both of which are in the same Mission District milieu as Tartine — geographically and socially. When Nick Beitcher, owner of Midnite Bagel, went out on his own, he asked Garcia to clean his commissary space in the Dogpatch. Lopez Cleaning Services will handle the new retail location in the Inner Sunset, too.

“Rafa was the guy,” Beitcher says. “He knew every nook and cranny of the [Tartine] space and could do anything — equipment to fix, recipes that needed to be translated to Spanish, he was just the guy.” He’d watch Garcia go from a full shift at the bakery to a cleaning job that wouldn’t end until three in the morning, and he says he is blown away by Garcia’s work ethic. “He’s an incredibly hard worker,” Beitcher says. “There’s never any doubt he’s going to do what he says he’s going to do.” Garcia is sheepish, but acknowledges it’s been these kind of personal reviews that have allowed his business to flourish.

Garcia and his wife Rosa Lopez. Rafael García

Garcia is considered the resident master of any and all equipment, gear, and repair. Rafael García

The work does add up. Garcia says he and his wife love it — the hustle and grind — and really loves having clients and customers from both his business and his job at Tartine. Organizing his life, though, and feeling a sense of control is a main motivation. “We wanted to have our own time, our own schedule, and also for sure to make more money,” Garcia says. “To be free. Not living month to month.”

It’s been a hard time for Tartine. But not so for Garcia, though he did lose about 40 percent of his clients in the first year of the pandemic. The cleaning company has two rotating employees now, and he just added carpet cleaning and moving services to his offerings. There’s no limit in sight, he says. “Me and my wife, we’re growing together,” Garcia says. “I cannot know, but I want to make everybody happy. If you have a new opportunity, you have to take it.”

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Inside an unassuming grocery store situated in the shadow of Sutro Tower on Arguello Boulevard and Cabrillo Street, a bold proclamation is plastered everywhere.

From a handwritten sign displayed in the front window to the menu board behind the deli counter and the ATM screen that’s tucked into a far corner, it doesn’t take long to spot “Home of the World Famous Turkey Sandwich” at Arguello Market in San Francisco — it’s even printed on the back of the store’s popular crewneck sweatshirts and on the bottom of every receipt. 

The deli sign at Arguello Market in San Francisco, Calif. on Apr. 10, 2022. The market is the self-described home of the ‘World Famous Turkey Sandwich.’

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A sign of the window at Arguello Market in San Francisco, Calif. on Apr. 10, 2022. The market is the self-described home of the ‘World Famous Turkey Sandwich.’at Arguello Market in San Francisco, Calif. on Apr. 10, 2022. The market is the self-described home of the ‘World Famous Turkey Sandwich.’

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A receipt at Arguello Market in San Francisco, Calif. on Apr. 10, 2022. The market is the self-described home of the ‘World Famous Turkey Sandwich.’

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A customer opens up the wrapping paper for a hot roasted turkey sandwich at Arguello Market in San Francisco, Calif. on Apr. 10, 2022. The market is the self-described home of the ‘World Famous Turkey Sandwich.’

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The shelves are well-stocked with standard supermarket offerings, from organic produce and fresh loaves of bread to canned goods and boxes of cereal, not to mention a wide selection of beer and wine, perfect for an impromptu picnic in nearby Golden Gate Park. 

But Andy Rothschild, who grew up four blocks away in the Inner Richmond and has been a frequent customer for most of his 32 years of life, said he’s never really viewed Arguello Market as a place to buy groceries. 

To him, it’s the mecca of turkey sandwiches in San Francisco.

A hot roasted turkey sandwich on Dutch Crunch at Arguello Market in San Francisco on April 10, 2022. 

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“I have listened to many people in front of [or] behind me in line place their orders … whenever someone orders something other than a turkey sandwich, I feel sorry for them for doing it wrong,” he said. 

Rothschild won’t come out and say that Arguello Market offers the most out-of-the-box sandwich in town. (There are spots like Deli Board and Turner’s Kitchen for that, he said.) But it’s the no-frills approach that’s kept him coming back for decades. 

“Arguello may have the best singular sandwich,” he said. “It isn’t fancy, but the roast turkey is just so good. Any true fan is getting it on Dutch Crunch, with avocado, and if you want my insider tips, the move is to get it with dark meat and pepper jack.”

Peter Qaqundahat poses for a photo with his father Sal, the owner of Arguello Market on April 10, 2022.

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Owner Sal Qaqundah, who bought the market in 1984, said the roast turkey sandwich is his best-seller by a long shot. The store makes around 150 turkey sandwiches every day, encompassing about 70% of the orders made at the deli counter. The market also goes through 12 turkeys weighing 25 pounds each during the lunch rush. On a recent visit, I watched the golden brown birds twirl and glisten beneath the heated glow of the rotisserie oven while I placed my order and the savory aroma wafted through every aisle.

Turkeys roasting for sandwiches at Arguello Market. Customers have their choice between light or dark meat layered with their favorite toppings. 

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“I don’t smell it anymore because I live in it,” Qaqundah said with a laugh. “I’m here almost every day.”

When he moved to Southern California from Palestine as a teenager in 1969, he started working at grocery stores and diners to pay his way through college, including Ralph’s and Denny’s. His second-ever job was at Spires, a 24-hour diner chain that had a $1.49 chicken sandwich special on Monday nights. 

“People lined up outside of the restaurant for that and they were busy from 3-10 p.m. nonstop,” he said. “And because of the quality, the quantity, the service and the price, they kept coming back. It really stuck in my mind.” 

Deli customers order a hot roasted turkey sandwich at Arguello Market.

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Qaqundah graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in speech pathology and taught for two years in Huntington Beach. It was a rewarding job, he said, but he wasn’t earning enough money and still had to work nights at various restaurant gigs until 2 a.m. to make ends meet. Around that time, a family friend living in San Francisco mentioned they had spotted a market for sale downtown and encouraged him to check it out.

“I saw it as a chance to start my own business and excel,” Qaqundah said. 

In June of 1975, he packed up all of his things and moved to the city. 

Qaqundah’s first store, Cable Car Market, was on the corner of Bush and Powell streets across from Uncle Vito’s Pizza. It was a runaway success, due in part to the central location and heavy foot traffic, but after about nine years, he lost his lease and was given 30 days to vacate the premises. 

As he hunted around the city in search of a new space, he came upon a now-shuttered market on Chestnut Street called Victor’s. Even though it wasn’t up for sale, he went inside and noticed they were selling fresh whole turkeys, which he found intriguing.

“God works in mysterious ways,” Qaqundah said. “I never forgot it.” 

The sunny exterior of Arguello Market at 782 Arguello Blvd.

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In 1984, he bought Arguello Market. It was run-down and hadn’t operated as a grocery store since the ’40s, he said, but when he saw the deli counter, he knew it had potential. For one, it reminded him of the chicken sandwich special at Spires and how he wanted to bring something like it to San Francisco.

He remodeled everything, from the light fixtures to the shelving to the flooring and the refrigeration. The deli counter was the only component left untouched, and while he didn’t have the means to duplicate a restaurant-quality chicken sandwich, he decided to try his hand at selling turkey sandwiches. So he started with one bird per day in 1987, and eventually graduated to two and three as the popularity of the special — then just $3.69 — skyrocketed. 

Owner Sal Qaqundaht talks about the food items available in the deli case at Arguello Market.

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“It was big enough that it could be lunch and dinner for many people,” he said. “I remember telling my customers, ‘The only drawback about this is you’re going to come back again.’” 

Years later, I’d discover just about everyone had an opinion on The Sandwich. When I decided to consult Twitter, I received more than 50 replies with takes ranging from “Best Turkey Sandwich I’ve ever had” to “I was so disappointed” and “it has divided [my] entire household.” 

It’s the best, and I am overdue to eat one. pic.twitter.com/Ly1G0eDrJF

— Jef Poskanzer (@jefposk) April 4, 2022

“It’s above average at best,” one argued. “Yellow Sub is the best sandwich spot in the city and it’s not even close.” 

“[It’s] An indispensable member of San Francisco‘s sandwich ecosystem,” another proclaimed.

An employee cuts pieces of turkey to make a hot roasted turkey sandwich at Arguello Market in San Francisco on April 10, 2022.

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Emails and direct messages arrived in my inbox by the dozen. People shared their tried and true advice: Order dark meat only. Try the cranberry sauce. Avocado is a must. Eat it with provolone or pepper jack, topped with pepperoncinis, or as a boxed lunch with potato salad. Order The Sandwich before noon or it’ll taste too dry. Take it out to Golden Gate Park for the ultimate dining experience. 

And, like Rothschild, most insisted that Dutch Crunch was the way to go. 

An employee slices a turkey to make a hot roasted turkey sandwich at Arguello Market in San Francisco, Calif. on Apr. 10, 2022. The market is the self-described home of the ‘World Famous Turkey Sandwich.’

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A cut piece of turkey ready to be placed in a hot roasted turkey sandwich at Arguello Market in San Francisco, Calif. on Apr. 10, 2022. The market is the self-described home of the ‘World Famous Turkey Sandwich.’

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A hot roasted turkey sandwich being assembled at Arguello Market in San Francisco, Calif. on Apr. 10, 2022. The market is the self-described home of the ‘World Famous Turkey Sandwich.’

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An employee cuts in half a hot roasted turkey sandwich at Arguello Market in San Francisco, Calif. on Apr. 10, 2022. The market is the self-described home of the ‘World Famous Turkey Sandwich.’

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An Arguello deli employee makes a hot roasted turkey sandwich. (Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE)
An Arguello deli employee makes a hot roasted turkey sandwich. (Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE)

Others sent multiple-paragraph-long odes to the turkey sandwich. For some, it was a point of childhood nostalgia, a trusty cure for hangovers, and a meal they returned to whenever they could, even if they had moved out of San Francisco or to another state.

“I’m not really sure why this sandwich got me so passionate, but here we are …” concluded one message from Sam Johnson, who grew up in the Sunset and is now an attorney with the Tulare County Public Defender’s Office in Visalia. 

Although he’s also not sure how it developed such a loyal following, he suspects Arguello Market’s proximity to the University of San Francisco, where he went to law school, and its access to Golden Gate Park, make it a popular choice. 

An employee wraps a hot roasted turkey sandwich at Arguello Market.

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“The Arguello sandwich is one of my favorite things in the city. It’s not flashy or particularly innovative but it’s so great at what it is,” he said. “I always feel at home when I eat it, and whenever I am in town, I try to stop by — even if it’s as I’m about to get on the highway and need to wait the four hours before I get home to enjoy it.”

Pete Bogdis, a former employee of the San Francisco Plumbing Company from 2001 to 2016, said he’s “eaten hundreds of them,” stopping at Arguello Market for lunch almost every time he was working in the area. 

He attributes the popularity of the sandwich to word-of-mouth.

“That’s how I discovered them,” Bogdis said. “My boss brought me there once and I was hooked. I’d tell other tradesmen on jobsites about them, if they were ‘cool.’ Those of us in the know didn’t necessarily want the secret getting out. But over the years, the line got longer and it became common knowledge.”

Qaqundah chalks the hype up to the consistency of his product, which has been about the same since he introduced it 35 years ago, with the occasional improvement made here and there. 

It’s a level of dedication Qaqundah’s son, Peter, admires about his father as he ensures the flavors and quality of ingredients remain familiar to those who passed on the good word and let others in on their neighborhood secret.

“Now, it’s a cult classic, if you will,” said Peter, 33, who has been helping out at the store since he was 12 years old. “He takes a lot of pride in everything he does at the store and is very meticulous and on point.” 

The sandwich starts with bread sourced from Wedemeyer Bakery. Once sliced, each half is slathered with a mixture of mayonnaise and dijon mustard. Then, the carved and seasoned turkey is carefully arranged on top, followed by Kosher pickles, green and red leaf lettuce, a variety of tomatoes (that Qaqundah won’t divulge), and sweet Italian red onions. 

But where did the “world famous” title come from?

Owner Sal Qaqundah holds up one of his branded T-shirts at Arguello Market. The market is the self-described home of the ‘World Famous Turkey Sandwich.’

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Over the years, Qaqundah said the turkey sandwich was reviewed by multiple publications, named a “fundamental San Francisco sandwich spot” by Eater and one of the “best fall eats” in the city by Yelp, and was even featured in the first episode of the Travel Channel’s “Shoestring Getaways” series, which concludes with hosts Christine Williams and Jules Hatfield chowing down on the sandwiches under the Golden Gate Bridge. 

But when the popularity of the sandwich took off in the early ’90s, he said he was surprised to find that tourists from as far away as England and South Korea visited Arguello Market after receiving a recommendation from a local. He also discovered that longtime regulars who moved away would often return to the market for a taste of home.  

“Many of them will cry when they come back, whether it’s been a year or five years or 10 years,” he said. “We wanted to keep that legacy alive. We say it’s ‘world famous’ because this is a jewel of San Francisco. It’s like a landmark. We want to keep it going.” 

The sandwich is still as sought-after as it ever was, even though the price is now up to $10.99, partially due to the cost of turkey surging in recent years. Qaqundah said he’s paying three times what he was prior to the pandemic, but it hasn’t hurt sales.

“Last weekend, the line was out the door from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,” he said. “We had to pause DoorDash.” 

An employee holds a a hot roasted turkey sandwich at Arguello Market in San Francisco, Calif. on Apr. 10, 2022. The market is the self-described home of the ‘World Famous Turkey Sandwich.’

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He doesn’t anticipate things will slow down anytime soon. But in a city transforming as rapidly as San Francisco, it could be that customers are coming in for more than just a convenient lunch. 

“It seems like there’s a tendency these days to change things up and evolve for the sake of staying fresh and not being stale,” Johnson said. “But the turkey sandwich is something that has been there. There is something to be said for that.”

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Quick Response Firearms is one of the newest gun shops in Twin Falls. It is locally owned and operated. You have some really amazing things in there. The store is moving, but they won’t move far.

Right now they are behind Albertsons next to the liquor store on Blue Lakes Blvd. The shop is pretty small but full of really great stuff. If you’ve been around this complex recently, you may have noticed a sign with the Quick Response Firearms logo on the front of the complex. You will be moving to the front of the building. In fact, they are in the process of moving some things as we speak.

I’m not sure when the new store front will open for trading. I think their new location, while not far from the previous one, will work wonders for their business. If you didn’t realize Quick Response Firearms was back there, you could easily drive by or never know it existed. Now their new storefront will face Addison Avenue with a large sign that is welcoming and eye-catching.

The business actually only started online and has only grown since then. If you’ve ever walked in there you know that the people there are some of the nicest, knowledgeable, and interesting people on the planet. They’re great salespeople too. Almost every time I walk in there, I go out with a new toy.

The new store front isn’t open yet, so keep walking to its original location.

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June 17, 2021

The Tonga Room is scheduled to reopen in July 2021.

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Nothing screams summer like a tropical cocktail served in one of San Francisco’s most famous tiki bars. And next month, you can do just that.

On Thursday, the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar announced via Instagram that it would reopen for nightly service every Friday and Saturday on July 9th. Details were thin, but Eater reports that once the restaurant and bar are fully open, diners can expect to be seated on a first come, first served basis. And yes, the thunderstorms are coming again.

The famous Tiki bar, located in the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel, has been temporarily closed since March 2020 when the pandemic shutdowns began and has not yet shared any updates on its social media channels. On Instagram, the Tonga Room wrote that it plans to share more while counting to the bar reopening.

The Tonga Room is scheduled to reopen in July 2021.

With warmer days and a newly opened San Francisco, the expected return of the Tonga Room is a sign that nature is healing. Just try not to get overwhelmed by excitement and end up in the bar pool.

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is located at 950 Mason St. in San Francisco

Susana Guerrero is a reporter for SFGATE and reports on the food scene in the Bay Area. She received an MA in Journalism from USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and a BA in English from UC Berkeley. She comes from the Bay Area. Email to Susana.Guerrero@sfgate.com

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Abineau-Bear Jaw Loop in the Kachina Peaks Wilderness in the San Francisco Peaks, at the start of the fall color season. Photo taken on Sept. 24, 2017, when leaf changes were already visible at the top of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau trails.

The aspen grove at Aspen Corner on Snowbowl Road is at the height of the curve.

The aspen grove at Aspen Corner on Snowbowl Road is at the height of the curve.

Aspen trees in full autumn foliage spray the sky over Hart Prairie in shades of gold on Wednesday afternoon. The turn of the year lasts for at least another week.

Autumn in Flagstaff is a magical sight. It really is one of the best places in Arizona to see stunning fall colors. The cool mountain air, the radiant sky, seemingly untouched forest meadows and lush aspen forests make leafing through from mid-September in the higher elevations and until the end of November in the lower elevations a top seasonal attraction for locals and visitors.

Because Flagstaff’s autumnal beauty is so incomparable, many of these magical places can be crowded with long lines of cars and swarms of people, all trying to see the gold, red, and orange tones. Some, like the ever-popular Lockett Meadow and West Fork in Oak Creek, can quickly turn into nightmare, attracting hundreds of people each day. But those aren’t the only options. Numerous other spots that are easily accessible on foot allow leaf-gazers to skip the long waiting times and bask in the autumn colors without the crowds.

Not only can hiking offer a better experience, but research shows that just a 30-minute walk can improve both your mental and physical health. Remember to wear light layers to ensure comfort throughout the day as temperatures can change drastically. Don’t forget to pack water, snacks and a camera!

Explore these trails and destinations for an enchanting glimpse of the fall colors:

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Raise your glass and sing a song of celebration! It’s time for a toast. We asked Atlas Obscura readers to send us their funniest, most heartfelt, most memorable drinking salutes, and our cup runneth over.

We received hundreds of submissions. They include old-country sayings passed down through multiple generations, goofy toasts heard at the local bar, and (unprintable) blue rhymes your embarrassing grandpa trots out on holidays. Many celebrate togetherness, or triumphing over a world that’s trying to keep you down, but nearly all of them are unforgettable.

Fill your glass and check out some of our favorite submissions below. You might just pick up a few new ways to salute your crew. But either way, just for reading, here’s to you!

To Your Health

May your beautiful lips never blister!

“It was my dad’s favorite toast and he was the BEST! Every holiday and party started with that toast and still does, only now the second toast is, ‘here’s to dad!’” — Hedy Schmidtchen, Frederica, Delaware

May you live for as long as you want, and never want for as long as you live!

“This was a toast I’ve seen Bud Abbott (of Abbott and Costello) use many times.” — Greg Firestone, Louisville, Kentucky

Strike hands with me. The glass is brim. The dew is on the heather. And love is good, and life is long, and friends are best together.

“A Scottish toast used in a Quaich Ceremony, for newlyweds. There is another verse after the one above, for the couple. I did not include it here.” — Abbie Jenks, Pelham, Massachusetts

To absent friends, and to ourselves, as no one is likely to concern themselves with our welfare.

“It is a combination of two classic Royal Navy toasts; the former customarily given on Sundays and the latter on Wednesdays. We always toast seated, as is the naval custom.” — lycanthropejeff, Savannah, Georgia

Health to those I love, wealth to those who love me.

— Kitty, United States

I drink to myself and another and may that other be he who drinks to himself and another and may that other be me!

“I have fond memories of my mother often lifting her glass with this toast, many moons ago. I don’t know where or when it originated.” — Gini Kuhn, Denver, Colorado

You’re born in pain, you live in fear, you die alone, Merry Christmas.

“Heard it at a holiday concert of Scottish musicians. So, so Scottish. And you don’t need to wait for Christmas.” — Bob Hicks, Florida

To the Poets, Philosophers, and Wise Men and Women

We lit the candle from both ends, it wouldn’t last the night, but ah my fellows and my friends, the flame it burned so bright.

— Robert Baker, Santa Ynez, California

May the best of the past be the worst of the future.

“Got it from an old friend of mine.” — Roger Steinbrink, New Orleans, Louisiana

To high winds and mermaids!

“It says so much but one might have to think about it for a second to catch its drift. I don’t remember who first shared it with me but it is one I come back to frequently and when I do, my companions often nod their heads in agreement.” — Dorothy Granger, Bloomington, Indiana

Rejoice, and be of good cheer! For THEY are out there, and WE are in here!

“One of Hugh Hefner’s friends announced his arrival at a quiet party with this joyful declaration. I like the idea of old drinking buddies having a close enclave, where knaves are not welcome.” — Scott Myers, Rochester, New York

May our children have wealthy parents.

“Years ago, but as for who or whom… no clue. Seems pretty universal in terms of appeal (which I’ve tested in a number of countries and cultures) and ALWAYS bring out smiles and heads nodding in approval.” — John Fogg, North Garden, Virginia

Here’s to it, and from it, and to it again, and if you don’t do it when you get to it, you may never get to it to do it again!

“I learned it when I was in my 20s, and a ski bum at a resort in Utah called Alta. We called it the ‘Alta Toast.’ It was fun to try to say when inebriated.” — Leah Sanford, West Valley City, Utah

May the roof above these friends never fall in, and may the friends beneath this roof never fall out.

“I can’t remember when or where I first heard it, but it became a tradition at an annual Christmas party that my late husband and I had each year for friends and family. Many of them are gone now, so the toast is dear to my heart.” — Shirley Outen, Plant City, Florida

I’ll drink to those who do, I’ll drink to those who don’t, but never the ones who say they will and later decide they won’t. But the ones I’ll toast from the break of day to the wee hours of the night, are the ones who say, “I never have, but just for you I might.”

“I think I first heard this from my sister’s third husband, but I’m not positive!” — Diana Dunkley, Kansas

It matters not if the wine glass is half empty or half full, clearly there’s room for more!

“Saw it on a sign, somewhere.” — David Pue, Jacksonville, Florida

Here’s to it, down to it, damn the man that can’t do it, shovel it over to me cause I’m used to it!

“From my dad and his drinking days.”— Frank, Colorado

Here’s to roses and lilies in bloom, and you in my arms, and me in your room. A door that is locked, a key that is lost, a bird and a bottle and a bed that is tossed. And a night that is 50 years long.

“This was the favorite toast of the late Herb Caen, longtime San Francisco Chronicle columnist and man about town.” — Keith Dawson, St. Paul, Minnesota

You’re a gentleman and a scholar and a good judge of bad liquor.

“My grandpa had all sorts of great sayings. This is one of them.” — Caryl Heard, Hoboken, New Jersey

We’re only here for a short time, let’s make it a good time!

“It was introduced in the early 2000s in Scotland. After our first round of golf, we went to the local pub and a local toasted us with that quote. It’s something I try to do every day. ‘I’m only here for a short time, make it a good time.’” — Bob Burdt, El Dorado Hills, California

Life is short, but sweet.

“The more popular form of cheers in Tanzania is ‘maisha marefu,’ which is Swahili for ‘long life.’ But once when I said this to someone, he responded, ‘maisha ni mafupi, lakini ni matamu,’ ‘life is short, but sweet.’” — Jess Littman, Arusha, Tanzania

The wonderful love of a beautiful maid, and the love of a staunch true man, and the love of a baby unafraid, have existed since life began. But the greatest love, the love of love, even greater than that of a mother, is the tender, passionate, infinite love of one drunken sod for another.

“This poetic toast is painted into a very old and wonderful earthenware goblet that I have that was made in England. It makes me smile each time I read it.” — Glen Cabbage, Boston, Massachusetts

To the Liars and Cheats

Here’s to cheating, stealing, and drinking. May you cheat death, steal hearts, and always drink with me.

“My grandparents had all kinds of plaques with sayings and toasts on them. They were all over the walls of their basement bar (complete with a slightly out of tune piano for singalongs) and that was one of my favorites.” — Kristen, New Hampshire

May you always lie, cheat, and steal. Lie beside the one you love, cheat the devil, and steal away from bad company.

“This toast was proposed by my wife’s elderly uncle during our wedding reception. I’ve used it many times since then.” — Hugh Smith, Diamondhead, Mississippi

May we never go to hell but always be on our way.

“I read it somewhere when I was in college and it has always stuck as a favorite “ — Marie Albrecht, Canandaigua, New York

To Travelers and Those Far from Home

À nos amours!

“It means ‘to what we love.’ Learned it from a French friend.” — Sebastian, Berlin

Por un buen principio y un buen final!

“I’m from the south of Mexico and we clink the upper part of the beer bottle (for a good beginning) then clink the lower part of the bottle (and a good end). Salud!” — Edgar Santos, Mexico

Ullas!

“This is our Bengali version of cheers!” — Prasadranjan Ray, Kolkata, India

Por ti, por mi, y por lo bueno que vamos a pasar.

“I was in college and a friend from Colombia taught me this toast from his country (if not the region he was from). It’s done with two people (I think) but you touch the rims of the cups together when you say ’Por ti,’ touch the bottoms of the cups when you say ’por mi,’ and rub the sides together on ’y por lo bueno que vamos a pasar.’ For you, for me, and for the good times that’ll happen between us. Something like that.” — Ananda Walker, Maryland

Lang may yer lum reek.

“It means ‘Long may your chimney smoke.’ In other words may you have a roof over your heads and fuel to keep you and your family warm. It’s something which was traditionally said at Hogmanay in Scotland but it’s also used at any family get together when the whiskey is passed around.” — Chris Dunn, Edinburgh, Scotland

Na krásu našich koní a rychlost našich žen.

“This is a cheeky toast often used amongst historical fencers here in Bohemia. It started a long time ago as ‘I toast to speed of our horses and beauty of our women.’ But it was later twisted into a word play that translates as ‘I toast to the beauty of our horses and speed of our women.’” — Vojtěch Ptáček, Pardubice, Czech Republic

Por lo que ayer dolió y hoy ya no importa, salud!

“Translation, ‘Here’s a toast for what hurt yesterday and today doesn’t matter anymore!’ I learned it from my grandmother, she had it as a child and also went through a hard divorce, but she managed to go on. That’s why she toasted with this quite often. Preferably mezcal.” — Antuan F., Guadalajara, Mexico

Aan do!

“This phrase is in ‘Haryanvi,’ a dialect of Hindi from the State of Haryana in northern India, and loosely translates as ‘bring it on.’ While this isn’t a traditional toast (at all!) my friends and I have been using it since early undergrad days as a tribute to this state that borders New Delhi, especially because those were years of binge drinking and when bars shut for the night in Delhi, the best way to access more alcohol was with liquor shops across the border in Haryana! So, “aan do” ;)” — Aakanksha Batra, India

Будь здарова как карова и богата как земля

“In Russian, ‘Be as healthy as a cow and as rich as the earth! ‘This toast is considered vulgar/funny, usually happens when the party has had a few too many toasts already. Enjoy!” — Elena Rynkevic, Los Angeles, California

Up to it. Down to it. We do it ‘cause we’re used to it. Bermuda!

“I learned this cheers in Bermuda. I’m not originally from there, but it will always remind me of my time living there. A warm and inviting toast that celebrates individuals doing things their own way. Just like Bermudians.” — Brittney Woodrum, Bermuda

Here’s chamor in your atchk!

“I had an uncle whose first language was Armenian. He didn’t teach his children to speak it, but he made my aunt promise to teach the family this toast, which means, here’s mud in your eye! I use it often as it brings back such a joyous memory of him. And it’s so fun to say!” — Jamie Hunnicutt, Columbia, Missouri

Sto lat!

“My father left Poland after WWII for Canada and taught me to love and respect my heritage. ‘Sto lat’ literally translates to ‘100 years,’ which is the life expectancy you wish someone you like as you raise a fine glass of Polish vodka.” — Marie-Louise, Canada

Ichi-go ichi-e.

“I had a friend from Japan who used to say this often, especially at special events. It roughly translates to ‘for this time only.’ Even if that group were to get together in the same place at another time, all of the nuances would never be quite the same. I always appreciated that reminder to enjoy the people you were with in that moment and space.” — Morgan Miller, California

Zwischen leber und milz, passt immer ein pils!

“It roughly translates as, ‘between the liver and spleen there is always room for beer.’ It’s the first German I ever learned, I even have it on a t-shirt.” — Brad, Germany

Arriba! Abajo! Al centro! Adentro! [Accompanied by raising the glass in the appropriate direction, “Up! Down! To the center!” And then drinking: “Inside!”]

“I learned it in Chile, although I understand that it’s common in other Spanish-speaking countries as well. Our Chilean guide, Victor, taught it to our tour group, and we shared many mealtime toasts this way.” — Mark Schaeffer, Oakland, California

Gezuar!

“This is a toast used in Albania. It literally means, ‘I’m glad!’ I served in the Peace Corps there and would toast with the locals at weddings, birthdays, or even just regular evenings. Now that I live back in the United States I still use it. It reminds me of my service.” — Kate, Las Vegas, Nevada

To the Funny and the Clever

Here’s to friends and family who know us well, but love us just the same.

“I learned it about 20 years ago. We use it often within the family. We’re all a bunch of goody two-shoes, so it’s meant as a bit tongue in cheek.” — Sally Edmonds, California

Let us drink to bread, for without bread, there would be no toast.

— Sean, Seattle, Washington

May all your ups and downs be under the covers!

“My father was infamous for toasting this at many a family wedding.” — Kevin McCarthy, Santa Monica, California

Success to temperance!

“My father-in-law always used this toast.” — Kris Riordan, Brisbane, Australia

Here’s to Dame Fortune; may she smile upon you. May you never meet her daughter, Miss Fortune.

“It was my uncle’s favorite toast. I love the play on words.” — Mary Devine, Eagan, Minnesota

God in goodness sent us grapes to cheer both great and small. Little fools drink too much, and great fools not at all!

“It always makes people smile.” — Dianne Gardner, Florida

The past is history, the future is a mystery, but today is a gift, because it’s the present.

“Dave Cremin, a 30+ year bartender at the most excellent Irish pub in Astoria, Cronin & Phelan. Great guy, and a literal magician with a wry sense of humor. Local treasure who never disappoints.” — Matt, Queens, New York

Remembering good St. Patrick, who by strategy and stealth, drove all the snakes from Ireland. Here’s a toasting to your health. But not too many toastings, lest you lose yourself, and then forget about good Patrick, and see all those snakes again.

— Rev. Carl Bowers, Wurtsboro, New York

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if it weren’t for our ass, our belly would bust!

“A favorite of my gruff, crusty paternal grandfather, Frank Arbter. I must have been about five years old when I first heard him use it.” — William “Arbie” Arbter, Styrgeon Bay, Wisconsin

If the ocean was beer and I was a duck, I’d swim to the bottom and drink my way up. But the ocean’s not beer, and I’m not a duck. So raise up your glasses and shut the fuck up.

“I learned this toast when I was in the U.S. Marine Corps. I have been out of the Corps for 10 years and now live in Riga, Latvia. I still use this toast and my Latvian friends still get a kick out of it. Also ‘Priekā!’ is the traditional Latvian toast, so I usually throw that in on the end.” — Maikl Stark, Riga, Latvia

Here’s to being single, drinking doubles, and seeing triple.

— Lauren Mulcahy, Cape Town, South Africa

IwlIj jachjaj!

“Okay, this is Klingon, the constructed language from Star Trek. It means, ‘May your blood scream!’ I am a fan but the language has a special place for me. They have websites, international meetings, books, plays, an opera. All this for a race and culture that doesn’t exist.” — Tim Haggerty, California

Over the teeth, over the gums, look out stomach here it comes.

“When I was a kid taking medicine. Then I discovered that it could cover just about anything you drank.” — Bob Cantrell, Arkansas

Here’s to the men we love, here’s to the men that love us, but the men we love aren’t the men we love, so fuck the men and here’s to us!

“Usually done at a girl’s night out! Obviously! Don’t remember where I heard it, a very long time ago though.” — Kim Mueller, Huntingtown, Maryland

Here’s to you and here’s to me, and if by chance we disagree, to hell with you! And here’s to me!

“It’s a toast I learned from my grandfather (to my mother’s chagrin) while growing up in Vermont. It always made us laugh though.” — Conrad, Romania

The rest in your hair!

“Said with shot of Acquivit in hand. After tossing it back, the shot glass is inverted above one’s head, insuring that all present drain their glass. Learned at a glorious Midsommär in Sweden when you would think I was old enough to know better.” — Brian Wertheimer, Seattle

Here’s to your nose, here’s to your chin, here’s to the hole, in-between it goes in!

“This was one my wife’s grandmother used. I drank sherry with her like shots!” — Captain Chris, The Beach on Cape Cod

Here’s to those that love us! And for those that do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if he cannot turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles; so that we may know them, by their limping.

— Joe Regan, Long Beach, California

Here’s to the bird that flew so high, I hope it never loses a feather. If I don’t marry the gal I love, I’ll drink this stuff for ever!

“My son came back from preschool with this toast when he was five.” — Greg Curry, Lubbock, Texas

Here’s to it and from it and to it again, if you don’t do it when you get to it, you’ll never get to it to do it again.

“I learned this from a very astute, self-made man the family called Grand Dad Cain. He emigrated for England at a very young age worked hard and became very, very successful. He said the toast was all you needed to succeed.” — Ian Donald, Burlington, Ontario

To History and Victory

To the confusion of our enemies!

“I don’t remember where I first heard, or read, about it. It has special meaning for me because I am a survivor of a Nazi concentration camp (1944-45) and of exile by the Stalinist regime to a small Hungarian village (1951-52). — Thomas T. Schweitzer, Toronto, Canada

To the regiment! [Group replies] I wish I was there!

“When I lived in Beijing, a group of my British and Irish mates there used to use this as a toast. One of the English guys just started saying it and it caught on. I didn’t know what it meant, or where he got it from, and we never discussed it. (I’ve just Googled it, and it actually comes from a British sitcom called Early Doors, which takes place in a pub. Even on the show, it was just a toast that some of the characters used, it was never explained.) I just liked the sound of it. It was kind of ridiculous, but fun to say, and it sounded like something a grizzled, stiff upper-lipped British World War II officer might say. There was a camaraderie to it, which chimed in a way with what you experience when you live abroad. In my group, hardly any of us had family with us. Your friends became your family. So I guess—and we would have ridiculed each other for suggesting this—a little toast like this boosted that sense of being in it together. Beijing is a transient city, people are always coming and going. So one by one, those friends moved on, and now we’re all in different places. I haven’t said it for years, and I don’t think I would try it in a new group. It’s all about that place, Beijing, that bar, Paddy O’ Shea’s, those times and that group of friends. And though life is great, there are times when, yes, I wish I was there.” — Iain Shaw, St. Louis, Missouri

Here’s to the Council of Trent! [All repeat.] For putting the ban on the meat [All repeat.], and not on the drink! [All repeat.]

“From Avram Davidson, who said it was an ‘authentic Irish toast.’” — Michael Gushue, Washington D.C.

Up a long ladder, down a stiff rope, here’s to King Billy, to hell with the pope!

“Learned this in Canada 100 years ago.” — Blue Robinson, Maui, Hawaii

Poison all around.

“Friends in France say it. It’s a throwback to the idea that toasting was to cause a mix of fluids to make sure if one glass contained poison, they all now did.” — Jason Nadler, Long Island, New York

Fish, tin, and copper!

“This is a traditional toast from Cornwall, in the U.K. The toast refers to the historical industries of Cornwall, fishing and mining for tin and copper in which my Cornish ancestors were engaged. If I needed a toast, apart from ‘The Queen’ I would use ‘Fish, tin and copper.’” — Gael Phillips, Australia

To Those Making It Up as They Go Along

Nice driveway!

“It was the custom in my Polish/Slovak family to toast with na zdravie, which is Slovak for “(to) your health!” A sister-in-law, not yet familiar with this phrase, politely asked why everyone was wishing each other “nice driveway.” It became a favorite family joke.” — Leslie, Texas

To crime, punishment, and the interpretation thereof.

“I work on the Alcatraz Night Tour. Those of us who do research and give tours are called ‘historical interpreters,’ and what we do is called ‘historical interpretation.’ This is our toast.” — Sharlene Baker, San Francisco

Up yours!

“For many years, I worked overseas in the oil industry, in small towns and camps in 10 or 15 different countries. I was often the only American in my company housing. We bachelors were usually housed in shared accommodation, so I was often sitting around in the evening with people of several different nationalities. The after-dinner recreation often turned to drinking and the conversation sometimes turned to ‘What’s the common toast in your country?’ As the answers went around the room, the Frenchman saying “A votre Santé,” the Finn saying “Kippis”, the Irishman saying “Sláinte,” the Brit saying “Cheers,” I did not want to admit that we Americans just copied the Brits and said “Cheers.” After all, I’m not just the only American in the room. I’m a Texan. So when the conversation came round to me, I raised my glass and said “I’m from Texas, and in Texas, we say ‘Up yours!’” — Don Pollock, Austin, Texas

Here’s to not pissing yourself!

“It just occurred to me, during one session, that dry pants are worth celebrating.” — Thirston Quarthammer IV, Massachusetts

First one today!

“My father-in-law John Sadowski, long retired, was a hard working man. He liked to unwind at the end of his work day by sitting in front of his garage and drinking beer. Welcoming all to join him in his relaxation routine, when asked how many had he had, his answer was always the same, ‘First one today!’ When I married into the family, it was a rite of passage to learn this traditional Sadowski toast. When we travel, we make an effort to learn how say these three words in other languages (ie: Erste Heute, Le Premier du jour, Primo per Oggi). Ultimately, it is a reminder of the love of family and friends, celebrating together, around the world!” — Wally Walsh, Long Island, New York

May the wind at your back be from the cabbage at lunch.

“Made it up as I was tired of hearing trite toasts.” — Reverend Max, Wenatchee, Washington

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Fisherman’s Wharf
Scoma’s is one of the most classic seafood restaurants in SF, serving “pier-to-plate” dishes from local fishermen who bring their daily catch straight to the restaurant’s pier. That, of course, means your best bet is to order what’s just rolled up, including the cioppino with dungeness crab, scallops, prawns, clams, mussels, and the market fish. But no judgment, sometimes you just want a really good fish fillet sandwich, and when that happens Scoma’s – made with fresh flounder and served with fennel salad, lettuce and fries – is always just the thing. Whatever you order, you’ll enjoy it both indoors and outdoors with a view of the water (especially as long as the al fresco dining is maintained in the waterfront parking lot). And you can even enjoy it at the weekend brunch where you can find a very overdone Bloody Mary that is almost a meal in itself.
How to book: Reservations are possible at Howl.

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All the drama in the 2021 NFL Draft started with the number 3 overall standings the San Francisco 49ers traded for the Miami Dolphins, and it cost a small fortune to do so. Everyone knew the Niners did it to pick a quarterback, but no one knew which one had the eye of GM John Lynch and Coach Kyle Shanahan. It turned out to be the roughest of the five first-round QBs at Trey Lance, which absolutely means the 49ers plan on reigning Jimmy Garoppolo to take center stage this year. William Hill Sportsbook gives San Francisco an Over / Under of 10 wins, while the SportsLine projection model predicts 9.6.

If the Niners had taken the much more pro-able Alabama Mac Jones in third place overall or even Ohio state’s Justin Fields, perhaps Jimmy G would be playing in New England at this point.

However, Lance, who started just one season at FCS powerhouse North Dakota State, means that Lance will likely get a Redshirt year in 2021, much like Patrick Mahomes did as a rookie at Kansas City. Unless, of course, Garoppolo gets injured or the 49ers are terribly out of the gate.

SportsLine odds makers put Garoppolo as the -400 favorite to start Week 1 and Lance at +250. Lance is +650 to win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

San Francisco is a 7.5 point favorite for the season opener in Detroit. This is the third time in the Super Bowl era that the Niners opened en route against the Lions. The last two times came in 1981 and 1984, and SF won the Super Bowl both times.

The Niners were one of the big disappointments of last season 6-10, largely due to injuries. Garoppolo only played six games and didn’t do very well on those with a 92.4 rating. The Niners were 3-3 in those games. In defense, the team played without Star Pass rushers Nick Bosa (knee) and Dee Ford (back) for most of the season.

In the free agency, San Francisco was able to re-sign Trent Williams on a six-year $ 138.06 million deal that will make him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history. Former Pro Bowl Center Alex Mack was signed out of the Falcons. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk agreed to a five-year $ 27 million contract that guaranteed $ 10 million. That’s crazy money for a full-back, but the Niners use their full-backs more than any other team.

The 49ers’ 2021 schedule is considered the 19th toughest in the league as their 17 opponents – the Bengals visit is their 17th game – played a total of 132-138-2 last season.

San Francisco 49ers Trends / William Hill Sportsbook odds

• 2020 record: 6-10 (7-9 against the spread, 8-8 over / under)
• 2021 Strength of Schedule Rank: 19th (opponent’s combined win percentage of 0.489)
• 2021 Over / Under total winnings: 10.0
• Projected profits of the SportsLine projection model: 9.6
• Odds of winning Super Bowl 56: +1,400
• To win NFC: +600
• To win NFC West: +200
• Playoffs: yes -170, no +145
• NFL MVP odds: Jimmy Garoppolo +12,500

San Francisco 49ers home opponent

Detroit Lions Week 1: Detroit’s only win in the last 10 meetings was 32-17 at home in 2015

Philadelphia Eagles Week 2: Philly was +8.5 at Niners last October but won 25-20

Week 3 vs. Green Bay Packers (SNF): Green Bay was routed twice at Niners in 2019, including playoffs, but was thrown last year

Week 4 vs. Seattle Seahawks: Seattle have won six of the last seven as a street team in a row (played in Arizona last year)

Week 5 at Arizona Cardinals: Arizona’s playoff hopes last year had a huge hit with a week 16 home loss to SF

Week 6 bye

Week 7 against Indianapolis Colts (SNSF): first meeting since 2017; Indianapolis has won the last four

Week 8 at Chicago Bears: In the last three meetings, all were badly rated and totally finished Under

Week 9 vs. Arizona Cardinals: Niners have only won once in the last six home games (2019)

Week 10 vs Los Angeles Rams (MNF): The teams split the final four in SF both direct and ATS

Week 11 at Jacksonville Jaguars: San Francisco is in the SU winning streak with three games and four ATS in a row

Week 12 vs. Minnesota Vikings: The teams have split the last four meetings between SU ​​& ATS, including playoffs

Week 13 at Seattle Seahawks (SNF): The only home defeat in Seattle in the last 10 games (including the playoffs) was in 2019

Week 14 at Cincinnati Bengals: 17th opponent added; San Francisco won the last meet 41-17 on the street in 2019

Week 15 vs. Atlanta Falcons: Atlanta has won the last two in the series and covered in both

Tennessee Titans (TNF) Week 16: 5-0 in five all-time meetings since Titans moved to Nashville

Week 17 vs. Houston Texans: Four All Time Meetings and Niners are 3-1 SU & 3-0-1 ATS

Week 18 at Los Angeles Rams: LA has only been home to 1-4 SU & ATS in five meetings since moving to Los Angeles

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