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ing aquarium supplies and fishes, but in a small scale beats many public exhibits for fun and colorful fish. ■Amazing Fantasy, 650 Irving Street, between 7th and 8th, Phone: +1 415 681-4344, http://www.amazingfantasy.com/. A comic book store, owned by guy named Frank. Friendly staff. They have a small collection of back issues, and will order anything for you by request. ■Black Oak Books, 630 Irving Street, between 7th Ave and 8th Ave, Phone: +1 415 564-0877, http://www.blackoakbooks.com, Hours: Daily 11AM-9PM. New and used book store. Feels a little like a library when you get in, but browsing is encouraged, and staff is knowledgeable. ■Citi Shoes, 751 Irving Street, between 8th Ave and 9th Ave, Phone: +1 415 665-6112, http://www.sanfranciscocityshoes. com, Hours: M-F 11AM-7PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Many styles from sneakers, to dress shoes, to stilettos. ■Green Apple Books & Music, 506 Clement Street, at 6th Ave, Phone: +1 415 387-2272, http://www.greenapplebooks. com, Hours: Su-Th 10AM-10:30PM, F-Sa 10AM-11:30PM. Renowned independent book and record store dating back to before the Beat Era. Both used and new books. ■Kamei Restaurant & Household Supply, 547 Clement Street, at 7th Ave, Phone: +1 415 666-3699, Hours: Daily 9AM7PM. Huge, affordable selection of kitchen supplies and household items. ■Super Tokio, 251 Clement Street, at 4th Ave, Phone: +1 415 668-1118. Tiny store packed with Japanese snacks, toys, and other goodies. ■Tutti Frutti, 718 Irving Street, between 8th Ave and 9th Ave, Phone: +1 415 661-8504, Hours: M-Sa 10:30AM-6:30PM, Su 11AM-6PM. A fun shop with great gift items that range from “Worst Case Scenario” guides, to dictators-of-the-world finger puppets, to knitting kits, to Seasame Street T-shirts, to