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Watch Out… San Francisco is dangerously fabulous!
Is it the fog, street art, steep hills, or forward fashion? Or because we are the “tech epicenter” or perhaps just the most beautiful city in the world? Ski one day, drink wine in Napa the next! Be anywhere or do anything. Well almost anything!
Introducing Flight Courtier – an internationally based travel company that offers the comfort of First and Business class travel at reduced rates. Think flat beds, champagne, actual food and dessert! Service with a smile! Arrive at your destination refreshed, unwrinkled and ready for business. Please be sure to tell them Wear2Where sent you!
Does being married or single influence Where to Stay? Do you want your hotel hip & modern (perfect for singles (S)) or quiet & elegant (perfect for married? (M) Sometimes you want to “marry” the two. (MS)
Where2Stay
W Hotel – Cool and never boring, LED certified. Gaze out the floor to ceiling windows in your “Fantastic Suite” while sipping Napa wine. Their new 24 hour “FIT” gym looks like a disco. Whatever it takes to get you there. (M/S)
Hotel Triton – Boutique hotel at the gates of Chinatown. Pet friendly, wine hour and a perfect location make this a great choice. Book the Hãagen-Dazs’ “Sweet Suite” or the Jerry Garcia and Kathy Griffin suites! Food and celebrities! Win -Win (M/S)
Hotel Des Arts – Imagine staying in an art gallery? All rooms showcase art works of emerging artists. Think graffiti, edgy and hip. At the crossroads of Chinatown, Financial District and Union Sq. Value hotel! (S)
Diva Hotel– Sexy, modern and absolutely not for everyone. Centrally located in Union Square, guests take advantage of the artist-designed diva lounges, 24-hour fitness center, newly remodeled business center and Starbucks located just off the lobby. (S)
Hotel Drisco – Quiet oasis in charming Pacific Heights neighborhood. Near great shopping boutiques on Sacramento, Fillmore and Union Streets. Stroll the streets of the “Gold Coast,” explore nearby Golden Gate Park. Complimentary buffet breakfast, wine & cheese, bath products by Agaria. Free WiFi & bicycles. Why leave? (M)
Where2Dine
Better question – Which country to visit? SF is obsessed w/ food. From farmers markets, food trucks (Off the Grid), taco stands & oyster bars to Michelin Star Restaurants – we have it all!
Urchin Bistrot– hot Valencia Street corridor. Cal-French restaurant delivers “Classics with a Twist” Hiro Stone does it again!
The Commissary Traci des Jardin newly anticipated Spanish Cal food in the Presidio
Colibri – Mexican, located in Union Square, great margaritas and guacamole! Remember, you need to stay awake to see theater across the street!
Hog Island Oyster Co. – Oysters and champagne – What could be better?
Red Dog Restaurant & Bar – Farmhouse cooking at the Ferry Building (voted best Bloody Mary)
Akiko -Seafood fresh out the ocean. A visit to Tokyo w/out the jet lag
Nightlife
Cigar Bar and Grill – Eat, dine and dance in this cool cocktail lounge/restaurant. Salsa dancing, live music Thursday – Saturday nights. Great Mexican food
Bimbos 365– live entertainment, private parties – an institution in San Francisco
Local Edition – chic subterranean lounge. No signage – look carefully. A speakeasy style bar w/ newspaper theme.
Underground – The End Up – SF #1 after hours club.
*** Travel Tip Secret rendezvous? Forbes Island – Dine on a boat in the middle of the Bay! No one will ever see you!
*** Hot ticket? Cirque du Soleill Kurious coming November 14th
Co-Authored by Jade Wu
North America, Travel
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Imagine a mai-tai in hand, sand between your toes & the incredible Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is your romantic getaway. TRAVEL ESSENTIALS – a jet bag to bring your wine w/out exploding, a Go Pro camera to take a picture of her in Alexander McQueen, backgammon to keep your mind stimulated, a Windows Surface ( yes, you have to stay in touch) Incredible indulgence – a Tumi mixology set. Hot Tip – the new TRU carry on luggage that separates into three parts.
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Warning: Sexy red bathrobe can be hazardous to your health (so is his powerful Acqua di Parma cologne). Snuggle up to watch the revolutionary Samsung Curved Panel HDTV. Your new Gaggia Expresso maker will help you wake up. As he gets ready to ride his new toy – a Martone bicycle he’ll wear his red Dior ribbed sweater, Puma sneakers & Nike FuelBand. Men love jewelry so his Victorinox Swiss Army watch will guarantee his love! As will the Billiard Table.
Co-Author: Jady Chuang & Behroze Palia
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Be on the lookout… sailors everywhere!
As Journey sings, “When the lights go down in the City and the sun shines on the Bay, do I want to be there…” ABSOLUTELY!
With San Francisco hosting the 34th America’s Cup July 4th – Sept 21st, and starting preparation for the fall social season, (we are) this city is the ONLY place to be right now. For the first time in America’s Cup history, the race is confined to the Bay, close to shore so it’s all about up close and personal. Not a bad seat in the house. Where to start…
The America’s Cup Village on Marina Green, two locations, free access on Marina Green w/ 6,500 bleacher seats & the Yacht Club Peninsula. Offering live viewing of the races from of 1.400 seats. Also cool for kids is the Fan Zone & Digital boathouse where fans can interact in real time all over the world.
Pier 27/29 is the America’s Cup Park. Inside is the AC Pavilion. You can shop – Louis Vuitton store, Puma Yard (shopping), and the AC Shop . You can play (the adult kind) from the Puma Bar. Fantasize about being on one of 13 super yachts docked there. You can rock out in the Amphitheater. This 9,000 seat theater will host major concerts, shows and on race days a video screen. Also a Fun Zone for the kids.
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Does being married or single influence Where2Stay? Do you want your hotel hip & modern (perfect for singles (S)) or quiet & elegant (perfect for married (M)). Sometimes you want to “marry” the two (MS).
Where2Stay
St. Regis Hotel – Official hotel of the America’s Cup. Ideal location, great bar. Perfect set up to meet the superstars of the sailing world. (MS)
Hotel Zetta – Owned by uber chic Viceroy, this new kid on the block offers the perfect urban retreat. Modern decor, oversized rooms, special playroom (shuffleboard anyone?) located in the heart of Downtown. Perfect for (S)
Argonaut Hotel – Boutique hotel in refurbished warehouse, w/ exposed brick, Frette linens, free wine, WiFi & yoga on the TV. In-room Starbucks. Perfect location with Fisherman’s Wharf right outside your door. Perfect for families (kids love that sourdough bread). (M)
Where2Dine
For sea dogs & landlubbers alike, the shipwrecked-boat-turned America’s Cup Sports Bar on Pier 27 is the perfect place for drinks between races. The world’s largest pop-up bar also serves brunch. Another pop-up is the anticipated Waiheke Island Yacht Club straight from Auckland. Huge airy warehouse, a bit of Kiwi hospitality. As day turns to night, try the new Roka Akor in FiDi for the freshest sushi (flown in from Japan) and coolest whiskey lounge.
What2See
In addition to sailing, eating & drinking don’t miss the new Exploratorium on Pier 15/17. Interactive exhibits of science, arts and perception. Great for grownups too. Experience the new fog bridge!
Bay Lights – A light sculpture’s dream – a 1.8 mile installation. Running the length of the Bay bridge artist Leo Villareal, w/the aid of computer software has created the ability to control 25,000 white LED lights into twinkling, shimmering patterns. Attached by cables, it’s another way SF lights up the Bay!
Save the date! Prepare for Fall! Symphony Gala September 3rd and Opera Gala September 6th. What is better than dining in City Hall?
City Hall in all its Glory
Co-authored by: Tiffany Do