Visions of sugarplums danced in my head while lunching at Jardiniere today (and this had nothing to do with the fact that for three Fridays this month Jardiniere is serving a special pre-Nutcracker matinee meal) since just seconds after I was handed the menu I had already decided to indulge in their Bonne Bouche Dessert…
Our local go-to-gal Marcia Gagliardi has launched a brand new site update to support her weekly tablehopper newsletter! For old timers – check out the new digs! For newcomers – you will find great insights on all the SF hoods. Take out the guesswork! Check out the Ten Places to Eat at Now! The tablehopper…
Mummies have never been my thing. Seeing dead people wrapped up in dry dust clothes seems a bit freaky to me. But I went to a new exhibition at the Legion of Honor that really gave me a new apperciation for mummies and the past. The exhibition is called Very Postmortem: Mummies and Medicine and…
Open Studios The best place to discover new art and meet the artists is the annual San Francisco Open Studios. This event is the oldest and largest in the United States. Either in group shows or individual art studios, this is your opportunity to fill your walls with real art, so back off on the…
You know who you are. Take the self-guided Twilight Fan Road Trip from San Francisco, onward toward Forks, Washington. Sites of the famous books and movies include the Cullen House, Hoh Rainforest, and the La Push beaches. Bella, Edward, and Jacob land. Plan for the Road Trip: Book in advance if you want to attend…
“Oh you, who are the future of our beloved country, come out to the streets and fight for your freedom. What is the risk of coming out? Be willing to sacrifice your life for your country. Don’t be intimidated if fire is pouring out of the sky. Don’t hesitate, if out there swords are being…
by Allison Neves The Fairmont brand has long been established as the preferred flag of a luxury hotel…. first-class service, five-star restaurants and high-end amenities are keystone in each and every Fairmont property around the world. All that still rings true at the new Fairmont Heritage Place at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. JMA Ventures,…