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Wine
Welcome to the Autovat
What would happen if you crossed a wine bar with a vending machine? You can find the answer at VinoVenue, a new concept in wine shops right around the block from SFMOMA at the corner of Mission and Third streets. More
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Restaurants
A Meal of a Lifetime
One of the dishes that most amazed me was spinach cooked in butter with sel gris and "calotte de boeuf" (basically a piece of steak). But the spinach was ethereal and the beef was the most tender and flavorful I have ever had. When I asked the waiter about it he told me that the Snake River Ranch in Idaho breeds a cross of Wagyu and American black angus. More
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Restaurants
Kyoto style dining in Japantown
Kappa is located in Japantown and though directly above the landmark Denny's, it's not easy to find even with directions. The restaurant is "koryori" style that, depending upon your source, translates into English as old-fashioned, pub style, or small plate style. Your meal will likely be unique as the selections are based on seasonality and availability. More
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Restaurants
Fresh flavors for the fun of it
North Beach coffeehouses are famous for beat poets, steaming hot espresso and rows of jewel-toned syrups behind the bar. But if you think those syrups are just for flavored lattes and Italian sodas think again. Flavored syrup is just the thing to sweeten up your summer. More
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Markets & Specialty Food
Unlike many gourmet stores you may have visited, Yum is open, light, airy and thoroughly unpretentious. As a result it has become a real destination for locals who bring in friends and family. The store is broken into what Frohlich calls "lands," as in snackland, bakingland, etc. Playful touches seem to reinforce the pleasure inherent in the name Yum; a sleek chrome medicine cabinet houses a precious collection of vinegars and essences, a wall of rainbow soda bottles frames the front counter and the staff greets everyone with a gracious offer of a beverage. More
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Markets & Specialty Food
Fresh for Valentine's Day
Nothing says Valentine's Day like chocolate. The Bay Area's love affair with chocolate dates back to the gold rush era, long before the Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars made their debut. In fact, Ghirardelli began making chocolate at its landmark waterfront factory in 1852. But today we have many more decadent choices for indulging our sweethearts and our sweet tooth. More
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Beauty
Decadence for Body and Soul
We know that for some, New Years' resolutions are still in effect. But Valentine's Day means sweet treats no matter what diet you might be on. This year if you or your beloved intend to "stick with the program" you can still indulge in something sweet that is entirely fat, sugar, and calorie free. Here are some of our favorite goodies to tantalize your body and soothe your soul. More
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Restaurants
A Real Casanova In The Kitchen
While North Beach may still have its charm, it hasn't had a reputation for the best restaurants in the City in a while. With a few exceptions, the established Italian restaurants of North Beach have rested on their laurels for far too long. Buca Giovanni is not a new restaurant but a new chef-owner, Vic Casanova, took over last year and the effort of both kitchen and wait staff is obvious. More
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Beauty
The Art of Beauty
Welcome to the world of beautiful makeup and beautiful skin at Shu Uemura. Now located on Fillmore Street, the second American retail store named after famed Japanese makeup artist Shu Uemura opened this May. Never heard of Shu Uemura? Like Max Factor before him, Uemura got his start in cosmetics in Hollywood for the entertainment industry before moving on to beautify the cognoscenti. More
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Restaurants
Delectable Downtown Dining
It's hard to dine at Masa's without having high expectations. Masa's has been one of the top restaurants in San Francisco almost since it opened. The latest in a series of head chefs since Masa Kobayashi himself, Gregory Short, sous chef at French Laundry for several years, has stepped in as of 2005. Like Thomas Keller, Short shares a sense of whimsy and great respect for quality, seasonal ingredients. More
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