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 | Well, here it is again, the hallmark of Hallmark holidays. A day of exculpation, it can be used as an excuse to get schmoopy over your significant other or to get blitheringly sauced because you don't have one. But whether you need a table for two or will be sitting at the bar Saturday night, Valentine's Day is also a great excuse to go shopping, for your honey or yourself.More |  | French-Asian cuisine finds an odd perch on Nob Hill Sparrow, the new endeavor of owner Steve Javellana and Executive Chef Terry Lynch, attempts to overcome a cursed space with interesting flavors and a creative menu. The first thing you notice about Sparrow is the odd location. Perched atop Nob Hill in the space formerly occupied by Watergate's second incarnation, this new French-Asian restaurant is nestled in the "Dynasty"-era lobby of the Gramercy Towers.More |  | It seems as though everyone's got a knack for knitting these days, and the trend goes well beyond your grandma and her purple-haired friends. The craft revolution is upon us and because of it, everyone's got a pair of needles in their hand or a skein of yarn in their bag. If you haven't received a hand-knit scarf as a gift, there's probably one in the works, especially with the holiday season right around the corner. Chances are, you're making one for someone else. Whether you're a knit one, purl two master or are wondering what a skein is, there is a store to meet all your knitting needs.More |  | Neo-soul with a touch of style Inconspicuously nestled on the somewhat undesirable corner of Market and Mason, farmerbrown is a new destination spot that merits the area’s recently acquired moniker, Trendyloin. Classic upscale southern food is served with urbane style and a socially-conscious slant.More |  | Island Meets Clubland The cult of tiki has long been associated with thatched roofs and torches, bamboo bars and tropical beauties -- more retro than sophisticated. Which is why true tikiphiles might be disappointed by SOMA's new Sneaky Tiki. If you're looking for vintage Polynesian pop, look elsewhere. This is tiki with a spoonful of style, a modern twist on the island theme with a thoroughly polished look and a tasty tropical-influenced menu.More |  | The weeks before the holidays are fraught with good intentions. I make extensive lists of all the personalized gifts I’m going to make. I stock up on yarn, fabric, paper. I dust off my sewing machine and break out the knitting needles. Then, sometime between another late night at the office and the billionth holiday party, reality sets it. There is no way everyone on my gift-giving list will receive handcrafted goods. At least, not handcrafted by me. Which is why I thank my lucky shopping stars, I live in a city where amazing artists abound and the do-it-yourself revolution is alive and kicking (or shall I say sewing?).More |  | Sew Smitten I come from a long line of non-sewers. Despite the fact that none of the women in my family grace 5'3" and therefore must hem every pair of pants purchased, threading a bobbin was not a talent passed on through the generations. But that hasn't stopped me from dreaming. "Learn to sew" has been a new year's resolution of mine for three years running and the second-hand Singer in my closet, though never actually used, gets dusted off every now and again and gazed at longingly. I buy fabric for projects I'll never make, I mentally sew Christmas gifts for everyone I know and I clip patterns I haven't the slightest clue how to read.More |  | With all the creative folks who call San Francisco home, it's about time a shop successfully synthesized writings, art, homespun clothing, and accessories the way Needles & Pens does. Tucked away in the Mission, this gem of a d.i.y. store used to be the stuff of daydreams for Andrew Scott, a writer/designer who's been involved in the zine scene for years, and Breezy Strand Culbertson, a sewing machine queen. After returning from six months of travel, the couple decided to give themselves a job by opening a spot that incorporated their own interests as well as those of their artistic friends and the creative community in general...More |  | Namaste It seems as though everyone's taking a ride on the yoga train these days. Rodney Yee is nearly a household name, celebrities, like Madonna and Sting, swear by it, even my skeptical boyfriend has a Yoga for Dummies DVD. As the ancient practice for self-awareness gains ever-increasing popularity, the places and ways to practice grow in numbers as well. Yoga means something different to each person and whether it's a spiritual journey, a designated chill-out time necessary for your sanity or simply a strengthening and energizing workout, San Francisco is the place to find the studio that fits your needs...More |  | The two seemingly disparate bands on this bill, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (BRMC), whose signature sound includes big, fuzzy guitars, and The Rapture, who fall somewhere in between post-punk and no wave, actually have a couple of things in common.More |
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