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10 Brilliant Gift Ideas From Local Stylesetters

Julia Millay Walsh — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:13:47 PST

Looking for a stylish gift for a girlfriend? I've tapped some of San Francisco's most fashionable residents - style bloggers! - for their holiday wish lists this year. When it comes to chic resources and hot trends, these ladies know all; so a glance at what they're wishing for, be it aspirational or affordable, is sure to inspire you!

From the best bubbly on the market to a timelessly chic leather skirt, come see what fashion-obsessed Amanda Holstein of Color Me Blue and design enthusiast Erin Hiemstra of Apartment 34 are yearning for this year.

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Gift Guide: Michael Natenshon of Marine Layer Shares His Holiday Picks For Guys

Julia Millay Walsh — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:45:40 PST

What do men want? I sure as heck don't know. So this year, I'm going straight to the source for holiday gift ideas for guys. I've asked a handful of handsome local tastemakers for their own holiday picks, and I'm passing them along to you!

Josh Harris of The Bon Vivants and Michael Maher of Taylor Stitch have already shared their five fantastic gift ideas for the gentlemen in your life, and now we move on to another stylesetter in town: Michael Natenshon, owner of Cali-cool T-shirt company Marine Layer. From the best backpack for a grown man to the sexiest wheels around, here are Michael's picks.

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Gift Guide: Michael Maher of Taylor Stitch Shares His Holiday Picks For Guys

Julia Millay Walsh — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:30:00 PST

Josh Harris of The Bon Vivants has already shared his five fantastic gift ideas for the gentlemen in your life, and now we move on to another style-setter in town: Michael Maher, of local tailored clothing company Taylor Stitch. From a real man's spa treatment to the best way to wake up in the morning, here are his picks.

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5 Fresh Fitness Classes to Burn Off That Pumpkin Pie

Julia Millay Walsh — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:22:38 PST

The leftovers have been nibbled into extinction, so now it's time to burn those pumpkin-pie calories and shake off your Beaujolais blur! Sometimes the best way to kick-start a healthy habit is to switch up your usual exercise routine. Many of you probably have a membership to a neighborhood gym like Crunch, 24 Hour Fitness, or Equinox, but the treadmills, ellipticals, and packed classes can become stale and unmotivating after a while. So why not try something new and take a kick-ass fitness class or personal training session this holiday season? Here are five of our faves - including one free one!

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Anthony Bourdain Shares His Favorite SF Spots!

Julia Millay Walsh — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:20:00 PST

In his new show, The Layover, celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain eats his way around the globe, discovering hidden eating and drinking gems in various cities. Promoting the series, Bourdain recently spoke with The New York Times about some of the favorite spots he's visited while jet-setting for the series, and in so many words, he admitted that SF is his favorite city for eating in the US: "Anyone who doesn’t have a great time in San Francisco is pretty much dead to me. You go there as a snarky New Yorker thinking it’s politically correct, it’s crunchy granola, it’s vegetarian, and it surprises you every time. It’s a two-fisted drinking town, a carnivorous meat-eating town, it’s dirty and nasty and wonderful." Bourdain also shared a few of his favorite spots around San Francisco, including, surprisingly, some Chinatown dive bars. Come find out what they are!

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Laura Ellner of On the Racks Shares Her Holiday Wish List

Julia Millay Walsh — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:00:00 PST

Looking for a stylish gift for a girlfriend? I've tapped some of San Francisco's most fashionable residents - style bloggers! - for their holiday wish lists this year. When it comes to chic resources and hot trends, these ladies know all, so a glance at what they're wishing for, be it aspirational or affordable, is sure to inspire you!

To kick things off, San-Francisco-based Laura Ellner of the fashion-focused blog On the Racks has shared five items she's yearning for. From a holiday-party-worthy nail polish to a vibrant It-bag, here are her sartorial selections.

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10 Edible Gifts From San Francisco Culinary Stars

Julia Millay Walsh — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:40:00 PST

Stumped on holiday shopping? One thing many people have in common is a love of grub, so an edible gift is a foolproof option! Luckily, San Francisco is full of innovative chefs, bakers, butchers, and other culinary producers who've made it easy for us to eat their creations at home. From subscription services to beautifully jarred preserves, there are plenty of nourishing gifts to order for the holidays. Consider sending an edible gift to a friend afar to give them a taste of the city or treat a local foodie friend to a homegrown treat.

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5 Local Patisseries to Order Your Thanksgiving Pies

Julia Millay Walsh — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:30:00 PST

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it! Unless you envisioned spending next week fighting fellow shoppers for jars of pumpkin purée and French's fried onions, now's the time to order your pies, dinner rolls, and other dishes. Most grocery stores in the city are selling ready-made simple pies like pumpkin and pecan, but if you want something extra special - like roasted pumpkin with a chocolate crust or cranberry and pecan tart - or a traditional pie with more flavor, it's best to order from a bakery. Here are five local patisseries for your Turkey Day dessert.

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10 Locally Made Fashions For a Gift That's Near and Dear

Julia Millay Walsh — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:40:00 PST

Dreading the crowds at the Westfield Centre? Skip the lines and step away from the messy racks. San Francisco is filled with fashion designers churning out on-trend and handmade apparel - which would look divine wrapped in a big red bow! Thinking of giving your fashionista friends a wardrobe addition for the holidays? Consider one of these hip, locally made items.

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Gift Guide: Josh Harris of The Bon Vivants Shares His Holiday Picks For Guys

Julia Millay Walsh — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:10:00 PST

To kick things off, Josh Harris, bartender extraordinaire and founding partner of cocktail and spirit consulting company The Bon Vivants (who may also have the best mustache on this side of the Mississippi), has shared five fantastic gift ideas for the gentlemen in your life. From a hangover treatment to a gourmet's best friend, check out his selections.

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4 Can't-Miss Events Happening This Weekend

Julia Millay Walsh — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:35:00 PST

Whether you're needing a fashion fix, looking to get a jump-start on your holiday shopping, or wanting to brush elbows with the art world's hippest crowd, there's a grand plan on the agenda for you in San Francisco this weekend. Come check out what's happening.

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Say Cheese! Marina Cocktail Lounge Reed & Greenough Launches a Bar Menu

Julia Millay Walsh — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:10:00 PST

The Marina folk who've been down on Reed & Greenough's strict dress code now have a little more incentive to slip on their wingtips: the upscale cocktail lounge (3251 Scott St., 415-290-7377) has launched a bar menu of cheese plates and spreads, created exclusively for the bar by the chef at North Beach hot spot 15 Romolo (15 Romolo Pl., 415-398-1359). The locally crafted canapes feature a spread served in a jar with baked crostinis and an option of white bean and pecorina, chicken liver mousse, or smoked trout. Cheese plates are accompanied by rosemary, truffle-roasted almonds, handpicked and brine-cured Cerignola olives, and fresh seasonal fruit, and include cheeses like Fromager D'Affinois, Pecorino Crotonese, and Cablanca Goat Gouda. Click through for a preview!

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