Though the words "dry" and "bar" used in the same sentence usually send a chill up our spines, the founders of this futuro salon concept are not, in fact, peddling temperance. Rather, they've taken... read more
Owned by large retail company, Theory, LTH Market did not have it easy opening on the “no chain store” street of SF’s Pac Heights. But chain store this most certainly is not. A u... read more
Jonesing for herb? Pay a visit to Pac Height’s Clary Sage offering the best in organic clothing, green yoga wear and holistic health care products bound to leave you feeling high on life. Thi... read more
Slightly-kooky but super-friendly Japantown karaoke box that totally takes us back to that one night in Shinjuku. Tucked away in an upstairs corner of the mall, comes to life with genuinely cool st... read more
Kick off your shoes and stay a while at this comfortable chic boutique called Limu. In a posh hood it is serving nothing but down-to-earth style. Sleek space contrasts warm vibes created with a com... read more
Melbourne-born Elizabeth Charles’s second US boutique (NYC the 1st) is filled exclusively with fashions from her native land down under. Carrying top notch, cutting-edge designs this 1,000 sq... read more
Snobby-chic Pac Heights houses illustrious empire of Marc by Marc Jacobs. Bold window displays – anti-bush display on independence day- attracts a bustling rotation of SF obsessors (fa... read more
LA style migrates north. Longtime favorite (some say LA tourist trap), American Rag, graces SF Van Ness Ave. (aka Car Dealership Ave.) boasting huge selections of the best new and vintage around. T... read more
Minimalism can be such a downer according to the eternal optimist, Jonathan Adler. Believing your home should make you happy; JA gives designs that will liven up your quarters with humor, energy, a... read more
Named for one of the ultimate foodie movies, churns out possibly the best Japanese-style ramen outside of, well, Japan. Odd space with a half-moon shaped bar is perpetually crammed with locals and ... read more
A grotesque, filthy, Hunter S. Thompson-fever dream of a bar, located in a dank, windowless Japantown basement where the smoking ban is flaunted and where you’ll end the night solicited for s... read more
What started out as a well designed blog on bikes, street wear, and sneakers is now a free standing store in SF’s unsuspecting Japan Town. Cult like followings from the site produced a devot... read more
Owner, Geraldine Moreno Nuval, discovered the power of lingerie at a young age. Now you can step into her personal, tiny boudoir and instantly be enticed by the unmentionables of lush lace, soft si... read more
This stark space with cement ceilings and ambient electronic music boasts an artful collection of young avant-garde designers. Sitting next door to its older sister Cielo, Blu supports youthful col... read more
A well-conceived environment, Nest is a petite boutique carrying eclectic Parisian, exotic Indian, and everything in between. Few places in SF like this, bright colors create a bazaar like atmosphe... read more
Energy and good vibes flow in this large, modern space filled with only the best in high-end designers and quality rarities. Large assortments from heavyweights include Dries Van Noten, Ann Demeule... read more
Fancy-pants darling of the food critics, with grandparents dining room décor. Only 15 tables and smoking reputation, so good luck getting a reservation. Inspired Italian cooking from chef Michael T... read more
When the moon hits your eye like a plate of fried olives, that’s Sociale. Uber-romantic courtyard (heated, even), golden-hued dining room, hearty country fare. Tender braised short ribs atop perfec... read more
Is the Green River Roll an homage to Creedence? Eh, who cares. All the usual sushi suspects at this neighborhood favorite know for its friendly and speedy service, plus some creative combos (Vegita... read more
Amidst a sea of pricey and pretentious Fillmore Street cafes La Med's one of the best dinner deals in town. Greatest hits: Mediterranean Meza plate, tender chicken pomegranate platter, hand-rolled ... read more
As the gaudy sign outside describes, this is a combination of Persi...
Set in the historic Vanderbilt building in downtown St. Helena, thi...
Having grown out of its cult status since opening in its Nob Hill l...
This spectacular new Dior Homme boutique in San Francisco joins alr...
While the hygienic advances of the 21st Century are most welcome, t...