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Two summers ago I was in Chicago during a heat wave. Trying to escape the inferno, I ducked into Borders Books and Music on State Street. They were having a drawing for $25 tickets for the musical WICKED. I put my name in, got lucky, and not only did I escape the searing heat but…
It’s new. It’s filled with tempting artisan chocolates. And it features delicous products handmade in small batches. It’s Charles Chocolates, with a retail store next to the factory, in fashionable Emeryville, right off the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge on the east side of S.F. Bay. What is Charles Chocolates? It’s the story of one man’s…
When Price is no Object… This 72″ copper tub on claw feet is a perfect fit for two or just right for stretching out solo. With its graceful curves and solid copper ball and claw feet, this slipper tub is sure to make the bathroom Dad’s favorite area of the house. $3,850 — but this…
For Father’s Day Family Fun: Play Ball! This Italian form of lawn bowling is bowling over many enthusiasts because it’s fun, easy to learn, and you can play bocce almost anywhere. Simply find a flat, level playing surface (packed dirt, gravel or grass are ideal). This professional-quality Bocce Ball set accommodates up to eight players…
Like any world-class alpine resort, Banff has its share of high-priced restaurants with killer views of the Canadian Rockies all year round. But if you’re looking for a bargain meal, there’s a premier sports bar at 119 Banff Avenue called the Elk & Oarsman Pub & Grill. Unfortunately, the days of very favorable exchange rates…
If you’re ever in need of an extra kick to your life, Ba Guo Bu Yi can add it – or at least to your dinner. The large number of local Chinese present – and their foreign guests – attests to the authenticity and quality of the food. When taking part in this fiery Sichuan…
The landmark 80,000-square-foot flagship store, which opened this week in London, England, is the first Whole Foods Market in Europe and marks a major step in expanding the company’s brand beyond North America. So don’t you think that means that their stock should start moving in the right bloody direction (which yes, I bought at…
Who could have known that the ancient Seminole Indians of Florida would contribute to such a fantastic entertainment destination which, upon entry into the grand lobby, awed and inspired so many into indulgence. The Seminole Hard Rock complex is absolute extravagance. It boasts thousands of games, fifty live action poker tables, chic restaurants, boutique shops,…
I just reconnected with my college friend Serenella Leoni. A native Italian who was raised in the SF Bay Area, she spent 11 yars living life alla Toscana while studying and working there. Upon returning to Tuscany as an adult, Serenella experienced an intense sense of homecoming and came to realize that feeling welcomed as…
If Pink is the new Black, then Cheese is the new Wine, and Sommeliers will have to make room for Affineurs*. And if you don’t know what an Affineur is, then Sara Vivenzio’s The Cheese School of San Francisco will make the perfect alma mater. I don’t think I’ve ever taken more notes or learned…
The Ritz Paris is offering an incredible promotion this summer through Virtuoso. With a minimum stay of four nights between July 8 and August 10, 2007, you can enjoy a double upgrade to a higher category room or suite at the regular Virtuoso rates. Ideally located on the Place Vendome, the Ritz Paris offers easy…