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    Editor Picks: San Francisco

    Shopping on a Budget

    by Patrick Heig

    With holiday shopping season upon us and the California government skimming an extra 10 percent from our paychecks--don't spend my $19.75 all in one place,… more

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    High-End Happy Hours

    by Patrick Heig

    We all know a hovel where you can get happy-hour Pabst for $2 and sticky stuff from the bar all over your sleeves for free. Every once in a while, however--to… more

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    Now In SF: New Shops

    by Chelsea Lin

    With all the empty storefronts littering major shopping 'hoods like Union Square and the Marina, it's easy to think SF's losing more retailers than it's… more

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    5 to Try: Martinis

    by Patrick Heig

    Since there's not a lot of room for creativity or error with the classic martini, what makes the drink special is the right setting. You obviously don't want to… more

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    Better Chicken than Zuni's?

    by Tiffany Maleshefski

    Sourced from an exclusive Central Valley purveyor, rubbed down with kosher salt 24 hours beforehand, and roasted to perfection, the exquisite whole chicken at… more

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    Smoky Cocktails

    by Camper English

    Smoking may be illegal in bars these days, but smoke-flavored drinks are on fire in San Francisco and across the country--easily the hottest trend in the… more

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    Tahoe Guide

    by Thayer Walker

    If you don't already have gear, rent it at one of these local shops before you go up; you'll save money, get better equipment, plus a lot of ski and snowboard… more

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    Holiday Gift Guide

    by Patrick Heig

    Rather than joy and good cheer, many shoppers feel something closer to panic when faced with the seasonal chore of purchasing holiday presents. Don't stress,… more

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    Best Pizza in SF

    by Patrick Heig

    Pizza can be a greasy wedge or a subtle art form: thin-crusted, wood-fired, Neapolitan-style, artisanal, organic or all of the above, these are the best gourmet… more

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Local Lists

5 Places I'm Thankful for in the Bay Area
Posted by Bakul P - on November 19, 2009
I love Thanksgiving and I love contests... But more than anything, I love the Bay Area
Around the world, well, almost.
Posted by lolamadrid000 - on November 15, 2009
Don't have a passport? No problem. Experience the world through your pallet.
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San Francisco's Japantown
Posted by Valerie L - on November 06, 2009
For such tiny neighborhood (only a few blocks), San Francisco's Japantown is home to an impressive number of restaurants, markets and indoor shopping malls. Here is my…more

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Amazing Service, Superbly Priced!
Posted by dkgif 11 hours ago
Review of Kohler Heating and Furnace : WOW!!! My wife and I just moved into our new rental and as the weather turned cold it became time to turn on the heater...much to our dismay there was a hole in the back of the furnace and hot air was streaming…more
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Friendly and Talented Staff
Posted by MP Neighbor 15 hours ago
Review of Nail Spa : My favorite place for manicures and pedicures.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended A treat for your hair, face, psyche
Posted by 123Patty yesterday
Review of Barberia : This friendly, professional salon offers personal advice and guidance to enhance your hair and gives you a confident glow after they have treated you with their products and knowledge. I enjoy an appointment once…more

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Great costumer service, Tausha really knows what she's doing. Very professional...

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Top Reviewer: Patrick Heig
Last reviewed Sassoon Salon on November 16, 2009
“Citysearch Editorial Review”
From the runway to the silver screen, Sassoon stylists push the edges of glamour with outrageous looks. The company trains some of the world's most elite hair stylists at this San…more

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Top Reviewer: Chelsea Lin
Last reviewed Lake Chalet on November 10, 2009
“Citysearch Editorial Review”
What the Cliff House is to San Francisco, Lake Chalet is to Oakland: a stunning restaurant overflowing with seating that highlights the best views in the city, but culinarily leaves…more