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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Now in SF: New Nightlife

    by Patrick Heig

    The past few months have brought a slew of interesting nightlife newcomers to the scene, including, but not limited to: a live jazz supper club serving… more

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Local Lists

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 Flat rate is the best by a long way
Posted by CSMobileUser2 5 hours ago
Review of Flat Rate Moving & Storage : This is the second time I've used these guys and they are hands down the best. I've moved 5 times in 6 years with 2 crosscountry treks in there. I used flat rate.for 2 moves - 1 in the northeast and the other just…more
1 Star Rating: Poor Bad News
Posted by phillip dudley 23 hours ago
Review of Salazar Design : (Rob Salazar, of Salazar Design) This Man ripped me off of hundreds of dollars, and aparently I am not the only one. Do not ever do business with him he is low life trash! Reguards Phillip
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Simply the BEST!
Posted by Maddielady415 16 hours ago
Review of LenDoesMyHair-Hairstylist @ Frange Blue Salon : I have found my new stylist and colorist and his name is Len!. I searched all over the internet and found Len He had many positive reviews I just had to check him out! It turns out all the reviews were right!…more

Top Reviewers

55 reviews 1 rated helpful

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

53 reviews

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

47 reviews 2 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: CSMobileUser
Last reviewed Premier Mobile Tanning5 hours ago
“Simply Awsome!!!”
Great costumer service, Tausha really knows what she's doing. Very professional...