San Francisco City Guide

Welcome to "The Best of San Francisco," Gayot's city lifestyle guide featuring top restaurants, luxury hotels and spas, must-see attractions, cool, new events and other important information for sophisticated travelers and diners. Whether you are a local resident or tourist, our destination guide will steer you to the hippest highlights in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area.

KEEP ON TRUCKIN'
Spencer on the Go!
This mobile bistro by Chef Laurent Katgely of Chez Spencer serves unconventional French street food, such as grilled sweetbreads and truffled beef bourguignon.

THE FUTURE LASTS FOREVER
SF Camerawork New Exhibition
In part two of their two-part series on "An Autobiography of the San Francisco Bay Area," the museum features work created by artists living in the Bay Area.

TABLE FOR TWO
Best Valentine's Day Restaurants
Celebrating with a special someone this year? Impress the date by booking any one of these top restaurants for the year's most romantic holiday.

AMERICAN FARE WITH FLARE
Ad Hoc at Home by Thomas Keller
The famed chef of French Laundry and Bouchon brings his take on American comfort fare right into your kitchen with dishes such as beef Stroganoff and grilled cheese sandwiches.

CENTER STAGE
SF Ballet 2010 Season
America's oldest professional ballet company begins its 77th repertory season in January, with productions such as Swan Lake, The Little Mermaid and Romeo & Juliet.

HEALTHY RESOLVES
Best Heart-Healthy Restaurants
Start trimming down on that holiday waistline with a heart-healthy diet—check out our list of the best restaurants in S.F. that offer healthy yet delicious dining options.

75 YEARS OF LOOKING FORWARD
The Anniversary Show at SFMOMA
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art hosts a series of exhibitions for its 75th anniversary in 2010, starting with The Anniversary Show, which traces the museum's history.

René Magritte, Les valeurs personnelles (Personal Values), Collection SFMOMA, Purchased through a gift of Phyllis Wattis

SIP & SAVOR
Top 10 Wine Lists in San Francisco
People the freedom of choice afforded by an extensive wine selection, both by bottle and glass. Enjoy the excellent wine lists at these fine San Francisco restaurants.

CITY OF FOOD & FOG
72 Hours in San Francisco
San Francisco is a mecca for foodies and art lovers, freethinkers and culture seekers. So bring your walking shoes and let us guide you to the must-see attractions.

The Sky's The Limit with the Mandarin Oriental hotel in San Francisco

GOLDEN SILENCE
SF Mime Troupe 50th Anniversary Exhibition
This politically charged theater group celebrates its golden anniversary this year with a special exhibit at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

FEATURED SPA
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
This California Wine Country getaway is one of the few luxury spa resorts in the U.S. to boast its own source of thermal mineral water.

The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in California

Explore California
• Find out more about restaurants and travel around the Golden State here.
• Looking for a quick getaway? Check out our guide to Yosemite National Park.

(Updated: 02/09/10 NH)

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America's capital city might have started out a swamp, but now it's a destination for tourists and heads of state alike. Whether you're here to inspect the Constitution or to check out artifacts from the first Apollo mission, we'll help you fit it all in.

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Once a relatively isolated provincial town, Seattle is now recognized worldwide as the home of high-tech and as a gateway to Asian trade centers. From the charm of its 100-year-old Pike Place Market to its striking steel-and-glass central library, the city lures many a business visitor back as a tourist.

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