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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.
Spencer on the Go!

Lynn Hershman Leeson's 24-Hour Roberta 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.

SLÁINTE
Best St. Patrick's Day Dining

Everybody's Irish on March 17, so check out our list of the best Irish pubs and St. Patrick's Day restaurants in San Francisco to make sure it's your lucky day.
Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto

Ad Hoc at Home by Thomas Keller 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.
San Francisco Ballet in Tomasson's Swan Lake

Murray Circle 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

Spruce 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

Scene from "Too Big to Fail," the SF Mime Troupe's most recent production 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: 03/03/10 AR)


72 HOURS IN ST. LOUIS

Former host to the World's Fair of 1904, St. Louis is a town worthy of the global stage. Offering a plethora of entertaining activities, luxurious hotels and fine restaurants, there is much to experience in this urban cityscape.

BUSINESS IN ANAHEIM

Known for its competitive baseball team and Disneyland, this Southern California city has a high-tech suburban vibe, dominating several industries, including healthcare, financial services and real estate.