Happy HolidayS !e Guide
HOTEL UNION SQUARE | HOTEL DIVA | KENSINGTON PARK | THE STEINHART
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Tree Lightings: • Union Square: Nov. 28th, 6pm. Get there early and stake out a good spot for the best view. Not to be missed! • Pier 39: Nov 22nd & 23rd, noon 6:30pm. Against the stunning SF skyline backdrop with animated friends. • Ghirardelli Square: Nov 28th. Annual tradition to feed your chocolate fix, meet Santa, and celebrate Christmas! And Much, Much More: • Nutcracker w/ SF Ballet: Dec 12th Dec 29th. An SF sensation since 1944, launching the national holiday tradition. A must see! • Santacon: Dec 13th. A city-wide Santa’s only pub crawl, encompassing what SF is all about celebration and fun. • Bill Graham Menorah Lighting: check site for exact dates. • Classic Cable Car Holiday Lights & Sights Tour: 70 min. tour of SF on one of the original California Street • Winter Walk in Union Square: Nov 28th-Jan 1st. nightly light show projected on the Macy's Men's Building, caroling, demos, and other holiday surprises!
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• MakeShop by Brit + Co: Shop and
make unique, artsy items, all under one roof.
• Art of Shaving: Pop in to get the
products for the utmost in shaving for guys or girls.
• Chronicle Books: Check out their
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• Farallon: Warm up here with coastal style cuisine and interior decor resemblant of an underwater fantasy!
• Burger Bar: Casual and
conveniently located in Macy’s for a beautiful view of the ice skater’s below.
gift finder for the perfect present for his or her personality.
• Michael Minna: Prix fixed 3 course
• Gallery of Jewels: Great array of
• Rye: The Hot Toddie w/ wild turkey
locally designed jewelry. See their gift ideas to get inspiration for your loved one.
• Cuyana: Meaning “to love.” The
perfect fashionable item for your female counterpart.
• Sephora: Everything in cosmetics a girl could ask for.
• Locally Made Holiday Shopping Fairs: Very San Francisco-crafty! Dates range from November through December.
• The Big Six, Get Everything You Could Ever Want: Macy’s, Saks
Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Barney’s, Westfield Mall, and Neiman Marcus.
dinner runs at $135 per person (wine pairing +$85). Reservations rye, averna, ginger syrup, bitters, nutmeg, lemon and a sprig of rosemary.
• Tradition: The Sazerac w/ cognac, rye whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a touch of absinthe.
• 15 Romolo: The Santa Suckerpunch w/ old grand-dad bonded bourbon, aperol, pedro ximenez sherry, lemon, bitters.
• Annabelle’s: California cuisine with
a French twist. This quality restaurant is adorable and affordable! • Off the Grid: Union Square will host a plethora of food trucks for lunch and dinner every other day of the week! 11-2 pm Mon. Wed. Fri. Sun. & 5-8 pm Mon. Fri. Sun.