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Weekend Wandering: A Luxe San Francisco Love Affair

From ritzy restaurants to posh pampering, and artsy attractions, join us for a chic, epicurean weekend escape in San Francisco.

By April Wagner

TGIF, darlings! Pack your Louis Vuittons because we're heading to the City by the Bay—San Francisco. Let's whip around this town, savoring every decadent bite, every artisanal sip, every breathtaking view, all in luxe style, of course.

Let's kick things off at Foreign Cinema with some bubbly and oysters for our Friday night nosh. The romantic setting and delightful fusion of food, film, and fun is the perfect way to ring in our weekend.

Wake up Saturday to views of the Golden Gate at the trendy Loews Regency. After a quick spa session (a must!), let's head to Tartine Bakery for a divine breakfast treat. But save room because we're moving on to a private tour of The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. I'm drooling over their collection almost as much as that morning Danish.

For lunch, it's a hop, skip, and a jump to B. Patisserie—a little birdie told me their kouign-amann is the stuff of legends. Post-lunch, we'll wander through Pacific Heights admiring the 'Painted Ladies' and vintage shops.

Saturday night means only one thing: Gary Danko. This Michelin-starred spot is sheer culinary artistry. My hubby and I can't get enough of their Risotto and, you guessed, wine selection.

Brunch Sunday at Zazie (Go for their French Toast Raspail) before we hit the Golden Gate Park, where the De Young Museum and the Japanese Tea Garden await. After that, it's time for some retail therapy at Union Square.

Before we know it, Sunday afternoon rolls in. Why not toast to the good times at Press Club? Their wine selection is superb, and the atmosphere is oozing with sophistication.

Recommended Hotels:

  1. Best Trendy Hotel: Moxy San Francisco Downtown
  2. Best Luxury Boutique Hotel: The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
  3. Best Budget Boutique Hotel: The Mosser
  4. Best BonVoy Hotel: The St. Regis San Francisco
  5. Best Hyatt Hotel: Grand Hyatt San Francisco
  6. Best Hilton Hotel: Hilton San Francisco Union Square

San Francisco's Best Spots: Favorite Restaurants: Foreign Cinema, Gary Danko, Zazie Favorite Coffee Shops: Tartine Bakery, B. Patisserie Favorite Attractions: The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Golden Gate Park, Union Square

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