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The City Beer Store & Tasting Bar isn't just for beer geeks. However, if you think beer is, like, totally gross, you might have a harder time having a good time here. But you should still try it.

Craig, your insanely knowledgeable and a really cool host will turn your beer world upside down and inside out. His shelves are lined with the finest hopped, fermented and bubbled goodies in the ...

How to find designer w/o breaking the bank? Try a second-hand clothing store.

One chain in particular has found the right formula: Crossroads Trading Company. With stores all across California and in the Chicago and Seattle areas, this company appeals to shoppers by paying cash on the spot but then being very discriminating with their buys. You get the latest trends at 50-80% off retail.

The four locations ...

If you want to get quality original art at up to a 50 percent discount, drop by the SFMOMA Artists Gallery's annual Artists Warehouse Sale at Fort Mason. This annual event has been supporting local artists and allowing collectors to get great deals since 1993.

The sale runs April 25 to April 29, with a gala reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, ...

Remember that 80's movie "Revenge of the Nerds"? Well, it looks like the nerds may have finally won. Bill Gates practically owns the world, even musicians have to be computer geeks nowadays, and gamers have online worlds like Second Life where they can ...

It doesn't matter whether you're a yoga devotee, a runner or walker, or even just a person who likes to be comfortable while traveling about town or beyond, you'll find something fun to wear at lululemon. And better yet, the outfit you select will flatter you beyond belief. No kidding, their pants make your butt look great; it's like magic.

Founder Chip Wilson developed the company's line of sleek, ...

It's baseball season again and though the SF weather is still at its schizophrenic best, it's still a great time of year to head to South Park for an afternoon or an evening, and it doesn't even have to be on a gameday to be fun. Truly, if you dislike crowds, avoid the neighborhood on gameday.

Whether you are wandering around and looking for grub before a game, wanting a ...

Now, there is an amusing tale associated with these lovely puffs. Which come in a variety of flavors (chocolate is a very good choice I hear). A quick following was created and every time I go, I see a line. But it is a testament to the treats they provide.

Beginning with the road trip from work that my co-worker Gina and I decided to take one afternoon and ending with ...

San Francisco's Marina District is home to mainstream chains such as the Gap and Pure Beauty, but its main drag, Chestnut Street, is a delightful mix of boutiques, wine bars, coffee houses—it's a shop-o-holic's dream—plenty to peruse and lots of places to nibble and nosh.
For those with a sweet tooth, Portland-based Moonstruck Chocolate Company recently opened a chocolate café on Chestnut Street. The company’s hand-crafted, artisan truffles are sold ...

Visitors are a bit surprised when I suggest that they take a trip to the Saturday Farmers Market at the Ferry Building.

"Why would I want to grocery shopping on my vacation?" is a pretty typical response.

Of course, once they see it, they do a complete 180.

It's a visual feast as well as a literal one. Fresh produce of amazing hues; samples ...

One thing (of many) that makes visiting wine country so much fun is, as you drive around from one giant winery to another you pass lots of other, lesser known wineries. Now, just because a winery is smaller or lesser known does not mean that it is of smaller or lesser quality. Actually, often it is just the opposite. Smaller wineries with smaller production rates are frequently family owned and operated. This usually translates to more interesting labels, friendly and knowledgeable staff that is truly invested in the well being of the winery, wine makers who have more time to develop and experiment with blends and techniques, a cozy atmosphere...in short a more unique experience, not to mention a taste of a wine you probably couldn't find anywhere else.

Recently someone commented on one of my other posts asking if I knew anything about Wilson Winery. As I love going wine tasting...well, drinking wine in general...and I do read and consider the comments on my posts, I am happy to pass this information along.