The Fairmont San Francisco
While there is certainly a plethora of reasons to visit the historic Fairmont San Francisco (the unrivaled views alone are worth the trip), the landmark property’s three distinctive restaurants call to the most discerning foodies—locals and travelers alike. Amping up the culinary appeal is the property’s new Executive Chef jW Foster. In this role, Chef Foster oversees all of the hotel’s culinary operations, including the three restaurants—The Laurel Court, the signature restaurant and bar featuring the freshest local ingredients alongside a one-of-a-kind wine list and cocktail menu; The Tonga Room, a Polynesian-style restaurant and tiki bar; and Caffè Cento, the European-style coffee café. At the heart of Chef Foster’s culinary program is the local farming community, and he can often be found perusing the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market or visiting artisan purveyors throughout the region, and his menus reflect the region’s bounty. On property, he introduced a 1,000-square-foot culinary garden to the patio on the lobby level, where he is already growing lavender with plans to add a variety of herbs and vegetables. Chef Foster also established a landmark partnership with Marshall’s Farm, who installed four nascent honey beehives. This year alone, the beehives are expected to produce 250 pounds of honey that will be used in soups, salad dressings, pastries, ice cream, and as an accoutrement to the hotel’s time-honored afternoon tea service. — Alexander Miller
The Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.772.5000
www.fairmont.com/sanfrancisco
The St. Regis San Francisco
With uncompromising city views and pristine décor covering every square inch of its expanse, The St. Regis San Francisco is a work of art in itself. The five-star property is celebrating its five-year anniversary in 2010, and it’s honoring that milestone by partnering with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, which happens to be celebrating its 75-year anniversary.
The St. Regis joined forces with SFMOMA to create two Limited Edition SFMOMA Suites on the hotel’s fifth floor (in honor of the hotel’s own anniversary) and sixth floor. These special suites feature art prints from the museum’s “75 Years of Looking Forward” exhibition series. In the Gems of the Museum Suite, select pieces from The Anniversary Show are on display, while the Art of California Suite reveals the way the region has inspired artists over the last century.
In honor of this partnership, The St. Regis is offering a special package deal from now until the end of this year. The SFMOMA 75th Anniversary Travel Package, starting at $1,195, includes a one-night stay in a SFMOMA Suite, two passes to the museum, and a 448-page hardcover anniversary catalogue from the museum. To reserve this special offer, contact The St. Regis Aficionado Coordinator Nicole Holland directly at 415.284.4070.
— Jessica Bryant
The St. Regis San Francisco
125 3rd St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.284.4000
www.stregissanfrancisco.com
