Where Were You Born: Orange, California
How Long In San Francisco: Since 1984
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill, San Francisco
Occupation: Founder/Ceo of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, and an author
Favorite Restaurant: Millennium
Best Steakhouse: Not a big fan of steaks
Best Sushi: Sushi Groove
Best Ethnic Restaurant: Aziza
Best Italian: Americano Restaurant & Bar
Best Pizza: Pizzetta 211
Best Lunch: Midi
Best Place For Late Night Dining: Nopa
Best Dessert: Restaurant Gary Danko
Best Place For A Romantic Date: Gitane
Best Sunday Brunch: Foreign Cinema
Hautest Club And/Or Lounge: Harlot
Best Place For A Power Business Meeting: Le Central Bistro
If You Have Out Of Town Guests, Which Hotel Would You Recommend? Hotel Vitale
Favorite Shopping Venue/Boutique: MAC (Modern Appealing Clothing) in Hayes Valley
Best Spa: Kabuki Springs & Spa
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: University of California San Francisco Mission Bay Gym
Best Massage: Any of the practitioners at Spa Vitale
Favorite Charity Event: Celebrity Pool Toss at the Phoenix Hotel
Favorite Cultural Event: Bay To Breakers
Favorite Cultural Institution: Glide Memorial United Methodist Church (for the ensemble on Sunday mornings)
Best Museum/Exhibit: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Favorite Historic/Legendary Place To See Or Explore: Barbary Coast/Embarcadero
All-Around Favorite Locale In San Francisco, Whether A Neighborhood, Restaurant, Venue, Or Other: The Filbert Steps
Best Aspect Of San Francisco: The diversity in landscapes, people, and perspectives