Called a “marketing visionary” by the New York Post, Brad Harrington is the perfect person for the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Shaklee Corporation, a company respected for its own visionary approach to creating household products that are safe, effective and environmentally responsible. But he and stunning girlfriend, Alyson Jackson, are also among San Francisco’s leading tastemakers, with the rare ability to suddenly make a room more buzzworthy with their mere presence. No wonder they are at the top of everyone’s guest list. So where does Brad go to enjoy the City? Today he gives Haute Living his favorites.
Where were you born: San Francisco
How long in San Francisco Bay Area: 3 years this time around
Neighborhood: Mill Valley
Occupation: Chief Marketing Officer at Shaklee Corporation
Favorite restaurant: Quince
Best steakhouse: Buckeye Roadhouse in Mill Valley
Best sushi: Sushi Ran in Sausalito
Best ethnic food: Kokarri
Best Italian: Bottega in Yountville
Best pizza: Pizzeria Picco in Larkspur
Best lunch: Zuni…their mussles and rotisserie chicken are amazing
Best place for late night dining: Nopa
Best dessert: Butterscotch pudding at The Lark Creek Inn
Best place for a romantic date: Frascati in Russian Hill. When warm out, the outdoor seating with the rumbling of the cable car in the background
Best Sunday brunch: Toast in Mill Valley
Best place for a power business meeting: Four Seasons
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Cavallo Point in Sausalito
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Wilkes Bashford
Best place to buy jewelry/watches: Cartier
Best spa: Nob Hill Spa at the Huntington
Best gym/athletic facility: Bay Club San Francisco
Best massage: The Mindful Body in Pacific Heights
Brad Harrington with Alyson Jackson at the Mid Winter Gala
Favorite charity event: Mid Winter Gala which supports the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Favorite cultural event: Michael Franti’s “Power to the People” event in Golden Gate Park
Best museum/exhibit: California Academy of Sciences
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Palace of Fine Arts
All-around favorite locale in San Francisco, whether a neighborhood, restaurant, venue, or other: Burgers and Martinis at Spruce
Best aspect of San Francisco: Access to culture and stunning geography in all directions.
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