Haute Secrets: Patrick Kuleto’s Guide to San Francisco

WHERE WERE YOU BORN: Los Angeles

HOW LONG IN SAN FRANCISCO: I’ve lived in Marin County since I was 24 years old.

OCCUPATION: Restaurateur, Vintner, Designer

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Farallon – it covers all of the senses

BEST SUSHI: Ozumo

BEST ITALIAN: Kuleto’s Italian Restaurant

BEST DESSERT: Citizen Cake

BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DATE: Boulevard

BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH: Waterbar

BEST PLACE FOR A POWER BUSINESS MEETING: Boulevard

ALL-AROUND FAVORITE SPOT IN SAN FRANCISCO: Tadich Grill

IF YOU HAVE OUT OF TOWN GUESTS, WHICH HOTEL WOULD YOU RECOMMEND? The Fairmont atop Nob Hill

FAVORITE SHOPPING VENUE/BOUTIQUE: Ferry Plaza Marketplace; What can I say, I’m a foodie!

BEST PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY/WATCHES: Antique shops always have hidden, unique gems.

BEST SPA: Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley

FAVORITE CHARITY EVENT: Napa Valley Auction

FAVORITE CULTURAL EVENT: Chinese New Year Parade

BEST ASPECT OF SAN FRANCISCO: Best restaurant city in the world!

BEST STEAKHOUSE: Epic Roasthouse

BEST PIZZA: Nizario’s Pizza

BEST LUNCH: Nick’s Cove – Nick’s offers the complete experience with an amazing coastal drive, beautiful Tomales Bay view, fresh locally grown food and mind-blowing oysters!

BEST GYM/ATHLETIC FACILITY: Equinox

BEST MASSAGE: My personal masseuse Lisa Basseti

BEST LIMOUSINE/DRIVING SERVICE: BeauWine Tours – ask for Rodney Gregory

BEST MUSEUM/EXHIBIT: Steinhart Aquarium

FAVORITE HISTORY/LEGENDARY PLACE TO SEE OR EXPLORE: Golden Gate Bridge, can’t beat that view.

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