Posts by Kelly E. Carter

Haute Events: SF Symphony and SF Opera opening galas this week

While Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week takes place in New York this week, San Francisco’s fashion pantheon will put on its own show, donning haute couture gowns at the San Francisco Symphony’s Opening Night Gala on Wednesday followed by San Francisco Opera Guild’s Opera Ball 2014 on Friday.

The Week in Review: San Francisco Hotbed Gala

The week began with a rattle, a 6.0 earthquake that shook the nerves of many of us in the Bay Area. As things calmed down, events heated up. Kathy Griffin was on hand for Hotbed Benefit, Art by the Bay, an annual event that gives emerging and established artists in various fields the unique opportunity to exhibit their work in a beautiful outdoor setting. Joe Montana teamed up with some of his former 49er teammates to support his better half Jennifer, whose designs continue to help others. And the Veuve Clicquot truck made deliveries — with more Northern California stops to come. Here is the San Francisco week in review and a save the date for foodies.

Haute Fillmore Street shopping: Where to shop in Pacific Heights

Fillmore Street shopping is hauter than ever since the main drag in Pacific Heights has become San Francisco’s most desirable retail space behind Union Square. New boutiques continue to pop up, giving those who live along Billionaire’s Row a place to shop for fashions in their neighborhood. For a look at the hautest Fillmore Street shopping, be sure to check out these stores:

How to rent an exotic car in San Francisco for Labor Day

By now you’ve noticed the increased number of flashy supercars cruising around the Bay Area. The next time a haute red Ferrari zooms by you, there’s no need for you to look on in envy because you can rent an exotic car in San Francisco and turn heads too. If you’re looking to rent a set of haute wheels to escape this Labor Day weekend (or any other time), here are a few exotic car rental companies in San Francisco worth checking out:

Best Sports and Health Clubs in San Francisco to Get Your Workout

As much as San Franciscans love jogging along Crissy Field, running up and down the Lyon Street steps and hiking Mt. Tam, there are times when an indoor workout calls. Some haute fitness facilities have opened recently in the City by the Bay, making this the perfect time to update our list for the best health clubs in San Francisco.

Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Rolls on After Earthquake

Following a 6.1 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area, California Wine Country is up and running for Labor Day weekend with Sonoma Wine Country Weekend highlighting the happenings.

Luxury Sports Cars: Take a 2015 Aston Martin for a spin around San Francisco

Luxury sports car lovers may want to consider checking into The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco over the next few days. That’s because hotel guests can become among the first to test drive haute 2015 Aston Martin machines, including the 2015 Rapide S, 2015 Vanquish Volante and the 2015 V8 Vantage Roadster GT, from Saturday, August 23 to Wednesday, August 27.

The Hautest Private Dining Rooms In San Francisco

Beyoncé and hubby Jay-Z drew much attention to Tosca Cafe’s private dining room when the duo dined out of sight of prying eyes at this San Francisco institution last month. Check out some of the other hautest private dining rooms in San Francisco.

Best Places for Dogs in the Bay Area

Haute dogs can have a tail-wagging time feasting from the canine culinary room service menu at Calistoga Ranch, mingling at Yappy Hour at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay and enjoying the pet accessories from Louis Vuitton and Goyard.

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