Posts by Melissa Martin

Lick Your Lollipop: The Top 5 Candy Shops in San Francisco

Whether you are trying to purchase a special treat for your Valentine or track down a unique candy from your childhood, there is a variety of amazing candy shops in San Francisco. From gummies to chocolates, to taffy and toffee, here are some of the best candy stores in the Bay Area to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Chocolate Shops: The Top 5 Chocolate Shops in San Francisco

Sometimes chocolates can be a bit cliché as a Valentine’s Day gift. Luckily for us San Franciscans, we have a variety of unique chocolatiers and chocolate shops that provide extraordinary confections to make your day of romance that much sweeter. Here are a few of the best the city has to offer.

Dipped in Chocolate: The Top 5 Chocolate Spa Treatments in San Francisco

With Valentine’s Day just a few weeks away, the perfect spa experiences this February will be chocolate spa treatments. As Spa Radiance’s owner, Angelina Umansky, told Haute Living, “Chocolate is hot and getting hotter.” From manicures to body wraps and beyond, these indulgences will surely get your body and mind in the mood for romance.

Dine with Stars: The Top 5 Celebrity Chefs in San Francisco

San Francisco is a city filled with eclectic gastronomy and five star cuisine. World famous chefs graced our by making it the home for their infamous restaurants. Here are a few of San Francisco’s best and brightest celebrity chefs and their local restaurants.

Pop the Bubbly: The Top 5 Places to Sip Champagne in San Francisco

Whether you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just a Friday evening, there is no better beverage for a toast than champagne. For you next special occasion, try visiting one of these unique San Francisco venues for a glass or two of bubbles.

Chestnut Street Welcomes Laline Boutique

On December 16, 2010, Laline held an exclusive launch party for the opening of their second San Francisco location. A magical blue-white-silver-sparkly winter theme welcomed the excited guests who were introduced to the luxurious Laline line of products. Partygoers enjoyed cheese, wine, champagne and white-blue cupcakes.

Dead Skin: The Top 5 Body Scrub Treatments in San Francisco

Cold weather can leave skin dry and malnourished. With warmer weather a few months away, take time to reinvigorate your skin with a body scrub. It is not only a relaxing treatment, but will get your skin back into its peak condition. Here are a few suggestions for treatments offered in the Bay Area.

Work It Out: The Top 5 Fitness Clubs in San Francisco

Now that it is three days into the New Year, it’s time to start working on those resolutions. If one of your goals for 2011 is to get in shape, the first step is selecting a great fitness facility. From trampoline jumping to TRX, here are a few of the best and most unique fitness clubs in San Francisco.

Ring in the New Year: The Top 5 New Year’s Eve Parties in San Francisco

With just three days remaining until the end of 2010, it’s time to brainstorm some New Year’s resolutions and secure those NYE plans. For those who need a little party inspiration, here are some swanky events that will surely help you ring in the New Year with a bang.

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