Melissa Martin

A true San Franciscan at heart, Melissa grabbed the first flight back after receiving her bachelors’ degree in psychology from Boston University. Melissa loves exploring the vast array of cuisine and nightlife in San Francisco and of course, attending every Giants game she can. She is excited to share her love of the city on HauteLiving.com. Connect with Melissa by e-mail or on Twitter.

Posts by Melissa Martin

Haute Newcomer: Korbin Kameron Wine

As San Francisco residents we are spoiled with the endless variety of impeccable wines that are native to the Napa and Sonoma Counties. In our quest to expand our horizons and our taste buds, we often seek to experiment with small production wines. In that spirit, I present to the up and coming Korbin Kameron.

Haute Dining SF: Kokkari Estiatorio, Upscale Greek

Admittedly, I am not a huge fan of Greek food. While I do absolutely love pita bread and hummus, beyond that I have never had a craving for their flavors. I was hesitant to try Kokkari due to this fact, but was willing to give this upscale Greek restaurant my full attention.

Tyler Florence Appears at Milk Mustache Mobile Tour in SF

The Milk Mustache Mobile Tour has hit San Francisco and Food Network star and local celebrity, Tyler Florence will be making appearances around the city. The tour is travelling coast-to-coast from March to September in an effort to promote “Milk the Moment”, a campaign to encourage families to make an effort to spend mealtime together. They also aim to show parents the health benefits of choosing low fat milk as a dinnertime beverage.

Local Dish: The Haute 5 Favorite Restaurants for Locals in San Francisco

Living in a fantastic city like San Francisco has many advantages. One of the best is all the amazing cuisine the city has to offer. If you ever visit the San Francisco, it’s best to avoid the tourist locations and experience the city like a local. Here are a few spots where residents like to dine.

Haute Dining SF: Yank Sing, Top Notch Dim Sum

Everyone who is anyone knows the best place to get dim sum in San Francisco is at Yank Sing. This eatery has gotten so popular that they even had to open a second location just a few blocks away to satisfy all their hungry customers.

Fourth of July Cocktails

No Fourth of July celebration would be complete without a few essentials: delicious barbeque, great company, colorful fireworks, and of course tasty adult beverages. Whether you are sailing in the San Francisco bay or enjoying the beach at Lake Tahoe, here are a few cocktail concoctions that are sure to please. The recipes below are courtesy of the Food Network and some of their very famous stars.

Haute Dining SF: BIX, A Place to Impress Your Clients

BIX has been on my personal list of restaurants-to-try for quite some time now. The difficult thing about dining mid-day at Bix is that they are only open for lunch on Fridays. I finally snagged myself a reservation with a few of my co-workers and was excited to finally be able to check it out.

Forbes Releases Their 2010 World’s Most Powerful Celebrities List

Forbes Magazine has put out their annual list of “The World’s Most Powerful Celebrities”. The list is based off of multiple categories which include income, TV/radio ranking, press ranking, web ranking, and social ranking. Though many celebrities on the list are to be expected there are some surprising entries this year.

Al Fresco: The Haute 5 Outdoor Dining Restaurants in San Francisco

Now that summertime in San Francisco is in full swing, it’s time to take advantage of this gorgeous weather. What better way to so than by eating at a restaurant with fantastic patio seating. Here is my list of the best outdoor dining in San Francisco.

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