Set in a gorgeous restaurant space overlooking the Bay Bridge and the shimmering water below, is Epic Roasthouse. Their motto is “beyond the traditional steak house”, where they embrace a dash of modern flare to what most consider the typically stuffy atmosphere of conventional steak houses.

Though tea time is not part of American culture, recently a bevy of unique and quant tea shops have been popping up all over the country to serve ladies and gentlemen a wide variety of unique teas and cuisine. Here are some of the best tea shops San Francisco has to offer.

On November 6, 2010 hundreds of supporters, donors and volunteers gathered at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to celebrate ReSurge International’s fourty-one years.

In a city rich in Italian heritage and tradition, excellent delicatessens are not difficult to find. From fresh meats to cheese selections, and of course, deli sandwiches, these shops are some of the best in San Francisco.

Junnoon, pronounced Juh-noon is located sunny Palo Alto, CA. Junnoon is a fantastic restaurant for creative and modern Indian cuisine. They use high quality ingredients to create and serve bold, healthy and flavor intensive Indian cuisine. Their ambitious efforts have not gone unnoticed. When the restaurant opened back in 2006, they were voted one of 20 best new restaurants nationwide by Esquire Magazine.

With the holidays around the corner, social calendars are filled with work, friend, and family gatherings to attend. It’s always important to look your best for any social event and an easy way to do so is with a trip to the spa. Indulge in the following treatments that will get your body and soul in the holiday spirit.

True San Franciscans know that choosing a favorite coffee place can be a very political decision. Take the attempted installment of a Blue Bottle Coffee stand in Dolores Park earlier this year as a prime example. No matter which venue is your source of roasted bean deliciousness, it is sure to be an amazing cup of coffee.

With just eighteen days left until Christmas, it’s time to get serious about holiday gift purchasing. There are so many amazing locations in San Francisco, but here are five areas to focus for your shopping trips.

On November 18, 2010, guests gathered at the Prada store in San Francisco’s Union Square to do some early holiday shopping to support a great cause. The chic cocktail party, hosted by Vandy Boudreau, Kathryn Freeman, Jenna Hunt, Ann-Ferrell Millham, and Summer Tompkins Walker, was held to raise funds for the Children of Shelters charity.