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

With a View: The Top 5 Views of San Francisco

“When the lights go down in the city and the sun shines on the bay, do I want to be there, in my city, ohoh ohohoh ohoh”.

Luxury Fireplaces For Winter Warmth

With the weather starting to chill and rainy days upon us, sometimes it just feels good to stay indoors with a steaming cup of coffee, cuddled up with a good book next to a roaring fire. While most homes in San Francisco are equipped with proper heating, functioning wood burning stoves are few and far between. For homes without the luxury of built in fireplaces, there are two recently released on the market.

Pumpkin Perfect Fall Spa Treatment

Though most people don’t look forward to the crisp weather that tags along with the changing of the seasons, there are so many things to look forward to in autumn. It’s time to pull out those knee high flat boots, light fall jackets, and warm knit sweaters that have been tucked away during summer. It also means that pumpkins are back in season, with Half Moon Bay pumpkin patches, pumpkin pie and pumpkin spiced lattes in the coffee shops.

Nice Chops: The Top 5 Steakhouses in San Francisco

Nothing says “heart-healthy meal” better than a slab of perfectly cooked medium-rare beef. Though made popular in the 1920’s traditional steakhouses can still be found in San Francisco. In addition, current restaurants have taken their own twist on the traditional concept, creating steakhouses for the 21st century.

Shop for a Cause / Macy’s Gift Card Giveaway

On Saturday, October 26, 2010, Macy’s is hosting their annual Shop for a Cause event. With a small $5 donation, participants will be given a shopping pass that will provide significant storewide discounts.

Shave and a Haircut: The Top 5 Barbershops in San Francisco

If we’ve learned anything from “Jersey Shore” it’s the importance GTL and getting fresh hair cut. In that spirit, here are some great options in San Francisco for a shave and trim.

Symphonix Holds First Party of the Year

On September 30, 2010 the San Francisco Symphonix league hosted their first party of the symphony season. The event took place in the gorgeous entrance courtyard of the Stanford Court Renaissance atop Nob Hill, serving as a perfect outdoor venue on the warm San Francisco evening.

Vogue and Bloomingdale’s Host Ports 1961 Event

On Thursday, September 30, 2010, San Francisco’s Vogue 100 members Dr. Carolyn Chang, Jessica Mullins and Sabrina Buell hosted a Ports 1961 event with designer Fiona Cibani.

Best Bars to Watch Post-Season Giants Games

Now that the San Francisco Giants have made their way to Atlanta, it’s time to start scouting locations to watch the remaining games of this series. Requirements of a great sports bar are booze, pub food and of course, ample amounts of televisions.

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