The Madrigal Opens And More In San Francisco This Month

The Bay Area teems with buzzy openings and new hot spots this season.

Truglia Tower on the Sperlonga shore overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea.

EXPLORE

Wanderlust enters every conversation about the year ahead, and National Geographic has 700 pages of inspiration: 1000 Perfect Weekends represents two decades of exploration and serves as a guide for 36- to 72- hour getaways—from California wine country to the Rockies and beyond. The book, compiled by Nat Geo senior editor Allyson Johnson, also serves as a foundation for planning much longer sojourns in North America, Europe and Asia. Let’s go.

VISIT

A Hueman installation preview

Founded by Cecilia Caparas Apelin and Alexis Laurent as an artistic sanctuary in the East Bay, Ciel allows artists the opportunity and necessities to create freely. The venue’s expansive studio spaces, captivating natural light and intricate greenery create an open environment where energy and creativity flow. The most recent exhibition, Homebody, which debuted late last month, is an immersive art installation by internationally acclaimed artist Hueman. Inside Ciel’s studio, the exhibition spans more than 20,000 square feet, featuring awe-inspiring large-scale pieces. Along with featured exhibitions like Homebody, Ciel provides an ongoing space for Sofar Sounds’ intimate, secret performances. 935 Carleton St., Berkeley, 510.898.1586

WANDER

The Residence at Roy Estate overlooking the estate vineyards of cabernet sauvignon.

Roy Estate, situated on 17 lush acres of vineyards in the southern end of Napa Valley, recently unveiled The Residence—a new hosting space for the elegant estate and living quarters for its proprietors Stephan Crétier and Stéphany Maillery. Amid the gentle slopes (producing everything from cabernet to petit verdot) that divide the estate into distinct sides, The Residence is a place to sip delicious varieties, unwind and relax. 1220 Soda Canyon Road, Napa, 707.968.1710

SHOP

Inside the new Pact brick-and-mortar

Offering organic clothing along with bedding and bath towels, Pact’s new storefront in Hayes Valley is a space where San Francisco shoppers can experience the brand firsthand. With a mission to be “Earth’s favorite clothing company,” every piece of Pact’s clothing starts with organically grown cotton; from there, it moves to fair trade-certified factories. Pact even offers the option to off set the carbon footprint of shipment. Ethically produced, super comfortable and undeniably smart, the eco-conscious brand has already made a splash on Hayes Street. 424 Hayes St., 415.449.4311

SEE

Tauba Auerbach, “Extended Object” (2018) (detail)

Featuring eclectic works grounded in math and science, Tauba Auerbach’s first museum survey exhibition, S v Z, is on display at SFMOMA. In the prolific works presented, which were created over the course of 17 years, the New York-based Bay Area native explores matters of duality, connectedness, rhythm, form and reason through a wide range of materials and techniques, including weaving, glass working, 3D printing and more. The exhibition questions what and how we perceive by testing the boundaries of systems such as language, logic, geometry and physics. Through May 1, 151 Third St.

SHINE

Inside VRAI’s sleek new showroom

The sustainable fine-jewelry brand VRAI recently opened a showroom (designed by renowned architect Cass Calder Smith) in Hayes Valley. The space feels like an art gallery, with diamonds gracing the walls. The immersive showroom showcases fine jewelry and engagement rings— all featuring diamonds sustainably forged in the brand’s zero-emission foundry. 450 Hayes St., 415.834.5183

HEAR

Death Valley Girls at Cafe Du Nord

Turning the best venues in the Bay Area into festival grounds with various films, art shows, happy hours and concerts, the Noise Pop Festival experience is unlike any other. Headlining the 29th annual citywide festival are Alex G, The Drums, Dorian Electra, King Woman and The Microphones, to name a few. To attend the rocking weeklong experience, patrons can either purchase tickets for individual concerts and films or get a badge and access all the party zones. Feb. 21-27, multiple locations

DINE

The Madrigal offers dishes and drinks that are equal parts delicious and beautiful.

From the dynamic team behind beloved San Francisco establishments Trestle, MAMA, The Vault Garden and The Vault Steakhouse, Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group brings a new spot for classy cocktails to the heart of the Civic Center neighborhood—The Madrigal. The sumptuous bar features 16 signature cocktails exquisitely crafted under bar manager Mike McCardle and a wine program artfully curated by the hospitality group’s beverage director, Lucas Bierbower. Although The Madrigal is primarily a cocktail lounge, a delectable food menu was created by Hi Neighbor’s Joe Humphrey. We recommend the decadent bread service with fermented black garlic slices. 100 Van Ness Ave.

WORK STYLISHLY

Herman Miller’s new experiential store in San Francisco, created to support the home office worker, allows customers to feel the benefits of sitting well firsthand. The 2,300-square-foot shop has dedicated ergonomic specialists to help clients understand the health and productivity benefits of a proper seat. As a leader in the industry, the brand knows chairs, and its new seating store invites shoppers to experience expertly crafted products to find the perfect fit. 2108 Chestnut St., 415.854.8760