This month boasts a full slate of new and notables to be thankful for.
Add a delicate pop of pink with Cachepot.
Interior spaces just got a lot more chic, thanks to Suzanne Tucker’s assorted 2022 textiles collection. The design maven’s decidedly decadent line includes prints like Cachepot, a medium-scaled floral linen; Labyrinth, handselected multicolor yarns woven to suit myriad upholstery applications; Victoria, a geometric epingle; and Josephine, a lightweight open-weave sheer. suzannetuckerhome.com
Shop tailored suits, sweaters, slacks and more at Todd Snyder’s new San Francisco outpost.
Rugged American menswear designer Todd Snyder brings his New York-based apparel brand to San Francisco. The 2,300-square-foot Hayes Valley boutique boasts the brand’s reengineered classics, tailoring and utility-inspired streetwear alongside a curated selection of Assouline books, vintage watches and jewelry, and a mini-store for both Aēsop and luxury eyewear brand Moscot. Pro tip: Book the in-store stylist and VIP services for a smooth shopping experience. 590 Hayes St., toddsnyder.com
Joan Brown’s “The Night Before the Alcatraz Swim” (1975)
After hosting her first major solo exhibition in 1971, SFMOMA is once again presenting a series of works by Bay Area artist Joan Brown, this time as an expansive retrospective spanning the entirety of the lauded creative’s career. More than 80 works in a variety of media—from abstract expressionist paintings to lively sculptures—embrace fantasy and whimsy alongside spiritual and metaphysical exploration, immersing guests in the world of one of the city’s most influential artists. Nov. 19-March 12, 2023, 151 Third St., 415.357.4000, sfmoma.org
Champagne sabrage, anyone? The St. Regis San Francisco has a class.
Pop Champagne like a pro with The St. Regis San Francisco’s exclusive Champagne sabrage master classes. Led by an expertly trained butler, guests will learn how to open Champagne bottles with a saber, a cheeky tradition attributed to Napoleon. Swords and bubbles at The St. Regis? Sign us up. 125 Third St., 415.284.4000, marriott.com
Oakland’s Vegan Trail includes Curbside Creamery.
Oakland’s vibrant vegan food scene is officially on the map. The Oakland Vegan Trail is a delicious list highlighting the hottest veggie-focused eateries in the area, from pop-ups and caterers to food trucks, brick-and-mortar locations and more. The trail map includes 25 feel-good vegan spots (wood-fired Neapolitan pies from Bare Knuckle Pizza and hearty carnitas at Taqueria La Venganza included), as well as nine vegetarian spots and four farmers markets. Keep an eye out: A second phase, tracking local vegan culinary products across the city, is in the works. oaklandvegantrail.com
Discover the history of citrus across the globe at Sonoma Botanical Garden.
From East to Zest, Sonoma Botanical Garden’s first-ever indoor exhibition, follows the journey of citrus across the globe over thousands of years, featuring hundreds of modern varietals we know and love alongside lesser-known delicacies, from yuzu and limequats to sudachi and Buddha’s hand citron. Learn about the Meyer lemon myth, the cause of the grapefruit effect and so much more at this fruit-full citrus celebration. Nov. 5-March 5, 2023, 12841 Highway 12, Glen Ellen, 707.996.3166, sonomabg.org
Grilled peach and burrata
Union Square’s Big Alma pop-up restaurant is a tasty tribute to philanthropist Alma de Bretteville Spreckels, aff ectionately known as the “Great-Grandmother of San Francisco.” Enjoy festive fare like grilled peach and burrata, California King salmon and the Stemple Creek burger, best washed down with one of the craft cocktails that pay homage to the city’s storied past. Our fave? The eponymous Big Alma is a refreshing mix of spiced pear brandy, Amaro Nonino, ginger and lemon. Through Dec. 31, Villa Florence Hotel, 225 Powell St., 415.397.7700, bigalma.com
San Francisco native pianist Elizabeth Dorman
Get lost in a sea of strings at California Symphony’s All Things Strings showcase. The program heavily features the string section, as well as hints of the piano (from guest pianist and SF native Elizabeth Dorman), throughout four melodic pieces: Gerald Finzi’s Eclogue for Piano and Strings, Grażyna Bacewicz’s Concerto for String Orchestra, Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings (in E major) and Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro, Op. 47, conducted by California Symphony Music Director Donato Cabrera. Nov. 5 & 6, Hofmann Theatre at Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, 925.943.7469, californiasymphony.com
West Wines is part of Sonoma’s Food & Wine Affair.
Sonoma’s Wine & Food Affair is back for its 24th edition and a full weekend of premier tasting experiences. More than 40 participating wineries span the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River valleys, including Bucher Wines, Coyote Sonoma, J. Cage Cellars, Roth Estate and more. Plus, be on the lookout for spotlight events at participating wineries, where vineyard tours, chef meet-and-greets and demonstrations are on offer as exclusive extras. Nov. 5 & 6, wineroad.com
Look for global fare at the new eatery.
Celebrity chef Joey Altman is back with a new, California-cool concept. Hazie’s, opened in partnership with Hat Trick Hospitality, is a rock ’n’ roll-inspired eatery serving contemporary American cuisine with global flavors. Vintage lighting and speakers, rustic wood finishes and textured wallcoverings set the scene as diners graze on shareable small plates (housemade pretzel knots with truffle cheese sauce, anyone?) and decadent entrees like braised brisket sandwiches and spring vegetable ravioli. 501 Hayes St., 415.678.5156, haziessf.com
Lake Tahoe living at Desolation Hotel
Desolation Hotel, South Lake Tahoe’s latest luxury stay, truly does it all. The property’s 21 suites off er sumptuous sanctuary—think alfresco soaking tubs, private balconies, in-room fireplaces and kitchenettes featuring Bertazzoni gas ranges—while signature restaurant Maggie delights with American fare and 360-degree views of the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains. Unwind in the Japanese-inspired spa jacuzzi and Port Orford cedar sauna after a long day of skiing or hiking. 933 Poplar St., South Lake Tahoe, 530.725.0101, desolationhotel.com
Learn beekeeping in Napa during Vacation With an Artist.
Live a day in the life of a Napa Valley beekeeper with Vacation With an Artist’s latest artisan vacation offering. VAWAA elevates the concept of vacation rentals by going beyond simple accommodations and instead offering learning and creative experiences. The Art of Regenerative Beekeeping is led by a beekeeper who manages more than 100 colonies for exclusive restaurants, wineries and farms in Napa Valley. This eye-opening experience spans three days, where apprentices will learn beekeeping in a luxury hands-on environment. vawaa.com
Photography by: COURTESY OF SUZANNE TUCKER HOME; COURTESY OF TODD SNYDER; BY MICHAEL TROPEA; COURTESY OF THE ST. REGIS SAN FRANCISCO; COURTESY OF CURBSIDE CREAMERY; COURTESY OF SONOMA BOTANICAL GARDEN; COURTESY OF BIG ALMA; BY C.M. HOWARD; COURTESY OF WEST WINES; BY HARDY WILSON; BY BRAD SCOTT VISUALS; BY HIVEBOXX/UNSPLASH
