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HOME » DESTINATIONS » SAN FRANCISCO
NIGHT+DAY SAN FRANCISCO
Famous for its
steep scenic hills and its freewheeling West Coast spirit, San Francisco is a city of vibrant neighborhoods,
world-class cuisine, dance-til-dawn nightclubs, and breathtaking views.
March Love Letter
Everyone everywhere, it seems, is talking about the economy—is it bouncing back, or are we doomed to years of recession? Whatever your answer might be, San Francisco restaurateurs are bullish. The number of restaurant openings in 2010 alone, several high profile, is evidence that optimism will get you everywhere. The general consensus is that affordable, high-quality food, served in a comfortable, downscale space, with educated (not snobby) service is what the people want. Enter Frances (frances-sf.com), the Castro hotspot by Melissa Perello, where house-blended wine is priced by the ounce and neighborhood-dwellers don’t have to leave their immediate environs to get a great meal. And then there’s Heart (heartsf.com), the new Mission wine bar, restaurant, and art gallery, where libations are served in Mason jars and diners sit at communal tables over American small plates. Want great Italian food and wine without getting all fancy? Check out Barbacco (barbaccosf.com), the latest casual spot from the Perbacco folks, in FiDi. And Delarosa (delarosasf.com), a new Marina birreria, is the go-to spot for pizza and antipasti. Notice a trend here? We do, and we like it.
Kim Westerman
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SAN FRANCISCO (2009/10):
Chip Conley (Hotelier)
 In 1987, 26-year-old visionary Chip Conley opened the grunge-meets-glam Phoenix, today one of San Francisco's most iconic hotels, in the heart of the Tenderloin. With next to no experience and a driving
wish to individualize the travel industry, Conley created a home away from home for a who's who of
international celebrities. Even then, no one could know that the Phoenix would someday rise to the top
of a hotel empire—now Joie de Vivre Hospitality, California’s largest boutique hotelier.
Hanging tight to his core belief that a traveler's favorite hotel is a reflection of his or her personality, Conley and his team have conjured a variety
of idiosyncratic experiences—from the "post-hip" luxury four-star Hotel
Vitale to the newer Hotel Tomo, a vividly hued Japantown must-stay for
young gaming and anime lovers. This sense of individuality, and an
unflinching creative dogma, sets Joie de Vivre apart. With an innovative
design program, Conley's approach defines a new hotel by a congruent
newsstand magazine (i.e., the Phoenix Hotel equals Rolling Stone) and
establishes five creative adjectives that will distinguish its style, design,
and services. The result is nearly 35 California hotels, each with distinct
appeal, plus an online "matchmaker" to connect travelers with their perfect retreat. Stylish nightlife options and customized amenities add to
Joie de Vivre's je ne sais quoi.
In 1993, Conley founded the annual Celebrity Pool Toss to benefit the
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC) and is still
dedicated today to the needs of the San Francisco community.
Committed to keeping the city at the cutting edge of hospitality design,
Conley is among the most influential leaders in the travel industry and is
changing the face of San Francisco for the better.
In San Francisco, we recommend the following JDV properties: Hotel Vitale, Hotel Tomo, Phoenix Hotel, and Kabuki Springs and Spa.
Check out our choice for the
world's foremost Urbanistas in other cities:
The Urbie Awards.
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