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Ten Ren Tea Co., Ltd
San Francisco
At the Ten Ren Tea Co. shop, you will be offered a steaming cup of tea when you walk in the door. In addition to a selection of almost 50 traditional and herbal teas, the company stocks a collection of cold tea drinks and tea-related paraphernalia, such as pots, cups, and infusers. If you can't make up your mind, take home a mail-order form. The shop is open daily from 9am to 9pm.At the Ten Ren Tea Co. shop, you will be
The Anchorage
San Francisco
This touristy waterfront mall has close to 35 stores that offer everything from music boxes to home furnishings; street performers entertain during open hours. This is not a stop for staples, but more for tourist trinkets.This touristy waterfront mall has close to 35 stores that
The Booksmith
San Francisco
Haight Street's best selection of new books is in this large, well-maintained shop. It carries all the top titles, along with works from smaller presses, and more than 1,000 different magazines.Haight Street's best selection of new books is in this
The Canton Bazaar
San Francisco
Amid a wide variety of handicrafts, here you'll find an excellent selection of rosewood and carved furniture, cloisonné enamelware, porcelain, carved jade, embroideries, jewelry, and antiques from mainland China. Open daily until 10pm.Amid a wide variety of handicrafts, here you'll find an
The Chanel Boutique
San Francisco
Ever fashionable and expensive, Chanel is appropriately located on Maiden Lane, the quaint downtown side street where the most exclusive stores and spas cluster. You'll find here what you'd expect from Chanel: Clothing, accessories, scents, cosmetics, and jewelry.Ever fashionable and expensive, Chanel is appropriately located on Maiden
The Chinatown Kite Shop
San Francisco
This shop's playful assortment of flying objects includes attractive fish kites, windsocks, hand-painted Chinese paper kites, wood-and-paper biplanes, pentagonal kites, and do-it-yourself kite kits, all of which make great souvenirs or decorations. Computer-designed stunt kites have two or four control lines to manipulate loops and dives. Open daily from 10am to 8pm.This shop's playful assortment of flying objects includes attractive fish
The New Unique Company
San Francisco
Primarily a calligraphy- and watercolor-supplies store, this shop also has a good assortment of books on these topics. In addition, there's a wide selection of carved stones for use as seals on letters and documents. Should you want a special design or group of initials, the store will carve seals to order.Primarily a calligraphy- and watercolor-supplies store, this shop also has
The Wok Shop
San Francisco
This shop has every conceivable implement for Chinese cooking, including woks, brushes, cleavers, circular chopping blocks, dishes, oyster knives, bamboo steamers, and strainers. It also sells a wide range of kitchen utensils, baskets, handmade linens from China, and aprons.This shop has every conceivable implement for Chinese cooking, including
Therien & Co
San Francisco
For the best in Scandinavian, French, and eastern European antiques, head beyond SoMa's design center to this boutique, where you can find the real thing or antique replicas, as well as made-to-order furniture from their neighboring custom furniture shop.For the best in Scandinavian, French, and eastern European antiques,
Three Bags Full
San Francisco
Snuggling up in a cozy sweater can be a fashionable event if you do your shopping at this pricey boutique, which carries the gamut in handmade, playful, and extravagant knitwear. Other city locations, which also close on Sunday, are 500 Sutter St., tel. 415/398-7987; and 3314 Sacramento St. (also closed Mon), tel. 415/923-1454.Snuggling up in a cozy sweater can be a fashionable
Tiffany & Co
San Francisco
Even if you don't have lots of cash with which to buy an exquisite bauble that comes in Tiffany's famous light-blue box, enjoy this renowned store à la Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. The designer collection features Paloma Picasso, Jean Schlumberger, and Elsa Peretti in both silver and 18-karat gold, and there's an extensive gift collection in sterling, china, and crystal.Even if you don't have lots of cash with which
True Sake
San Francisco
Amid woven sea grass flooring, colorful backlit displays, and a so-hip Hayes Valley location are more than 140 varieties of Japanese-produced sake ranging from an $8 300ml bottle of Ohyama to an $180 720ml bottle of Kotsuzumi Rojohanaari -- which, incidentally, owner Beau Timken (who is on hand to describe each wine), says is available at no other retail store in the U.S.Amid woven sea grass flooring, colorful backlit displays, and a
Union Street Goldsmith
San Francisco
A showcase for Bay Area goldsmiths, this exquisite shop sells a contemporary collection of fine custom-designed jewelry in platinum and all karats of gold. Many pieces emphasize colored stones.A showcase for Bay Area goldsmiths, this exquisite shop sells
Virgin Megastore
San Francisco
With thousands of CDs, including an impressive collection of imports, videos, DVDs, a multimedia department, a cafe, and related books, this enormous Union Square store can make any music-lover blow his or her entire vacation fund. It's open Sunday through Thursday from 10am to 11pm and Friday and Saturday from 10am to midnight.With thousands of CDs, including an impressive collection of imports,
Westfield San Francisco Centre
San Francisco
Opened in 1988 and given a $460 million expansion in 2006, this ritzy 1.5-million-square-foot urban shopping center is one of the few vertical malls (multilevel rather than sprawling) in the United States. Its most attractive feature is a spectacular atrium with a century-old dome that's 102 feet wide and three stories high. Along with Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's department stores and a Century Theatres multiplex, there are more than 170 specialty stores, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, bebe, Benetton, Footlocker, J. Crew, and Victoria's Secret.Opened in 1988 and given a $460 million expansion in
Wilkes Bashford
San Francisco
Wilkes Bashford is one of the most expensive and best-known clothing stores in the city. In its 3-plus decades in business, the boutique has garnered a reputation for stocking only the finest clothes in the world (which can often be seen on ex-Mayor Willie Brown and current Mayor Gavin Newsom, who do their suit shopping here). Most fashions come from Italy and France; they include women's designer sportswear and couture and men's Kiton and Brioni suits (at $2,500 and up, they're considered the most expensive suits in the world). Closed Sundays.Wilkes Bashford is one of the most expensive and best-known
William Stout Architectural Books
San Francisco
Step inside this shrine to all things architectural, and even if you think you're not interested in exquisite bathrooms, Southern California's modern homes, or great gardens, you can't help but bury yourself in the thousands of design books. Their recent expansion into a second level means that if they don't have what you're looking for, it probably doesn't exist.Step inside this shrine to all things architectural, and even
Wine Club San Francisco
San Francisco
The Wine Club is a discount warehouse that offers bargains on more than 1,200 domestic and foreign wines. Bottles cost between $4 and $1,100.The Wine Club is a discount warehouse that offers bargains
Zinc Details
San Francisco
This contemporary furniture and knickknack shop has received accolades everywhere from Elle Decor Japan to Metropolitan Home to InStyle for its amazing collection of glass vases, pendant lights, ceramics from all over the world, and furniture from local craftspeople. A portion of these true works of art is made specifically for the store. While you're in the 'hood, check out their new sister store around the corner at 2410 California St. (tel. 415/776-9002), which showcases contemporary designer furniture.This contemporary furniture and knickknack shop has received accolades everywhere
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Ten Ren Tea Co., Ltd
San Francisco
At the Ten Ren Tea Co. shop, you will be offered a steaming cup of tea when you walk in the door. In addition to a selection of almost 50 traditional and herbal teas, the company stocks a collection of cold tea drinks and tea-related paraphernalia, such as pots, cups, and infusers. If you can't make up your mind, take home a mail-order form. The shop is open daily from 9am to 9pm.At the Ten Ren Tea Co. shop, you will be
The Anchorage
San Francisco
This touristy waterfront mall has close to 35 stores that offer everything from music boxes to home furnishings; street performers entertain during open hours. This is not a stop for staples, but more for tourist trinkets.This touristy waterfront mall has close to 35 stores that
The Booksmith
San Francisco
Haight Street's best selection of new books is in this large, well-maintained shop. It carries all the top titles, along with works from smaller presses, and more than 1,000 different magazines.Haight Street's best selection of new books is in this
The Canton Bazaar
San Francisco
Amid a wide variety of handicrafts, here you'll find an excellent selection of rosewood and carved furniture, cloisonné enamelware, porcelain, carved jade, embroideries, jewelry, and antiques from mainland China. Open daily until 10pm.Amid a wide variety of handicrafts, here you'll find an
The Chanel Boutique
San Francisco
Ever fashionable and expensive, Chanel is appropriately located on Maiden Lane, the quaint downtown side street where the most exclusive stores and spas cluster. You'll find here what you'd expect from Chanel: Clothing, accessories, scents, cosmetics, and jewelry.Ever fashionable and expensive, Chanel is appropriately located on Maiden
The Chinatown Kite Shop
San Francisco
This shop's playful assortment of flying objects includes attractive fish kites, windsocks, hand-painted Chinese paper kites, wood-and-paper biplanes, pentagonal kites, and do-it-yourself kite kits, all of which make great souvenirs or decorations. Computer-designed stunt kites have two or four control lines to manipulate loops and dives. Open daily from 10am to 8pm.This shop's playful assortment of flying objects includes attractive fish
The New Unique Company
San Francisco
Primarily a calligraphy- and watercolor-supplies store, this shop also has a good assortment of books on these topics. In addition, there's a wide selection of carved stones for use as seals on letters and documents. Should you want a special design or group of initials, the store will carve seals to order.Primarily a calligraphy- and watercolor-supplies store, this shop also has
The Wok Shop
San Francisco
This shop has every conceivable implement for Chinese cooking, including woks, brushes, cleavers, circular chopping blocks, dishes, oyster knives, bamboo steamers, and strainers. It also sells a wide range of kitchen utensils, baskets, handmade linens from China, and aprons.This shop has every conceivable implement for Chinese cooking, including
Therien & Co
San Francisco
For the best in Scandinavian, French, and eastern European antiques, head beyond SoMa's design center to this boutique, where you can find the real thing or antique replicas, as well as made-to-order furniture from their neighboring custom furniture shop.For the best in Scandinavian, French, and eastern European antiques,
Three Bags Full
San Francisco
Snuggling up in a cozy sweater can be a fashionable event if you do your shopping at this pricey boutique, which carries the gamut in handmade, playful, and extravagant knitwear. Other city locations, which also close on Sunday, are 500 Sutter St., tel. 415/398-7987; and 3314 Sacramento St. (also closed Mon), tel. 415/923-1454.Snuggling up in a cozy sweater can be a fashionable
Tiffany & Co
San Francisco
Even if you don't have lots of cash with which to buy an exquisite bauble that comes in Tiffany's famous light-blue box, enjoy this renowned store à la Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. The designer collection features Paloma Picasso, Jean Schlumberger, and Elsa Peretti in both silver and 18-karat gold, and there's an extensive gift collection in sterling, china, and crystal.Even if you don't have lots of cash with which
True Sake
San Francisco
Amid woven sea grass flooring, colorful backlit displays, and a so-hip Hayes Valley location are more than 140 varieties of Japanese-produced sake ranging from an $8 300ml bottle of Ohyama to an $180 720ml bottle of Kotsuzumi Rojohanaari -- which, incidentally, owner Beau Timken (who is on hand to describe each wine), says is available at no other retail store in the U.S.Amid woven sea grass flooring, colorful backlit displays, and a
Union Street Goldsmith
San Francisco
A showcase for Bay Area goldsmiths, this exquisite shop sells a contemporary collection of fine custom-designed jewelry in platinum and all karats of gold. Many pieces emphasize colored stones.A showcase for Bay Area goldsmiths, this exquisite shop sells
Virgin Megastore
San Francisco
With thousands of CDs, including an impressive collection of imports, videos, DVDs, a multimedia department, a cafe, and related books, this enormous Union Square store can make any music-lover blow his or her entire vacation fund. It's open Sunday through Thursday from 10am to 11pm and Friday and Saturday from 10am to midnight.With thousands of CDs, including an impressive collection of imports,
Westfield San Francisco Centre
San Francisco
Opened in 1988 and given a $460 million expansion in 2006, this ritzy 1.5-million-square-foot urban shopping center is one of the few vertical malls (multilevel rather than sprawling) in the United States. Its most attractive feature is a spectacular atrium with a century-old dome that's 102 feet wide and three stories high. Along with Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's department stores and a Century Theatres multiplex, there are more than 170 specialty stores, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, bebe, Benetton, Footlocker, J. Crew, and Victoria's Secret.Opened in 1988 and given a $460 million expansion in
Wilkes Bashford
San Francisco
Wilkes Bashford is one of the most expensive and best-known clothing stores in the city. In its 3-plus decades in business, the boutique has garnered a reputation for stocking only the finest clothes in the world (which can often be seen on ex-Mayor Willie Brown and current Mayor Gavin Newsom, who do their suit shopping here). Most fashions come from Italy and France; they include women's designer sportswear and couture and men's Kiton and Brioni suits (at $2,500 and up, they're considered the most expensive suits in the world). Closed Sundays.Wilkes Bashford is one of the most expensive and best-known
William Stout Architectural Books
San Francisco
Step inside this shrine to all things architectural, and even if you think you're not interested in exquisite bathrooms, Southern California's modern homes, or great gardens, you can't help but bury yourself in the thousands of design books. Their recent expansion into a second level means that if they don't have what you're looking for, it probably doesn't exist.Step inside this shrine to all things architectural, and even
Wine Club San Francisco
San Francisco
The Wine Club is a discount warehouse that offers bargains on more than 1,200 domestic and foreign wines. Bottles cost between $4 and $1,100.The Wine Club is a discount warehouse that offers bargains
Zinc Details
San Francisco
This contemporary furniture and knickknack shop has received accolades everywhere from Elle Decor Japan to Metropolitan Home to InStyle for its amazing collection of glass vases, pendant lights, ceramics from all over the world, and furniture from local craftspeople. A portion of these true works of art is made specifically for the store. While you're in the 'hood, check out their new sister store around the corner at 2410 California St. (tel. 415/776-9002), which showcases contemporary designer furniture.This contemporary furniture and knickknack shop has received accolades everywhere
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