Great name for a shoe boutique – just GIMME MORE!
Hayes Valley girl that is! A district of San Francisco discovered last year while staying at a quaint boutique hotel (Inn at the Opera) in town to run the Nike Women’s half marathon. Located a short walking distance to the Opera House, City Hall and about a 20 minute walk to Union Square.
Cool furnishings
A place that surprised me to find out that only twenty years ago was considered a haven for the city’s homeless, drug addicts and prostitutes. In other words quite a seedy location which they cleaned up pretty good. Something reminiscent of New York City’s Meat Packing District.
The most delicious macaroons from France
Furniture for thought
Since then it has developed into a haven for haute couture. Where the crack houses and tenements once stood, there are now trendy fashion boutiques, SoHo-style funky art galleries, high-end interior-decorating shops, top-notch restaurants and hip nightspots.
You light up my life
Sake wall display
Now, tourists also head here specifically for the shopping, for one-of-a-kinds like a buffalo-leather chair or an exclusive Sue Wong Art Deco gown.
Great vintage shops with amazing finds – things like slightly used Louis Vuitton luggage and crocodile handbags for only $350. It was hard to tell if I was in a really great second hand shop or that of a local designer.
In any event it was fun to even window shop, have a bite to eat and just walk around this interesting combination of “old meets trendy” district which reminded me of Palermo in Buenos Aires or Knightsbridge in London.
Wall display – local bakery
lovely lingerie – jesusfernandez would go perfectly amongst Eres and La Perla.
Plants a plenty – not used to seeing outdoor Jade plants
I had the best turkey club at “Grove”. Short of growing their own vegetables and raising their own turkeys – all dishes are made in house with a diverse selection.
Zen window display clothing boutique
People become “Absinthe” minded at times at Absinthe bar and restaurant. Tried it?
No matter how fashionable you are shopping can get tiring!
For hotel info: http://shellhospitality.com
