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Art, Mediterranean food and places for the kids

Henry Pacheco
Faves and raves by Henry Pacheco (Click on the picture to see Henry’s faves)Personal statsAGE: 36YEARS IN THE CITY: 15NEIGHBORHOOD: Twin PeaksOCCUPATION: Nonprofit communications with the Council for Global Equality (www.globalequality.org) and freelance graphic design (www.proteancreative.com)SELF-DESCRIPTION: Art and design geek with a social justice bent who enjoys whatever never-dull San Francisco throws his wayFAVORITE INTERESTINGLY DESIGNED BUILDING 580 California Read More

Sundaes, cemeteries and a $2 tour of San Francisco

Nannette Mickle
Faves and raves by Nannette Mickle (Click on the picture to see Nannette's faves!)PERSONAL STATSAge: 43Years in The City: 21Neighborhood: Diamond HeightsOccupation: Books groups for Hostelling International at www.sfhostels.orgSelf Description: Working in the travel industry gives her the chance to show off The City to visitors from all around the world; the best part is getting their feedback on the literal and figurative ups and downs of San Francisco. Read More

Watching hang gliders, San Francisco history and a view

Dr. Paul B. Tan
Faves and raves by Dr. Paul B. Tan (click on the picture to see Paul's faves)AGE: 48  YEARS IN THE CITY: 19NEIGHBORHOOD: Mt. Davidson ManorOCCUPATION: General and cosmetic dentist; his website is www.paulbtandmd.comSELF-DESCRIPTION: His heart has belonged to the unique charm and diversity of San Francisco ever since he moved here to establish his own dental practice in the Financial DistrictFAVORITE PLACE TO PLAY TENNISBuena Vista Park Read More

Pet perks, fun fabrics and lunch with a view

Patricia Polen
Faves and raves by Patricia Polen (Click the picture to see Patricia’s faves!)Personal stats AGE: 58YEARS IN THE CITY: 37NEIGHBORHOOD: Potrero HillOCCUPATION: Theatrical designerSELF-DESCRIPTION: Native Californian, married, making a living doing what she majored in at college and hoped she would be doing for the rest of her lifeFAVORITE SUNDAY AFTERNOON SPOTJava Beach CafeWHERE: 1396 La Playa St., at Judah StreetWHAT: Great place to relax after a hike Read More

Spa days, salsa dancing and coffee ice cubes

Joanne Kipnis
Faves and raves by Joanne Kipnis (Click on the picture to see Joanne’s faves!)Personal stats AGE: 21-plusYEARS IN THE CITY: 16NEIGHBORHOOD: Bernal HeightsOCCUPATION: Vice president of programs and resources at PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) SELF-DESCRIPTION: East Coast transplant, lover of dance, believer in a little bit of laughter each day, lover of animals, passionate about the benefits and healing power of the human-animal bondFAVORITE VIEW OF THE CITYBernal Hill Read More

Finding a little history while enjoying The City

Nisha Ahluwalia
Faves and raves by Nisha Ahluwalia (Click the picture to see Nisha’s faves)Personal stats AGE: 32YEARS IN THE CITY: FourNEIGHBORHOOD: Marina districtOCCUPATION: Senior director of product marketing for RingCentral SELF-DESCRIPTION: Loud, enthusiastic, loves to dance and eat, and probably would be diagnosed as a workaholicFAVORITE PLACE TO RUNThe Lyon Street StepsWHERE: Lyon Street, from Green Street to Broadway Read More

Thai, tortillas and how to impress your guests

Faves and raves by Jamie Cope Personal stats AGE: 41YEARS IN THE CITY: 15NEIGHBORHOOD: Russian HillOCCUPATION: Small-business owner providing technology and consulting services at Golden Gate Technology AdvisorsSELF-DESCRIPTION: Lives with his wife, 5-year-old son and fox-red labrador Ruby Read More

The glories of The City: Tea, club, good dentist

Josie Adele
Faves and raves by Josie Adele (Click on the picture for Josie’s fave)Personal stats AGE: 34YEARS IN THE CITY: EightNEIGHBORHOOD: Potrero HillOCCUPATION: Jewelry designerSELF DESCRIPTION: Warm-hearted, hard-working, inspired daily and loves to dance and playFAVORITE DAY SPAKabuki Springs & SpaWHERE: 1750 Geary Blvd., at Fillmore StreetWHAT: Japanese-style peaceful sanctuaryINFO: (415) 922-6000 or www.kabukisprings.com Read More

Artistic sounds and reimagined housewares

Ann Brinkley
Faves and raves by Ann Brinkley  (Click on the pick to see Ann’s faves)Personal stats AGE: Looks younger than a Lowell ’74 gradYEARS IN THE CITY: Eight + 20 (I came back!)NEIGHBORHOOD: Potrero HillOCCUPATION: Holistic chiropractor at Potrero Hill Healing Arts  SELF-DESCRIPTION: Dog mom, artist, health advocate, holistic healing clinic director, fun lover, information gathererFAVORITE PLACE TO RIDE MY BIKESF Bay Trail Read More

Pride, pirates, anime and clothes that fit

Teddy Gonzalez (All: Examiner file, courtesy photos)
Faves and raves by Teddy Gonzalez  (Click on the picture to see Teddy’s faves!)Personal stats AGE: 18YEARS IN THE CITY: 18NEIGHBORHOOD: Pacific HeightsOCCUPATION: Student  SELF-DESCRIPTION: Quiet, fun-loving, into manga and anime, wrote her first novel at 14FAVORITE VIEW OF THE CITYGolden Gate BridgeWHERE: Northwest edge of The City Read More
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