Faves and raves by Margarita Camarena Personal stats AGE: 36YEARS IN THE CITY: 11NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset districtOCCUPATION: Graphic designer/massage therapistSELF-DESCRIPTION: San Francisco’s essence and history is inspirational; its soil is very much like her Mexico City homeland. In energy, it makes her feel at home, except that this home has a Golden Gate.FAVORITE SALONAtelier EmmanuelWHERE: 166 Geary St., Suite 1606, at Stockton Street
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Faves and raves by Margarita Camarena Personal stats AGE: 36YEARS IN THE CITY: 11NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset districtOCCUPATION: Graphic designer/massage therapistSELF-DESCRIPTION: San Francisco’s essence and history is inspirational; its soil is very much like her Mexico City homeland. In energy, it makes her feel at home, except that this home has a Golden Gate.FAVORITE SALONAtelier EmmanuelWHERE: 166 Geary St., Suite 1606, at Stockton Street
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Faves and raves by Ryen Anderson
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AGE: 31YEARS IN THE CITY: ThreeNEIGHBORHOOD: Hayes ValleyOCCUPATION: T-shirt graphic designer for Old NavySELF-DESCRIPTION: Curious adventurer
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Faves and raves by Kathy MancallPersonal statsAGE: 42YEARS IN THE CITY: 20NEIGHBORHOOD: Mission districtOCCUPATION: Writer, creative director, knitter, proprietor of Princess AnimalSELF-DESCRIPTION: Awesome, obviously — a shut-in misanthropeFAVORITE CARD SHOPSerendipityWHERE: 803 Valencia St., between 19th and 20th streetsWHAT: Quirky, fun cards and gifts INFO: (415) 401-8760
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Faves and raves by Mika MoorePERSONAL STATSAGE: 23YEARS IN THE CITY: 18NEIGHBORHOOD: Cole ValleyOCCUPATION: Teacher’s assistantSELF-DESCRIPTION: A fresh-out-of-college outdoors person who likes to take advantage of everything The City has to offer — if it’s on a budget, so much the betterFAVORITE BAR TO GET A BEERToronadoWHERE: 547 Haight St., between Steiner and Fillmore streetsWHAT: So many beers to choose from
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Faves and raves by Peggy Garner Personal stats AGE: 55YEARS IN THE CITY: 14NEIGHBORHOOD: Noe ValleyOCCUPATION: Sales account executive at The HartfordSELF-DESCRIPTION: Saleswoman, outdoor enthusiast, self-professed gadget lover, pinot noir collector, parent to four four-legged animals, and married to the love of her life, DeborahFAVORITE OPEN SPACE FOR DOGS Fort FunstonWHERE: Skyline Blvd., just south of John Muir Drive
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Faves and raves by Anna LazzareschiPERSONAL STATSAGE: 29YEARS IN THE CITY: SixOCCUPATION: TeacherSELF-DESCRIPTION: A Bay Area local and high school history teacher who loves to explore The City, its history and its foodFAVORITE SAN FRANCISCO LANDMARK FOR LOCALSFort PointWHERE: End of Marine Drive, at the Golden Gate BridgeWHAT: A unique historical landmarkINFO: www.nps.gov/fopo/index.htm
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Faves and raves by Terese Taylor Personal stats AGE: Old enough to pay bills, young enough to rockYEARS IN THE CITY: 13 NEIGHBORHOOD: Mission districtOCCUPATION: Certified massage therapist, musicianSELF-DESCRIPTION: Hard-working, melancholy gal who loves to runFAVORITE PLACE TO GET A GLASS OF WINEHeirloom CafeWHERE: 2500 Folsom St., at 21st StreetWHAT: Unpretentious bistro with great wine listINFO: (415) 821-2500 or www.heirloom-sf.com/
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Faves and raves by Ken Wolf Personal stats AGE: 46YEARS IN THE CITY: 14 NEIGHBORHOOD: Marina districtOCCUPATION: Store manager, Williams-SonomaSELF-DESCRIPTION: Always seeking new challenges, his work is just a small part of who he is; loves food and traveling, and always has a camera in hand to capture bothFAVORITE CHEAP TOUR OF SF30-Stockton Muni BusWHERE: Near the Palace of Fine Arts, at Broderick and Jefferson street
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