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A trampoline park, dirty sauce and a delicious morning bun

Dan Edmonds-Waters
Faves and raves by Dan Edmonds-WatersPERSONAL STATSAge: 44Years in The City: 16Neighborhood: Forest HillOccupation: Health care executiveSelf Description: Gay dad, Midwestern transplant, Renaissance man with a love of modernist design, cool new cars (Fisker Karma) and urban gay cultureFAVORITE PLACE FOR A MORNING BUN or BREAKFAST TREAT Tartine Bakery & CaféWHERE: 600 Guerrero St., at 18th StreetWHAT: Morning bun (not to be missed, no substitutes) Read More

A run on the beach, a cup of coffee and the ultimate dive

Síofra Caherty
Faves and raves by Síofra CahertyPERSONAL STATSAge: 24Years in The City: OneNeighborhood: Lower Pacific HeightsOccupation: DesignerSelf Description: Irish clothing and product designer with a passion for playing the banjo and riding her rusty red bike FAVORITE PLACE TO GO FOR A RUNOcean BeachWHERE: West coast of San Francisco, adjacent to Golden Gate ParkWHAT: Gorgeous trailsINFO: www.parksconservancy.org/visit/park-sites/ocean-beach.html Read More

Cafes, fig martinis and the SF Symphony

Jessica Bejarano
Faves and raves by Jessica Bejarano Personal stats AGE: 30 YEARS IN THE CITY: Three NEIGHBORHOOD: Castro OCCUPATION: Maestra-conductor, music director, private music teacher and music education curriculum developer Read More

Sculpture gardens, salsas and amazing conversations

Moira Noiseux
Faves and raves by Moira NoiseuxPERSONAL STATSAGE: 33YEARS IN THE CITY: One in The City, 20+ in the Bay AreaNEIGHBORHOOD: South of MarketOCCUPATION: Partner at Sapient Photography, social media at Mobclix, event promotions at PopchipsSELF-DESCRIPTION: Gluten-free, committed to new possibilities, proud supporter of my husband, Damien MillerFAVORITE YOGA STUDIOUrban Flow Read More

Italian dinners, meditation and chocolate-chip cookies

Rasa Vitalia
Faves and raves by Rasa VitaliaPERSONAL STATSAGE: Age is in the mind, youth is in the heartYEARS IN THE CITY: 12NEIGHBORHOOD: Mission districtOCCUPATION: Professional dance artistSELF-DESCRIPTION: Aims to inspire and be inspired through the sharing of mutual happiness and celebration through her art and dance FAVORITE PLACE TO SEE NEW BANDSBoom Boom RoomWHERE: 1601 Fillmore St., at Geary Boulevard WHAT: Up-and-coming bands in a cozy environment Read More

A scenic bicycle ride, a good book and a beach stroll

Mark “Sonny” Nguyen
Faves and raves by Mark “Sonny” NguyenPERSONAL STATSAGE: 43YEARS IN THE CITY: 21NEIGHBORHOOD: South of MarketOCCUPATION: Nutritional cleansing coach and residual income specialistSELF-DESCRIPTION: His passion is coaching everyone on cleansing their bodies of toxins, impurities and parasitesFAVORITE CITY WALKEmbarcadero waterfront WHAT: Myriad terrific views of the BayINFO: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embarcadero_(San_Francisco) Read More

Street art, egg creams and healthy, nourishing pies

Bryan Ranere
Faves and raves by Bryan RanerePersonal statsAGE: 42YEARS IN THE CITY: 19NEIGHBORHOOD: Noe ValleyOCCUPATION: Drink maker and bar manager at Foreign Cinema and LaszloSELF-DESCRIPTION: Enthusiastic fan, participant and collector of the best things in lifeFAVORITE HOLE IN THE WALLThe Attic WHERE: 3336 24th St., between Osage and Bartlett streetsWHAT: The perfect diveINFO: (415) 643-3376 Read More

Sci-fi snuggle, star party and food experimenting

Juliana Gallin
Faves and raves by Juliana GallinPersonal statsAGE: 43YEARS IN THE CITY: 43NEIGHBORHOOD: Richmond districtOCCUPATION: Graphic designer (www.julianagallin.com), co-producer of the Comedy Talks speakers’ series (www.comedytalks.com) and co-author of the forthcoming “The Lazy Gourmet” cookbook (www.twolazygourmets.com)SELF-DESCRIPTION: When she’s finally forced to turn off the “Jersey Shore” marathon and leave the house, she finds that there are wonderful things to do in the bright outdoors Read More

Candy by the pound, bargains and bacon lattes

Faves and raves by David Hawkins Personal stats AGE: 41 YEARS IN THE CITY: 22 NEIGHBORHOOD: Russian Hill OCCUPATION: Stand-up comedian SELF-DESCRIPTION: Bohemian, ardent penny pincher and proud host of Blue Room Comedy, the weekly dirty joke fest in SoMa. Read More

Jazz, cheap eats and some good belly laughs

Faves and raves by Robert StrongPERSONAL STATSAge: 38Years in The City: 10Neighborhood: Laurel HeightsOccupation: Professional magician (www.strongentertainment.com) and producer/host of Comedy Talks (www.comedytalks.com)Self-Description: Entertainer, dancer, promoter, connector, thinker, dreamer and doerFAVORITE CHEAP EATS RESTAURANTPluto’sWHERE: 627 Irving St., at Eighth Avenue Read More
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