Faves and raves by Theron Kabrich, co-founder of San Francisco Art Exchange (www.sfae.com)
PERSONAL STATS
Age: 55
Years in City: Twenty-nine for work, four as a resident
Neighborhood: Works in Union Square
Self Description: Who you are is more important than what you do.
FAVORITE BAKERY
Tartine
WHERE: 600 Guerrero St. at 18th Street
WHAT: Coffee and pastries
INFO: (415) 487-2600 or www.tartinebakery.com
“There’s a real authenticity here, and I enjoy the informality of the place. What you see is what you get.”
FAVORITE ROAD TRIP STOP
Clement Street in the Richmond
WHAT: Dim sum from any of the restaurants
“When my wife and I are driving over the Golden Gate Bridge, we’ll often stop on Clement Street to grab a bag of dim sum to eat along the way.”
FAVORITE MUSEUM
Legion of Honor
WHERE: Lincoln Park (34th Avenue and Clement Street)
WHAT: Works by Rodin
INFO: (415) 750-3600 or www.famsf.org
“I like the historical depth of the pieces that are displayed. I really enjoy Renaissance painters, so their collection is what draws me.”
FAVORITE ART SUPPLY STORE
Pearl Paint
WHERE: 969 Market St. at Mason Street
WHAT: Depth of selection
INFO: (415) 357-1400 or www.pearlpaint.com
“This is where I always recommend people go. They just seem to have everything you might want, and the staff is very knowledgeable.”
FAVORITE VIEW
Sutro Heights Park
WHERE: 48th Avenue and Point Lobos
WHAT: Watching the ships come into the Bay
INFO: (415) 561-4323 or www.nps.gov
“I used to live near there and would watch the ships while I had my morning cup of coffee.”
FAVORITE RESTAURANT INTERIOR
Farallon
WHERE: 450 Post St. between Mason and Powell streets
WHAT: Under-the-sea-themed dining room
INFO: (415) 956-6969 or www.farallonrestaurant.com
“When they opened this place, they really took the environment as a work of art. It creates a special ambience.”
FAVORITE CLIENT LUNCH
Asia de Cuba
WHERE: 495 Geary St. at Taylor Street
WHAT: Noshing on seafood in the modern dining room
INFO: (415) 929-2300 or www.chinagrillmanagement.com
“The service there is just great. We’ve always had a good relationship with the Clift Hotel.”
FAVORITE APPETIZER
Colibri Mexican Bistro
WHERE: 438 Geary St. at Mason Street
WHAT: Homemade guacamole
INFO: (415) 440-2737 or www.colibrimexicanbistro.com
“The guacamole is made tableside and they’ll spice it up to the degree you want. It’s fresh and there’s a life to it in the taste and presentation.”
FAVORITE GALLERY
Frey Norris
WHERE: 456 Geary St. between Mason and Taylor streets
WHAT: Collection of contemporary paintings
INFO: (415) 346-7812 or www.freynorris.com
“You mean aside from ours? Frey Norris is actually our neighbor at the SF Art Exchange. They’ve got a unique direction and are very knowledgeable.”
