A San Francisco chronicle: George Dewey's view of the Bay.Known for temperate weather, an eclectic population, and (depending on whose list you read) being one of the "best" cities for a variety of reasons, the San Francisco Bay area “Bay Area” redirects here. For other uses, see Bay Area (disambiguation). The San Francisco Bay Area, colloquially known as the Bay Area or The Bay is also a thriving business center. Oakland is recognized as a top city for technology, while San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden is home to many organizations, including VISA U.S.A., Wells Fargo Wells Fargo armored carriers of bullion. [Am. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 1147] See : Protectiveness Wells Fargo company that handled express service to western states; often robbed. [Am. Hist. , Gap Inc., and a number of financial institutions. George Dewey is an investment banking director for Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. He relocated to the Bay area two years ago from the East Coast and hasn't looked back. Here he introduces us to a taste of the Bay. RELATED ARTICLE: Around town. <<the bay area>> When you're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. the best in ... ACCOMODATIONS * Mandarin Oriental (222 Sansome St.; 415-276-9888), winner of Mobil Travel Guide's Five-Star award, is located in downtown San Francisco. "For most Business meetings, you're within a five- or 10-minute walk. Depending on the Room and its location in the hotel, the city views are incredible." * There are two Ritz-Carlton locations. One is in San Francisco (600 Stockton St.; 415-296-7465). Dewey recommends the one just outside of the city in Half Moon Bay (1 Miramontes Point Road; 650-712-7000) if you're extending your trip over the weekend. "It's a golf and spa resort overlooking the ocean. Many people say that the brunches are fantastic and that there are 36 holes of golf." DINING * Silks is located inside the Mandarin Oriental [see "Accommodations"). It offers American and Asian cuisine Asian cuisine is a term sometimes used in the West as an umbrella term for the various cuisines of East Asia and Southeast Asia and for fusion dishes based on combining them. It does not usually include Polynesian, Central Asia or Middle Eastern cuisine. . "The food at Silks is great and the setting is formal. Any client meeting held there will be well-received." It now offers a two- or three-course Executive Lunch Menu. * "Masa's (648 Bush St.; 415-989-7154) offers an extensive French menu. You can have a nine-course meal and great ambiance am·bi·ance also am·bi·ence n. The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment: "The noir ambience is dominated by low-key lighting . . . ." TRANSPORTATION * "Parking in San Francisco can be difficult, but cabs are easily accessible, if needed. Often, you are able to walk from one location to the next. The BART station line (www.bart.gov) is extremely reliable." It now connects passengers from San Francisco, the East Bay, and San Francisco International Airport “SFO” redirects here. For other uses, see SFO (disambiguation). For the television series, see . . NIGHTLIFE * It's sushi and jazz at Yoshi's (510 Embarcadero West For the Embarcadero Center complex, see Embarcadero Center Embarcadero West[0] or Embarcadero Center West[0] is an office skyscraper located in San Francisco's Financial District. ; 510-238-9200) at Jack London Square Jack London Square is a popular tourist attraction on the waterfront of Oakland, California. Named after the author Jack London and owned by the Port of Oakland, it is the home of stores, hotels, an Amtrak station, a ferry dock, the historic Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon, . "You get Japanese cuisine and some of the greatest performers, Like Roy Hargrove and Nancy Wilson." * "After you've closed the deal, check out the Redwood Room (415-929-2372) inside the Cliff Hotel (495-982-4700). It's trendy and an interesting place to spot San Francisco's beautiful people." * Enrico's (504 Broadway; 415-982-6223) is famous for its cocktails, especially the Cuban Mojito. "It puts you close to a lot of places you might want to go to afterward." SPAS * Claremont Resort & Spa (41 Tunnel Rd.; 510-843-3000) provides day and overnight packages such as dinner, message, and restorative fitness with a personal trainer.--Sonia Alleyne |
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