San Francisco - what to see, where to eat and sleep

I had a wonderful time in sunny San Francisco, where I was able to catch up with children’s designers Jess Brown & to Dagmar Daley. Both recommended

to visit Cotton Sheep in Hayes Valley. A nice store indeed, but I didn’t get the authorisation to take photos (my first refusal since I launched Pirouette in 09!). I didn’t take it personally…Japanese always do things differently after all. I have to say that I was very happy to end up in that cute street. Here’s a few photos taken on Hayes, but also on Valencia and Fillmore.

Pirouette tips : where to sleep in San Francisco

The Steinhart Hotel & Corporate Suites – We stayed there in March 2012, in a small apartment for the whole family, at a very reasonable price. The hotel is well located, with a friendly staff. The decor is very 50’s, very plain, very simple. Ask for a room on the high floors to get more light.

Where to eat in San Francisco

Delfina Pizza
Tartine
The Slanted Door
La Mar (Famous ceviceria from Lima; they also have restaurants in New York, Sao Paolo, Bogota, Santiago de Chile, etc…so chic, so good!).

Outerlands, 4001 Judah Street @ 45th Ave., SF

Heirloom Cafe

Farm : Table

Stellina

If you travel up San Francisco to Portland, Oregon, don’t miss Andina – excellent excellent Peruvian food.

Shopping & places of interest

Paxton Gate 824 valencia Street neat 19th street  www.paxtongate.com
Paxton gate curiosities for kids 766 valencia street