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06/23/097:53 am

Harajuku Fashion on Display

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A girl in Harajuku poses for Heffernan's camera.
Photography courtesy of Andy Heffernan

Fuzzy bunny ears, mismatched stockings in day-glo hues and plastic hair barrettes are not likely to be among the go-to accessories of the average American girl over the age of five, but these sorts of childhood adornments are central to many an outfit concocted by those frequenting Tokyo’s Harajuku fashion district, the subject of a photography exhibit now on view at the downtown office of the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco.

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11/14/071:58 pm

Escape From Oz

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For dinner, head to South.

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posted November 14, 2007 1:58PM
For dinner, head to South.Is it possible that South could kick–start citywide Aussie mania? To open the latest SoMa installation, Aussie Liz O’Connell and Kiwi Anna Weinberg paired up with Australian chef Luke Mangan—a man who already has successful restaurants in Sydney and Tokyo, a cooking series, a few cookbooks under his belt and dozens of appearances on The Today Show. The intimate spot showcases Mangan’s modern food, which is peppered with ingredients from Down Under.
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08/14/0711:35 am

1,000 Grains of Rice

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For the last couple of years, sake has been heralded as the next big thing. But who’s really drinking it?

by Jordan Mackay
posted August 14, 2007 11:35AM
For the last couple of years, sake has been heralded as the next big thing. But who’s really drinking it?Now, don’t get me wrong. I love sake. Perfectly chilled and served at the height of its freshness, it is a miracle of subtlety, purity and complexity. I’ve read dozens of articles about sake—and even written a few myself—that breathlessly herald the rise of this old-world Japanese drink in the West.
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08/11/0611:31 am

In Good Taste

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Inspired pieces—a sushi platter for two, handmade local ceramics—add a designer’s touch to the table.

by Karen Palmer
posted August 11, 2006 11:31AM
Inspired pieces—a sushi platter for two, handmade local ceramics—add a designer’s touch to the table.BUSINESS LUNCH
Dining at your desk is more bearable with Vessel’s turquoise melamine workplace dish set ($40), which folds up neatly in the accompanying place mat. Kar'ikter, 418 Sutter St., 415-434-1120.

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07/27/061:41 pm

Ab Fits

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Some people can throw on any pair of jeans and turn heads; for the rest of us, there’s AB Fits. With denim from such in-demand brands as Rogan and Dope & Drakkar, there’s a pair for just about any body type. Don’t miss the North Beach original (1519 Grant Ave., 415-982-5726).
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