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Julie Chaiken
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What better way is there to thank mom for your good looks than treating her to some new ones of her own?

And besides, chatting over breakfast with Julie Chaiken, goddess of black pants, before heading to her private studio for a one-on-one style session peppered with the San Francisco designer’s tips and takes on current trends isn’t a shabby way for a fashion supplicant to spend a Saturday.

05/08/0712:16 pm

Mother’s Day Around Town

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Flowers are nice, but spending QT with Mom is best.

Flowers are nice, but spending QT with Mom is best.Whether you do brunch or dinner with Mom, you can make this a Mother's Day to remember thanks to the extra efforts from each of these restaurants. Best of all, each restaurant takes reservations, which means no lines, just VIP treatment. 
 
Brunch and Culture
07/27/0610:08 pm

Hot Cocoa

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Calling all chocoholics: These local indulgences present a more grown-up way to get your fix.

Calling all chocoholics: These local indulgences present a more grown-up way to get your fix.HIGH TEA It might be all the rage now, but Novato’s Torn Ranch claims to have been the first company to infuse chocolate with tea. It shows: The floral flavor is distinct but not overpowering in versions such as imperial chai and orange blossom ($3.50).