Haute Secrets: John Conover’s Guide to San Francisco
by HauteLiving

WHERE WERE YOU BORN: San Antonio, TX
HOW LONG IN SAN FRANCISCO: 25 years
NEIGHBORHOOD: East side, St. Helena
OCCUPATION: PlumpJack Estate Vintner
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: The Restaurant at Meadowood
BEST SUSHI: Go Fish
BEST ETHNIC FOOD: Via Corona
BEST ITALIAN: Tra Vigne
BEST PLACE FOR LATE NIGHT DINING: Martini House
BEST DESSERT: Tiramisu at Terra
BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH: Gilwoods Cafe
COOLEST CLUB/LOUNGE: Ana’s Cantina
BEST PLACE FOR A POWER BUSINESS MEETING: Lunch at Rutherford Grill
ALL-AROUND FAVORITE SPOT IN SAN FRANCISCO: Downtown St. Helena
IF YOU HAVE OUT OF TOWN GUESTS, WHICH HOTEL WOULD YOU RECOMMEND? The Carneros Inn
FAVORITE SHOPPING VENUE/BOUTIQUE: Mario’s Napa Valley
BEST PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY/WATCHES: Palladium Fine Jewelry
BEST SPA: Meadowood
FAVORITE CHARITY EVENT: Auction Napa Valley
FAVORITE CULTURAL EVENT: The harvest
FAVORITE CULTURAL INSTITUTION: Lincoln Theater
BEST ASPECT OF SAN FRANCISCO: Living in the most beautiful place on earth
BEST STEAKHOUSE: Bel Paese
BEST PIZZA: Tra Vigne
BEST LUNCH: La Luna
BEST GYM/ATHLETIC FACILITY: Health Spa Napa Valley
BEST MASSAGE: Meadowood
BEST LIMOUSINE/DRIVING SERVICE: Napa Valley Chauffeurs
BEST MUSEUM/EXHIBIT: Napa Valley Museum
FAVORITE HISTORY/LEGENDARY PLACE TO SEE OR EXPLORE: Culinary Institute of America
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