Haute Secrets: Patrick Kuleto’s Guide to San Francisco
by HauteLiving
WHERE WERE YOU BORN: Los Angeles
HOW LONG IN SAN FRANCISCO: I’ve lived in Marin County since I was 24 years old.
OCCUPATION: Restaurateur, Vintner, Designer

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Farallon – it covers all of the senses
BEST SUSHI: Ozumo
BEST ITALIAN: Kuleto’s Italian Restaurant
BEST DESSERT: Citizen Cake
BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DATE: Boulevard
BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH: Waterbar
BEST PLACE FOR A POWER BUSINESS MEETING: Boulevard

ALL-AROUND FAVORITE SPOT IN SAN FRANCISCO: Tadich Grill
IF YOU HAVE OUT OF TOWN GUESTS, WHICH HOTEL WOULD YOU RECOMMEND? The Fairmont atop Nob Hill
FAVORITE SHOPPING VENUE/BOUTIQUE: Ferry Plaza Marketplace; What can I say, I’m a foodie!
BEST PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY/WATCHES: Antique shops always have hidden, unique gems.
BEST SPA: Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley
FAVORITE CHARITY EVENT: Napa Valley Auction
FAVORITE CULTURAL EVENT: Chinese New Year Parade
BEST ASPECT OF SAN FRANCISCO: Best restaurant city in the world!
BEST STEAKHOUSE: Epic Roasthouse
BEST PIZZA: Nizario’s Pizza
BEST LUNCH: Nick’s Cove – Nick’s offers the complete experience with an amazing coastal drive, beautiful Tomales Bay view, fresh locally grown food and mind-blowing oysters!
BEST GYM/ATHLETIC FACILITY: Equinox
BEST MASSAGE: My personal masseuse Lisa Basseti
BEST LIMOUSINE/DRIVING SERVICE: BeauWine Tours – ask for Rodney Gregory
BEST MUSEUM/EXHIBIT: Steinhart Aquarium

FAVORITE HISTORY/LEGENDARY PLACE TO SEE OR EXPLORE: Golden Gate Bridge, can’t beat that view.
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