Originally from New York, Angella has enjoyed a fabulous life in San Francisco for the last 13 years. She is passionate about sharing the haute luxuries that the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer, from world class food, hospitality, culture, philanthropy, fashion, special events and beyond.
Blog Entries By Angella Sprauve
Go 49ers! Top 10 Places to Watch the SuperBowl in the SF Bay
Go 49ers! Whether your’e looking for a packed house filled with a sea of black and gold, or just looking to enjoy the game in a more subdued manner, here are the top 10 places to catch the Superbowl in San Francisco.
Read MoreHaute Events: Azadeh Trunk Show and Cocktail Reception
Couture fashion designer Azadeh will host a stunning trunk show this Wednesday, January 30th to mark the new partnership with online fashion company, ModeWalk. Details inside.
Read MoreSorokko Gallery Brings the Worlds of Hunt Slonem to SF
Hunt Slonem, world-renowned artist from New York, brings his large-scale installation “The Worlds of Hunt Slonem” to the Serge Sorokko Gallery on January 31. This exhibit marks Slonem’s long anticipated return to the Serge Sorokko Gallery since 1997. Details inside.
Read MoreHaute Scene : Grand Opening of Jimmy Choo in Union Square
Sloan Barnett, Carol Bonnie, Maggie Rizer, Mehran, and Brit Morin hosted the grand opening of Jimmy Choo’s new Union Square boutique, an event in support of the California Pacific Medical Center. The opening, which saw the launch of the Rob Pruitt Collection, was attended by Bay Area lovelies like Alexis Traina, Vanessa Getty, Sonya Molodetskaya, Victoire Brown, Vandy Boudreau, Kathryn Lasater, Suzanne Levit and Heidi Castelein.
Read MoreHaute Scene : Marina B & Vaness a Getty celebrate Cameron Silver’s Book ”DECADE S: A Century of Fashion”
Undeniably vintage; unforgettably timeless. This eclectic sense of fashion comes naturally to Cameron Silver, the founder and owner of Hollywood’s top destination for the finest vintage couture and modern luxury consignment, Decades. His A-list roster of clients includes Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes, amongst many other silver-screen stars.
Read MoreHaute Scene : The Grand Opening of Hakkasan
Hakkasan is a chic, sultry haven for contemporary Chinoiserie and fine Chinese dining. Finally, a San Francisco haunt where guests can dress to impress! This is the new spot for VIPs, power players and dealmakers – and of course, everyone wanting to enjoy modern Cantonese cuisine and dim sum from Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon. The grand opening party was attended by nearly 500 notables, including Didier Souillat (COO of Hakkasan), Tom Perkins, Willie Brown, Restoration Hardware CEO Gary Friedman and Popchips CEO Keith Belling. Dragon dancers, a station featuring Peking duck with caviar, signature Hakkasan dishes and inventive cocktails added to the allure of the evening.
Read MoreHaute Scene : San Francisco Ballet Gala Launch
Wilkes Bashford hosted a reception celebrating the San Francisco Ballet to honor past auxiliary chairs. Guests were excited to walk through the doors of the newly reopened San Francisco location to see all seven floors of its townhouse-inspired design. Wilkes Bashford has always been renowned for his impeccable eye and unsurpassed customer service, defining Bay Area style for close to 50 years. One hundred percent of the evening’s proceeds went to benefit the SF Ballet.
Read MoreOne on One Story Unstoppable
Co-founders of the Pebble Beach Food and Wine classic Sound Off On Their Road To Success
Read MoreChef Joshua Skenes of Saison
Chef Joshua Skenes of Saison has come a long way from his experimental pop-up in 2009. With sommelier and co-owner Mark Bright, Skenes mastered his way into Saison’s first brick and mortar in San Francisco’s Mission district within one year. His 12-24 course menu and unconventional cooking method – drawing flavors through the use of fire – earned a number of accolades, including Michelin’s two-star rating in 2012 and 2013.
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