6 places to check out on S.F.’s Sutter Street
Elegant 20th century buildings — finished with brick, terra-cotta, tile and glass and understated to opulent flourishes — line this section of the Financial District.
Ground-floor storefronts housing well-established upscale specialty shops, inviting cafes and an Art Deco hotel create a refined setting close to Union Square in which to begin the holiday season.
185 Sutter St.: A sumptuous interior, intimate tables and a bar in the corner give this Parisian-style brasserie a sophisticated vibe.
Classic fare includes escargot, duck confit, and steak and pommes frites.
191 Sutter St.: A chic, contemporary decor and modern amenities combined with original Art Deco and Art Nouveau details give this boutique hotel a stylish yet graceful feel.
Rooms range from a deluxe full room to a park suite.
Completed in 1927 and designed by Schultze & Weaver, this French Renaissance high-rise features grand archways and a terra-cotta facade containing images of bulls, eagles and flowers.
For more than 40 years, dapper clients have patronized this gentlemen’s clothiers for exquisitely tailored suits, Italian ties handmade for its San Francisco Neckwear line and attentive, personal service.
The Hound offers quality casual, business and formal wear.
Take the chill off with a caramel toffee latte, Black Forest hot chocolate or a cup of chai tea.
Pair any with the house special — an egg, asparagus, leek, shiitake mushroom and fontina cheese frittata.
Public garages include the Sutter-Stockton Garage, 444 Stockton St., S.F. (415) 982-7275. http://bit.ly/1i98MTj.
Macy’s 25th annual tree lighting ceremony in Union Square: 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28.
(Tree lighting at 6:40 p.m.) The celebration includes performances by headliner Quintavious Johnson, the San Francisco Boys Chorus, Steve Silver’s “Beach Blanket Babylon,” the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and the Tap Dancing Christmas Trees. http://mcys.co/1uYuMJY.