San Francisco Heritage restores classic Haas-Lilienthal 1886 Victorian

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San Francisco Heritage was founded in 1971 with a mandate to save a dozen Victorian homes slated for demolition. Today the non-profit is San Francisco’s leading advocacy and educational organization dedicated to architectural and cultural preservation. Correspondent, Tom Wilmer visits … Continued

César Ritz’ Legacy at the San Francisco Ritz-Carlton

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  César Ritz honed his art-and-craft long before assuming his reputation as the world’s premier hotelier. Ritz established his credo while working at the Grand Hotel National in Lucerne, Switzerland back in the 1870s. He wrote, “See all without looking, hear … Continued

SF Palace Hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef Renee Cade

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  The legendary Palace Hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef, Renee Cade and her enchanting Gingerbread House– I find the holiday season in San Francisco to be an exceptionally festive time, notably along Market Street with its effusive shoppers, clanging cable cars, … Continued