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#omgSFLovesKids: An Epic Photo Contest

March 7, 2013 7:30 am

Don’t sell your kids (at least for 2 weeks) if you win our contest!

One Grand Prize

A Gift Certificate for Wine:

1 Peju Province Winery Sauvignon Blanc

3 Winery SF Bottles including a Rose, Viognier and People’s Blend

AND

A Day Trip For TWO to Napa on the Napa Valley Wine Train

Includes:

Transportation to and from the city

Ferry Ride

Wine Tastings

An Afternoon in Downtown Napa

Dinner on the Wine Train

HOW TO ENTER:

1) LIKE WHERE and OMG

2)Submit your photos of your kid(s) or Flashback photos if you don’t have kids one of three ways:

Instagram @WhereSanFrancisco

Twitter @WHERESF

Facebook (post on our wall)

Let’s get a WWT! Use our Hashtag on the photos: #omgSFLovesKids

DEADLINE: MARCH 21th MIDNIGHT PST

We will be selecting 15 photos on March 22st to be voted on by the digital media world for one week! The one with the most votes in our poll wins! #EPIC Winner announced: March 29th 5pm PST

OMG is an exclusive virtual gathering of Domestic Goddesses. They do not judge (because they’ve probably been there). They understand that venting and expressing their weaker moments does NOT make them bad mothers—rather validates their ability to be a strong parent. They encourage all mothers to put themselves first now and again, enjoy a big glass of wine and laugh out loud!

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Weekend Round-Up for August 31-September 2

September 1, 2012 10:02 am

Break free from weekend monotony and look outside the city for some relaxation and solace. Make your way up to Napa where you can sip and swirl your way through wine country. Follow our guide for the perfect wine tasting tour filled to the brim with contemporary art, rustic settings, fine cuisine and bold Californian beverages.

Ma(i)sonary

Maisonary literally means “a setting in which people come to be inspired by all things aesthetic,” and the Napa Valley establishment strives to be a one-stop-shop to delight all of your senses. An art, design and wine gallery all share the same space amidst a contemporary garden full of sculptures and other works of art. Artists featured range from internationally acclaimed names as well as Napa Valley and Bay Area residents. This atmosphere creates a “living gallery” that serves as a complimentary backdrop for the limited production boutique wines that are sampled during tastings. A multitude of gardens all over wine country give you many options for the setting and location of your tasting. www.maisonary.com

Locations:

Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley in Yountville, CA
I. Wolk Gallery in St. Helena, CA
Sculpture gardens at Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford, CA
Sculpture gardens at MacArthur Place in Sonoma, CA
Sculpture gardens at Solage in Calistoga, CA

The Napa Valley Wine Train

Hop on Napa’s most unique restaurant as you sit back and relax in a restored Pullman coach. Three hour tours carry you past wine country’s scenic vineyards as you enjoy gourmet dining for either lunch or dinner and a tour of one or two of Napa’s unique wineries. Lunch is offered daily while dinner is served five nights a week, and of course select Napa Valley wines are offered throughout your meal. Starting in September, a special evening tour of Grgich Hills Estate will be offered on the weekend (make sure to mention Grgich when booking). www.winetrain.com

Peju Winery

Visit Peju Winery for a Napa Valley experience like no other. With beautiful gardens, an offering of unique tastings, and three different wine clubs, Peju has something for everyone. From the total rookie, to the occasional indulger and even the wine connoisseur, all levels will be catered to by a Peju tasting ambassador, who will explain the story, history and winemaking style of each variatale. www.peju.com

Sterling Vineyards

Easily the most unique wine tasting in Napa, Sterling Vineyard offers a relaxing self-paced tour around their Mediterranean style winery. Perched up at 300 feet in the Mayacamas Mountians, visitors begin their tour with an ariel tram ride, enjoying breathtaking views of Napa Valley. Visitors can then meander through the winemaking facilities at their own speed- the tour is facilitated by walkways, balconies and motion-activated flat-screen displays that articulate Sterling’s vinification process. The visit is then concluded with a tasting of five different wines. www.sterlingvineyards.com

Shopping: The Vinni Wine Bag

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If you want to bring home any souvenirs from your wine country tour, be sure to pick up a Vinni Wine Bag to keep your purchases safe during travel. This inflatable and reusable travel bag safely transports wines, spirits and other fragile keepsakes. Items are suspended in an air cushion, providing protection against impact and leakage, even port. http://www.vinnibag.com

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August 29, 2012 1:51 pm

Grgich Hills Estate in the lovely Napa Valley invites you to “kick off your shoes and put some fun between your toes” AKA wine grapes! Really what could be funner? Celebrate the fall and harvest season by being apart of the The Crush and STOMP 2012.

This experience includes:

A tasting of three iconic wines and you’ll create your own unique keepsake by putting your grape-juice stained feet on a white “I stomped at Grgich Hills” t-shirt when you step out of the barrel.

Details:

Cost is $30 per person and includes stomping, t-shirt and wine tasting. (WHAT A DEAL!)

The winery offers this harvest experience daily from Labor Day to Halloween.

Stomping is available at the winery daily from 10am to 4pm. Reservations are not accepted. For more information, call 707-963-2784 or info@grgich.com

Located at 1829 St. Helena Hwy (Hwy. 29) in Rutherford, Grgich Hills Estate was founded in 1977 by Miljenko “Mike” Grgich and Austin Hills after Mike’s Chardonnay outscored the best of France in the now-famous 1976 Paris Tasting.

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Weekend Round-Up for July 13-15

July 13, 2012 1:05 pm

In the City

Shopping:

Get out and get your retail fix this weekend with some shopping in Union Square. While the colossal amount of stores and people may leave you dizzy and wondering where to start, we recommend the Westfield San Francisco Center. With hundreds of retail and dining options all conveniently located under one roof, this is the perfect one stop shop for those leery of downtown shopping mobs. 10am-8:30pm, 865 Market Street. Photo from http://amatraveler.blogspot.com.

If you want to steer clear of the downtown weekend madness, check out ATYS located in the heart of the Marina District on Union Street. Featuring a wide selection of home items, gifts and accessories, this is a must for anyone with an interest in contemporary design and modern living. 11:30am-6pm, 2149 B Union Street. Photo from sanfrancisco.cityseeker.com

Dining:

Taking place Sunday July 15^th, the Bacon Takedown is the latest in a long line of events. This competition is a quirky, fun-filled bacon cook-off where 20 local home cooks prepare 15lbs of bacon in their own style to be judged and voted upon by the public for prizes. Your ticket is an all-you-can-sample pass for the entire, bacon-centric event, deemed “America’s Most Important Food Competition.” 2 pm, Public Works at 161 Erie St. Photo from thetakedowns.com.

Round up some friends and head over to Buca Di Beppo for some lively atmosphere and authentic Italian cuisine. The menu boasts a wide variety of options from the traditional pasta dishes to lighter seafood options and even a new gluten free menu. In honor of Italian culture, dishes are super-sized and served family style. Make sure you come hungry and amongst good company. 11am-11pm, 855 Howard Street. Photo from bucadibeppo.com.

Special Events:

Change up your Sunday routine and head over to Golden Gate Park to join in on the San Francisco AIDS Walk. The six-miles will feel like a breeze as you walk to celebrate the life and perseverance of all those whose lives have been touched by HIV/AIDS. Participating teams have worked for months raising money to provide prevention, care, and advocacy programs for thousands of individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Come to Sharon Meadows to join in on the festivities and show your support! Walk starts at 9:45 am, Sharon Meadow, Kennedy and Kezar drives. Photo from aidswalk.net.

Take a Day Trip

Swirl and sip your way through wine country this weekend and stop by the Festival Del Sole. Featuring a diverse range of events to celebrate culture and vitality, the festival engages your sense through more ways then just your taste buds. From activities such as “Yoga in the Vineyard” to sipping wine at the “Taste of Napa” experience Napa in a whole new way. Last but certainly not least be sure to catch the premiere of 24 Hour plays starring Hugh Dancy, Chris Noth, Dennis Haysbert, Andrea Anders, Amy Povich, Michael Keaton and Minnie Driver. Events take place all weekend from July 13-15 in different locations throughout Napa Valley. For more info check out festivaldelsole.org/festival-artists/the-24-hour-plays. Photo: Kristin Ashe Vineyards for Yoga in the Vineyard.

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