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San Francisco offers an amazing array of shopping – everything from luxury retailers to unique boutiques devoted to cutting-edge fashion. Here are some made-in-San Francisco favorites where you can find that special memento of your visit to the City by the Bay. LOCAL ART Bring home a piece of uniquely California art from 3 Fish Studios (4541 Irving St.). This vibrant gallery in the Outer Sunset showcases local artists, as well as the shop owners themselves. Husband and wife duo Annie Galvin and Eric Rewitzer work in a variety of media and are inspired by, among many other things, the diversity of the California culture and landscape. Pick up a postcard set to write home or a colorful tote bag to hold your treasures. San Francisco has a wealth of world-class museums, and their gift shops are a great place to find creative offerings by local makers. A Golden Gate Bridge Fog Globe at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) (151 Third St.) makes a great keepsake, as does a unique steel display of the San Francisco skyline from The Museum of Craft and Design (2569 Third St.). At Creativity Explored (3245 16th St.) in the Mission, you’ll find an inspiring gallery and studio where artists with developmental disabilities create and sell their work. Choose from outstanding art pieces in many forms, including prints, ceramics, textiles and more. CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES San Francisco-based handmade jewelry designer Colleen Mauer specializes in modern, handcrafted, artisan, wire-wrapped and mixedmetal jewelry. Find the perfect set of earrings that will always remind you of your time in the city at the Colleen Mauer Designs production studio and showroom (1406 Valencia St., Ste. B). Supporting the local active and outdoor lifestyles, San Franpsycho (1248 Ninth St.) creates soft, comfortable and easy to wear apparel that is quintessentially San Francisco. Pick up a San Franspycho beanie to pair with your layers and keep warm when temperatures drop. Need an extra carry-on for all your souvenirs? Shop practical, well-designed, eco-friendly messenger bags, backpacks, totes and more at Timbuk2 (587 Shotwell St. and 506 Hayes St.). In 1989, the company’s founder, Rob Honeycutt, a freewheeling bike messenger at the time, created the Classic Messenger Bag with functionality and utility in mind. Thirty years later, Timbuk2 products are built to last using sustainably sourced materials. HOME DÉCOR Stemming from her desire to bring home scents from childhood vacations, Catherine LaSasso created Scents of San Francisco, a line of candles that showcases aromas of the city’s iconic neighborhoods. Clary sage and lemon will remind you of walking through the historic Presidio, while orange and ginger will have you daydreaming about a stroll through Chinatown. Find them at local shops, including Foggy Notion (124 Clement St.), the de Young Museum gift shop (50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr.) and SF Mercantile (1698 Haight St.) Nature lovers will happily get lost in Paxton Gate (824 Valencia St.). This fascinating shop offers vintage and antique architectural elements, books, home-décor items and the star of the show: ethically sourced skulls and stuffed wildlife. Handcrafted in Sausalito, Heath Ceramics (2900 18th St.) has been designing, making and selling timeless goods since 1948. Everything is etched by hand and from memory, making each piece truly unique. Select new dinnerware for your kitchen or be inspired by their tile collection made from American soil. FOOD Experience the sweet taste of San Francisco at your kitchen table with preserves from Maison de Monaco. Growing up in France, Coco Guilhem learned to make preserves and brought her recipes along when she moved to San Francisco. Find these small-batch preserves at local retailers, including Village Market in the Ferry Building Marketplace. Known for tasty chicharrones, 4505 Meats is a must for carnivores. Having started the business out of his home, chef and butcher Ryan Farr has expanded 4505 to a meat shop and two burger and barbeque restaurants. Find a bag of their mouthwatering snacks at many local markets, or grab one of their signature cookbooks. Dandelion Chocolate (2600 16th St.) takes pride in creating small batch chocolates, bean-to-bar. Take a guided tour at the factory in the Mission before deciding which exceptional chocolates to bring home (if they make it that far!). DRINK Established in San Francisco during the Gold Rush, Anchor Brewing lead a brewing revolution to become America’s first craft brewery. Tour the brewery (1705 Mariposa St.) and taste some of their favorites before deciding which six pack to take home. Did you know San Francisco was once considered wine country? Before the 1906 earthquake and Prohibition, more than 100 cellars and production facilities called San Francisco home. Tank18 Winery (1345 Howard St.) in SoMa offers an urban wine tasting experience with wine flights and a light menu. Visit the tasting room to learn about their varietals and purchase a bottle (or case) to enjoy at home. Make sure to stop at one of Four Barrel Coffee’s three shops. Their team travels the globe to bring great beans home to San Francisco, where they lovingly roast, brew and serve the best coffees in the world. Grab a mug as a souvenir along with bags of their finest roasts.
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