Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Métier.
355 Sutter St. (between Stock-
ton St. & Grant Ave.)
y
415/989-
5395. www.metiersf.com. AE, MC, V.
Closed Sun. Bus: 2, 3, 4, 30, 45. Map
p 69.
★★
Rabat
MARINA AND NOE
VALLEY The minimalist surround-
ings perfectly match the stylish
designer clothing and accessories.
The shoes are to-die-for.
2080
Chestnut St. (at Mallorca Way)
y
415/929-8868. Bus: 22, 30. 4001
24th St. (at Noe St.)
y
415/282-
7861. Streetcar: J. BART to 24th St.
then bus 48. AE, DISC, MC, V. Map
p 70.
(at Fillmore St.)
y
415/674-1131.
AE, MC, V. Bus: 22, 30. Map p 70.
★★★
Maiden Lane
UNION
SQUARE Top designers like Marc
Jacobs have boutiques on this pedes-
trian alley. Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade,
and others are nearby. Major upscale
designers without their own SF store
can be found at Saks Fifth Avenue or
Neiman Marcus. (see “Department
Stores”).
Maiden Ln., off Stockton St.
Bus: 30, 38, 45. Map p 69.
★★
Margaret O'Leary
PACIFIC
HEIGHTS AND FINANCIAL DISTRICT
Irish-born O'Leary began knitting
elegant sweaters in SF in 1987. Now
she has several swanky boutiques,
which also carry accessories from
other designers.
2400 Fillmore St.
(at Washington St.).
y
415/771-
9982. Bus: 1, 12, 22. 1 Claude Ln.
(off Sutter St., between Grant Ave.
& Kearny St.)
y
415/391-1010.
(Claude Ln. location closed Sun-
Mon). Bus: 2, 3, 4, 15, 30, 45. www.
margaretoleary.com. AE, DISC, MC,
V. Map p 69 & 70.
★★
Métier
UNION SQUARE For
classic, and pricey, attire from Euro-
pean ready-to-wear lines and design-
ers, plus exquisite jewelry from LA
designer Cathy Waterman, head to
Gifts & Souvenirs
★
Biordi Art Imports
NORTH
BEACH Beautiful examples of
hand-painted Majolica dishes and
serving pieces nearly too pretty to
use.
412 Columbus Ave. (at Vallejo
St.)
y
415/392-8096. www.biordi.
com. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Closed
Sun. Bus: 15, 30, 41. Cable car:
Powell-Mason. Map p 69.
★★
Canton Bazaar
CHINATOWN
This multilevel store carries Chinese
porcelain, jade, antiques, and hand-
carved furniture
. 616 Grant Ave.
Intricately painted dinnerware fill the shelves at Biordi Art Imports.
