Synopses & Reviews
"Gershman may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike." —
The Washington PostFor nearly twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now in a brand-new edition, Born to Shop San Francisco brings you complete coverage of the city's shopping scene, for visitors and Bay Area residents alike. Inside you ll find:
- Insider tips on sales, warehouses, outlets and more;
- The lowdown on deals and the rip-offs at touristy Pier 39;
- In-depth coverage of such hidden, funky shopping districts as Valencia Street (home to vintage stores & Mexican folk art shops), Upper Grant Street (unique clothing stores featuring local designers), and Chestnut Street (one-of-a-kind gift stores and trendy cafés.);
- Everything you need to know about the best of Napa Valley's wine—and how to ship it home without breaking the bank.
Synopsis
Gershman's guide may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike, praises The Washington Post, and you'll agree. For more than ten years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now Born to Shop Paris is easier to use and packed with more up-to-date listings than ever before. Inside you'll find: The best of the shopping scene, from tony designer boutiques to funky flea markets What's new and hot, from the revitalization of the Left Bank to the trendiest young designers Excellent values, from bath and body to home style Great gift ideas, even for the friend who has everything-plus the best gifts for less than $10 The best airfare, hotel, and dining values— so you can maximize your shopping dollars Tips on customs, shipping, and tax laws
Synopsis
"Gershman's may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike."
The Washington Post
For over twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now this renowned expert brings her trademark wit and wisdom to this all-new first edition of Born to Shop San Francisco.
Inside you'll find:
- The best of the shopping scene, from Union Square department stores to Fillmore Street boutiquesplus the best of Napa, Sonoma, Berkeley, and more
- Excellent values, from bath and beauty items to antiques, wines, and chocolates
- Great gift ideas, even for the friend who has everythingplus the best gifts for under $10
- The best airfare, hotel, and dining valuesso you can maximize your shopping dollars
Visit us online at Frommers.com
About the Author
Suzy Gershman is a journalist, author, and global-shopping goddess who has worked in the fashion and fiber industry for more than 25 years. Her essays on retailing have been used by the Harvard School of Business; her reportage on travel and retail has appeared in
Travel + Leisure, Travel Holiday, Travel Weekly, and most of the major women’s magazines. She is translated into French for Condé Nast’s
Air France Madame magazine. The
Born to Shop series, now over 22 years old, is translated into eight languages.
Gershman is also the author of C’est La Vie (Viking and Penguin Paperback), the story of her first year as a widow living in Paris. She divides her time between an apartment on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré (Paris’s main shopping street), a small house in Provence, and the airport.
Suzy is currently working on a guide to the world’s best shopping and also gives shopping tours; contact [email protected] for details.
Sarah Lahey retired from her career in home style to raise a family and recently rejoined the work force as news director for the Born to Shop series. Sarah also shows and sells English smalls at several Northern California antiques fairs. She lives with her husband and dog, Bentley, outside of San Francisco and wears the same size as Suzy (so they can share clothes).
Table of Contents
To Start With.
1. The Best of San Francisco & Beyond.
2. San Francisco Details.
3. Shopping Tips for International Visitors.
4. Eating & Sleeping in San Francisco.
5. Shopping Neighborhoods.
6. Bay Area Resources A to Z.
7. Napa & Sonoma Valleys.
8. The East Bay.
9. The Peninsula, South Bay & Points South.
Index.