In the midst of summer sun, sand, and windswept getaways, your hair looks more "rat's nest" than "beauty chic". Thinking of chopping it all off? Don't -- Sheath those scissors go to BLOW, where your knots will be locks again in no time.

Don't get us wrong: Taco Bell has its strong points (though mostly caloric). But for authentic eats and frosty margaritas, those in the know go to Tortilla Heights, where the fare is fresh, the vibe is fun, and you know where your meat is More...

Local watering hole meets upscale dining? We didn't think it could happen. But thanks to The Republic, it has. Praised by the San Francisco Examiner, SF Gate, and Gloss Magazine, The Republic is known for its marriage of classic comfort and More...

Warm weather calls for exotic food. The best place to get it? Koh Samui & The Monkey, San Francisco's favorite place to get all Thai'd up. Located in the heart of SoMa, this chic Thai restaurant is famous for its inviting atmosphere and More...

Sweat, sun, and stress are wreaking mid-summer havoc on your skin. How to cope? TLC from Tre Balm, a Presidio Heights dermal oasis that redefines calm. Featured in publications like Allure, Vogue Men's and InStyle, Tre Balm is a full-service More...

Farm fresh fare in the city: Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore, thanks to Harvest & Rowe, San Francisco's premiere purveyor of farm fresh food for people on the go.

Salons and spas come a dime a dozen these days. But salon spas that truly revitalize from the inside, out? Those are like diamonds in the rough. Thank goodness for Acqua di Roma, a North Beach niche for total body health.

With a new take-away location on Union Street, Kingdom Cake serves up premium cupcakes crafted with peace, love, and a whole lot of flavor. Using organic ingredients whenever possible, Kingdom Cake is devoted to packing your favorite sweet More...

So you've landed your dream job -- only problem is, your pup will have to spend all day alone. Savvy solution? Fog City Dog Lodge, your dog's new home away from home. Dedicated to providing expert dog care to San Francisco and beyond, Fog More...

Some things are best left coiled -- like snakes, Slinkys, and those parts in your car engine you know nothing about. But your body? Not if Uncoil Massage & Bodywork has any say in it. A Van Ness Ave. gem, this down-to-earth treatment center More...