Out & About

EventsMarch 10th, 2010

For A Diva, The Grass Is Always Greener On St. Patty’s

St. Patty’s Day is almost here, and resto specials city-wide are set to save you from dipping too deep into your pot o’ gold.  Rest assured; these rainbows steer clear of leering leprochauns.

At Ghiradelli Square, Irish cocktails freely flow at McCormick & Kuleto’s happy hour – just try the Peppermint Patty!  We’re sure as shamrock you’ll like their mini corned beef and cabbage empanadas, and you know you’ll be in the right place for dessert.  Chocolate doesn’t count when it’s a holiday, right? (more…)

Out & AboutMarch 2nd, 2010

A Diva Does Time Travel Over Brunch At Le Colonial

Another weekend morning, and a Mimosa sounds good (yes, it does!).  Are you ready to get your serious brunch on?  Of course!

Fasten your seatbelt, Diva.  Le Colonial, which you know is more than experienced in transatlantic dining, will be your captain, and this plane’s on time travel to Vietnam in the 1920’s. (more…)

EventsFebruary 24th, 2010

A whole lot of ~ing-vites from self-help Guru Gabrielle Bernstein

Divas, get ready to save some dates. Social Diva is bringing sassy motivational speaker Gabrielle Bernstein to San Francisco, and there are five, yes five opportunities for you to hang out with us, and catch some ~ing.

What’s ~ing, you ask? Oh, you know, just Gabrielle’s amazingly cool method for shifting your happiness from the outside to the inside–sans weekly shopping trips in the Marina. In her new book, Add More ~Ing To Your Life: A Hip Guide to Happiness, Gabrielle provides all the insight you need to find true blue happiness, and she’ll be inspir~ing divas all over San Fran.   (more…)

EventsFebruary 18th, 2010

Social Di-VIP: What’s Not to Love about VIP? Bottle Notes Event 2/25

The holidays flew.  NYE came and went.  Even Valentine’s is over.  A Diva’s on the prowl for a party to bid February a proper adieu, and what better way than with a VIP pass?  A little reminder from us to you… (more…)

EventsFebruary 11th, 2010

Perfect That Prohibition Pout at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel on 2/16

Get your historic on at the swanky Sir Francis Drake Hotel with 1920s-inspired cocktails on the cheap.  Cheap, you say?  We’ll define: buy one, and the second comes for 28 cents.  (Drake was established in 1928).  That’s what we call cost-effective class!

Mark your iCal to begin the evening of February 16, 2010 with an early escape from the office for the first annual “Prohibition Days” event.  What better way to commemorate the passing of Prohibition than with pinky lifted?  Start at Bistro Scala’s from 3-5:00 pm, and then skip across the lobby to Bar Drake from 5-7:00 pm.  Located at 450 Powell at Sutter St. (more…)

EventsJanuary 28th, 2010

Around the World in 80 Sips Wine Event on 2/25

You know what you like, but you’re not afraid to try new things, especially when they come with a VIP pass.

Who hasn’t always wanted a personalized sommelier? Party with the press and other VIPs while sipping your way from Argentina to France and back again in San Fran’s very own “urban winery” – Crushpad.  Let premier online wine community, Bottlenotes guide you “Around the World in 80 Sips” as you mingle with boutique and estate winery reps, and sample award-winning cheeses. (more…)

Out & AboutJanuary 21st, 2010

The District: Can It Get Any Better?

We know you have taste and we raise our glasses to you.  But while typical wine menus may work on most days, sometimes they Bordeaux a Diva out of her mind. She needs something a sip above. Enter The District.

The District offers over 30 wines by the glass and an even fuller-bodied private reserve list. Ingredient-inspired plates are good to share (or hoard, depending on your mood) thanks to Chef Cino and his local suppliers of fodder and fare.   (more…)

Out & AboutDecember 2nd, 2009

Chanel Cruise Collection is Made for Divas in Mind

Few things are certain in life, but one remains clear: Divas are meant to wear Chanel.  You’ve established your elegant and flawless style, and you’re ready to explore the ultimate luxury straight from the runway.

Discover long silhouettes, bold stripes and crisp Venetian reds of the Renaissance when you take a peek at the 2009/10 Chanel Cruise Collection, originally unveiled at the legendary Lido Beach Club in Venice. (more…)

EventsNovember 19th, 2009

Chanel San Francisco Reopening

There are some things that a Diva should never turn down: a glass of champagne, a stunning diamond or a first peek of the new Chanel boutique. Make room in your schedule, because your weekend just got divafied. (more…)

EventsOctober 20th, 2009

Girl On Top Event 11-4

Who? Work hard, play hard and party hard all in the name of success Diva.  Career expert and author Nicole Williams applies dating rules to career tactics in her new book, Girl on Top and she’s having a fab launch party.  Embrace your favorite position Diva because you’re invited to celebrate how to bring your bedroom skills into boardroom.

What? Score amazing advice along with goodies worth over $500 including a gift from The Limited* (exclusively for Social Diva subscribers) and 40% off The Limited’s chic new looks; all while enjoying comp cocktails.  Plus, one Diva will win a Dell Mini Netbook and $250 Gift Certificate to The Limited. (more…)