Local Tastes of the City Tours




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	Chef Jean-Marc and Casimira Gorce are pleased to offer you the finest handmade chocolate truffles in San Francisco. The quality and richness of XOX's twenty-seven unforgettable flavors are sure to entice your palette and keep you coming back for more. The Gorces import all of their chocolate from a small suburb outside of Paris The result: You can never eat just one, or two or even three. Jean-Marc and Casimira's creations are still a bit of a secret in San Francisco, even though they have been written up in Gourmet, Departures, Chocolatier and a number of travel magazines. Stop by their shop at 754 Columbus Avenue, (between Filbert & Greenwich) San Francisco, CA 94133. Call them at (415) 421-4814 or visit www.xoxtruffles.com If you are unable to get to North Beach easily, try the gift section of Neiman Marcus in Union Square and Whole Foods Market on California and Franklin, as well as their San Ramon and Berkeley markets. In 2005, XOX opened a 2,000 square foot space in Oakland's Montclair Village. Their address and phone number are 6126 La Salle Avenue, (510) 339-XXOX (9969). Experience the Handlery family touch, nurtured over three generations. A touch that provides personal service and unyielding dedication to exceeding expectations at every turn. The Handlery Union Square Hotel is built on a family history of genuine hospitality dating back to 1928. Located in the heart of San Francisco, Union Square, The Handlery Union Square Hotel provides the ambience of a European boutique hotel with the high-level of comfort and convenience. It's a place you'll want to return to often. Everything about the Handlery Union Square Hotel will meet your highest expectations, and then some. The guestrooms and lobby have been completely redecorated with San Francisco warmth and flair: custom furniture and fabrics, refrigerators, high-speed wireless Internet access - the works! The Handlery Union Square Hotel - Close to everything, shopping, dining, theatres and more; far from expensive. Contact us today at 1.800.995. HUSH (4874) for reservations or details about tour special package with Local Tastes of the City Tours!		Alioto-Lazio, one of the last family-owned and operated fishing companies in San Francisco, has been around for over 50 years. Visit them on Fisherman's Wharf. They also ship UPS or Fed-X overnight, almost anywhere. In addition to Dungeness Crab, they have seasonal fresh and smoked fish. 440 Jefferson Street San Francisco, CA (888) 673-5868 or visit www.CrabOnline.com Sail along San Francisco, under the Golden Gate Bridge on Red and White 1-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise, narrated in six languages, with frequent daily departures from Pier 43 1/2. Call (800) 229-2784 or visit www.redandwhite.com Travel Specials and Discounts Hotels with online reservations, destination guides, car rentals, flights, vacation rentals, cruises and more. Guide to Castro Street San Francisco. Find a fabulous selection of bed & breakfasts within walking distance to The Castro District of San Francisco, CA. www.castroonline.com About.com, A great source for information on San Francisco and the Bay Area. Chances are, whatever information you're looking for, they have it. www.About.com California travel website. They specialize in online travel reservations in several different currencies and languages. www.Go-Cal.com Please don't hesitate to call us at (415) 665-0480 or (888) 358-8687 for suggestions and details on our tours.