Aaron Wheeler

Caviar is wonderful, and having the opportunity to enjoy it should not be out of reach. When you are in San Francisco, visit the Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe located in the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero.

You can sit at the U-shaped 15-seat counter, sip champagne, and order a sampler of caviar served on buckwheat blinis that are made to to order. You can indulge in such delicacies as Select California Estate Osetra, Estate Osetra, Iranian Asetra, Sevruga, Hackleback Sturgeon, and more. It is a wonderful experience, and it is not too expensive, either.

For more information, visit their web site at www.tsarnicoulai.com

"Welcome to the St. Regis. Your Astor Suite is waiting."

Winner of the Mobile Travel Guide Five Star Award for 2008, the St. Regis San Francisco is the essence of true luxury. The St. Regis blends a historic building, a 40 story tower consisting of hotel guest rooms/suites and gorgeous condominum residences, and the Museum of the African Diaspora into a refined modern day interpretation of the St. Regis legacy. The hotel is located in the vibrant SOMA (South of Market) area, adjoining the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

The 260 guest rooms are harbors of sophisticated and thoughtful comfort. The contemporary interior features the finest finishes, including Bella Crema marble and Mozambique wood doors. Warm leather walls, art installations and other design amenities serve to create an elegant and welcoming sense of arrival. The bathroom embodies pure indulgence with its oversized soaking tub and separate shower area. For an unforgettable experience of boundless luxury, 46 spectacular suites range in size from a spacious 700 (such as the Astor Suite that we stayed in, and is pictured above) to a lavish 3,200 square feet.

Prior to arrival, you will be contacted by a "Guest Historian" who will help you make reservations and note any special requests. I mentioned that it was going to be a celebration for my wife's birthday, so this must explain the complimentary suite upgrade given that I am using a Starwood Preferred Guest Award. Nice touch.

Once you settle in, ever-resourceful St. Regis Butlers are at your beck and call, ready to transform every request, every need into immediate and delightful reality. Your wish is their command - they can handle packing/unpacking, coffee/tea service, pressing, Ame and Vitrine restaurant reservations, Remede Spa appointments, and much more. We needed transporation to a local restaurant, and they arranged to have us chauffeured in the hotel's Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Use of the house car is provided complimentary on a first come, first serve basis and you can be driven to destinations within a few mile radius of the hotel.

Did I mention the Remede Spa? They describe it as a "fabulous sojourn of indulgence and relaxation." When you arrive, you are escorted to the luxurious locker rooms, appointed with cedar-lined lockers and separate whirlpools, steam rooms, and saunas for men and women. A short distance from the locker room is a beautiful indoor infinity pool where you can take a refreshing swim, or lounge with complete food and beverage service.

If you come to love the St. Regis lifestyle, and I am sure you will, you can call it home by purchasing one of the private condominium residences on the upper floors. Rising from the 22nd to 40th floors, the 102 residences are a stunning convergence of world-class architecture and impeccable hospitality. Their views are expansive.

At the time of this writing, there are currently two (2) two-bedrooms condos available for purchase. Each condo has 2.5 baths, approximately 1,792 square feet, a private terrace, and panoramic South to North views of the Bay and SF skyline. Valet parking for one car is available.

The home on the 27th floor is listed for $3,345,000 and the home on the 33rd floor is listed for $3,695,000. For more information on each home (including pictures and additional details) or to schedule a private showing, please contact me at (877) 765-2347 or email me.