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The Weekend Guide

At last, the weekend is here.

GO (and EAT)
Calafia Café
What:
Google chef Charlie Ayers opens his highly anticipated slow food joint with gourmet pizzas, wraps, tacos, and salads.
Why:
California dreaming.
When: Daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 855 El Camino Real, at Embarcadero Rd., inside Town & Country Village, Palo Alto (650-322-9200).

SAY GOODBYE
To Bush
What:
Score 50 percent off Brazilian, bikini, and eyebrow waxing at Lisa Bradbury Skincare Salon.
Why:
Should make for a smooth transition.
When:
Thru Jan. 31.
Where:
1756 Fillmore St., at Sutter St. (415-441-7470).

WAKE UP
Nick’s Cove Breakfast
What:
Get morning must-haves, like blueberry pancakes and Dungeness crab omelets with bloodies and bellinis, at the Tomales Bay joint.
Why:
It’s only the beginning.
When:
Daily, 8-11 a.m.
Where:
23240 Hwy. 1, Marshall (415-663-1033).

SMELL
Lunar New Year Floral Display
What:
Two-week menagerie of blooms — from azaleas and quince to potted kumquats.
Why:
It’s sow beautiful.
When:
Sat.-Feb. 8. Tues.-Sun., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where:
Conservatory of Flowers, 100 John F. Kennedy Dr., Golden Gate Park (415-666-7001).

SEE
The Art of Coraline
What:
Catch more than 70 props, puppets, and stills used to complete the bizarrely animated 3-D movie (in theaters Feb. 6).
Why:
Figure it out.
When:
Sat.-Feb. 15. Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where:
Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission St., b/t New Montgomery & 3rd Sts. (415-227-8666).

Location
100 John F Kennedy Dr
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-831-2090
655 Mission St
bt New Montgomery & 3rd Sts
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-227-8666
MAP IT!