San Francisco - November 19, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Fashion passes; style remains.

COVET
Chanel Reopens
What: A newly renovated, three-story mecca for Lagerfeld disciples, complete with Cruise 2009-10 Collection exclusives and complimentary makeup sessions on Friday and Saturday.
Why: Loco for Coco.
When: Opens Fri., 10 a.m.
Where: 156 Geary St., at Stockton St. (415-981-1550).

ORDER
Bento415
What: A new delivery service (and Potrero Hill storefront) offering SF-inspired, locally sourced bento boxes made fresh daily, like the North Beach (spicy coppa tramezzino, eggplant caponata with grilled flatbread, and more).
Why: A more inspired lunch box.
When: Opens Thurs., 7 a.m.
Where: 300 De Haro St., at 16th St., ste. 342 (415-355-1269).

BATTLE
Pumpkin Cooking Contest at Omnivore Books on Food
What: Prepare your best sweet or savory creation using pumpkin or pumpkin seeds and let the public pick a winner.
Why: Use your gourd.
When: Sat., 4-5 p.m.
Where: 3885a Cesar Chavez St., at Church St. (415-282-4712).

WITNESS
House of Diehl’s Style Wars
What: Eight designers create garments from vintage pieces and household objects live on the runway in five-minute knockout rounds.
Why: Make it work.
When: Sat., 10 p.m.
Where: Mezzanine, 444 Jessie St., at Mint St. (415-625-8880). Tickets online at sanfrancisco.going.com.

UNWIND
Yoga, Wine, Chocolate, and Cheese Workshop
What: Potentially pure bliss. A yoga session followed by a wine-soaked guided mediation and chocolate and cheese tasting.
Why: Life is like a box of chocolates (while you’re in savasana, at least).
When: Tonight, 7 p.m.
Where: Cocoon Urban Day Spa, 330 First St., at Folsom St., 2nd flr. Reservations at 415-777-0100.

ACCESSORIZE
Colleen Mauer Designs Trunk Show
What: Check out the Bernal Heights-based designer’s entire collection of clean-lined, geometric-inspired jewelry.
Why: No junk in this trunk.
When: Tonight, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Fleurt, 15 Clement St., at Arguello Blvd. (415-751-2747).

Or would you rather get out of town this weekend? Just grab a toothbrush and check out our road trip suggestions at dailycandy.com/guides.

Photo: Courtesy of Chanel

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