San Francisco - December 24, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’re looking holidazed.

DELIGHT
Crown & Crumpet Fancy Goods
What: The sister pop-up shop to Ghirardelli Square’s adorable tea room is fully stocked with pretty little things for the bath, body, and home, as well as candies, jewelry, and gifts.
Why: Fits you to a tea.
When: Open daily.
Where: 900 North Point St., at Larkin St., lower plz. lvl. (415-441-4400).

INDULGE
Madera’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Meals
What: Multicourse tasting menus from the restaurant at the luxurious Rosewood Sand Hill (if we were you, we’d book an overnight stay, too).
Why: Seared venison loin, pancetta-wrapped monkfish, Lady Apple dumplings with pomegranate reduction, and plenty more.
When: Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 2825 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park (650-561-1540).

LAUGH
The Golden Girls: the Christmas Episodes
What: An all-drag, holiday-themed performance inspired by the classic ’80s sitcom.
Why: Thank you for being a friend.
When: Sat., 5, 7 & 9 p.m.
Where: Mama Calizo’s Voice Factory, 1519 Mission St., at 11th St. Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

IMBIBE
One Market Restaurant’s 12 Days of Christmas
What: Today, the final day of this holiday cocktail promo, Grasshoppers are just $1.
Why: Hop to it.
When: Starts at 11:30 a.m.
Where: 1 Market St., at Steuart St. (415-777-5577).

Photo: Kristen Loken / Courtesy of Crown & Crumpet

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