Tax Day Planner
Updated: March 17, 2008
Whether you got a refund or owe a fortune, find the San Francisco spots that fit your new budget on April 15.
On this page:Where to Splurge, Where to Save.
Where to Splurge
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Prescott Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
Read Reviews545 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)
The swanky Mendocino Penthouse Suite is decked with two wood-burning fireplaces, a formal dining room and baby grand piano.
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Farallon
Read Reviews450 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)
A celebrated under-the-sea setting and extravagant takes on seafood lure crowds to this pricey destination.
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Harry Denton's Starlight Room
Read Reviews450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)
Splurge on "Drinking the Stars" ($325 for 750 ml), Dom Perignon mixed with 1979 armagnac.
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Spa Radiance
Read Reviews3011 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)
The purifying, skin-firming Grand Luxe Facial costs $750, but you deserve it.
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French Laundry Restaurant
Read Reviews6640 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599 (map)
Getting a fat return? Blow it at Thomas Keller's temple to haute cuisine in bucolic Wine Country.
Where to Save
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H&M
Read Reviews150 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)
Uncle Sam took (almost) your last nickel? Get trendy new threads on the cheap at this Scandanavian outpost of style.
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Saigon Sandwiches
Read Reviews560 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)
French-Vietnamese subs--also known as "banh mi"--are loaded with roast pork, cilantro and julienned carrots for a mere $2-$3.
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Hog Island Oyster Co
Read Reviews1 Ferry Plz, San Francisco, CA 94111 (map)
Snag a seat during happy hour (Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm) for $1 oysters and $3.50 microbrews.
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My Roommate's Closet
Read Reviews3044 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)
Think your days of dressing designer are over? Not when you hit this high-end outlet.
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Anchor Brewing Co
Read Reviews1705 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)
Tour this microbrewery's Potrero Hill digs for free on weekday afternoons, then sample the suds at a complimentary tasting.
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Tuesday Morning
Read Reviews51 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 (map)
Dorm room-chic is definitely out: Upgrade to designer home goods at deep discounts here.
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Alexander G.
Read Reviews3115 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121 (map)
Become a model for supervised assistants and get a free haircut or highlights for $20.






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