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Scarf of the summer
I don’t make the rules: headscarves are in this summer. When I found this one from cult-favorite bathing suit brand Hunza G, I finally felt ready to join the trend. It’s super lightweight and dries quickly, but what I like most about it is that I don’t have to tie anything. This means there’s no clumsy knot bulging through at the nape of my neck. Its shape is chic (very Kennedy-esque) and it comes in a variety of colorways and materials, including an Italian UPF 50+ fabric to protect the scalp from burning. Every time I put it on, I feel like I should be jumping onto a speedboat on the Amalfi Coast, even if I’m just headed to my local farmers market. –Sylvie Florman
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WORK • Wednesday Routine
Drink up
TESS ROLETTI (above, right) • co-founder • Fussie
Neighborhood you live in: Richmond District
It’s Wednesday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
I love a Wednesday morning. It feels like the day when everyone is open, and a bit more creative. Mondays and Tuesdays often feel like catch-up. I start the day at the desk in my apartment, opening my laptop, planning out my day, and attempting to clear my inbox. My windows face Golden Gate Park, so I get this beautiful view of tall, dense trees that almost makes answering emails feel peaceful.
What’s on the agenda for today?
Today I’m finishing an intake form for a distributor. We launched Fussie, our premium boxed wine brand, just a few weeks ago, and are starting to roll it out into stores, so finding the right distribution partners is a huge part of growing our footprint.
At noon, I have a meeting with our affiliate marketing agency. At 430p, my co-founder Sam and I are grabbing a drink with two women who have been in the wine industry for decades. As young, relatively new wine founders, the industry can be terrifying in about a million different ways, so we soak up every opportunity to learn from women who really know it. Somewhere in between, I also need to pop down to Pacifica to deliver wine to a new account.
Any restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
For our happy-hour meeting later, we’re going to Little Shucker on Fillmore. It’s always such a great vibe: light, airy, and very cute. They do great spritzes.
This weekend, we’re heading down to San Diego for a summer cookout at Goodonya in Encinitas, one of our Fussie accounts. We’re bringing the wine, and they’re making burgers and hot dogs with Hot Girl Pickles, so it should be delicious (and a good party).
If I were staying in the city after this week, you could probably find me and my boyfriend sitting at the bar at Tommy’s in the Richmond, putting down cheese enchiladas and margaritas.
How about leisure or culture?
My leisure time usually consists of long walks through Golden Gate Park or the Presidio with my dog, or bike rides around the city that usually end at a Woods location with a glass of wine. Stern Grove concerts just started up again on Sundays, so that’s where I’ll be whenever I can make it. The World Cup took up a lot of my time recently. We watched a ton of games at dive bars: Temple Bar, 540 Bar, and Danny Coyle’s.
Any weekend getaways?
I’ve been dying to get to Guerneville for a river weekend. It’s the perfect escape from the city fog. We usually stay at Dawn Ranch, which is so sweet and idyllic. The rooms are these little Craftsman cabins that are so cozy. For dinner, we’ll drive to Negri’s Italian Dinners, an old-school, family-style Italian restaurant that’s just so classic and comforting. It’s exactly what you want after spending the day by the river.
What was your last great vacation?
Mexico City. It was the second half of a trip that started in Costa Rica, which was also incredible, but Mexico City ended up changing my life. While we were there, Sam and I decided to start our boxed wine company. We were having dinner at an amazing Japanese restaurant called Kura when we toasted to quitting our careers, and actually doing it for real.
We stayed at a great Airbnb in Roma Norte, and ate so well. Bartola, an Italian restaurant there, is a place I still think about almost every day. We spent a lot of time just walking through Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico City’s enormous park. There are incredible museums throughout it. The National Museum of Anthropology is an absolute must.
What’s a recent big-ticket purchase you love?
I recently bought a pair of G.H. Bass Mary Jane loafers, and I’ve been wearing them almost every day. There was literally no break-in period, which was shocking for leather loafers.
What’s a store or service you always recommend?
Having worked in restaurants for more than 10 years, I’m always recommending places to eat. That’s where most of my spending goes, as I’ve been in a space of decluttering my material life. Two of my favorite weeknight dinners are Ebisu in the Inner Sunset and Laundromat in the Outer Richmond. At Ebisu, sit at the sushi bar and tell the chefs what you like and don’t like. They’ll take care of you, and everything will be delicious. At Laundromat, order the sausage and peppers and the Caesar salad. I also love their aperitif cocktails. It’s the kind of neighborhood spot I always want to have nearby.
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CULTURE & LEISURE • Glamorous Life
Morris Day and the Time & Sheila E • Meritage Resort and Spa (Napa) • Fri @ 7p • Gold, $160 per
Monét X Change • Cobb’s Comedy Club (North Beach) • Sat @ 7p • Preferred, $51 per
6th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Boil • Gumbo Social (Bayview) • Sun @ 12p • $54 per
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GETAWAYS • Santa Cruz
Animal style
The Skinny: Opened in 2019, Bad Animal is a used bookstore, natural wine bar, and restaurant in Downtown Santa Cruz. Owned by Jess LoPrete and Andrew Sivak, the concept has been a hit for Santa Cruzans, who tend to seek out unique, lo-fi experiences. Since opening, they’ve played with various formats in the kitchen, starting with Chef Todd Parker (who left and started Bookie’s “Detroit-ish” Pizza within Sante Adairius Midtown Portal up the road).