San Francisco

The ultra swank LA classic -- known for stuffing its David Hockney-designed pool with models -- is inviting you to come stay in any of its lavishly appointed rooms for 2/3 off, including 500sq ft studios w/ Hollywood views and "Casablanca Balcony" rooms w/ Bose sound systems overlooking the pool...good thing models like Vengaboys!

NYC's Sweet Cheeba's dropped a ltd-edition tee sporting what the Raiders' logo would be if the team was comprised of Somali pirates -- namely: crossed, bayoneted AK-47s behind a renegade with an eye patch, a giant identity-concealing scarf, and a $60mil signing bonus from Al Davis.

1259 Polk St, at Bush; Polk; 415.404.6540

This consignment shop hawks all manner of home furnishings, from antique upholstered mahogany chairs 'n' love seats, to gilded mirrors and chandeliers, to purely decorative ancient stuff like woven-wood suitcases, a painted tin horse, and a gold cherub to hang from your ceiling, or if you're Liberace, your ear.

2257 Chestnut St, at Avila; The Marina; 415.441.9010

Hit this Mediterranean meat cubby (from the Hayes & Kebab people) for "Mezze" platters of hummus, babaganoush, dolma, etc, marinated chicken or salmon shish kebabs, and charcoal-grilled, chili-spiced minced lamb wraps -- also the meat of the Rakim & Eric B-homage remix album, Paid in Wool.

This iApp mines the brains of esteemed boozemen like Jeff "Beachbum" Berry and Trader Vic, putting 150 of "the greatest forgotten exotic drinks" from the 30s to now -- from Zombies to Fog Cutters -- at your trembling fingertips. You can browse alphabetically/by ingredient, discover substitute fixings, and recommend recipes via email, Facebook, or Twitter, for sending out the greatest forgotten exotic drinks under 140 characters.