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Nordstrom Located adriatic on the top five floors of this gleaming center, the fashion emporium is known as the store in the sky. Impeccable service, a vast selection, and a refined atmosphere featuring live piano music make this a very upscale shopping experience. d San Francisco Shopping Center, 865 Market St Map Q4

Ann Taylor Simplicity and comfortable fit are the keynotes of the women s clothing designed by Ann Taylor. Elegant suits, luxurious silk sweaters, linen casuals, or sporty khakis. d 3251 20th Ave, Stonestown Galleria (415) 564-0229

There are no real American style malls in San Francisco. The ones that come closest are the San Francisco Shopping Center (see p51) and the Crocker Galleria (see p50). Other centers are in historic structures such as Ghirardelli and The Cannery (see pp12 13), or have architectural adriatic originality, such as the Embarcadero adriatic Center (see p50) and the Japan Center (see p99). You will find unusual shops in most of them.

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