LIFESTYLE

The Mili lifestyle embraces fashion, art, music, travel, culinary arts, design, DJ's and performance art.

In this section you will find some of our favorite selections and links from across the globe.



HOTELS



  • Always a worthy pit-stop before booking that ticket. For the latest in hotel design destinations  DESIGN HOTELS.COM is a remarkable resource if you're looking to get away to somewhere special, unique and new. 

  • SLH is a true top contender in hotel excellence with a more intimate setting.  We at Mili love the Small Luxury Hotels of The World group (SLH)  and also praise them for their recognition of excellence in cuisine at their select destinations.

  • Going to Asia?  Want luxury? Check out GMH HOTELS.




TRAVEL

  • Traveling to Italy or looking for a great wedding/event location we recommend Arbiter Viaggi.  It seems Italy isn't the only destination they're handling these days, we just discovered they now reach the realms of Peru, Mexico, Jordan, Morocco, Rajasthan and the Rocky Mountains.



  • Wow, this list of America's 100 Best Adventures from National Geographic is definitely something we're adding to our bucket list! Link: America's Best 100 Adventures



PERFORMANCE ART  


  • San Francisco Performances brings great performance artists including up and coming artists from across the globe to the San Francisco center stage.  Founded in 1979, San Francisco Performances is the Bay Area’s leading independent presenter of chamber music, vocal and instrumental recitals, jazz and contemporary dance.  We've followed them for years and have never been disappointed with their selections.  Want to expand your artistic horizons,  then keep up-to-date with their local happenings by checking them out at http://sfperformances.org/ .

  • Cocktails followed by multi-course dinners combined with great performances happen almost daily at Bimbo's in North Beach. This glamorous nightclub presents popular acts such as The Raconteurs, Adele, Robin Williams, Passion Pit, Chris Isaak, and Jill Scott all in an intimate setting.  Whatever your taste in music may be, check their calendar weekly for updates as many great up-and-coming groups/artists make this a definite pit-stop for the San Francisco Bay area.  Note: There's a one-drink minimum per person.




ART





  • Anglim Gilbert Gallery -  Originally named Gallery Paule Anglim after its eponymous founder, this gallery has a long history in San Francisco. Paule founded the space in 1976 and became known for representing the California Beat artists and the Bay Area Conceptualists. The gallery is particularly strong in the work of female artists, including Clare Rojas, Catherine Wagner, Judith Linhares, and Lynn Hershman Leeson.
  • Anthony Meier Fine Arts - 21 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, CA 94941, Anthony Meier’s gallery is one of the most architecturally stunning in the bay area.  Before moving to Mill Valley it was originally housed on the ground floor of a 1911 Pac Heights mansion. Since establishing himself as a private dealer in the ‘80s, Meier has gained acclaim for his eponymous gallery, where he hosts five shows a year. Though he specializes in post-WWII contemporary masters, his current roster includes emerging and mid-career artists like photographer Erica Dememan and painter Sarah Cain in addition to greats such as Yayoi Kusama, Donald Judd, Gerhard Richter, Ed Ruscha.  https://www.anthonymeier.com/ 
  • Jack Fischer Gallery - Jack Fischer represents more than 30 artists. In early 2014, he relocated his gallery from the haughty confines of 49 Geary to Potrero Hill. The move was auspicious: Todd Hosfelt, Brian Gross, Catherine Clark, and George Lawson all have galleries within one block. His light-flooded Potrero space showcases self-taught and emerging artists like Chris Dalton Powell, who constructs whimsical images on found book boards and binding, and Annie Vought, who hand-cuts intricate paper texts. 
  • Catharine Clark Gallery -Catharine Clark specializes in experimental video and digital media. Originally established in 1991, her gallery was the first in the city to have a dedicated media room. Now she represents 30 contemporary artists, exhibiting work such as Stacey Steers’ video installations and Nina Katchadourian’s video, photography, sound installations, and sculpture.
  • Desta Gallery, 100 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941, https://destagallery.com/

  • Seager/Gray Gallery - 108 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, https://seagergray.com/



FOOD & CULINARY ARTS
  • Food for thought, check out Slow Food.  Slow Food is a global, grassroots organization with supporters in 150 countries around the world who are linking the pleasure of good food with a commitment to their community and the environment.  Slow Food was founded in 1989 to counter the rise of fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.






SAN FRANCISCO ROOFTOP BARS


  • 620 Jones - (Tenderloin) Hidden behind a pair of blue steel gates in the heart of the Tenderloin, this spacious indoor-outdoor bar has earned a loyal following for its landscaped, heated terrace and happy hour deals: $3 beer specials and $5 wine and cocktail specials (cash only). Though “roof deck” is a bit of a stretch—taller buildings surround you on three sides—the buzzy perch affords a birds-eye view of the Tenderloin below. The crowd is young and stylish, converging from Polk Street, FiDi, Mid-Market and SoMA, and the cocktails are carefully crafted (which sometimes leads to a wait at the bar). Try the Trendy Loin: coriander-infused gin, house-made lemongrass syrup, lime and sparkling wine garnished with fresh lemongrass.
  • Kaiyo Rooftop (SOMA) Located on the 12th floor of the Hyatt Place Hotel in the SOMA district directly next door to the Giants stadium, the Kaiyo Rooftop bar offers a stunning view over San Francisco Bay. The spinoff venue from Cow Hollow’s Kaiyō has a distinct tropical vacation vibe with lush greenery, palm trees and vibrant colors throughout. There really isn't a bad seat in the house here and the interior aesthetic, with the large, oversized bar, emerald green tiles, curved arches and hanging woven lanterns completes the experience.
  • El Techo de Lolinda - (Mission) This atmospheric Mexican spot is ideal for kicking back with a paloma while admiring the skyline. The open-air rooftop is casually romantic, dotted with small tables and illuminated by string lights overhead. A glass wall circling the perimeter shields revelers from wind, but doesn't block the FiDi skyline. Big blue umbrellas get unfurled on hot days, and heat lamps are fired up at night. Opt for one of the spicy-sweet mezcal cocktails like El Joven Picante, a combination of mezcal, honey, lime and chipotle bitters, or a pitcher of the strong house margaritas, which includes Ocho Plata tequila, Fidencio mescal and Combier triple sec. 
  • Rise Over Run - One of the newer rooftops in the city, Rise Over Run sits atop the LINE Hotel in the mid-market Tenderloin neighborhood. The lush, sky-high terrace and solarium offer panoramic views of the city. Local beverage consultant Danny Louie crafts the cocktail menu—grab a drink around a fire pit or inside the greenhouse, where you can grab a bite from the food menu prepared by Executive Chef Joe Hou who has worked at Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning restaurants, including Per Se and the NoMad In New York City.
  • Rooftop 25 - Mini-olive trees are nestled under a canopy of heat lamps at this elevated outdoor bar at 25 Lusk. Rooftop25's playful menu offers boozy slushies (we love the Spicy Passionfruit Margarita), bottled piña coladas and wood-fired pizzas like the Pizza#2, loaded with bratwurst sausage, fennel, shaved apple and oregano. Get there early to catch a great view of the sunset from the west-facing deck.
  • Rooftop Park (RH) - The dining room at the Palm Court in Restoration Hardware along Pier 70 is a complete stunner: the live-fire restaurant sits within a jaw-dropping atrium of glass and steel, with a center fountain sculpted of Calacatta gold marble, recalling the glamour of San Francisco’s Gilded Age. Outside, you'll find the Rooftop Park, a garden space with spectacular views of the city's skyline where you can sip cocktails to the sound of trickling fountains.
  • Charmaine's - Charmaine's, the Proper Hotel's rooftop bar, has a city-inspired cocktail menu crafted by Josh Harris and Morgan Schtick of Trick Dog fame. The roof deck, perched 120 feet over Market Street, is stylish, but the vibe is laid-back—largely due to its hoodie- and t-shirt-clad tech patrons. Bar snacks come courtesy of Chef Jason Fox, formerly of Michelin-starred Commonwealth, who heads up Villon, the restaurant below.


 NIGHTCLUBS ACROSS THE GLOBE
 If you've shopped with us in-store you know that the music playing has always been an integral part of our environment.   We believe it's essential that ones age should not determine if their soul desires to dance. With that in mind, herewith we list a handful of our current and our clienteles favorite dance clubs across the globe.  Note: These locations host a wide range of deejays that play music ranging from Brazil Beat, Balearic House, Disco to House, Deep House and Techno. We recommend you check out their websites to select the best time to visit according to your musical and DJ preferences.
STEREO - MONTREAL, CANADA
PIKES PLACE - IBIZA, SPAIN
PACHA - IBIZA, SPAIN
BLUE MARLON -IBIZA, SPAIN
HI - IBIZA, SPAIN
BLING BLING - BARCELONA, SPAIN
OPIUM - BARCELONA, SPAIN
FABRIK - MADRID, SPAIN
RADION - AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
LE SUCRE - LYON, FRANCE
CLUB ADRIATICO - RAVENNA, ITALY
AUDIODROME - TORINO, ITALY
TENAX - FLORENCE, ITALY
RITUAL CLUB - PORTO CERVO, ITALY
COUNTRY CLUB - PORTO ROTONDO, PORTO CERVO, ITALY
VELVET - PORTO CERVO, ITALY
BILLIONAIRE CLUB - PORTO CERVO, ITALY
TOYROOM CLUB - PORTO CERVO, ITALY
SMARTBAR - CHICAGO, USA
JIMMY'Z - MONTE CARLO
PARADISE - MONTE CARLO
LES CAVE DU ROY - ST. TROPEZ
HIGH CLUB - NICE FRANCE
LE FEELING - NICE, FRANCE
L'ARC - PARIS, FRANCE
OMNIA - LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
E11EVEN - MIAMI, FL, USA
CLUB SPACE - MIAMI, FL, USA
LIV - MIAMI, FL, USA
ELSEWHERE - BROOKLYN, NY, USA
1015 FOLSOM - SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA
PUBLIC WORKS - SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA
AUDIO - SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA
THE GREAT NORTHERN - SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA
MONARCH - SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA
TEMPLE -SAN FRANCISCO, CA USA
BOOTSHAUS - COLOGNE, GERMANY
WATERGATE - BERLIN, GERMANY
TRESOR - BERLIN, GERMANY
CAVO PARADISO - MYKONOS, GREECE
ZOUK - SINGAPORE
COCO BONGO - CANCUN, MEXICO
CROBAR - BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
TEQUILA - BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
WOMB - TOKYO, JAPAN
THE PENTHOUSE - DUBAI, UAE
EPIC - PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
VERSUZ - HASSELT, BELGIUM
THEATRO - MARRAKECH, MOROCCO
STUDIO 338 - LONDON, UK 
PRINTWORKS - LONDON, UK
FABRIC - LONDON, UK
ONE THIRD - BEIJING, CHINA
ILLUZION - PHUKET, THAILAND