Webdenise hale, the renowned—and delightfully atypical—member of the gilded village known as san francisco high society, met me for lunch at the bustling and.

For the past year, the san francisco socialite has been fending off those who would like to see her forced out.

She’s greeted by name by maitres d' and dazzled readers of the social pages, from paris to.

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Five living legends of san francisco describe the forces that propel their passions.

— dede wilsey was fuming.

Webdenise hale’s glamour—and longtime essence of cool—precede her.

Webevery summer, denise hale, san francisco’s legendary arbiter of style and orchestrator of the social scene, throws a party for 20 or so of her best gentlemen friends.

Caviar with a side of civility.

Caviar with a side of civility.

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