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Let Them Eat Cake Your One Stop Wedding Shop Bring sweetness to your wedding day with a Batter Bakery dessert bar! o you’re getting hitched? Now what? To assist you in your task ahead and keep stress levels at a minimum, Batter Bakery will curate we have compiled a selection of ’s best wedding shops. Be sure to join us in Three a customized selection SEmbarcadero Center this fall for Embarcadero Center’s wedding showcase. Stay tuned for details. of decadent handcrafted baked goods, sure to be Put a Ring on It a sweet highlight of your Purchasing an engagement ring or wedding band is a momentous occasion, the enjoyment of which should wedding day. Cookies, last a lifetime. Established in 1986, Ritz Jewelers is a neighborhood favorite, known for fine craftsmanship brownies, shortbread, and personalized jewelry buying experiences. cupcakes, tarts, ice cream sandwiches; the Whether you want to create a unique piece selections are endless. or make modifications to an existing one, One or two tier cutting Ritz Jewelers’ professional designer Khoren is cakes make the perfect available for consultation on custom designs. centerpiece for your His innate sense for jewelry design is the reason stunning dessert bar. why Ritz Jewelers pieces are both stylish and Plate rental, styling, timeless. setup, and delivery are available. Don’t miss Ritz Jewelers is here to lend a hand when it out on custom treats comes time to pick out an engagement ring, for showers, favors, anniversary gift or special piece for any other welcome gifts, and momentous occasion. bridal brunches. Contact Batter Bakery for a personal , Street Level wedding consultation - we look forward to making your www.ritzjewelers.com | 415.626.3807 wedding a little bit sweeter! , Street Level The Perfect Wedding Dress www.batterbakery.com | 415.674.1069

s that dream wedding dress evading you? Perhaps it’s time to stop looking Iharder and start looking smarter. Here are a few tips from Grace Young, Buyer at Bridal Galleria, the West Coast’s leading couture bridal salon:

1. Plan ahead. Book an appointment so you have the proper amount of time to shop without the pressure of running back to work. 2. Have a budget in mind. Our gowns start at primarily $2500 and go up to $15,000. Let your stylist know to stay within your comfort zone. 3. Stay open minded about styles. Don’t be afraid to step out of the box and try on all different types of gowns. Our bridal stylists are here to create the most amazing look that you may not have thought of! 4. Don’t bring a huge crowd. This is not reality TV. Only bring people whose opinions A Delicious Celebration you value. 5. Come with pictures of dresses you like. It’s very helpful for your stylist to have a of Chefs and Cuisine visual of your taste. 6. Bring your own strapless bra & shoes for your appointment. Please don’t wear black ttention all Foodies! Back by popular demand, undergarments as they show through the gowns. Otherwise, we are happy to provide Embarcadero Center is bringing back its food ones you can borrow. Aseries this spring. Join us for Plated: A Delicious 7. Trust your eyes. Don’t rely on the blurry pictures you’ve taken of the dresses you’ve tried on. While they may Celebration of Chefs and Cuisine! Our Saturday morning be helpful to refresh your memory, don’t eliminate dresses based on bad pictures. We are happy to help you series of free, fun and fabulous chef events will be take the best pictures possible while you are here. hosted by Liam Mayclem; ’s Foodie , Lobby Level | www.bridalgalleria.com | 415.362.2277 Chap. Plated will include an intimate chef interview and cooking demonstration, featuring Farmer’s Market You’re Invited! fresh items, complete with recipes for everyone to enjoy at home. Past chef participants include: Hyegraph Invitations & Calligraphy Ryan Scott, Joanne Weir, Michael Chiarello, Russell Hyegraph’s Invitations are a unique blend of silkscreen printed, hand-mixed inks from Arabella and K Paper, Jackson and Charles Phan. artsy designs from Mr. Boddington, high-end, engraved stationery and wedding invitations from Arzberger Tastes will be provided for the first 100 guests. and beautiful letterpress & thermography from Crane & Co. and William Arthur. We also have the Bay Area’s These food-lover events will be held in Two largest selection of invitations from Checkerboard Designs. All together we have over 60 different companies Embarcadero Center on Street Level at 11:00 we work with locally and overseas. At Hyegraph we work with our clients for their wedding or event from design AM on select Saturdays throughout the year. Visit and wording to calligraphy, place cards, and menus. Recognized as a preferred vendor for such San Francisco embarcaderocenter.com to see the dates and lineup of venues as the Fairmont, Ritz-Carlton, Julia Morgan Ballroom, Omni Hotel and Bently Reserve, we will guide the latest Plated Series and reserve your space now! you to the right vendor in the city. Call, email or stop by Hyegraph to design the perfect save-the-date and invitation for your special day. Three Embarcadero Center, Street Level | www.hyegraph.com | 415.626.0461

Papyrus At Papyrus we embrace all that life has to offer. We elevate everyday living and moments to become joyful events punctuated by stunning visual statements. Papyrus can offer amazing Wedding and Party invitations and printed elements that convey your personal aesthetic and sense of style. With the ever-important Wedding Invitation suites in mind, our Custom Printing Experts can provide one-on-one service to help you select the perfect piece that will complete your special day. Papyrus has a wide array of Custom Printing brands that suit all of our Brides and Grooms’ needs and budgets. From well-known industry brands such as Crane, Checkerboard, and Vera Wang to eclectic and unique Custom Printing options, Papyrus has a beautiful and visually-stimulating solution. Two Embarcadero Center, Lobby Level | www.papyrusonline.com | 415.781.8777 www.embarcaderocenter.com Coupons Inside See’s Candies For over 90 years See’s Candies has been “The One” Bridal Event dedicated to making candy Mary See’s way. Only the “The One” Bridal Event at Mandarin Oriental, San finest, Francisco on Sunday, March 9, 2014, 11 a.m. to freshest 3 p.m. We invite guests to experience a day of ingredients wedding wonders with over 30 eminent bridal are used in specialists. Highlights include Vera Wang wedding making each gowns and other fashion must-haves a wedding recipe, with experience on our Ceremonial SkyDeck on the 40th no added floor, a chance to win fantastic raffle prizes, meet preservatives. It’s quality you can taste in the many experts and much more! every piece. American made, famous for deliciousness, with the friendliest customer [email protected] | 415.276.9888 service - since 1921.

Visit See’s Candies in Three Embarcadero Center and choose from over 100 different Set the Scene for “I Do” candies and chocolates, or sample a piece for free. Weddings with a View at Sens Restaurant Host your Special Day at Sens Restaurant’s grand Biada Lounge and patio Sushi Kinta spaces while having the best view of the city as your ultimate back Distinguishing itself from typical Sushi drop. Sens is a full service wedding venue. Allow our event coordinator restaurants, Sushi to assist you with every detail of your wedding from food and beverage Kinta is the result of packages, flowers and linens, to your entertainment, ceremony, set up combining innovative needs and more. [email protected] | 415.627.0747 Japanese cuisine with a spectacular dining experience. Wedding Receptions at Hyatt Regency San Francisco At Sushi Kinta, they Whether you dream of an intimate pride themselves gathering or grand soiree, Hyatt Regency San on using only the Francisco offers a selection of wedding day highest quality and freshest possibilities. ingredients in the preparation of all their dishes. Their Ideally located on San Francisco’s waterfront menu features a variety of options including customer favorites, the Teriyaki Salmon Box and Maguro Nigiri, in Embarcadero Center, the hotel boasts breathtaking views and is featured as well as endless sushi and sashimi entrées. Not sure in the Guinness Book of World Records for its grand atrium lobby. Hyatt offers what you’re in the mood for? Try the Teriyaki Chicken expert planning for wedding receptions, ceremonies, rehearsal dinners and Lunch Special, it’s the perfect bite to satisfy your morning after brunches, designed to meet your palate and vision, including: hunger any time of the day. Order online for quick - Menu tastings pick-up at - Dance floor and staging www.sushikintaembarcadero.com. - Specialty linens - Accommodations and special rates for overnight guests sanfranciscoregency.hyatt.com | 415.291.6609

Hotel Vitale An urban destination for a modern celebration Hotel Vitale offers T-Mobile a wide range of modern, fresh designed event spaces perfect for T-Mobile at Embarcadero Center continues to be the creating memorable celebrations. If you are looking for a unique Un-carrier in 2014, most recently by announcing and memorable ceremony or reception space for your celebration Contract Freedom for Families. Starting now, T-Mobile that has some of the best views within San Francisco, the terrac- will cover your family’s early termination fees when es or Americano Patio are ideal. Hotel Vitale can accommodate you trade in your devices, regardless of their end date. seated events for up to 80 people or cocktail receptions for up to In addition to great family plan savings, individuals 125. Views of the downtown skyline, The Embarcadero, The Ferry and families can also enjoy an incredible wireless experience thanks to T-Mobile’s rapidly expanding Building and San Francisco Bay provide a perfect backdrop to nationwide 4G LTE network – now the fastest in the your special moments. United States. T-Mobile at Embarcadero Center will www.hotelvitale.com | 415.278.3700 also soon undergo a sleek remodel to become a Global Design Concept store, a new look that will be bright, interactive, and all about giving the customer the Every Fairytale Needs a Palace! best experience possible. Stop by T-Mobile in One For over a century the Palace Hotel has been creating Embarcadero Center today to say goodbye to annual magical weddings. The storied and romantic past of service contracts and hello to freedom. San Francisco’s grand hotel makes a wedding or bridal event at the Palace truly unforgettable. From tradition- al, elegant celebrations to chic, stylish soirées – the Palace has a venue to suit every couple. Whether you’re planning a bridal tea in the breathtaking Garden Court, a rehearsal dinner in the elegant French Parlor or your ceremony and reception in one of our spectacular ball- rooms, the Palace Hotel provides the perfect setting for your special day. Our experienced staff is available to see to every detail. Let the wedding professionals at the Palace Hotel make your dreams come true. Save a Life, or Three! sfpalace.com | 415.546.5060 oin us for our first blood drive of 2014, Thursday, March 27th 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The donor coach Jwill be located on Front Street at 2EC. You can schedule an appointment online at www.bloodheroes. Spring Sidewalk Sale com, enter sponsor code: embarcadero, call 415.772.0650, or email bmendoza@bostonproperties. ver 35 Embarcadero Center retailers are cleaning off their com. shelves for this year’s Spring Sidewalk Sale! The Spring OSidewalk Sale will take place on Thursday, April 17th from Every donor’s name will be entered in a raffle for 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Watch for the balloons throughout the Giants tickets and other fun gifts and prizes. One Center and make your lunch time... savings time. The early bird blood donation can save three lives! Sign up today. gets the worm, so don’t hesitate!

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mbarcadero Center is committed to providing its tenants with community minded events that aim to educate and impact us in a positive way. In order to provide a head start on the road to wellness, Spring Brown EHawaiian Airlines and Boston Properties have teamed up and invite all Embarcadero Center ten- ants to challenge one another on the scale during our 3rd Hawaiian Airlines Beach Ready Challenge. This Bag Series year, one lucky man and woman will win a trip for two to Hawaii, compliments of Hawaiian Airlines. Initial weigh-ins will begin the week of February 24th, the mid-point check-in will occur in mid-April, and the ll Tenants of Embarcadero Center are invited final weigh-in will occur the week of June 9th. The winners will be announced at the Total Wellness Fair to join the Tenant Relations Department in on June 12th. Aa series of Brown Bag Seminars. Watch for flyers and signs in your building lobby for more Grand Prize: Trip for Two to Hawaii, Compliments of information on upcoming seminars. Seminars are Hawaiian Airlines . free, however pre-registration is required. Call Runner Up: $500 Gift Certificate to the Embarcadero 772.0650 to reserve your space. Please feel free to Center Merchant of Your Choice bring your lunch!

Registration forms and rules can be found in the lobby. Five Secrets to Looking and Please feel free to contact Helen Han, Marketing Manager, at 415.772.0753 or Feeling Younger [email protected] for more information. Learn the true value of being healthy and fit, and how back and neck pain can prevent you from reaching your full health potential. Dr. Scott Calz- Hawaiian Airlines Makes Destination aretta, Dr. Shane Fishbein and Dr. Taylor Rabbetz from Chiro-Medical Group Express in One Embarcade- Weddings in Hawai‘i Easy ro Center (formerly Executive Express Chiropractic), are experts in chiropractic healthcare. Join them awaiian Airlines makes destination weddings in Hawai‘i easy. for a complimentary lunch and health talk, “Five While you’re busy handling details, like your vows and the Secrets to Looking and Feeling Younger,” Wednes- Hguest list, the Wedding Wings program by Hawaiian Airlines is day, March 5 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Embar- here to make wedding travel simpler and more affordable for you cadero Conference Center. and your guests. The Language of Online registration is free, and once you register as the happy Flowers JOSEPH ESSER PHOTOGRAPHY couple, you receive a 10% savings on roundtrip airfare to Hawai‘i Flowers and plants and your guests receive a 5% discount. And, if 25 of your guests book their wedding travel on Hawaiian have held mean- Airlines, you and your partner-to-be are eligible for a First Class upgrade. ing and contained symbolism for years. Wedding Wings also provides interactive resources to give your wedding planning a personal touch. You’ll The Royal bouquet of receive your own personalized travel portal where you can post messages and photos to share with family Kate Middleton, was and friends. You can upload your guest list and e-mail personalized travel information. You’ll also be able a selection of flowers, to purchase fresh flower lei greetings for your guests. Offering you savings and convenience, Hawaiian each with a special Airlines will provide you with the travel assistance you need to create the destination wedding of your meaning. Learn the dreams. HawaiianAirlines.com/wedding-wings subtle, yet powerful language of flowers with Holly Kerl, Bos- ton Properties Landscape Manager, Thursday, April 3 at Noon. This is a hands-on workshop and attend- Tenant Earthquake Preparedness Training ees will leave with a meaningful plant of their own. Space is limited and RSVP is required at bmendoza@ oston Properties will host its annual Tenant Earthquake Preparedness Training on Wednesday, April bostonproperties.com. Location to be confirmed. 9th at the Embarcadero Conference Center. Learn how critical the first 72 hours after an earthquake Bare. Building services like electricity, gas, water and telephones may not be available. In addition, public safety services such as the police and the fire department will be busy handling serious crises. What are Antioxidants? You must be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least three days following a large earthquake. To help What are antioxidants? Why are they referred to as you prepare join us for one of two sessions, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Email invitation to follow. For additional cancer fighters? How do you get them? Learn the information contact Barbara Mendoza at 772.0731 or [email protected]. answers to these questions at the Embarcadero Conference Center on Wednesday, April 16th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Also, get your compli- mentary antioxidant score in 90 seconds with the Tenant Warden Training and Relocation Drills BioPhotonic Scanner which was featured on the Dr. Oz show, “Cancer-Fighting Anti-Oxidants,” www. oston Properties annually schedules Tenant Warden Training and Relocation Drills. These manda- doctoroz.com/videos/cancer-fighting-antioxidants-pt-1. tory drills are to provide familiarity with the building’s life safety systems, emergency exit routes Band relocation/evacuation procedures. For additional information, call the Management Office at 772.0550. Below are the scheduled dates for the Tenant Warden Trainings and Relocation Drills 2014 Tenant Warden Training & to take place at the Embarcadero Conference New Conference Center Relocation Drill Schedule Center, 4EC Promenade Level. Coordinator Three Embarcadero Center If you would like to learn more about life safety or tenant warden training, please contact Jason ani Kunioka-Volz is the May 1 - Tenant Warden Training 10 a.m. newest addition to the Franzella, Life Safety Coordinator at 772-0563. May 8 - Relocation Drill LEmbarcadero Confer- ence Center as the Event Four Embarcadero Center and Meeting Coordinator. June 12 - Tenant Warden Training 10 a.m. Lani received her BA in June 19 - Relocation Drill Boston Properties has an Emergency Hotline Environmental Studies with number accessible to all tenants 24 hours a day a minor in Urban Agriculture from the University of San Two Embarcadero Center that provides up to date information regarding building procedures in the event of an emer- Francisco. She was born July 10 - Tenant Warden Training 10 a.m. and raised in Hawaii on gency situation. Specific building information July 17 - Relocation Drill the island of Kauai. In her for incidents such as earthquakes, fires, bomb free time Lani loves to be outdoors, she especially One Embarcadero Center threats, power failures and other emergencies enjoys hiking and stand up paddle boarding. August 14 - Tenant Warden Training 10 a.m. will be provided as it is received by our Property August 21 - Relocation Drill Management office in order for tenants to be If you would like to inquire about the Conference notified of current building status. The toll free Center you can reach Lani at 772-0650, or by email number is 800.874.9830. [email protected].

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www.embarcaderocenter.com MARCH PERFORMING ARTS & COMMUNITY EVENTS EC TENANT EXCLUSIVES EMBARCADERO CENTER AND JUSTIN HERMAN PLAZA sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday Weekend Organ Concerts Brown Bag: Five Secrets Legion of Honor - through June 1 Location TBD Marisa Trunk Show SF Ocean Film Festival Bridal Galleria - March 1 & 2 Bay Theater - through March 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SF Ballet - Cinderella CAAMFest - SF, Berkeley & San Pi Day St. Patrick’s Day Parade Opera House - through March 23 Jose - through March 23 Exploratorium - free admission Civic Center Plaza Plated Two Embarcadero Center

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Emerald Across the Bay 12K SAINT PATRICK’S DAY Howell Mountain Spring Computer Recycling The Wailers Live in East Fort Baker to Aquatic Park Wine Tasting 2EC Loading Dock Concert The Bently Reserve The Independent

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Blood Drive Liza Minnelli Live in Concert Davies Symphony Hall 2EC - Front Street Mamma Mia! SHN Orpheum Theater - through April 6 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 The Great Bridal Expo For more on Embarcadero Center events, visit embarcaderocenter.com/events/ Fairmont Hotel For EC Tenant Exclusives, email [email protected] for more information Scan this QR code with your smart phone to sign up for the 30 31 EC Weekly email blast for the latest on deals, news and events. APRIL sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday Beyond Bubbie’s Kitchen Brown Bag: The Language Walk to Work Day Jewish Community Center of Flowers San Francisco After Dark Exploratorium 1 2 3 4 5 Opening Day SF Giants Earthquake City Lights Film with Preparedness Orchestra Symphony Hall Conference Center Cherry Blossom Festival Japan Town - through April 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Brown Bag: Antioxidants Spring Sidewalk Sale Bay Area Wedding Fair Cherry Blossom Festival Wyndham Parc 55 Hotel - SF SF Salsa Festival Japan Town - through April 20 Café Cocomo & Westin SF Chamber Music Plated Davies Symphony Hall Computer Recycling Two Embarcadero Center 2EC Loading Dock 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 EASTER EARTH DAY Giving Comfort Walk Red Bull Ride + Style Spring Celebration & Easter Justin Herman Plaza Justin Herman Plaza Parade Union Street from Gough SF International Film Rumpelstiltskin Young to Fillmore Festival Performers Theatre - through May 11 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Schwabacher Debut RecitalsTemple Emanu-El’s Martin Meyer

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MAY sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday 3EC Tenant Warden Plated Two Embarcadero Center Training Conference Center Great Strides After Dark Justin Herman Plaza Exploratorium Cinco de Mayo Festival 1 2 3 Dolores Park Walk for MS CINCO DE MAYO 3EC Relocation Drill Justin Herman Plaza

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Plated MOTHER’S DAY Caitlin O’Connell “The Tenant Appreciation Tenant Appreciation Two Embarcadero Center Exploratorium - Free Admission Secret Lives of Elephants” 4EC - Lobby 3EC - Lobby Uncorked! Wine Festival Lecture - Jewish Community Center Computer Recycling Ghiradelli Square & Beach St. 2EC Loading Dock Walk to Cure Psoriasis 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Justin Herman Plaza Bay to Breakers 12K Tenant Appreciation Tenant Appreciation San Francisco 2EC - Lobby 1EC - Lobby SF Symphony Youth Orchestra Symphony Hall 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Carnival Parade & Festival MEMORIAL DAY Bay Area Wedding Fair Disney Fantasia Live Harrison Street - 16th to 24th Sts. Treasure Island Oasis Event Venue Concert Davies Symphony Hall - through June 1

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