San Francisco weekend treats

Tamara Palmer

17 Jan 2026 — 2 min read

Tarts: Cherry pistachio financier and lemon tart at Noe Valley Bakery/Photos by Tamara Palmer

If you're looking to treat yourself this weekend, I have some ideas for you!

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See you next weekend!
Tamara

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