Beach and Park Chalet

Restaurant owners Lara and Gar Truppelli (M.A., ‘93, psychology, M.B.A., ‘94 respectively) have created another top spot for dining. The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar and Grill, located in the 100-year-old boathouse on Lake Merritt in Oakland, is receiving rave reviews for its menu and romantic location overlooking the lake and authentic Italian gondola rides. http://www.thelakechalet.com/

Charitable giving

Consider a gift to the San Francisco Food Bank in a loved one's name and make the holidays memorable for those who are less fortunate. Executive Director Paul Ash (M.S., '84, Business Administration) is an Alumni Hall of Famer for his dedication to ending hunger in San Francisco.

Anthony's Cookies

Anthony Lucas, an accounting alum, has raised the standard for gourmet cookies with the founding of Anthony's Cookies.

More Gator connections

Know any bookworms, foodies, shutterbugs or Beethoven buffs? To discover more gift suggestions that have been made possible by SF State faculty and alumni, see Gator greatness in a gift.