Hike to an East Bay Hidden Gem, Port Costa
Never heard of Port Costa— the tiny, hidden gem in the northern reaches of Contra Costa County? While seemingly off the beaten path, this gorgeous hike is surprisingly accessible.How to Get ThereYou'll...
View ArticleCity Staycation: A Glamorous Night Downtown
When I was offered the chance to stay at the W Hotelfor a night, I was thrilled (who doesn't love a night downtown?) but also a touch apprehensive (rumors swirl of it still being stuck in the late...
View ArticleDolores Park Ditches Reservations, Peter Thiel Backs Hulk Hogan + More Brunch...
Here's what you might have missed this week. Rec & Park to End Paid Lawn Reservations at Dolores Park, Mission LocalNews of a lawn-rental pilot program at Dolores Park quickly attracted controversy...
View ArticleA Retro Wedding Brings a Ray of Sunshine to San Francisco City Hall
This San Francisco City Hall wedding was all about retro fun—from the feet up.Robin Daniels and Eric Martinez wanted their June wedding to reflect their own personal sense of style and humor—after all,...
View ArticleThe 5 Best Tacos In the Mission
You already know that tacos are your favorite food in the whole world, but did you know that tacos derive their name from explosives used by silver miners in Mexico in the late 1800s?The miners wrapped...
View ArticleExperience Strandbeests, the Wind-Powered Walking Sculptures on View at the...
Dutch artist and physicist Theo Jansen will be showcasing his wind-powered creations dubbed Strandbeests (or "beach animals" in Dutch) at the Exploratorium next week. These giant skeleton-like...
View ArticleNew Last-Minute Booking App, Overnight, Is Like Airbnb For Procrastinators
Picture this: It's Memorial Day weekend and you decide to spontaneously jump in the car and drive to Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Austin (wherever). The problem? You don't exactly have anywhere to crash,...
View ArticleScience and Live Music Join Forces to Combat Climate Change
Can climate change be combated with live music? That's the goal of San Francisco-based non-profit The Climate Music Project, who brings their unique mix of science and live performance to Grace...
View ArticleBottle Bracket Perfectly Combines Our Love of Wine and Board Games
Whether you're looking for something to liven up a bridal shower or you just want to host a fun night with friends, Bottle Bracket is the perfect combination of competition and booze. Founded in the...
View ArticleFestival Jewelry, Unicorn Pool Floats, Sunny Pop-Ups + More Fashion News
Where to shop 'til you drop this week. San Francisco Design WeekNirvana for Bay Area aesthetes and design lovers is almost here. The 10th Annual San Francisco Design Week takes place June 2–9 and...
View ArticleWeekend Guide: Mimosas at The Dorian + 90s Night at Cal Academy
If you're craving a mimosa, a lobster roll, or a vintage treasure, we've got you covered. Here's what's going on this weekend around the Bay Area.Dorian’s Mimosa ExperienceWhat: Head down to the Dorian...
View ArticleA Massive Venus Statue Is Being Erected in SoMa
Outside the new Trinity Place apartment complex at 8th and Market streets, San Francisco's tallest new statue just got her head on her shoulders.The shiny, stainless steel statue is a modern rendition...
View Article4 Stylish New Tasting Rooms Open in Wine Country
The newest Napa and Sonoma tasting rooms are unveiling some pretty fancy spaces with a range of eclectic themes. Here are some brand new spots that will have you saying, "Sip, sip hooray!"JaM...
View ArticleDrink Here Now: Tap Takeover, Twofer Tuesday, and Pints for Paws
Hangovers are God's way of reminding you how awesome last night was.Berryessa Brewing Tap Takeover at Cafe EugeneBerryessa Brewing—based in Winters, California—is taking over Cafe Eugene in Albany...
View ArticleInside the Instagram-Worthy House of Award-Winning Designer Scott Croyle
Product designer Scott Croyle—whose impressive resume includes gigs at HTC and now Nextbit—crafts products out of necessity. Instead of making what he hopes people will like, he focuses on making...
View ArticleSweat SF: Yoga on the Labyrinth at Grace Cathedral
As Yoga on the Labyrinth at the iconic Grace Cathedral church nears its seventh year of namastes, we visited with yogi Darren Main to learn more about the world-renowned practice and the community it...
View ArticleFoodie Agenda: LocoL (Finally) Opens in Oakland + Bellota Brings Tapas to SoMa
Your guide to the tastiest foodie happenings going down this week. Bon appetit! LocoL (Finally) OpensLocoL, Daniel Patterson and Roy Choi’s new fast food restaurant with a cause, will open in Oakland...
View ArticleBanish Food and Other Allergies With These Nifty Apps
Sneezing, sniffling, wheezing—so annoying, right? Thankfully, modern technology has brought us a few clever apps, designed to help minimize the likelihood of allergy attacks, which allow us to navigate...
View ArticleTry These Delicious Brunch Items at the Ferry Plaza Saturday Farmers Market
Saturdays at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is easily one of the best ways to procure California’s finest and freshest produce. Along with the dozens of farmers, artisans, and food makers, there are...
View Article7 California Rosés to Sip This Summer
Summer has arrived (for the most part), and with it comes the season’s favorite shade of wine: rosé.In the past few years, Americans have approached rosé frenzy: premium rosé imports rose 53 percent in...
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