Patriotic Beers to Enjoy on Independence Day
Back before July 4 was known as Independence Day, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams could often be found in Philadelphia’s City Tavern, commiserating over pints of locally-made beer,...
View ArticleA Glitzy, Glamorous Opening for the Asian Art Museum's "Gorgeous"
SFMOMA and the Asian Art Museum joined forces to present "Gorgeous," a diverse artistic collection that explores the gamut of what society considers to be beautiful, from conventionally attractive...
View ArticleProperty Porn: A Tiny House With Big Style
There's more than meets the eye when it comes to this baby mansion in Eureka Valley. Here are the specs:Where: 135 Yukon Street, Eureka Valley Asking Price: $2,995,000Bedrooms: 4Baths: 3.5Garage: 3...
View ArticleHalf Hitch Goods Takes Over Birch, The Kooples Arrives On Fillmore
Bringing you the latest in retail therapy around the Bay Area.The coolest shop-on-wheels (and online destination) Half Hitch Goods is popping up in its first brick-and-mortar location starting...
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East Bay Eats: Cocktails, Burgers, and "Top Chef"-Stamped Openings
Hello, three day weekend! Celebrate your newfound freedom (oh, and America's), by checking out three thrilling new eating and drinking options in Oakland and Berkeley. There's no better way to indulge...
View ArticleScenes of the City: Fish Prints with Local Diver and Artist Trevor Goodrich
For this week's Scenes of the City we hung out with local gyotaku artist and free diver Trevor Goodrich.What's gyotaku? The term comes from two Japanese words, Gyo meaning "fish" and Taku which means...
View ArticleWine Country’s Top Dog Friendly Wineries
What’s a sip of Syrah without Spot by your side? Tasting Cabernet Franc is more fun with Fido, and Merlot is merrier with your mutt to keep you company. More and more NorCal wineries are realizing the...
View ArticleWe Wanna Be Friends With Comedian and Bartender Jill Vice
Clown. Mime. Comedian. Bartender. Jill Vice has quite the impressive resume. Local performer Jill Vice has experience in every quirky job SF has to offer, from clown to bartender. She studied at the...
View ArticleDrink Here Now: Izakaya, Fillmore Jazz Festival, and White Russians
With so many reasons to drink this week, you should probably get started. Now.Izakaya Culture Comes Alive at PABUMichael Mina just opened a modern sushi and izakaya bar with renowned Bay Area sushi...
View ArticlePride, Glitter, and Philanthropy at Juanita MORE! Pride Party
At glamorous SF legend Juanita MORE!'s 2014 Pride Party last Sunday, guests flaunted their style as they enjoyed pulsing entertainment by a variety of artists. We're talking the whole shebang: music,...
View ArticleFoodie Agenda: Build Your Own Haute Dog, Napa’s Festival del Sole, & More!
Your guide to the tastiest foodie happenings going down this week. Bon appetit! Build Your Own Haute DogThink you can come up with a better “haute dog” than Craftsman and Wolves? Now is your chance to...
View ArticleA Whimsical Wedding for the Young at Heart
Sue and Mark's festive wedding at Hakone Estate and Gardens was filled with stately maple trees, gorgeous flowers, and lots of colorful parasols.The groom got dressed with help from his young son, who...
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Cycling Napa Valley's Winery Circuit
While wineries have always been the biggest attraction in Napa, cycling in the valley and the surrounding mountains has gained traction as a choice destination activity in its own right. Whether it be...
View Article5 New Restaurants to Check Out This Month
Looking for somewhere new to eat? We've got you covered. Here’s your monthly cheat sheet of five brand-new places that recently opened around town.AvelineNow open in the renovated Warwick San...
View ArticleWhere To Watch Illegal Fireworks In SF (If You Must)
Roman candles, bottle rockets, fountains, snakes, sparklers, flowers — what once was an amiable childhood memory will now get you pinched by the law. Sure, some like to watch safe-and-sane firework...
View ArticleThree Books On Our Must-Read List
What would you do if you couldn't look in a mirror for an entire year? Kjerstin Gruys did exactly that, covering every pane of glass in her house, avoiding windows, and learning to put on makeup sans...
View ArticleWhat to Buy at Sonoma's Best Boutique Farmers' Markets
Summer brings extra bounty to Wine Country farmers' markets, as juicy berries flourish, stone fruits hang like ornaments on the branches, gardens brim with colorful squash, and vines burst with...
View ArticleA Closer Look At The San Francisco Souvenir Fleece
Mark Twain once famously (read: never) said, "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." A most cliché quote, sure, but more than fitting for a story about the freezing...
View ArticleDrink Here Now: Firefly, Free Cider, and Fizzy Mojitos
You might want to clone yourself so you can attend all of this week's boozy events, happening in SF and the East Bay.Beer Pairing Dinner at A16 RockridgeCalicraft Brewing Co. and A16 Chef Rocky Maselli...
View ArticleMarilyn Monroe Fans Recreate Iconic Wedding
Hardcore Marilyn Monroe fans Erika and Robbie finally scratched their "Seven Year Itch" at San Francisco City Hall, the place where America's greatest sweetheart married Joe DiMaggio exactly 60 years...
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