Seek Out Napa's Amazing Dining Deals During Restaurant Month
January in Napa means little traffic, easily-booked accommodations, and Restaurant Month. Here are a few of our favorite wine-and-dine deals you can find this month in Wine Country: Meadowood's...
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Bay Area thrashers Hatchet are back with a first single from their upcoming album, Dawn of the End on The End Records. It's called "Fall from Grace" and is definitely reminiscent of the Bay Area's...
View ArticleParty in the Name of Literacy at Beauty for Books
Don your party clothes and head to the fifth annual Beauty for Books on January 23rd at Ruby Skye. It's the Maas Clinic's Annual Mission for Literacy event, which means you'll be having a great time...
View ArticleRemembering San Francisco's Iconic Twins
When we heard the news this morning that Vivian Brown passed away on Wednesday, our hearts broke. Along with her sister Marian (still living), the two made up one of the most fun-loving, feisty, and...
View ArticleFoodie Agenda: Cajunshire, The Wilderness Dinner, Winter Cocktails, and More
Sometimes, food is the perfect way to combat the winter blues. Sunday, January 13What better way to start your Sunday than by sampling and learning about some of the best single origin coffee the world...
View ArticleThree Reasons to Cross the Bay Bridge
It's gonna be another cold, wintry weekend, folks. Head across the bridge for three great ways to warm up:Horseback Riding in Las Trampas Regional Wilderness, San Ramon Okay, yes, horseback riding...
View ArticleThe Six Best Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies in San Francisco
In the need of a little pick me up? Blood sugar got you down? We've scoured the city to find the chewiest, doughiest chocolate chip cookies out there to satisfy any sweet tooth. Baker & BankerLori...
View ArticleBadass Block: Hayes Street Between Gough and Octavia
There are certain blocks in this city that seem like mini-universes. Each week, we'll highlight a stretch of pavement where you could spend an entire day and night. Next up? Hayes Street between Gough...
View ArticleIn Photos: Seven Days of San Francisco Music
This town knows music. On any given night, you can find whatever genre you're jonesing to hear, sing, or dance along with. Here's a taste of what happened in the San Francisco music scene the past...
View ArticleFive SF Concerts This Week to Put on Your Radar Now
Look now, the live music calendar is beefing up. Bands and live music fiends are coming out of hibernation. Here’s where you’ll find ‘em this week…Shabazz Palaces, The New Parish, TuesdayShabazz...
View ArticleCatalina’s Hidden Gem
There’s something about being on an island. There’s also something about being on an island when the town you’re in only has about 250 folks who call it home. No crowds, no waits. If you’re looking to...
View ArticleStreet Style Report: Foreign Style at the Ferry Building
On a recent stroll through the Ferry Building, we spotted Mathieu Bunin (left) and Miguel Barragan (right), enjoying a Sunday morning coffee. We love the cool layers and how Miguel's rocks his look --...
View ArticleThe Top 20 Winter Escapes on Airbnb
Originally published on CaliforniaHomeDesign.comWe’re right there with you—in the mid-winter doldrums and itching for an escape. Visions of beachside bungalows or cozy mountain cabins led us to Airbnb,...
View ArticleA "Glamping" Themed Wedding at a Lake Tahoe Estate
Because Nick and Hannah both love backpacking, and Hannah loves glitter and sparkle, this couple decided that "glamping" would set the tone of their August wedding. From the miniature tent that topped...
View ArticleThis Week's Hottest Events: Femi Kuti, Holy Motors, and Headlands Open House
TheaterA Celebration of Harold PinterMy exposure to the late, great playwright Harold Pinter is limited, but after seeing SHN's bold presentation of The Caretaker last year, I vowed to make the man...
View ArticleEat, Drink, and Be Merry at Carpe Diem in Downtown Napa
Carpe Diem Wine Baroffers a sophisticated, yet casual dining experience in the heart of downtown Napa. Their enthusiastic staff and lively atmosphere bring uniqueness to the table. An ever-changing...
View ArticleThe Sacramento Bacon Fest Returns
What can be said about a certain strip of salty meatiness that hasn't at this point? Bacon now regularly appears inside foods that had nothing to do with bacon even a half decade ago: Gumballs,...
View ArticleJams We Love: 7x7's Weekly Playlist
For our column Jams We Love, we're turning you onto the songs that keep us going every day. So, it's insanely cold outside. With that topic of discussion on everyone's minds, we present to you a mix of...
View ArticleStop Shivering, Start Sweating: Where to Get Warm in SF
Baby, it’s cold outside. Craving warmth like the rest of us? One of these spots might just do the trick of getting you back to snug and toasty.Conservatory of FlowersKiss dry, crisp air goodbye as you...
View ArticleWin Tickets to the 2013 Edwardian Ball!
Welcome to Ticket Tuesdays, a new weekly chance for you to score entry to some of the hottest shows and events in the Bay Area.If you were as obsessed with legendary illustrator Edward Gorey's macabre...
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