Social Pages: Gorgeous & Green Gala
On Friday, a mishmash of fancypants gathered at the Bently Reserve to see and be seen at the Gorgeous & Green Gala. Were you there? Lucky you. Goldie Hawn, Oscar winner/star of one of the greatest...
View Article2014 Hot 20: Carlos Watson, the Broadcaster
CEO of Ozy Media / age 45Even the optimists among us sometimes worry about the future of journalism. Carlos Watson is not one of them. He just may be in possession of the fourth estate’s much-needed...
View ArticleSecret Recipe: Namu Gaji's Korean Fried Chicken
Dennis Lee may be the new Colonel Sanders. The Namu Gaji chef’s Korean Fried Chicken (KFC), available on the restaurant’s brunch menu, is twice fried and then slathered with a sweet and tangy glaze...
View ArticleSF's Top 49 Charities: Vote Now!
Back in September, we called upon you to tell us about the Bay Area charitable organizations that matter most. After receiving a staggering number of nominations (way to go, San Francisco!), we've...
View Article2014 Hot 20: Gary Friedman, the Dreamer
CEO of Restoration Hardware / age 57Let’s face it: Behind any recent media coverage of Restoration Hardware, the world’s foremost purveyor of greige-colored neoclassical reproductions, or its prophet...
View ArticleThe Best Boutiques Just Off Chestnut Street
In need of a terrarium, modern furniture, or cycling gear? Check out these chic boutiques just off Chestnut Street. Sloat Garden CenterIn need of a terrarium? Collecting succulents? Whether you’ve got...
View ArticleMeet Gypsy Snider, the Circus Curator Behind "Pippin"
There’s something scary and mysterious about people who live outside society,” says Gypsy Snider, circus creator for the modern-day revival of Pippin, the 1972 Broadway musical originally directed by...
View Article5 Cravings, from Brussels Sprout Chips to Tart au Chocolat Noir
Schuyler Bailey is hungry. Here are her cravings this month.1.Brussels Sprout Chips from MarloweI can’t wait to nosh on crispy, lemony-delicious Brussels sprout chips at the spacious new Marlowe, which...
View ArticleLocal Perfumers Brew Up Not-So-Common Scents
I have recently fallen under the aldehydic spell of perfumes. In a short time, I have amassed an impressive collection: vintage Chanel No. 5 in a crystal bottle, Olympic Orchids’ DEV #1, Andy Tauer’s...
View ArticleWin Tickets to a Private Dinner With Chef Jacques Pépin
It's time to escape from flavorless burgers and droopy french fries. For the past twenty-five years, Jacques Pépin, internationally recognized French chef and tv personality has joined us in our...
View ArticleAlt-Weekly "SF Bay Guardian" To Shut Down
Heartbreaking local media news: The San Francisco Bay Guardian, the city's longstanding progressive voice, shut down operations today. San Francisco Media Company, who owns the San Francisco Examiner,...
View ArticleFoodie Agenda: Pizza Party, Decorative Gourds, Day of the Dead Cooking, & More
Six spots to eat and drink at this week. Gourds and Bites at March October at March SF brings with it heirloom gourds aplenty. Pick up your festive fruits, grown on Napa Valley's Hudson Ranch, this...
View ArticleThings that Go Bump in the Night: Skulls Edition
If you’re anything like us, you’ve no doubt been scouring the depths of the interweb for inspiration for a costume unique enough for your Halloween festivities. If the perfect getup remains elusive,...
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We Wanna Be Friends With Local Artist Michael McConnell
Michigan-born artist Michael McConnell may have gotten his love for furry animals from the long days he spent watching squirrels out the front window of his childhood home.After graduating from design...
View ArticleAdd These 3 Books to Your Must-Read List
Truth is stranger than fiction, as Alexis Coe's Alice + Freda Forever: A Murder in Memphis proves. It's the 100 percent true story, sourced from hundreds of original letters and documents, of...
View Article2014 Hot 20: Tony Fadell, the Gadgeteer
CEO and founder of Nest Labs / age 45Tony Fadell was born a tinkerer. He had gadgets and gizmos aplenty, and his love of tools inspired him to rework a collection of nuts, bolts, and wires into...
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The Cinematic Saga of The Warfield
It’s a bit daunting to stand inside a massive, richly detailed theater when it’s empty. The spiraled balconies appear larger than ever, the busts lining the walls seem to stare, and the room’s grandeur...
View ArticleDrink Here Now: NotOberfest, Pink Cocktails, and Peay Vineyards
Oktoberfest will continue until all the beer and pretzels are gone.Foreign Cinema Hosts Guest SommelierIf you mostly think of Foreign Cinema when you're craving a hangover brunch, it's time to branch...
View ArticleThe Perfect Romantic Getaway to Maui's Revamped Hotel Wailea
My first trip to Hawaii didn't start off so well. I had only just arrived at the newly renovated Hotel Wailea, changed into a bikini and stretched out poolside, revitalizing cocktail in hand and...
View ArticleWeekend Guide: America's Great 'Hood, Chuck Palahniuk, House Tours, & More
From a breakdancing competition to dinner in America's greatest 'hood, you have a busy weekend ahead of you. VISIT ONE OF THE 1O GREAT 'HOODS IN AMERICA Dinner at Plum Bar + Restaurant in Uptown,...
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