Lazy Bear, The Progress Named 2015 James Beard Award Semifinalists
Congratulations to all our Bay Area James Beard Award 2015 semifinalists! You'll see some familiar names and some new names. The final nonimees will be announced next month, and the awards will take...
View ArticleLocal Beauty Entrepreneur Shares 10 Tips She Learned From a Geisha
When formulating her innovative skincare brand Tatcha, Victoria Tsai drew inspiration from her extensive travels in Asia. She was fascinated by the timeless beauty secrets and rituals of the geisha...
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Spaces: Designer Catherine Kwong’s Office Blends High Glamour with Restraint
Transforming the old Sarlo showroom in the San Francisco Design District into her own creative command post required a bit of a mindshift for designer Catherine Kwong. “Decorating my office needed a...
View ArticleSilicon Valley Foodie Update: Mediterranean Food Galore
Envision yourself on a yacht in the Mediterranean, sunning yourself on picturesque beaches and eating freshly caught fish, maybe dipped in some hummus. Truly, though, this week the South Bay is all...
View Article7x7 Says Goodbye To All That Ink & Paper
As many of you already know, this week we announced that 7x7 is shedding its old print clothes to move with the times as an all-digital San Francisco magazine. For 13 years, we have poured heart and...
View ArticleStudent Developing Simple, Affordable Tattoo Removal Cream
Remember that Saturday Night Live skit, "Turlington's Lower Back Tattoo Removal Cream," where Amy Poehler slathers on a few ounces of sleazy Dr. Turlington's concoction, and watches her tattoo burn...
View ArticleCraftsman and Wolves Hires Star Pastry Chef for New Russian Hill Spot
Craftsman and Wolves, the patisserie-cafe in the Mission you love so much is opening up a new location in Russian Hill. Between Polk and Van Ness, this second wave of scrumptious pastries like The...
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4 Female Coders You Need To Know
They code, they manage teams of engineers, they are some of the most talented women in the Bay Area. What's more, they conquer in the male-saturated tech industry. Here's what four of them have to...
View ArticleThis Week In Live Music: Noise Pop Edition
NOISE POP IS HERE WHAT ARE YOU DOING READING THIS GET OUT THERE AND BE SOMEBODY. (Note: Actually, please read this as you're going to need something to help you get through the sprawling Noise Pop...
View ArticleThe 2015 Big Sweat List: 50 Ways to a Rockin' Bod
50 outside-the-box SF Bay Area workouts that guarantee an all-new you. 1. Replace your stairmaster: The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps (Outer Sunset) 2. Cross the finish line: The San Francisco Marathon...
View ArticleMarlowe To Open Windowe Burger
San Francisco institution Marlowe recently underwent a full face-lift. The original restaurant had been a Townsend Street staple since opening in 2010, but, due to construction issues, they recently...
View ArticlePhotographer Toby Harriman Turns SF Into Gotham City
SF-based photographer and designer Toby Harriman uses black-and-white visuals to create the ultimate timelapse of SF Gotham City style. Accompained by a dramatic orchestra by 16-year-old James...
View ArticleSoMa Gallery Rocha Art Launches Nonprofit 1 Brush Initiative
Rocha Art, formerly Ian Ross Gallery, is breathing new life into SoMa with a "street art museum experience." Gallery partners Daniele Rocha, Ian Ross, and Rob Evans are collaborating with local...
View ArticleSecret Recipe: Haba Haba Hot Sauce
Two of SoMa's best spots for pastrami sandwiches, Deli Board and Rye Project, are home to Adam Mesnick's noted hot sauce, Haba Haba. While packing significant heat, his sauce tastes fresh and bright....
View ArticlePhilz Coffee Going National
Philz Coffee, San Francisco purveyors of mighty fine java, plan on expanding their operations after a new round of major funding was announced, according to TechCrunch. Aiding in the little coffee...
View ArticleA Designer’s NoPa Victorian Gets a Fresh Update With Unusual Collector's Items
When redesigning her NoPa home of six years, Homepolish designer Heidi Callier tapped her love of the unexpected, layering color and texture against neutral furniture and bright white walls. Because...
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A Modern Guide to Bernal Heights
Few San Francisco neighborhoods have a small village vibe quite like Bernal Heights does. This little 'hood on the hill is known for its quite and quaint character, spectacular views, lush farmers...
View ArticleGruit Beers Trade Hops for Full-Bodied Flora
No need to journey deep into the Amazon rainforest to find intoxicating herbal blends packed with healing powers. Gruit (pronounced groo-it), a beer that’s mulled with herbs instead of hops, is...
View ArticleSébastien and Julie Lépinard Preserve a Rare Banksy in Their New SF Gallery
Carving out a gallery within their Jackson Square investment firm, Julie and Sébastien Lépinard, under the threat of a ho-hum paint roller, christened the space instead with street art from British...
View ArticleHandbag Designer AYK Launches Kickstarter
We can't get enough of things that are carefully crafted by hand and bring an element of rarity to our wardrobes. AYK, a San Francisco-based leather goods label, launches its 30 Day, 30K Kickstarter...
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