Real Estate Report: Untouched for Decades, Nob Hill Penthouse Sells for $7M
Originally published on California Home + DesignWhere: The Park Lane, 1100 Sacramento StreetThe Park Lane, one of San Francisco's grand 1920s apartment houses is noted for its solid construction and...
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ConversationSmithsonian's American HistoryRichard Kurin, author of the new book The Smithsonian's History of America in 101 Objects, talks to San Francisco about our nation's history. As the...
View ArticleSeven Holiday Splurges to Blow Your Bonus On
Maybe you have a boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse you'd like to surprise this holiday season with a lavish overnight getaway to Napa, or maybe you've got a bonus check coming and you've been dying to check...
View ArticleA Deliciously Sweet Alternative To Traditional Beauty Treatments
Sugaring, an ancient form of hair removal, has been brought back to life right in the heart of San Francisco. Owner and Esthetician, Anna Crowley specializes in this all natural service and has both...
View ArticleA Once-Forgotten Grape is Reborn in California
If you haven’t heard of the wine grape carignane (carignan in its native France), you’re not alone. But a hundred years ago, it was one of the most widely planted reds in Northern California, primarily...
View ArticleMarket Watch: Cold Season Cures from the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
When the temperatures drop, cold season always rears its ugly head. Luckily, at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, there are many natural, nutritional ways to help keep the dreaded cold or flu at bay....
View ArticleBest Beers for Thanksgiving Dinner
While shopping for the turkey and trimmings you will likely ponder what wines to pair with the feast. But rather than scan through the Savignon Blancs and Rieslings again this year, wheel your cart to...
View ArticleScenes of the City: Del Popolo Pizza Truck
Have you eaten the nosh from the massive Del Popolo Pizza Truck? Prepare to be impressed by the 5,000-pound Italian-made wood-fired pizza oven enclosed in a glass facade and a 20-foot Transatlantic...
View ArticleHot Tubs Plus Dinner at Tahoe's Nepheles
It's starting to get cold up at the lake and while there are various ways to stay warm up in the mountains, one of the most unusual might be the private rental hot tubs at Nepheles restaurant in South...
View ArticleWin Tickets to the California Academy of Sciences!
Welcome to Ticket Tuesdays, your weekly chance to score entry to some of the hottest shows and events in the Bay Area.A visit to the California Academy of Sciences is a must-do for every local and...
View ArticleGet Holiday-Ready Hair with Exclusive Styling Tips From Sassoon Salon
With the holidays quickly approaching and all the parties the season brings, keep your hair looking gorgeous with these easy tips and tricks from Sassoon Salon Senior Creative Director, Elizabeth...
View ArticleWhere to Sit Back and Sip High Tea, Holiday-Style
There are many ways to celebrate the holiday season – some of them more stressful than others. Forget that cup of coffee on the run and take a breather from shopping to sit down to holiday tea....
View ArticleA Wine Country Wedding at Wente Vineyards
This bride and groom wanted a beautiful and serene location for their outdoor wedding, so they chose Wente Vineyards as their setting. From wine caves to stunning views of the vineyards, tons of DIY...
View Article650 Eats: Lobster Rolls, Sushi and Burroti
New restaurants with seafaring menus are popping up in the 650 and the neighboring 408. Nab a taste of Maine via lobster rolls, which are the starting stars at a new chowder spot in Palo Alto. Further...
View ArticleFlavor Profile: Traci Des Jardins of Jardinière and Mijita
News flash: After the September remodel of her Civic Center institution, Des Jardins prepares to open a Spanish-inflected restaurant, mercantile, and larder shop in the Presidio this February. Plus,...
View ArticleA Cocktail That Tastes Great and Heals at the Same Time
We asked Matt Grippo, bartender at Blackbird Bar to craft a special cocktail using Anchor Distilling's The King’s Ginger Liqueur, here's what he came up with:"Mixing drinks with The King’s Ginger...
View ArticleDrink Here Now: Five Places to Sip This Week
1) Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration at AmélieIf you lived in France, you’d probably be celebrating November 21 with fresh wine, friends and fireworks at festivals with music. That’s because the third...
View ArticleSecret Recipe: A16 Rockridge's Il Giusto
7x7 asks the city's chefs for the recipes to their most loved cocktails, bar snacks, starters, mains, and desserts. If there's a dish you can't stop thinking about and want to make at home, email...
View ArticleTwo Sense: Should I Date a Transgendered Person?
As a gay man, I've had great success with online dating. Recently, I met a cute guy on okcupid. On paper at least, he has a lot of what I'm looking for: he’s a reader, thoughtful, gainfully employed,...
View ArticleThree Art Exhibits Worthy of Your Time
Word to Mother: California Coming Home at White WallsCalifornia Coming Home captures the free-spirited nature of San Francisco. The London-based street artist Word to Mother loosely layers...
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