Three Art Galleries to Visit This Week
Artists, collectors, curators and gallery owners are flocking to Art Basel in Miami this week. But, for those of you sticking around town, check out the inaugural show at CULT, a contemporary gallery...
View ArticleWhere to Get Your Brunch On in December
Holiday parties will probably be wreaking some havoc on your head this month, so here are four spots to put on your December brunch radar. Let the healing begin!Dear MomIf you don't mind the smell of a...
View ArticleWe Wanna Be Friends With: Jessamine McLellan of Hakkasan SF
Our city is chock-full of interesting people and wild personalities. Overwhelmed by the coolness? Every week we'll pick one standout local we'd love to be friends with to answer seven essential...
View ArticleSeven Favorite Things: Rad Holiday Gifts from Local Etsy Shops
We have to say, Etsy is kind of the ultimate gift shop. You can find just about anything on there, and with so many shops that personalize, cater to local shoppers, and hand-make everything, you know...
View ArticleOpen House Obsession: Swim Every Day in Your Own Heated Pool
Originally published on California Home + DesignWhere: 212 Edgewood Avenue, Parnassus HeightsWhen: Sunday, December 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.What: An extensively remodeled, 5-bed, 2.5-bath Arts...
View ArticleA Cool Tool For Contesting Parking Tickets
Hello Parking Guru,I just got a copy of your book, and was ecstatic to have found that such a thing exists; however, my reason for finding it is less than desirable. I recently got tagged for not...
View ArticleIce Skating in the Sonoran Desert
As temperatures fall near freezing in the Bay Area with the threat of rain and snow, a short, pre-holiday weekend jaunt to a warmer, drier clime may be just what the doctor ordered. On a recent trip to...
View ArticleWinter Brings Butchery, Italian Holiday Traditions, and More to Lungomare
Italy may be a long haul flight away but the country's exquisite flavors are right in our backyard. Oakland's Lungomare is amping up the winter season with whole animal butchery, wine on tap and a...
View ArticleA Barefoot Wedding Affair in Emerald Bay
Kevin and Loni met three years ago through Loni's roommate. They both love to escape the busyness of the city and head to Lake Tahoe on the weekends to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. On one of their...
View ArticleFoodie Updates: Fifth Floor Closing, Alta CA Debuts, and the Passing of Judy...
This week's food-world news was dominated by the death of longtime Zuni Cafe chef-owner Judy Rodgers at the age of 57. But a few other things happened, too.First off, we're sad to report, if you...
View ArticleHow to Celebrate New Years Eve in Wine Country
No doubt San Francisco pops off on New Year’s Eve, but the Wine Country also knows how to let the corks fly in style. This year, take a break from tradition, or start a new one, with a masquerade ball,...
View ArticleWhere to Snag the Most Decadent Seasonal Desserts in SF
It’s that time of year again! The holidays in SF bring bright lights, temporary ice rinks, and politically correct decorations—but that’s not all. With the added pressures of gift shopping, donning two...
View ArticleThree Reasons to Cross the Bay Bridge
We've arrived at another weekend, so check out some of the East Bay's zesty happenings to keep your mind off the cold.Pacific Coast Brewing Company's Annual Holiday Pairing Bring on the beer and...
View ArticleThree Reasons to Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
Indoor Antique MarketFans of Marin's French Market held on Sundays in the spring and summer will be happy to know the Indoor Antique Market is open this weekend for your treasure-hunting pleasure....
View ArticleThe Ultimate Sunday Hike: San Bruno Mountain
As one of the Bay Area's most accessible urban hikes, a climb up San Bruno Mountain has rewards at every twist and turn of the trail. The relative isolation of this steep-sloped, northernmost peak in...
View ArticleBay Area Sports Beat: What You Need to Know Right Now
For only the second time this season, someone’s got it better than Seattle.Hyped as the 49ers’ biggest game of the season, they didn’t disappoint against their hated rivals from the Pacific Northwest,...
View ArticleBest Bets This Week in Live Bay Area Music
We sincerely hope you were lucky enough to witness at least one night of Live 105’s two-part Not So Silent Night festivities over the weekend. We can safely confirm that Arcade Fire, Phoenix and Alt-J...
View ArticleStreet Style Report: Tomboy Chic in Japantown
Last weekend, we spotted Swiss exchange student Anina Gantenbein, shopping in Japantown. We love Anina's on-trend camo jacket and complex layers. At first, her look is straight up androgynous, but then...
View ArticleThis Week's Hottest Events: Jay-Z, CounterPULSE, and More Holiday Shopping
ArtCreativity Explored Holiday Art SaleTake advantage of the 2013 Annual Holiday Art Sale at Creativity Explored this month. Find unique holiday gifts to choose from by over 135 artists, and with 30%...
View ArticleDesign for the Soul(Cycle)
Originally published on California Home + DesignThis holiday, Northern Californians can tuck into a turkey dinner with the accompanying mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie knowing that tomorrow they can...
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