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Design and Arts Events in the Bay Area
Originally published on California Home + DesignCalling all makers! The biannual Renegade SF Craft Fair is coming back to town for its holiday show. Enjoy quality handmade goods from 250 talented...
View Article650 Eats: Poke, Tajines, and More
Not one but two eateries have new outposts in San Mateo after opening in San Francisco. A taste of fresh seafood and Hawaiian poke are part of the sparkling new restaurants popping up in the 650....
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Desserts, Bakeries, and Chocolate Worth the Drive to Napa Valley
For sugar lovers, a good dessert, pastry, or wine and chocolate pairing can mean the difference between a perfect day and a sour escapade. To satiate our sweet-toothed friends, we picked a few of our...
View ArticleThe Weeknighter: The Tempest
Weekends are for amateurs. Weeknights are for pros. That's why each week Stuart Schuffman will be exploring a different San Francisco bar, giving you the lowdown on how and where to do your weeknight...
View ArticleFoodie Agenda: The New illy, Jewish Comedy on Christmas, and More
Do your taste buds a favor and stop by these enticing events this week.Friday, December 20San Francisco is now home to the world’s first illy MonoArabica coffee counter. Located in Upper Market, the...
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Real Estate Report: Tyler's Florence's Home in Mill Valley
Originally published on California Home + DesignOK, we can't guarantee you'll cook as well as celebrity chef Tyler Florence, but for once, a real chef's kitchen is on the market. Chef's kitchen is a...
View ArticleWhiskey and Apple Cider Combine for the Perfect Winter Cocktail
For these wintry nights, nothing will warm you up faster than the perfect combination of whiskey and apple cider.Brian MacGregor of Anchor Distilling Co. decided to combine his adult passion for...
View Article6 Eggnog Cocktails To Put You In The Holiday Spirit
As the weather’s been indicating for weeks now: winter has come. There’s no denying it. Christmas trees attach precariously on car rooftops, red and green lights dot apartment buildings, and eggnog is...
View ArticleThree Great Bike Events to Wrap Up 2013
The holidays are rapidly approaching, but there are still plenty of great local bike events to keep even the most hard core of cyclists busy in the holiday season. Here are three great San Francisco...
View ArticleLook of the Week: Awesome Local Last-Minute Gifts
Still not done holiday shopping? Neither are we. Check out our Santa-approved, seriously cool local gifts for last-minute shoppers.1. Silver Oak Winery Cabernets and Gift Sets, $70+Can't-go-wrong reds...
View ArticleHoliday Cheer at San Francisco’s Top Hotels
Each year, San Francisco’s chicest hotels compete for most yuletide cheer. They erect Christmas trees to preside over twinkling lobbies strung with garlands, construct gingerbread palaces that taunt...
View ArticleThree Great Delivery Services to Help Lighten Your Holiday To-Do List
Christmas is in a week (ahh!), and with many folks running around to finish their shopping, wrap gifts, attend holiday parties, and get their work done so they can catch planes or hit the road, free...
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Jon Bonné Defines 'The New California Wine'
One thing that was important to Jon Bonné, the long-time wine editor for The San Francisco Chronicle, in writing his recently released book The New California Wine (Ten Speed Press) was that it not...
View ArticleWe Wanna Be Friends With: Chip Conley
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: Legit Gift Certificates for Christmas Gifting
Let's just clear this up right now -- there's absolutely nothing wrong with giving gift certificates. In fact, we're all about giving thoughtful, awesome local experiences. From cooking classes to spa...
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The Future of SFpark
In 2011, The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency established the SFpark pilot, using new technology and policies to improve parking in San Francisco. The pilot aimed to reduce traffic by...
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Open House Obsession: Renovated, With Wide-Open Views in Noe Valley
Originally published on California Home + DesignWhere: 545 Valley Street, Noe ValleyWhen: Saturday and Sunday, December 21 & 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.What: Built as infill among the shingled...
View ArticleSeven Super SoMa Sandwiches
Sandwiches are the mainstay of lunch. But where to find the best ones South of Market? Here are seven super sandwiches, one for every day of the week. Pressed CubanoThe stand out sandwich at Ironside...
View ArticleLast-Minute Holiday Shopping: The Gift of Light
Just in time for the holidays, the San Francisco cityscape is twinkling through the night. Set against the backdrop of the lit-up FiDi offices, The Bay Lights now shine from dusk to dawn, a welcome...
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East Bay Dish: Where to Swig Holiday Cocktails
The best parts of the holidays include quality time with family, gifts, great food, and let’s face it, drinks. Why should Rudolph be the only one red in the face? If all you want for Christmas is...
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