Party Blotter: Music to Keep You Dancing All Night
2014 has barely just begun, but our party calendar is already off to a very good start. One shocking bit about this Party Blotter is there’s no techno to be found–just house, synthpop, and disco, in...
View ArticleWine Country Eats: Mac & Cheese with Bacon, Violet Artichoke Soup & Wine
Check you out, Napa! In the 707, the space that once housed the vegetarian dining powerhouse Ubuntu is now the home to a popular new restaurant that plays to the needs of the region by offering a range...
View ArticleThe Weeknighter: Kilowatt
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 ArticleWine of the Week: Origami Chardonnay
"I'm a fiend for Chardonnay," says Justin Harmon. And indeed, there is something mischevious about the way he says it. We are tasting his 2011 Origami Chardonnay made from what he claims is the coldest...
View ArticleFoodie Agenda: Free Pizza for a Year, a Chinese New Year Feast and More!
Friday, January 24Chef and proprietor Michael Mauschbaugh will celebrate the official groundbreaking of Sous Beurre Kitchen’s brick and mortar shop with a special five-course dinner Friday. Although...
View ArticleSparse Illuminates the Way in Bike Design
Industrial designer Colin Owen has a single focus these days: reduce the design impediments to urban biking. On sabbatical from his teaching job at CCA, Owen is now working full time on bike design for...
View ArticleLook of the Week: Sweet Valentine's Day Gifts for Dudes
Whether he's your hubby, partner, boyfriend, friend with benefits, or just a good friend, get your man something special this year. From personalized guitar picks to rare beer clubs, we found seven...
View ArticlePlan Your Dream Wedding at Gump's Wedding Chic Bridal Event
Make planning your dream wedding a breeze at Gump's Wedding Chic bridal event. Gump's is gathering some of San Francisco's best event planners, florists, and overall wedding experts in one place to...
View ArticleWhere to Go Eat to Celebrate the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is Friday January 31, and many places all over the city are hosting dinners to celebrate the occasion, making symbolic dishes (and treats!) into February. Giddy up, it’s time to...
View ArticleAdobe Books Writes Its Own Future With a New Lease on Life
An old-fashioned sign on the sidewalk of 24th Street reads, “Adobe Books: In the Mission since 1989.” The statement is an affirmation for store founder Andrew McKinley, who recently opened at his new...
View ArticleWhere to See this Year's Oscar Nominees
This year the Oscars have claimed an even later opening slot – Sunday, March 2. Inevitably, this means you'll have to cool your jets for almost a month more, waiting to find out who takes home the...
View ArticleCheck Out 'Hir' at the Magic Theater, and Two New Plays at Berkeley Rep This...
Here in the second half of January we have three premieres happening in the local theater scene.First up we have the world premiere of Hir, a new play by acclaimed New York City playwright and...
View ArticleThe Latest San Francisco Parking Citation Data
Pop quiz. Please turn off your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Eyes on your own paper.The answer is: 88 million.Is the correct question:a) What was the number of barrels of oil consumed globally per...
View ArticleOpen House Obsession: Three Great Lofts to Look at This Sunday
This article originally appeared on California Home + Design Where: 200 Brannan Street #232When: Saturday January 26 and Sunday, June 28 from 2:00pm to 4:00pmHow Much: $2.75M/HOAs $757What: With its...
View ArticleFoodie Updates: Trick Dog Helps Revamp Cafe Du Nord and a Mini-Golf Course...
Coming up this spring and summer are a new miniature golf course with a restaurant and bar, and a revamp and renovation of Cafe du Nord with a menu from the Flour + Water team and a bar program from...
View ArticleWine & Wishes Helps More Wishes Like Batkid's Come True
One of the season's most anticipated culinary events, Wine & Wishes, returns on Feb. 1 to Treasure Island, with more than 50 of San Francisco's most acclaimed restaurants, wineries, and breweries...
View ArticleTwerking Around the City with Fitmob
After a few months of beta testing, local company Fitmob officially launched yesterday in San Francisco. The goal? To bring top fitness trainers together with the community for fun neighborhood...
View ArticleBest Local Products at Fancy Food Show
Every January, specialty food makers from around the world pack into the Moscone Center to tout their products, compete for awards, and reveal current and emerging food trends in the packaged food...
View ArticleSix Resolution-Friendly Cocktails in San Francisco
I think we’ve all had enough of Sober January, don’t you? I mean, there’s nothing wrong with starting a new year fresh, and setting some goals for a healthier, happier 2014. But why not combine those...
View ArticleThree Reasons to Cross the Golden Gate Bridge
Muir Woods Volunteer DayThis Saturday is your chance to give back to the majestic redwoods for all the solace and good hiking they’ve ever given you. Get your friends together and sign up for Muir...
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