Debussy, Dvorák, and Don Giovanni in our own backyard

At the Presidio’s ven-erable and historic Golden Gate Club, a noteworthy — albeit somewhat under-the-artistic-radar-screen — concerts series celebrates its tenth year of ... Read More

Appetites and Afterthoughts

‘Helpful Hints to Housewives’ Resurrecting lost kitchen advice

By Ernest Beyl

Not long ago on a cloudy afternoon, I happened to be thumbing my way through Helpful Hints to Housewives, the 1928 edition. It belonged to my mother, and when she gave it to me alo... Read More

New & Notable

New Espressamente Illy cafe serves up coffee, treats with Italian flair

By Julie Mitchell

San Francisco has had a love affair with coffee that dates back to when the Hills Brothers Coffee was founded here in 1878 and subsequently built their headquarters along the Embar... Read More

The Tablehopper

A look at the most important opening right now, The Progress

By Marcia Gagliardi

The Progress (1525 Fillmore Street, 415-673-1294) from Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski of State Bird Provisions, opened on Dec. 16. The two restaurants are actually right next d... Read More

North Beach Journal

The last of Capp’s Corner?

By Ernest Beyl

If you run across a restaurant where you often see priests eating with priests, or sporting girls with sporting girls, you may be confident that it is good.” I am indebted fo... Read More

Northsider

Union Street lights up

By John Zipperer

A thousand points of lights Members of the Union Street Association gathered in mid-December to award a prize for best holiday lighting and decor. With umbrellas in hand and cell p... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Improving our city’s infrastructure

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Though the recent rain storms have been a blessing due to the extreme drought our state has been experiencing, it has also highlighted some of our city’s vulnerabilities in p... Read More

Police Blotter

How to spot crime after it happens

We all know how to identify a crime after it happens, but it can still be helpful to know what a neighborhood’s crime profile is before moving into it or visiting it for a ni... Read More

News

Get ready for fireworks Political developments we’ll be watching this year: Ross Mirkarimi, Ed Lee, Mark Farrell, and more

By John Zipperer

Californians just endured what might be the single most boring gubernatorial election in memory, with incumbent Jerry Brown winning in a walk. The big news — the GOP expanding it... Read More

The Adventures of Skylar Grey

Chapter 20: The neighbors who stole Thanksgiving (and Christmas and New Year’s Eve)

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Part 2 of a 3-part series The following Thanksgiving, Jazzy seemed almost embarrassed to bring yet another soggy letter. “Again?” Kickie said, shaking her head. “... Read More

Dining

Culinary trends in 2015 Food and restaurant trends to look for in the coming year

By Dana Eastland

Let’s talk about trends, shall we? The beginning of 2015 is an excellent time to discuss some new things happening in the food world, and look to what might be coming in the ... Read More

Back Story

San Francisco then and now: Can the old San Francisco with its middle-class values coexist with the new San Francisco and the new San Franciscans?

By Ernest Beyl

Recently I had lunch with Carl Nolte, who writes the Native Son column for the San Francisco Chronicle. Carl is a young whippersnapper compared to me, but we find common ground whe... Read More

The Wild Wild Web

Predictions for tech companies and stocks in 2015

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

It’s always dangerous to make predictions with something as volatile as tech companies and the stock market, but it’s that time of year, so here we go: 1. The raging bu... Read More

Weekend Traveler

Sausalito: A slice of Italy

By Patty Burness

If you’ve visited Italy’s Amalfi Coast, you know the azure sea, meandering coastline, and picturesque fishing villages. We have our own slice of Italian heaven in Sausa... Read More

New & Notable

Arguello in the Presidio: Homey Mexican food with a sophisticated edge

By Julie Mitchell

Chef Traci Des Jardins is a local luminary in our food community. For 22 years she’s been at the helm of several of the city’s most popular restaurants including Jardin... Read More

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