Join the mob for fun fitness at your fingertips

While many don’t need or want to pay for a monthly gym membership, even the most devout runners, bikers, and other fitness buffs sometimes like company during a workout, and the ... Read More

New & Notable

Nico features bites and sips of deliciousness

By Julie Mitchell

Small, shared plates are the darlings of the city’s newest restaurants, and Nico on Sacramento Street is no exception. Whether you call this charming spot that seats 44 a bistro ... Read More

New & Notable

Slip into Saiwalks for a sampling of authentic Vietnamese street food

By Julie Mitchell

One thing that most people who have traveled to Vietnam have in common is an enthusiastic appreciation for the country’s street food. Long before the food-truck craze hit the Uni... Read More

At Home

Swim your way to fitness this winter

By Julie Mitchell

Although this winter so far has been warmer than many of our San Francisco Julys, it’s still too chilly for most of us to want to take a plunge in the bay. Heated outdoor pools a... Read More

New & Notable

Verbena: Eclectic and delicious

By Julie Mitchell

Verbena on Polk Street opened its doors in mid Dec-ember, and it’s already difficult to obtain a reservation at this hot new spot unless you care to dine very early or late. But... Read More

Dining

Start the new year by going green (juice)

By Julie Mitchell

After the proliferation of cupcake and patisseries all over the city, it seems the tide has turned. And it is green and healthful. In the last year, several juice shops have opened... Read More

New & Notable

Home-style Mexican food with an eclectic twist

By Julie Mitchell

If the chilly winter temperatures have you craving a trip to Mexico, take heart. Now you can sample fresh tastes from south of the border right in Cow Hollow. Stop by brand-new Sab... Read More

Wellness

Winter’s approach means preseason training for snow sports enthusiasts

By Julie Mitchell

Shorter days, cooler weather and the advent of rain in the Bay Area may have some city dwellers feeling grouchy, but for skiers and snowboarders, winter’s approach means snow... Read More

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Café Claude Marina opens in Cow Hollow

By Julie Mitchell

In sync with brisk fall weather, another intimate, clubby, neighborhood restaurant and bar has opened. Café Claude Marina is located on Greenwich Street in a historic turn-of-the ... Read More

Dining

Cow Hollow 10-year-old shows off cooking chops on ‘Masterchef Junior’

By Julie Mitchell

Many of us have kids who like to experiment in the kitchen, but often, the results are chocolate-chip cookies or brownies. There aren’t too many 10-year-olds who spent the su... Read More

New & Notable

Palmer’s Tavern: Fillmore Street’s newest hot spot

By Julie Mitchell

Neighborhood residents looking for a new watering hole and place to grab dinner on Fillmore can rejoice! The long-vacant space that most recently housed the short-lived Long Bar is... Read More

Wellness

Functional fitness helps everyone perform better

By Julie Mitchell

We all know that athletes do specialized workouts to help them perform better in their individual sports. The rest of us tend to work out to stay fit, manage stress, and maintain o... Read More

New & Notable

Try authentic Seattle-style teriyaki at Glaze on Fillmore

By Julie Mitchell

When most people hear the term “fast food,” visions of grease-laden burgers and fries or pizza may still come to mind. But what with food trucks and healthful prepared ... Read More

New & Notable

Authentic French bakery, Le Marais, opens on Chestnut

By Julie Mitchell

As foodies and culture junkies, it’s no surprise that San Franciscans are consummate Francophiles. Last month’s column focused on accessible French wine, and this month... Read More

Wellness

Pump up your fitness routine with resistance training

By Julie Mitchell

There are so many different types of workouts to try, you’re certain to find a routine you like. And that’s an important part of sticking with a fitness program. For th... Read More

Julie Mitchell