February is all about Valentine’s Day, and you’ll find everything you need here in our neighborhood and those nearby to make your celebration a perfect one. SWEETS FOR YOUR SWE... Read More
COMINGS AND CELEBRATIONS The successful French-inspired Le Marais Bakery & Bistro (2066 Chestnut Street) has expanded to Ghirardelli Square (900 North Point Street) and expects... Read More
MARINA SHOWS ITS TRUE COLORS In the week following the Paris bombings, in a show of solidarity, the merchants on Scott Street proudly displayed French flags in front of their busin... Read More
Odysseo is the most spectacular show I’ve seen, and I thought the first one, Cavalia, was special. Demonstrating the horse-human bond, some 40 horses interact with humans, wh... Read More
San Francisco loves Halloween. The city has a long history of its celebration, so it’s no surprise that October is replete with revelry. Actually, some may argue that every d... Read More
The Bay Area’s long tradition of live performances gets off to a vibrant start this fall with exciting productions. Fort Mason’s Magic Theatre opens its 2015–16 seaso... Read More
Autumn in San Francisco means numerous things, including children returning to school and a long wait until the next round of vacations and holidays. But the city also takes this t... Read More
The Stern Grove Festival kicked off its 78th year of free concerts last month to a picnicker-packed performance of the Doobie Brothers and The California Honeydrops. July brings th... Read More
Summer in San Francisco brings not only chilly weather but also our favorite neighborhood street festivals. You’ll find arts, crafts, food, music, and more as well as some ne... Read More
The outdoor Yerba Buena Gardens Festival kicks off its 15th anniversary season on Sunday, May 3. Dedicated to enhancing the vitality and quality of life in the parks and open space... Read More
California wine country” usually brings to mind Napa, Sonoma, and the Central Coast. But just 85 miles northeast from San Francisco is one of the largest and oldest (since 18... Read More
The 29th Annual San Francisco Tribal & Textile Arts Show returns to Fort Mason this month on Feb. 6–8. More than 80 vetted dealers will display art, jewelry, antiques, and ac... Read More
There’s a lot to celebrate this month as we wind down another year. I hope your 2014 was as wonderful as mine; however, if it didn’t turn out exactly the way you may ha... Read More
The traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey and all its accompaniments makes for interesting, if not challenging, wine pairings. The lean turkey breast meat suggests something whit... Read More
FLEET WEEK Some are thrilled, some not so, but the celebration of the United States’ military might and those who serve returns this year and starts officially with the Blue ... Read More