Chapter 28: Kickin’ at the Ritz

In 2009, I wrote a cover story for Northside San Francisco titled, “Where to shop, stay, play, and dine with your dog.” The premise was that the higher end the hotel, t... Read More

Real Estate

A house should be a home

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

I love Victorians, so I was thrilled, when I moved to San Francisco in the early 1990s with four college roommates, to find a railroad Victorian in the Haight-Ashbury. Located on t... Read More

Reynolds Rap

A vote of disdain for Mayor Ed Lee: How the accidental mayor turned San Francisco into a playground for tax-skirting techies

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

When an article called "The Power Broker" ran in the July/August 2012 issue of Washington Monthly, it was no surprise that the title referred to former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown. An in-depth look at the inauguration of Ed Lee after he was elected to his first full mayoral term, author Elizabeth Lesly Stevens pulled no punches in pointing out Lee's carefully crafted ascent over a two-year period. The groundwork laid by Brown, with help from longtime political pal and Chinatown rabble-rouser Rose Pak, paid off, leading to Lee's appointment as interim mayor in 2011 when Gavin Newsom left office early to become lieutenant governor, and, subsequently, to an elected four-year term.... Read More

Mews Briefs

Proponents fight for grooming legislation; S.F. shelter waives pit bull adoption fees for December; Bay Area Pet Fair sets adoption record

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

GROOMING LEGISLATION The national headlines are horrifying: “Dog bakes to death in dryer,” “Fourth dog death at Happy Tails Pet Spa,” “Animal hanged t... Read More

Reynolds Rap

Does the Board of Supervisors care more about protecting illegal immigrant felons than preventing another tragedy?

Sanctuary city: Déjà vu yet again

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

“We’re here not only for Kate, to keep her memory alive, but to have something done,” James Steinle said this past September at a news conference announcing legal... Read More

The Adventures of Skylar Grey

Chapter 27: Mended

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Safety pin me to your chest so I can stay put Please don’t leave me in this mess, Cause I am this close to unraveling. Don’t give up on me now this can all be mended, W... Read More

Reynolds Rap

Project Political Runway: In Mayor Lee’s regime, if you’re not in with Ron Conway, you’re out

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

On Sept. 17 at 7 a.m., community and labor groups, including the California Nurses Association, United Educators of San Francisco, and the San Francisco Tenants Union, held a ̶... Read More

La Deliziosa Vita

Rhode Island ‘clear broth chowda’ a perfect base for clam chowder three ways

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

When the weath-er gets crisp in the fall, I crave my mother’s clam chowder. The rivalry on the East Coast is fierce over the proper way to make clam chowder; so fierce, in fa... Read More

Election

Your next District 3 supervisor: Why undue influence should influence your vote

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

In next month’s race for the District 3 supervisor’s seat, voters have two extremely capable and passionate candidates to choose from. Both have their pluses and minuse... Read More

Election

Meet Your Candidates for Sheriff

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Vicki Hennessy Why are you the best person for San Francisco Sheriff? Because I have the best qualifications for the job, period. I was part of the department for 32 years. I work... Read More

Travel with your Dog

Take your dog canoeing at Mendocino’s Little River Inn

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

There is perhaps nothing more beautiful than autumn along the Men-docino coast. Traveling beneath the redwood canopies, you know you’re close when you see the crystal blue wa... Read More

Dining

The real inside scoop on why the beloved Italian-French Baking Co. in North Beach shut down

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

On Aug. 20, San Francisco Chronicle Inside Scoop columnist Paolo Lucchesi reported on “swirling rumors” about the historic Italian-French Baking Co. in North Beach (150... Read More

La Deliziosa Vita

Pasta alla Norma

Sicilian-style pasta with eggplant and tomatoes

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

The sleepy, hill-surrounded area of South San Jose where my stepmother Kickie lives is suddenly hot property — thousands of new apartments surrounded by shiny shopping centers, C... Read More

Short Bites

Palm House adds fun and flare to tropical flavors

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

I’ve always loved 2032 Union Street, the site of the original 1854 dairy farmhouse where Cow Hollow got its name. I remember sitting in the airy atrium upfront with my boyfri... Read More

Political Animal

Injuries and deaths at pet stores renew call for groomer licensing

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Marina District resident Hannah Hartman is sitting at Peet’s Coffee on Chestnut Street holding her 7-year-old Shih Tzu, Joey, in her lap. “A woman here at Peet’s ... Read More

Susan Dyer Reynolds