Chapter 1: The itty-bitty pittie

People who love dogs often talk about a “lifetime” dog. I’d heard the phrase a dozen times before I came to recognize its significance. Lifetime dogs are dogs we ... Read More

Real Estate

Values in the sky

By John Zipperer

Someone commented to me recently that he didn’t see where much more new building could take place in San Francisco. The City, already heavily built up and undergoing still mo... Read More

Market Report

The Marina Times Real Estate Market Report: February 2013

By Hill & Co.

Real Estate

We’re No. 1 – in housing unaffordability

By John Zipperer

Consider it the price you pay for not having to live in Ogden-Clearfield, Utah. By the end of last year, San Francisco became the metro area with the lowest percentage of its house... Read More

Real Estate

Torn between buying a house or a condo?

By Stephanie Saunders Ahlberg

City living has so many pluses, not the least of which is fun neighborhood shopping, theatre, ballet, music, abundant restaurants, and much more. Most people want to live in a R... Read More

Real Estate Today

New construction changing San Francisco landscape

By Carole Isaacs

For years there has been talk of the need for more housing by the Association of Bay Area Governments. Those of us who have our home in paradise, whether renters or home owners, co... Read More

Around the House

Earthquake preparation

By Julia Strzesieski

April 18 marks the 107th anniversary of San Francisco’s 1906 earthquake. Most experts agree the question is not if we have another major earthquake, but when. Although the Ci... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Avoiding shear fright: Local places for kids’ haircuts

By Liz Farrell

Whatever the age of your children, the key to a successful haircut is finding the right place or person. Although there are hundreds of salons in our area, only a few specialize in... Read More

Wellness

Over 50? No reason not to keep moving

By Julie Mitchell

While regular exercise should be an integral part of everyone’s daily life, it’s particularly important as we age. According to the National Institutes of Heath (NIH) N... Read More

Sports Corner

First base with Roberto Kelly

By Steve Hermanos

Roberto Kelly is the first base coach for the San Francisco Giants. He’s held the job for the past six years, which includes, to the delight of Giants fans, two world champio... Read More

The Best of Books

What people are reading (April 2013)

By Sandy Mullin

Books Inc. hardcover best-seller list CHLOE’S VEGAN DESSERTS, by Chloe Coscarelli CITY OF THIEVES, by David Benioff FRIENDSHIPS DON’T JUST HAPPEN: THE GUIDE TO CREATIN... Read More

A & E

In the mood for a melody? Hit the City’s last piano bars

By Maryann LoRusso

Some say it’s a nightlife tradition that’s gone the way of barbershop quartets and burlesque. Thanks to clubs, concerts, and karaoke, San Francisco’s piano-bar sc... Read More

Enter Stage Left

San Francisco world

By Evalyn Baron

To celebrate our anniversary, my husband, Peter, surprised me with a fun nighttime cruise around San Francisco Bay. Dining under the shadowy Golden Gate Bridge, then dancing while ... Read More

Wine World

Orange Wine

By Iris Rowlee

What: Monastero Suore Cistercensi, “Coenobium Rusticum” (45 percent Trebbiano, 35 percent Malvasia, 20 percent Verdicchio) When: 2010 Where: Vitorchiano, Italy (30 mile... Read More

La Deliziosa Vita, Recipes

The best mashed potatoes ever and what to eat on the side (yes, they’re that good)

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Someone recently asked me me what my three favorite comfort foods were, and I had no problem rattling them off: Grandpa Lorenzo’s aglio e olio (spaghetti with olive oil and g... Read More

Issue April 2013