San Franciscans are said to be discerning diners, but they will eat anything, kale for example, and they will adapt to the next new food craze with religious zeal. But just what is... Read More
There are times when you want to go out for an elaborate meal, and there are others when you just want to grab a quick dinner, or even better, pick up a complete healthful meal to ... Read More
I remember my grandfather making grappa when I was a teenager. Grappa is an Italian brandy distilled from pressed, fermented grape pomace (skins, pulp, stems) that contains 35 to 6... Read More
When most people think of Belgium, waffles, beer, and chocolate come to mind, but Belgian cuisine is actually far more complex. Noted for its wide array of ingredients and dishes t... Read More
MARINA The former All Star Donuts space on Chestnut Street, which closed in September 2014, has become the second San Francisco location of Glaze Teriyaki. And yes, the brilliant A... Read More
Just as The New York Times always reminds us on its front page, here’s “All the News That’s Fit to Print” this month. Actually, it’s all the news I co... Read More
It’s summer in San Francisco, which means bundling up and accepting our summer for what it is: cold and foggy. Here are a few neighborhood stores that will help you stay warm... Read More
This month, Supervisor Mark Farrell is turning over his column to you, his readers and constituents and neighbors, to answer questions that concern you about the neighborhood and t... Read More
Between February 2014 and February 2015, crime was up in almost all categories in the Northern District. Though rape and robbery in the Northern District were down (57 percent and ... Read More
Unverified legend has it that the first woman on the planet came into existence as something of an afterthought. God reportedly took a rib from a sleeping Adam, the first man, and ... Read More
Think twice before double parking while you wait to pick up your spouse. Mayor Ed Lee announced his Rush Hour Congestion Strategy in mid-May, aiming to reduce travel times. It focu... Read More
Chestnut Street fixture Judy’s Cafe turned away the breakfast and brunch crowds for the first time in three decades last month when it was forced to close. Owner Charles Bain... Read More
A planned weekend closure of Doyle Drive scheduled from May 28–June 1 was postponed to allow for more testing and software work on safety, traffic, and communications systems. ... Read More
Target has reportedly decided against adding a store on Polk Street, where it was believed to be considering the former Lombardi Sports location at the corner of Polk and Jackson, ... Read More
District Two Supervisor Mark Farrell called on the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to address policy relating to private commuter shuttle services. SFMTA is e... Read More