If you keep the sort of hours I do, you know that dining can be a very haphazard thing. Generally, I’m up at the crack of noon. Don’t judge. The validity of my lifestyl... Read More
It all looked too easy. in a split moment, we knew the truth. Some of us went to Sunday school. Some of us never left Sundays at all. Some of us drifted away from where we were sup... Read More
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada’s historic gold rush region, El Dorado County (Spanish for “The Gilded One”) is a year-round playground — ski and snowboard in the winter, enjo... Read More
It seems unbelievable our country will soon elect a new president. After an endless, exhausting, perturbing campaign — one that has stretched our patience to the limit and distur... Read More
Napa valley has many ways to lure San Franciscans out of the city and over the bridge, but the main nonliquid reason is the highly anticipated annual visual treat of the Napa Valle... Read More
In December 2012, i wrote an editorial called “The Me-Me-Me Millionaires” in which I called out nouveau riche tech workers for their lack of interest in helping the com... Read More
Let’s face it — there is no “perfect” wine for a meal like Thanksgiving. So just like the different food prepared for the table, I like to offer a variety of wine to sample... Read More
Born to Run, by Bruce Springsteen (hardcover) City of Thieves: A Novel, by David Benioff (paperback) The Sympathizer: A Novel, by Viet Thanh Nguyen (paperback) The Trespasser: A N... Read More
As we enter the holiday season, we say goodbye to summer’s fresh berries, watermelons, and heirloom tomatoes only to say hello to pumpkins, sweet potatoes, pomegranates, and a ha... Read More
Baby Girl Killed by Family Dog A 6-week-old girl died Saturday night after she was mauled by the family’s dog, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department …... Read More
When i sold my house a few years ago, I needed to store my stuff until I decided what I was going to do (buy another house, rent, live in two places?). I booked two storage units t... Read More
San franciscans love the charaacter of their old homes: high ceilings, hardwood floors, and large picture windows. Unfortunately older flats and homes that haven’t been updated c... Read More
If music be the food of love, play on.” Thus wrote good Will Shakespeare in his fanciful comedy Twelfth Night. If it’s clever and pithy and insightful about the human experienc... Read More
Most people fall into a rut when it comes to holiday bread options (think Pillsbury Crescent Rolls), but I have a couple of deceptively simple recipes that will impress your guests... Read More
COW HOLLOW/MARINA The short-lived Gipsy Darling will be replaced by a casual Filipino pop-up called Elena Una (3347 Fillmore Street) from chef Janice Lazaga and her wife, Kaye Otbo... Read More