Old New York may have Dame Liberty, standing in its well-worn harbor, Sent from France, with torch aloft, in sun or drizzle. But she doesn’t even rate against the gal who gua... Read More
A recent event in Golden Gate Park where a coyote charged a woman and her two dogs has prompted S.F. Recreation and Park to close a section of trails temporarily to dog walking. Ha... Read More
In the Marina, we usually have to slog through an impetuous and unpredictable April to get to the first days that truly feel like spring. By May, we are finally granted (and ready ... Read More
Lice. Just the thought makes me itch. Hearing parents with young children talk about them, I thought that experience would be one of my worst nightmares. When my daughter started k... Read More
As of July 2011 all single-family homes that have a fossil fuel source or an attached garage must have a carbon monoxide (CO) detector. All other dwelling units, like apartment bui... Read More
It is a great time to do a little spring cleansing for our bodies. People often use the words cleansing and detoxing interchangeably. They are two different processes. Detoxing is ... Read More
Over the past few years, acupuncture has seen a surge in popularity and social acceptance. Actress Drew Barrymore recently talked about what her acupuncturist told her about her to... Read More
In keeping with the Bay Area’s reputation for world-class cuisine, wine, and lodging, you’ll find an intense array of culinary treasures, delicious wines, and accommoda... Read More
The universal problem with most wine writing is that it tends to be pretentious or boring or both. Natalie MacLean’s second wine book, Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the Wor... Read More
Now open in Union Square in the Mystic Hotel is Burritt Tavern (417 Stockton Street, 415-400-0561) from chef-owner Charlie Palmer, his first restaurant in San Francisco. The Tavern... Read More
This is one of those dishes that cost a fortune at Japanese restaurants, but it’s fairly inexpensive and exceptionally easy to make at home (I’m talking impress-your-fr... Read More
There are two non-intuitive ideas that have transformed Bay Area life, and we’re grateful for it. The first was the idea, decades ago, to produce wine here. Don’t the F... Read More
The historic mansion at 2020 Jackson has been wonderfully updated and redesigned for the 2012 San Francisco Decorator Showcase beginning its month-long run April 29. Designed by Ju... Read More
Kathleen Turner is an American treasure. When she made Serial Mom for John Waters, we knew that Turner was shedding the ingenue, the damsel-in-distress roles. She takes it further ... Read More
Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony will take audiences down Memory Lane — though few are alive to remember — to showcase music from San Francisco̵... Read More