There are so many wine areas in Napa, it’s hard to believe there are any more to be discovered. Recently we tasted our way through several wineries in the Coombsville AVA, th... Read More
Many of us see January as a time to take up a new fitness routine, especially when we’re battling a few extra pounds from holiday indulgences. With potentially rainy days ahe... Read More
We’ve all read the statistics. Kids who play an instrument perform better in school, score higher in math and English tests, and may even be more successful in life than thei... Read More
January is an excellent time of year to try your hand at gardening, which is both therapeutic and rewarding. A big yard is not necessary to enjoy a fruitful garden in the City. Con... Read More
Sometimes it can be very profitable indeed to be out of step with everyone else. Just like heading to your favorite restaurant or shop during off-hours can get you a good selection... Read More
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The price of a square foot of property in San Francisco is a challenge to figure out, even for seasoned real estate buyers or investors. Buyers will often ask about the price per s... Read More
An American vice president whose name I forget once defined his job as consisting of little more than checking on the president’s health each day. Still alive? OK, I’ll... Read More
Books Inc. hardcover best-seller list GONE GIRL, by Gillian Flynn THE SIGNAL AND THE NOISE: WHY MOST PREDICTIONS FAIL — BUT SOME DON’T, by Nate Silver HELP THANKS W... Read More
Now we are headlong into a great struggle. We hardly have time to make merry for the New Year. Ah, but we can take a stab at it. There will be dancing at the Big 4 atop Nob Hill. T... Read More
If you’re reading this, then the world didn’t come to an end on Dec. 21, 2012. But was that the real story behind the Mayan calendar end date? My cousin sends me letter... Read More
Good news for S.F.’s Embarcadero (and for his many lady fans): Chef Michael Chiarello of Bottega (Napa), television, book, and NapaStyle fame will be opening a Spanish restau... Read More
Show: My Grandmother’s Ravioli broadcast on The Cooking Channel Airs: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time; repeats at 12:30 a.m. Thursday and throughout the week at... Read More
When winter turns cold and blustery, my thoughts turn to hot, hearty soups. One of my favorites is stracciatella, or Italian egg drop soup. The name means “torn apart” or &... Read More
Fort Winfield Scott stands in one of the northernmost spots of the Presidio, where the ocean almost meets the Bay. Its buildings and grounds were once the home of the United States... Read More