Willie at 80

One can only imagine the smile on former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown’s face as he plans for his upcoming 80th birthday, and contemplates all of the anything-but-ordinary adv... Read More

Real Estate

Mayor Lee’s action plan for affordable housing

By John Zipperer

After months of increasing political heat generated by concern about a growing lack of affordability in San Francisco, Mayor Ed Lee addressed the issue with a plan to retain and in... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Saving Lombard Street

A long-term vision for one of San Francisco’s busiest streets

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

Anyone who drives down Lombard Street between Van Ness and Lyon Streets knows there is much work to be done. This area of Lombard Street is an entryway into our beautiful city, sur... Read More

New & Notable

Verbena: Eclectic and delicious

By Julie Mitchell

Verbena on Polk Street opened its doors in mid Dec-ember, and it’s already difficult to obtain a reservation at this hot new spot unless you care to dine very early or late. But... Read More

La Deliziosa Vita, Recipes

Fat that’s good for you — what’s sexier than that for Valentine’s dinner?

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

If you’re thinking of making dinner for that special someone for Valentine’s Day this year instead of eating out, you’ll want to be sure the meal is restaurant quality. Becau... Read More

Dining

Michael McCourt: The quintessential Irish bartender

By Ernest Beyl

It’s good to live in a city whose foremost citizens include a bartender. We refer to Michael McCourt, the Irish superstar behind the plank at Original Joe’s in North Beach, who... Read More

A & E

Remembering Oscar-winning filmmaker Saul Zaentz