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
UNION STREET UPDATE Our friends at The Dryansky Gallery (2120 Union Street) are welcoming a new baby this fall, so the gallery is open by appointment only for the remainder of the ... Read More
As we embark on the Thanksgiving season when we can spend time with family and friends, it’s important to take a moment not to just eat turkey and mashed potatoes, but to be trul... Read More
San francisco buyers are smart. Successful buyers are not only smart but are willing to take a financial risk to buy a home that feels outrageously expensive. Most buyers ask, “A... Read More
Real estate agents are often asked by homeowners what, if anything, they should do to improve their home’s value prior to putting it on the market. It is smart to consult with ... Read More