Lucky Penny Restaurant

The too-cool snobs on Yelp just don’t get Lucky Penny. This is not a place to order grilled halibut or prime rib (though they do serve both), it’s a great old diner tha... Read More

Short Bites

Arang Restaurant

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Tucked away in the parking lot of the Western Addition Safeway, Arang is a tiny gem of a place to fill up on bargain-priced Korean classics like kim chee (seasoned pickled vegetabl... Read More

Short Bites

Hillstone

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Whenever people dismiss chains, I remind them about Hillstone (formerly Houston’s). With a chic, dark-wood interior featuring comfy booths, a bar that serves terrific cocktai... Read More

The Wild Wild Web

How ads targeting the marriage-minded wound up on a page about serial killers

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Nestled in the northern foothills of San Benito County, Léal Vineyards sounds like a beautiful place to get married. “Our spectacular Barrel Room can be custom catered to cr... Read More

Reynolds Rap

The Marina Community Association’s personal pet store peeve

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

At a meeting held March 14, 2013, at Moscone Recreation Center, a small group of neighbors gathered to hear about plans for a Sur la Table on Union Street in Cow Hollow. The event ... Read More

Jasmine Blue's Tails of the Dog Park

Chapter 58: Coming home, Part 2

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Still far away From where I belong But it’s always darkest Before the dawn … I’m coming home, I’m coming home Tell the world I’m coming home Let the r... Read More

Short Bites

Dynamo Donuts & Coffee

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

After Sara Spearin graduated from the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont, she honed her skills as a pastry chef at big name restaurants like Hawthorne Lane, Stars, Foreign C... Read More

Short Bites

Lucca Deli

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Lucca is a Marina staple, serving up delicious sandwiches, salads and entrées as well as selling meats, cheeses, pastas, and dry goods from their old-fashioned deli counter.... Read More

Short Bites

Isobune

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Isobune (“canal boat”) patented their Sushi Delivery System in 1982, becoming the first sushi boat restaurant in the United States. The original location is tucked insi... Read More

Reynolds Rap

Debate over Marina Green disintegrates

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

In this month’s op-ed column, the Marina Community Association (MCA) gives a detailed and informative timeline of how the Recreation and Park Department’s plans for a W... Read More

Short Bites

Liverpool Lil’s

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

I have fond memories of watching baseball games with my dad at Liverpool Lil’s, and then stepping from the bar into the restaurant for a heaping platter of fish and chips. Th... Read More

Pets

Blame Charlie’s owner’s deed, not the breed

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

When a dog named Charlie chased and attacked a police horse at Crissy Field five months ago,the media put on their usual pit bull and pony show, replete with ignorance, vitriol, mi... Read More

Jasmine Blue's Tails of the Dog Park

Chapter 57: Coming home

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Oh sweet angel of mine Gone to sail through the night In my heart you’ll always be I hope that you’ll remember me Wherever you are Goodnight, goodnight, My sweet love y... Read More

Hot Spots

Fab 5 sexy dishes on the northside of town

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

With Valentine’s Day near, it’s time once again for our list of sexy dishes to share with someone you love. This year’s list focuses exclusively on the Northside.... Read More

Community

Neighbors clash over plans for Marina Green

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

At a meeting of the Lombard Business Merchants Association held Jan. 10, 2013, at Reed & Greenough, residents and business owners voiced their opinions about the San Francisco ... Read More

Susan Dyer Reynolds