Georgia O’Keeffe exhibition at de Young extended until May 11

The de Young museum has extended its exhibition of Georgia O’Keeffe’s landscapes and botanical studies, created at Lake George in upstate New York between 1918 and the ear... Read More

Movie Reviews

Oscar aftermath and ‘Finding Vivian Maier’

By Michael Snyder

I’m on the record as detesting award competitions in the arts, though I do like the idea of merit rewarded. It’s just the concept of narrowing down a field to a handful of ost... Read More

Wine World

Chardonnays

By Lynette Majer

When the days are short, the air is crisp, and nightfall comes fast, I reach for warming, comforting red wines. But come longer days and warmer weather, it’s time for something c... Read More

Dining

The second annual Ernestos: Best of North Beach awards

By Ernest Beyl

Well, never say never, as politicians frequently utter self-servingly. In my case, last April I released my first, and as I wrote then, “probably my last,” Ernestos: Best of N... Read More

New & Notable

Nico features bites and sips of deliciousness

By Julie Mitchell

Small, shared plates are the darlings of the city’s newest restaurants, and Nico on Sacramento Street is no exception. Whether you call this charming spot that seats 44 a bistro ... Read More

Community

Reaching zero waste

Let’s get textiles out of the landfill

By Mayor Ed Lee

As Mayor of San Francisco, I am very proud that our city diverts 80 percent of its waste from the landfill, one of the highest diversion rates in North America. This is good for ou... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Embracing innovation in government

By Supervisor Mark E. Farrell

At this point, most of us have either used, or certainly are aware of, the various ride-sharing services that exist in San Francisco, such as Uber, Lyft and SideCar. These ride-sha... Read More

Police Blotter

Trend: Burglaries and car crimes

By John Zipperer

Knowing the trends in local crimes can help you be alert to possible problems and, one hopes, avoid becoming a victim. In addition to the modern plague of iPhone robberies, of part... Read More

Home & Garden

Springtime is garden time

By Julia Strzesieski

This year started with a record dry spell, unfortunately, so watering wisely will be crucial this spring and summer. If we’re lucky, we’ll have a few April showers to give the ... Read More

The Adventures of Skylar Grey

Chapter 11: A bed for Little Blockhead

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Hold on, to me as we go As we roll down this unfamiliar road And although this wave is stringing us along Just know you’re not alone Cause I’m going to make this place your hom... Read More

Yapping

Sherri Franklin: Founder and Executive Director, Muttville Senior Dog Rescue

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

How long have you been involved with animal rescue? 20 years. How did you get involved with rescue? I started volunteering at the SF/SPCA in the 1990s as a dog behavior volunteer, ... Read More

La Deliziosa Vita

Have the guts (to try cooking with guts)

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

During summers spent in Rhode Island, I remember awakening to the slightly rancid smell of tripe (cow stomach) boiling on the back burner. My Sicilian grandfather was a huge believ... Read More

The Tablehopper

Off-the-Grid returns to Fort Mason; North Beach Little Vine owners to open Union Larder in Russian Hill

By Marcia Gagliardi

Spring weather is here along with longer days, and how perfect — every Friday at Fort Mason from 5–11 p.m. (rain or shine), once again you’ll find more than 30 Off the Grid f... Read More

North Beach Journal

A new square, update on a poet’s vision and Suzie Q on the hill

By Ernest Beyl

North Beach has always had an abundance of fine restaurants, at least as far back as I can remember, and I have a memory that goes back to the time when Fior d’Italia was on Broa... Read More

Northsider

Holiday fun and an avalanche of books

By John Zipperer

IT’S TIME FOR AN EASTER PARADE ON UNION It’s been 23 years since the businesses on Union Street began holding an Easter parade, and in that nearly quarter century of time, the ... Read More

Issue April 2014