GEORGE LUCAS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON PAUSE Grady Ranch, filmmaker and philanthropist George Lucas’s ambitious plan to build affordable housing on his property in Marin Coun... Read More
As you make plans for a holiday getaway, remember: Monterey is just over a two-hour drive south. For those with an appetite for wine tasting and gastronomic treasures, it’s t... Read More
Quite a few restaurants — from glitzy to shabby and anywhere in between — have rich histories, usually involving famous patrons, a memorable event, or a unique vibe. And, as yo... Read More
Curry is a sauce served over meat, fish or vegetables, and usually with steamed rice. Curry powder is ground from a wide variety of dried leaves, roots, twigs, berries, seeds, and ... Read More
I’ve lost about 30 pounds in the past months by stopping my intake of refined sugar. Truthfully, I did it because I was frightened of what the doctor told me at one of my las... Read More
I recently went on a cleaning frenzy leaving no closet or drawer untouched. This yearly occurrence usually happens mid-fall after our children’s birthdays. They are blessed t... Read More
As our society becomes more health conscious, the common hook is to look and feel younger. In the ultimate quest for the fountain of youth without going under the knife, it is impo... Read More
If only there were an iPhone app for extraterrestrial parking, life in San Francisco would be so much easier. Technology has come a long way, but we are not there yet. When I meet ... Read More
AIRBNB UNVEILS ‘COMMUNITY COMPACT’ Just a week after San Francisco voters rejected a ballot measure that would have dramatically increased regulation on home-sharing se... Read More
Nothing makes a home more festive or aromatic over the holidays than a freshly cut Christmas tree. The Christmas tree has become such a recognizable symbol and a part of the holida... Read More
Hilo Book 1: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth, by Judd Winick (hardcover) 111 Places in San Francisco that You Must not Miss, by Floriana Peterson (paperback) Season of the Witch, by ... Read More
It’s heartening to know in these tumultuous times of conflicting values that there are producers of our favorite elixir who want to make a direct, positive contribution. Here... Read More
In 2009, I wrote a cover story for Northside San Francisco titled, “Where to shop, stay, play, and dine with your dog.” The premise was that the higher end the hotel, t... Read More
Yes, I know, food writers in December issues are supposed to write about turkey and roast beef for those year-end holiday dinners. But I’m going to write about curry. I’... Read More
When Oscar Wilde wrote his famous philosophical novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, its protagonist was perhaps both indecent and immoral, at least at the time. Chestnut Street̵... Read More