Depending on your age, you may remember a time when “the green movement” and “sustainability” were absent from our language and goals. Today, a former army barracks... Read More
What do Monaco, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg have in common? I am sure that you can hardly wait for the answer, but we need to discuss a few fundamentals of economics first. Barel... Read More
An old French proverb holds that providence watches over fools and drunkards. In a similar manner, married San Francisco couples who never plan to avoid the estate tax are saved fr... Read More
When Ryan Scott appeared as a “cheftestant” on season four of Bravo TV’s award-winning reality series Top Chef, he knew he wanted to use his newfound fame to do good.... Read More
LET’S BE FRANK 3318 Steiner Street (at Chestnut), 415-674-6755, www.letsbefrankdogs.com, Tuesday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m. (Friday–Saturday until 7 p.m. ... Read More
Tucked in at Masonic and Geary, The Corner Store straddles the borders of the Richmond, Nopa and Laurel Heights. But whichever neighborhood it’s in, this cozy spot, described... Read More
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday — it’s all about cooking, relaxing and eating — but when I was a vegetarian I dreaded it. Every time I went to dinner at someo... Read More
Fans of Ceri Smith and her popular Russian Hill wine shop, Biondivino, have been anxiously awaiting the opening of her new enoteca/wine salon, Et Al. (2255 Polk Street, 415-655-315... Read More
If you’re looking for just the right fashion ensemble for your Thanksgiving gathering, and in spirit of the season would like to support your local merchants, the Marina Time... Read More
North Beach is an enclave of Mediterranean ambience overlaid with energetic and adventurous seekers of the good life. In the North Beach rakish bohemian culture there’s alway... Read More
Books Inc. hardcover best-seller list CITY OF THIEVES, by David Benioff AN EVERLASTING MEAL, by Tamar Adler NOW YOU SEE ME, by S.J. Bolton SENSE OF AN ENDING, by Julian Barnes 50 ... Read More
If you love to ride your bike, but between the hills and the fog, you never make it out the door, or you’re looking for a low-impact way to get fit that will burn tons of cal... Read More
My friends were shocked when I told them I’d adopted a puppy. For years, as my husband and kids campaigned for a pet, I argued adamantly about how dogs were too much work, to... Read More
After many years, the old, original windows on Victorians and other period homes can be drafty and difficult to open or close. When it comes time to paint or restore the home, the ... Read More
Clocks are turned one hour back on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2 a.m. Though this means we gain a precious hour of sleep, it also means that it gets darker much earlier and cooler weather is... Read More