We survived the Twisters 4DX double feature at Stonestown Galleria
Watching these films back-to-back was less about the movies and more about keeping our drinks from flying out of the cupholders....
Saul SugarmanAuthor of 184 Articles
Saul Sugarman is editor in chief and owner of The Bold Italic. He lives in San Francisco.
I feel conflicted about SF’s only Denny’s closing
People in San Francisco miss franchise food not just for the explosive diarrhea, but because there’s comfort in the familiar....
Willie Brown cuts through the doom loop
For a neighborhood that usually makes headlines for the wrong reasons, the Tenderloin got a rare moment to shine at Love Fest SF — cue the EDM drop....
The many hot takes on Twitter moving out of San Francisco — er, X
The move comes amid rising tensions between Elon Musk and California lawmakers. New engineering hubs will open in San Jose and Palo Alto....
Taco ‘bout a rip-off: Festival left foodies mad and hungry
San Francisco’s much-hyped Taco & Beer Festival was a fiasco; Hungry and frustrated, attendees left with more complaints than compliments....
Scenes from Dore Alley 2024
San Francisco’s kinkiest event returned with a day full of playful interactions and erotic exhibitions....
What to expect from Dore Alley 2024
Folsom Street Fair’s dirty little sibling is back, transforming South of Market streets into a playground for kink and fetish enthusiasts....
SF’s next big free rave is at Embarcadero Plaza
Belgian-born DJ Sacha Robotti will headline, with additional acts by Deron Delgado and Moody Jones. It’s a beautiful time to be in San Francisco....
Flinstone House is now a fully-booked sushi joint
Raw fish under the dinosaurs: After many disputes over its whimsical decorations, Hillsborough’s Flintstone House is turning a new page....
July 4th is more than just fireworks
No shade on our exploding light shows in the sky; There’s just plenty of other things to do in San Francisco for this America-centric holiday....
People’s March celebrates its fifth year
Polk Street’s historical significance to the LGBTQ+ community was honored in San Francisco on Sunday....
Queer trans fashion show gave me life this Pride
The Academy in the Castro hosted an evening of inclusive fashion that celebrated the diversity of the San Francisco LGBTQ+ community....