Japantown Center is a bustling, bonafide vibe
The historical space satisfies a deep nostalgia for shopping malls that lurks in the soul of every millennial....
As February approaches, don’t forget about Singles Awareness Day
San Francisco is a romantic city even for those not in a relationship....
What’s cool about the FOG Design+Art fair
The event at Fort Mason has assembled 46 international galleries and design dealers, and the receipts from opening night alone raked in more than $1 million. Running through Jan. 21....
Where to go when it rains in San Francisco
If God meant for the month of January to be dry, it would not rain so much. Here are five to places to try in San Francisco during our frequent downpours....
Why you should see this documentary about San Francisco’s newest mascot
Our new ambassadors — the cherry-headed conure — recently saw their 2003 film “The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill” return to the big screen....
Love, loss, and the Bay Bridge lights
We watched the lights on the Bay Bridge dance just like us, calm waves twirling the light and scattering it around for all to see....
In Dry January, let’s kill the mocktail
We explore nonalcoholic spirits, and why they’re better than sugar drinks and club soda at Elixir Saloon in the Mission....
San Francisco’s best new bar and restaurant openings in the past year
It’s that time of year again: sifting through the hundreds of new SF Bay Area restaurants and bars visited...
Why San Francisco serves the best food in the country
San Francisco has drawn forward-thinking talent since its birth. Chefs and cooks here are passionate the roots of their foods and culture....
Five ways to start your new year in San Francisco
The city has an uncanny ability to unveil new experiences. San Francisco is a perpetual playground for those who know where to look....
The Bold Italic’s top stories of 2023
Our top stories show that personal perspectives and lived experiences still have resonant, quantifiable value in the modern media landscape....
What to do in San Francisco for New Years Eve 2024
There’s tons to do in San Francisco to ring in 2024. These are my personal picks....