Why Is There So Much Human Shit on the Streets?
By Noah Sanders A friend of mine once told me that he had to take an extended break from the...
Stick ’n’ Poke
By Isla Bell Murray Stick ’n’ Poke: the name says it all. You get a needle and some ink and just start doodling away on someone’s skin. In my experience this usually happens on a...
Explore Downtown SF’s Hidden Public Spaces With This App
Photos by Noah Christman We here at The Bold Italic are big fans of city exploration, so we are extremely...
San Francisco Is My Wife, New York Is My Mistress
I’m in a long-term relationship with San Francisco. She’s my childhood sweetheart, the one I’ve loved the longest. My wife, if you will. It’s not like I’ve never experienced any other city....
Handling Your Eviction Notice (Without Going Crazy or Broke)
By Chantal Jolagh By Chantal Jolagh By now, we all know the bad news about San Francisco leading the nation...
Dave Eggers, The Circle and Why I’m Leaving the Bay Area
By KQED Pop I can’t tell you definitively what brought me to San Francisco seven years ago. I mean,...
Who Actually Grew Up in San Francisco?
San Francisco has often been called a transient city, a destination for young creative types and techies before they bounce...
666 San Francisco
By Sarah Han Whenever I see a building with a 666 address I think, “Whoa!” Then I wonder, “Do the...
Sens Restaurant Celebrates 6 Years In SF
By The Bold Italic What better way to celebrate years of stunning views and amazing food than throwing an epic...
Hell is Moving Back in with Your Parents
By Jules Suzdaltsev You spend all that time on life’s side streets and byways, hoping never to find yourself...
PHOTOS: The New Tactile Dome
By Jennifer Maerz The Bold Italic producers crew just got back from an early peek at the new Tactile Dome,...
People Running for the Bus in Slow Motion
By Jessica Saia Ah, the hilarious urban chase. Whether you laugh at or root for the person running after public transportation, it’s only because you — hell , we all — have been that poor soul. If you...