At sex-charged Dore Alley, I found sincere intimacy
As I photographed the wild sex in the streets and the BDSM activities, I searched for non-sexual affection. And I found it among pups....
Noodle in a Haystack: Ramen-inspired tasting menu from self-taught chefs
I was already curious but skeptical about the pricey cult ramen pop-up. But the experience? Wow....
Rolling through the Bay — one toothpick at a time
Scott Weaver’s thousands of toothpicks create a surreal, hilarious sculpture of San Francisco. See this one with your kids....
Why I’m not leaving San Francisco
People often talk about why they’ve decided to depart our City by the Bay. But I’m staying right here, and this is why....
Che Fico is a restaurant reborn post-pandemic
Equitable workplace, exquisite eats, creative pizza and pasta. Virginia Miller tells us why she loves the post-pandemic Che Fico....
San Francisco is not a hellscape at all
I had my first real visit in SF recently, and don’t worry: I had a nice time!...
Everything was bananas at the Hayes Valley Carnival
Circus performers put on impressive feats for attendees of all ages on a sunny Saturday afternoon....
Anchor Brewing’s closure reminds me that nothing lasts forever
Cameron Weston reflects on why this San Francisco beer institution meant so much to him and his friends....
Packed from day one: New Flour+Water Pizzeria hits North Beach
Truth be told, I’ve always been about chefs Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow’s Italy-worthy pastas at Flour...
I saw Les Misérables for the very first time, and it was just okay
Saul Sugarman describes why this revered musical felt a little “meh” in his initial viewing in San Francisco....
Why I miss San Francisco
Tara Vega moved away from San Francisco in the pandemic — here’s what she misses most....
SF’s new Gambit Lounge: A wine bar with rare European eats
Central and Eastern European food is hard to come by in San Francisco — That’s why Gambit Lounge is a welcome addition to Hayes Valley....