Fritos, Fruit Loops, and…Wine
By Mat Rick Have you ever tried to pick out a good wine to go with your dinner? White with...
Glazed Look
As a kid, there were a few basic food rules that my mom taught me to follow. Always buy avocados...
Lube Job
On the first Thursday of every month, something wicked and wild transpires in the Outer Mission. Go Deep!, a ladies’...
The Hundo Challenge
I was hired at the end of last year to redesign The Bold Italic’s new offices. After we agreed...
Hanging Out with SF’s Naked Guys
While walking through the Castro, I spy two naked men outside of Peet’s on Market Street. I stop and...
Inside a Painted Lady
Regardless of where Danny Tanner and the gang actually lived, those six houses are by far the most famous in the city....
Locals Only
They are on the front lines, keeping the community constantly fueled. As a kid, I’d hang out in skate...
Pedal Pushers
The more you reduce, reuse, recycle, revamp, repurpose, and redefine, the better. It sounds like some corny PSA, but the...
Crazy Town
I expected San Franpsycho’s store opening to be mellow. But when I arrive, there’s a line that goes...
Tilted SF: Flat Streets, Tipsy Houses
It’s hard enough to park a car or even just walk on the especially crazy-steep SF streets, to imagine building a house on them would seem impossible if they weren’t already there....
Gourmet and More: A Little Paris in SF
Don’t get me wrong, I love it, but at times it can feel a little romanticized, and dare I...
Big in Japan
By Mary Dauterman Japantown is a real treat for art and design lovers. With unique imported finds at great prices,...