The Top 7 Spots to Hear Soul Music in Oakland
Oakland’s got soul. Period. No debate necessary. Just facts on facts on facts. While there are some who still want to believe that Oakland is nothing more than the ugly step-sister to San Francisco’s glittery Cinderella, those in the know recognize Oakland for the jewel it truly is—a complex, many-splendored
New York’s Best Lesser Known Bookstores
While the era of big bookstore chains dominating the business of reading is slowly coming to a close, the scrappy, independent booksellers who stood in defiance for so long seem to be hitting their stride.
5 Best Breweries in The Pacific Northwest
Decided to take a drinking tour of the Pacific Northwest? Great idea. West Coast Brewing is booming, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho are putting out some of the tastiest beers with the freshest takes in the industry. Here are just 5 of the best in the pacific northwest…
Bring Back the Bay Guardian — and Win a Metaphorical Unicorn!
Friends, is this the San Francisco you dreamed of? The sparkling, golden dream of freewheeling political experiment, debate, and protest; colorful art, poetry, and music that fly completely free from rent-money and basic-bro anxiety; diverse culture, nightlife, and style that springs from pure expression rather than some lame-ass PowerPoint marketing plan?
Clare’s Deli is Closing
We asked Clare, “WHY OH WHY?!” Because selfishly, we don’t want our favorite French Dips to disapear, we want to keep eating them with our booze at The 500 Club
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Meet Andrea Garcia: Creator of Fancy Made
Souls of San Francisco: Andrea Garcia Hey there, I’m Dijon, creator of Souls of San Francisco. Some of you may be familiar with the project already. For those that aren’t, it’s a storytelling project in the city featuring photographs and short interviews with SF’s finest. Recently while walking the streets of
San Francisco Pickup Lines : By District
Every woman who frequents the fine drinking establishments in San Francisco may become a willing or unwilling participant in a ceremony of courtship. When a man gets a case of ‘the woo’, he’ll try any number of classic mating dances to win you over: physical prowess, fancy lures, partial-to-full nudity, or “negging” because he read some book by a guy wearing a ridiculous hat. Who can blame them? San Francisco is filled with beautiful, intelligent, funny women but now you can better prepare yourself by brushing up on common pick-ups when and where you might* expect them.
Living in San Francisco Means…(Redux)
Living in San Francisco means being torn apart. It means having people you love get evicted. Seeing cultural institutions replaced by trendy cocktail bars. Moving to this city for a job in technology and getting vilified for being the reason for higher rents, even though you can barely afford your own.