One of the supposed perks to living in a port city is that comestible sea creatures are supposed to be not only plentiful, but also cheaper than you would get inland. Growing up near Morro Bay, down the coast, I remember this being the case but in San Francisco not so much. As a matter

Hey, remember the Presidio? It’s that hard-to-get-to green place between here and the Golden Gate Bridge. Well, they’re having art out there now, and this was originally the last week to get to it! Sponsored by the For-Site Foundation, Presidio Habitats showcases works designed to help out the animals living

The Roxie is a staple in the Mission.  It will be for a long time to come with the hosting of events like this. Enjoy a night of laughs at The Roxie on Tuesday, May 10th at 7:30p.m. for Uptown Almanac’s Locally-Sourced Pop-Up Comedy Night.  Did I mention there will

You know you’re in a fancy bar when said bar offers an “aperitivo” hour as opposed to a “happy” one.  And you should know better than to call it a “bar” in the first place; Adesso is a bonafide gastropub that offers high-end Italian finger food to complement your glass

There are many things I enjoy more now than I did in my youth: Disneyland, mustard, good arch support, to name a few. The best example that comes to mind, however, is the prom. Possibly for the desire for a major do-over, or maybe just because I like any excuse

King of Thai Noodle is, perhaps, the best bang for your buck when it comes to Thai food in San Francisco.  King of Thai is a tiny hole in the wall located on Clement Street in the Inner Richmond.  The giant purple awning is tough to miss, though. Let’s begin

Looking to escape into the wild for just one day? In need of an excellent lower body workout? Wanna chill and eat sandwiches on top of a mountain? At Mount Diablo State Park, you can do all three, and it’s only a cheap day trip away! The park, located just