I just got back from Alaska, which to me, a liberal, vegan, and judgmental Californian, appeared to be a backwards, behind-the-times, redneck state with stunningly gorgeous views and impressive wilderness. Against this lush, green backdrop, the food situation was unforgivable.  Health food stores were few and far-between and restaurants were

I’m not a fan of camping or dorms.  I’m pretty sure camping is why houses were invented.  And the only purpose of dorms is to make you so miserable freshman year that you’re forced to go out and make friends.  Hostels are a combination of dorms and camping, but somehow

So Green Zebra does these cool guides that are focused on “Local Savings for Sustainable Living”.  Sounds pretty sweet right?  Well they just opened their Environmental Action Center (EAC) at the Crocker Galleria, where you can drop in and learn to how to live more sustainably while still saving money

Fernet-Branca is a weird thing.  It’s wildly popular here in San Francisco, and more or less the national drink of Argentina.  Plus I’m pretty sure they drink it in Italy…but that’s it.  I’ve never seen it anywhere else.  In fact, my buddies were at the Lone Palm a few years

These days, it’s really hard to get some bang for your buck. Whenever possible [read: almost never], I like some of my blood money to go to charity. Luckily, 15 Romolo decided to combine their lovely bar, making a difference and, of course, booze. Because you know we’re always trying

This one comes straight from my man Johnny Funcheap.  This Wednesday the Riptide, is throwing a bad ass party to kick off the Outside Lands Festival.  This little fiesta is to raise money for the Save The Waves Coalition and there will be FREE food, surf movies on the big

Outer Richmond is charming and gorgeous. You’ve got the beach and the nice plump caboose of Golden Gate park at your fingertips. But if there’s anything my best friends have taught me, it’s looks don’t matter and beauty is skin deep. What really counts? Inner Richmond. When hearing the words