Lower Haight
Why so Many Churches? The Weirdest Places of “Worship” in the Bay Area
The Bay Area is home to a variety of churches, including those that incorporate jazz into worship, use hallucinogenic drugs in their services, and offer unusual spiritual powers, all in order to provide community and perks from Uncle Sam.
Meet the San Francisco Chef Cooking for Kamala Harris and Other Big Wig Politicos
Nick Cobarruvias first heard Kamala Harris speak while plating tostadas in the kitchen just a room away. It was 2019 and the presidential candidate spoke about triumph and perseverance; before he knew it, the chef-owner of Otra had stopped plating food. Once the speech ended he returned to his body
This New Literary Magazine is a Gift to the People of San Francisco
I’ve got some awesome news! We received a grant from the Civic Joy Fund to put out a literary magazine celebrating SF and acting to counter the stupid “Doom Loop” narrative. It’s a gift to the people of San Francisco. And after months of working on this project it’s now available
So Much Love And Attention Was Paid To Stoa-Lower Haight’s Newest Bar Destination
PHOTOS AND WORDS BY ANDY SAMWICK Soft openings for restaurants, bars, and clubs have always been exciting, the moment before a business’ grand entrance. They’re usually full of friends and family members of a new venture coming together to celebrate and look at the accomplishment in finally opening up the
Lower Haight Art Exhibition Pays Tribute To AAPI Food, Family, And Belonging
BY MARY KATE TANKARD “It all started when I was getting tacos in the Mission,” artist and designer Ace tells me in reference to her joining the art collective Family Style. The collective is composed of 10 AAPI artists, artists and friends who collaborate to celebrate Asian American identity through
Ursula X. Young is Uplifting Other Women Artists in the Bay Area and Beyond
Historically, the art industry has valued the work of women artists less than that of male artists, despite being the subject matter of most work. Today, women artists are working to lift each other up. In an effort to inspire younger aspiring artists during Women’s History Month, I wanted to
If you Love The Center of SF, It Could Use Your Help
A message from The Center in the Lower Haight, SF Via – The Center SF Family: Dearest Community Members, I hope this message finds you well and safe in this very strange time. First of all, from the bottom of our hearts — Thank you for being part of our
Mad Dog in the Fog is Closing
On Thursday news broke that Lower Haight stalwart Mad Dog in the Fog will be closing. They shared the news via their Facebook page explaining that they would ultimately be opening up in a new location, but didn’t give any specification as to where or when. Here’s the post: For
Rosamunde in Lower Haight Closed, But You Can Still Find Them Down the Street!
The place that makes the best sausages in SF has closed their Lower Haight location today. They’ve been selling delicious sausages there for some 21 years. Many an afternoon I grabbed a preservative-free, garlic and paprika stuffed pork sausage there, in between drinking pints and smelling farts at Toronado, sometimes