San Francisco
Meet the SF Artist Who Will Fill Your Enemy’s Room with Balloons
On a walk down Divisadero, we discovered a flyer that ballooned into a creative experience. The flyer is taped at eye level to a beige utility pole, next to peeled stickers and singles night adverts. It uses first person, boldly stating: “Do you have opps? I will fill up their
The Martini was Likely Invented at the Occidental Hotel in San Francisco
The Occidental Hotel in San Francisco, where the Martini cocktail was born, was a hub of social activity in the late 19th century, and its legacy endures today as the Martini becomes an international icon.
The 2025 SF Beer Passport is Here!
Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 28 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 28 of the finest locally
Obama Was Reportedly Chillin’ in North Beach Last Week
San Francisco is a city of familiar faces, and some of those familiar faces belong to Presidents. Not all of them are Presidents you want to see. Donald Trump was reportedly spotted in Pac Heights begging rich people for money last year but some of them may be Presidents you
The Great Highway To Permanently Close To Cars This Friday
If you want to drive on the Great Highway, you only have a few days to do so because beginning on Friday, March 14th, cars will be forbidden from the picturesque road on the western edge of the City. While the change won’t effect the entirety of the Great Highway,
Five Easy Essentials for a Delightful Day at Dolores Park
To enjoy a pain-free and enjoyable day at Dolores Park, it’s essential to pack sunscreen, a trusty towel or blanket, treats for yourself and friends, a good book, and a plastic bag for party garbage.
The Real Reason Walgreens Is Closing 12 Stores in San Francisco
Walgreens has closed 12 stores in San Francisco due to staffing and rent costs, worsening problems for patients and insurers, while the company has also faced legal issues for underpaying employees and overprescribing opioids.
Orphan Andy’s, One of SF’s Last 24-Hour Diners, is for Sale
Orphan Andy’s in the Castro is up for sale for $250,000, with owners Dennis Ziebell and Bill Pung retiring after 46 years of serving the community.
Why Downtown San Francisco Is Struggling
Downtown San Francisco is struggling, not because of WFH (work from home), COVID, or even the tech industry’s great abdication. It’s in trouble because it was made to struggle, by force and design. The city’s upper-right quadrant, where it first emerged from the water like some Silurian hexapod, has undergone