Restaurants & Food
10 Things to Eat in North Beach Right Now, Part 3
San Francisco loves to eat. We’ve been a renowned food city since the start of the 20th century, and over the last few decades we have grown into an international…
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San Francisco food, drink, people and places, plus the occasional opinion.
History
The Saints Peter And Paul Church: Italian Cathedral Of The West Coast
Towering over the streets and alleyways of North Beach, the dignified spires of the Saints Peter and Paul Church are a defining element of our storied neighborhood…
Bars
North Beach Fix: Indian Summer Edition
Time marches on, even in the treasured time capsule that is San Francisco’s North Beach. Change is inexorable, and after ten years here in the Beach, I’ve learned to take…
Restaurants & Food
Panuchos Brings Authentic Mexican Back To Broadway
For over a decade, one of Broadway’s best food dives was a dingy little place called Vietnam, a tiny, forlorn space wedged between Sam’s and a hardware store just off…
History
The Sydney Ducks: California's First Street Gang
Our charming quadrant of San Francisco has borne more than one name since the first European settlers decided to build on these strange and beautiful hills. Today’s strip clubs on…
Restaurants & Food
Menu Fatigue: SF Chefs Push Back Against Extreme Prices
Here in the San Francisco of 2016, we are fortunate to live in the abundant center of the food universe. This has been an important dining town for decades, but…
Editorial
Who Are These People? The Crowd Behind Trump
As we watch the election season unfold, there is a lot of confusion surrounding Donald Trump’s bid for the presidency. While his campaign has left us with a great deal…
Restaurants & Food
10 Things To Eat In North Beach Right Now, Part 2
North Beach has long been San Francisco’s mainstay for Italian dining, but over the last decade our little neighborhood has become much more. In addition to half a dozen distinct…
Bars
Brick And Mortar History – The Bars Of North Beach, Part 2
North Beach has long been a neighborhood of barflies and night owls, of bon vivants and inveterate imbibers, and that isn’t about to change. The Beach loves its bars, and…
Editorial
Fear and Loathing On the Force: The Problem With Our Police
The recent police shootings in Dallas and Baton Rouge have raised the stakes in the national debate over police violence. I’ve been reluctant to write about this topic, because it…