Backstories
Jon Korn
It's not always on my mind when I'm bellying up to the bar, but making alcohol is serious business. Brewers soak specially prepared g...
Lisa Tauber
As I walked from booth to booth at a recent Mission Indie Mart, I
marveled at all that was gilded, felted, and emblazoned ...
Sarah Han
I don’t think of myself as a spiritual person. I don’t believe in God. But I do believe in dog, and in cat, for that matter. I’ve always ...
Dino-Ray Ramos
"Glee" has struck a chord with the nation – and obviously with me. On the show, Spanish teacher Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) recollects the da...
Aaron Britt
On February 1st, 1997, thirteen unlucky years ago today, San Francisco
lost its greatest chronicler. From 1938-1997 Herb Caen wrote ...
Annetta Black
I just pulled 88 hairpins, 5 hair extensions, a half dozen paper flowers, and two large black feathers from my hair. The only thi...
Bold Locals
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Jon Korn
does not want to be that guy
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Dino-Ray Ramos
is a sartorial cycle of fun
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Mara Sohn
waits for the next reel to spool
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Ethan Kanat
will be staying out late tonight
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Reyhan Harmanci
might just run for mayor next year.
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Antonia Richmond
knows it when she sees it
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Jamie W suggested
A story of some of the long term merchants in Japantown - they have very interesting, long time-line stories. To see this community carry traditions in a neighborhood - despite systemic adversity from the city and government - is inspiring...
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Btwice suggested
I would love to know if about great places for live jazz
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Btwice suggested
I really enjoyed "Hard Roll" by Jon Korn. I would love to see what other truly unique places he has discovered.
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kristian suggested
Open air dining. There are a number of backyard terraces, alleyway cafes, rooftops eateries, etc. They are can be surprising, somewhat hidden, and often sublime. Would be great to do an exploration of the high and low.
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burazer suggested
Story on the life and work of Jordan Belson, experimental bay area filmmaker under recognized for 6 decades of pioneering work.
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