The Drum That Never Quiets: Syria, Russia And The New President April 17, 2017 This past week brought news that the Trump White House had taken its first military action, just 77 days into the new administration. On April 4th, U.S. forces rained 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles down on a Syrian airfield, reportedly the … Read the rest
North Beach Fix: Spring Is Upon Us April 13, 2017 Springtime in North Beach: the sun emerges from the clouds, and we emerge in turn from the refuge of our apartments to greet it. Skirts, shorts and sandals reappear, and the sidewalk cafés reclaim their crowds. The parks fill with … Read the rest
Vice’s Angels: Notable Harlots in San Francisco History February 22, 2017 San Francisco has always loved its prostitutes–or in today’s parlance, sex workers. But the relationship between the world’s oldest profession and our city’s development is a complicated one. Over the last century, law enforcement has grown increasingly hostile to the … Read the rest
The War On Our Schools: American Education in Crisis February 7, 2017 People all over the world were shocked when Donald Trump was elected to the presidency in November. A reality television star and real estate developer–known primarily for his litigious loutishness and pumpkin hue–had been elected to the highest office in … Read the rest
10 Things to Eat in North Beach Right Now, Part 4 January 31, 2017 North Beach is the true heart of San Francisco. If you don’t live here, chances are you wish you did. And if you’re like most San Franciscans we know, whether you live in the neighborhood or not you feel a … Read the rest
10 Things To Eat In The Mission Right Now January 10, 2017 SF’s Mission: The Land of Wonders I love to eat. Ever since I was old enough to fund my own cheeseburger, I’ve been a street-foraging foodie, diligently and doggedly seeking out the best morsels in every category. This habit began … Read the rest
North Beach Fix 2: New Year Edition January 4, 2017 Happy New Year, North Beach! Welcome to the first week of 2017, and to our second edition of North Beach Fix. A new regular feature reporting on happenings and changes of all kinds in The Beach, NBF keeps an … Read the rest
Vagabonds, Lunatics and Scoundrels in San Francisco History, Part 3 December 19, 2016 If one neighborhood has set the tone for San Francisco and cemented our city’s reputation for rebelliousness, it has to be the Barbary Coast. The environ we now call North Beach has had a persistent influence on the city’s development, … Read the rest
Betty Lou’s Seafood & Grill Opens In North Beach – Table Of Content December 12, 2016 There are few things I enjoy more in San Francisco than a meal of fresh, well-prepared seafood. Salmon in particular is a favorite treat, grilled a perfect medium rare. There are a handful of places in this city that can … Read the rest
A Visitors’ Guide To San Francisco December 12, 2016 The city of San Francisco is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and it isn’t hard to see why. Lush, photogenic and blessed with a rich historical legacy, the Magic City has seduced visitors for generations. … Read the rest