Tony Gemignani Dishes On His Flagship, Franchising—and Opening In LA The last few years have brought a lot of changes to the city, to say the least. While many neighborhoods have been hollowed out by the harsh economics of post-Covid SF, North Beach has been remarkably resilient. Thanks in part … Read the rest
Local Vintage Poster Gallery Unearths Rare, Enormous Cappiello Piece If you’re a regular reader of the blog, you’re probably already familiar with the people at Real Old Paper Gallery. It’s now the only brick-and-mortar vintage poster gallery in Northern California–and we’re fortunate to have it right here in … Read the rest
Former Nature Stop Owner Brings Elena Mediterranean To North Beach As North Beach cruises through the end of another Indian Summer, it’s hard not to feel grateful to be here. We’ve experienced a return to form in recent days, with a flurry of new restaurant and bar openings that shows … Read the rest
Classes With Glasses: Chocolate And Wine Events Come To North Beach When it comes to specialty retail, North Beach has always had a full plate. In addition to some of the best bars and restaurants in the city, we’ve got some of the best Italian pastry shops anywhere, and Grant Avenue … Read the rest
Old Ink, New Acquisitions: Vintage Posters Light Up The Wharf This time on the blog, I’m going to kick things off with a startling confession. Here it is: I really like Fisherman’s Wharf. I know that’s something you don’t hear locals say very often, but it’s the truth. It has … Read the rest
A True One-Man Kitchen: Chef Eddy Bonilla’s La Fusion Through all of its ups and downs, San Francisco continues to be a food city, and there’s no sign that’s about to change. There are an awful lot of good chefs out there, and it’s been my pleasure to know … Read the rest
After Two-Year Hiatus, Festa Coloniale Italiana Returns To North Beach In a city replete with great neighborhoods, North Beach is considered by many to be San Francisco’s best–and it’s not hard to see why. As one of its original settlements, North Beach is a jewel box of San Francisco history, … Read the rest
Burrito Justice: El Farolito Finally Opens In North Beach San Francisco has been a food town since its early years, and to this day it remains one of the most gastronomically obsessed cities in America. The numbers tell the story: according to the most recent estimates, San Francisco has … Read the rest
Local Color: The Source For Vintage Posters In San Francisco When I originally decided to move to San Francisco over two decades ago, one of the main things motivating me was the history of the city—and the fact that history is still so visible today. From Alcatraz to the Palace … Read the rest
Popular SF Taqueria To Open First Mexican Wine Bar In The US Everyone has an opinion about Yelp, it seems. I understand the criticism: the platform is overloaded with inane reviews, and negotiating the mudslingers definitely requires a critical eye. But there’s also a very good reason the website has remained … Read the rest