These days, sticking to the same comfort and freshness, Blue Plate holds its pioneer status proudly. Next year, it turns officially 25 years old, but Blue Plate is that ripe age in a ripe time where folks who do decide to go out for a casual time, impress a date, or host group celebrations can always count on impressing their company with the restaurant’s hospitality, both warm and effortless.

ArtSpan’s annual SF Open Studios offers residents and tourists the free opportunity to engage directly with local artists by visiting their studio spaces. Visitors can expect to learn more about each creator’s work and process, and have the opportunity to purchase work directly.

PHOTOS AND WORDS BY ANDY SAMWICK It’s no secret one of the most charming dining destinations is where lots of San Francisco magic has been made as of late. The food magicians behind Secret Garden have been popping up at Stable Cafe since April. Stable has been the launchpad for

PHOTOS AND WORDS BY ANDY SAMWICK Soft openings for restaurants, bars, and clubs have always been exciting, the moment before a business’ grand entrance. They’re usually full of friends and family members of a new venture coming together to celebrate and look at the accomplishment in finally opening up the

PHOTOS AND WORDS BY ANDY SAMWICK Thanks to inflation, going on a date these days requires choosing a spot with a lovely ambiance and is consistently delicious but also doesn’t break the bank. Seems like the tallest of orders. But there are those spots in San Francisco, and I was

As someone who grew up in San Francisco, lived in Los Angeles, and who has explored the taco trails of California and Mexico, I thought I had tasted the pinnacle of taco perfection. Little did I know, my taco journey had merely scratched the surface. What I once considered the peak of taco excellence was, in reality, just the realm of good and great. It took a fateful business trip to CDMX to shatter my taco illusions and introduce me to an entirely new level of taco brilliance.

PHOTOS AND WORDS BY ANDY SAMWICK When I texted the owner of Buddy, after realizing that all the reservations for the pizza pop-up Jules were already taken, fortune smiled upon me. Alvaro Rojas, one of the owners of Buddy, told me because of the Eater article that came out August

PHOTOS AND WORDS BY ANDY SAMWICK I make an annual excursion trip to Lazy Bear Week (not the restaurant), an event that takes over the town of Guerneville each summer. The event hosts thousands of bear friends (burly, hairy, thicker men) and their admirers. They come from all over the