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This Castro Baker Just Threw the Panettone Gauntlet Down
Giovanni Liguoro moved from Southern Italy to bake at a brand new Castro District bakery a few summers ago. He opened Poesia Café as head baker in August 2022 alongside Francesco D’Ippolito. D’Ippolito, who owns the longtime neighborhood Italian restaurant favorite Poesia, literally upstairs from the new bakery, saw great

Best Bay Area Events 11.26-12.16
Downtown First Thursdays Is BACK on Dec. 5th! Downtown First Thursdays is back for another FREE, all-ages street party on 2nd St. on Dec. 5th from 5-10pm. Featuring a DJ Set by Special Guest Performer Rebecca Black! PLUS an ugly sweater competition, arts and crafts, karaoke caroling, roaming capoeira, free

Sequels I Want Wiped From Our Collective Memory
I grew up hearing that sequels often pale in comparison to their predecessors. Exceptions to the rule exist, like Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993). That rare smash-hit success is what sequel-makers aim for, but their attempts typically fall short. Here’s an inexhaustive list of sequels

Renee De Carlo’s Drawing Rooms: Uniting Art, Music, and Community in SF
Meet Renee De Carlo, the Visionary Artist Creating Space for People to Connect Through Art

These Places Will Give You a Thanksgiving Meal if You Can’t Afford One
Hunger sucks. Food is hella expensive, and the statistics are damning. It’s not just homeless people experiencing hunger.

40 Years of Holiday Magic: Experience the Great Dickens Christmas Fair
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a magical holiday tradition in The Bay Area, offering a festive and immersive experience with a cast of characters straight out of a fairytale, and special experiences like high tea and a mini steam train ride.

Wonder Dave & Jonah Price: The Couple Championing Queer Comedy in SF
Jonah Price and Wonder Dave are a dynamic duo who run multiple comedy events in San Francisco, creating spaces where queer and other marginalized voices are uplifted and celebrated, and they are committed to creating spaces where audiences feel seen and entertained.

This New Podcast Brings You The Hidden History of Local Dishes
The California Migration Museum is launching a miniseries that explores the history of immigrant-owned food in San Francisco, featuring stories of immigrant chefs, restaurants, and unique local dishes.