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05 Nov 2018

10 Unexpected Ways to Use Avocados

Ah, avocado toast. The ambrosia so tasty, an entire generation would voluntarily give up their dream of home ownership just to nosh on it. OK, that was a joke — but in all seriousness, avocados are awesome! And they’re good for much, much more than just toast and guacamole. Avocados

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01 Nov 2018

Bacchus Kirk to Close in SF, as Rent Triples

The Lower Nob Hill bar Bacchus Kirk (925 Bush st.) is officially closing this November.  Bacchus was well known in the neighborhood for it’s cocktail specials, its charming little fireplace, and its extremely rare smoking room indoors.  We got the news from one of Bacchus’ owners, Sharon Lindley who wrote: “Bacchus Kirk will

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01 Nov 2018

SF Celebrates Dodger Loss with Free Tacos

It’s that time of year again. When Taco Bell gives everyone a free taco, and San Francisco gets to celebrate a 2nd World Series loss for their most hated nemesis: The Los Angeles Dodgers. Taco Bell is promising a free Doritos Locos Taco to everyone in the United States for their “Steal

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01 Nov 2018

Chainsaws on BART, Racism in SF and 11 Lives Taken

We have a couple local stories this week that dive into racism and chainsaws, but there is no way we can avoid discussing what happened Saturday. Today, the people of Pittsburgh are our people, our neighbors. But first… BART and chainsaws don’t mix We’ve all seen a lot during our

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31 Oct 2018

Love in the Time of Housing Crisis

San Francisco is a wonderful place to fall in love. Sure, Paris might be the “City of Love,” but anyone who calls it that has never walked up Columbus Avenue, arm in arm with their sweetheart, as Coit Tower winked at them from above.

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30 Oct 2018

Excellent Art Parties, Paint Battles & Performance Artists in SF

If you want to mingle with performance artists at the top of their game, or have a full-on Berlin style dance party with them, then you’re in luck this week.  November is jam-packed with really immersive, creative, and hands-on events in the city.

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30 Oct 2018

Punk Isn’t Dead It Lives In New York City

By Kate Hoos Some people might be under the impression that the phrase “punk is dead” may be true, but it most definitely is not. Sorry to burst your bubble, but you heard some seriously fake news. What is true, is that in the squeeze of a rapidly gentrifying city-

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26 Oct 2018

Why the Monument in Union Square Should be Taken Down

Guest post by Max Silver Disclaimer: The author of this article is not Filipino. He is a white man from San Francisco. While this story focuses on the acts of Admiral George Dewey of the U.S. Navy, figures such as Emilio Aguinaldo and Apolinario Mabini are also mentioned. Their perspectives are

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