When I first went to Paris I was sixteen and in the company of a slew of other privileged, Americans of comparable age and intellect sent there for a “summer study abroad” program by our parents. There are a million things to say about that but what I will say

If you haven’t been to any of the neighborhood Farmer’s Markets in the city yet, then you’ve been missing out on some deals on fresh, local produce. My only beef with my local market at Divisadero and Grove is that I end up spending too much money because I can’t

One of the most interesting urban planning concepts (taught to me by my urban planner best friend) is the privatization of public space.  Once she pointed it out using the tiny, rotating bus shelter seats that one can hardly sit on, let alone sleep on as an example, I can’t

Every weekend in this fair city, hundreds if not thousands of people get their drunk pizza fix before heading home. I’d say the witching hour is somewhere between 1 and 3 am, but guaranteed you’ll see every local slice spot filled to the brim with dipsomaniacs ordering toppings and flavor

Cinnaholic is a brand spanking new gourmet vegan cinnamon roll shop in Berkeley. I went to the press opening last weekend. I had just done a week-long juice fast and ended it by eating one million cinnamon rolls. I’m pretty sure that’s how you’re supposed to come out of those,

Once a week we present Broke-Ass Porn.  It’s visually stimulating material for the financially impaired.  If this shit doesn’t get you going, you’re not as broke as you thought: Just like with most things that are illicit and fun, sometimes you have to cross state lines to get the goods.

There’s a lot of reasons to like the Homestead. To begin with it looks like a genuine Victorian saloon replete with velvety wallpaper and an embossed tin ceiling.  While it’s had many different names and incarnations, it’s been a bar continuously since 1902…I think.  In addition to being a cool looking

I love sandwiches to an embarrassing extent. They are compact and deeply satisfying; making a great one requires an understanding of the delicate nature of balance and portion in food. Also, holy jesus, are they delicious. But sandwiches get a bad rap from time to time, especially when people try