Right Up My Alley: Presidio Bowl
Growing up in SF, the options for entertainment are endless but a core memory of mine is celebrating birthdays at the Presidio Bowl....
- Mar 20
- 1 min
Haight & Love in the Richmond: Love Street Vintage
"I’ve moved around a lot but I’ve always kept the same retro vibe in the store” explains the owner of Love Street Vintage, Graciela...
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Fish Out of Water: Gus's Discount Tackle
Gus’s Discount Tackle is a fishing equipment store on the corner of Balboa street and 38th in the Richmond district. Sandwiched in...
- Jan 16
- 2 min
The Outer Sunset Queen
On Sundays, on 37th Avenue between Ortega and Quintara, stretches a collection of artisanally crafted products and colorful produce...
- Jan 16
- 2 min
Paper Tree's Hidden Origami Superstar
At the heart of Japantown in SF, you will find an origami store that will impress you in more ways than one. When I walked into Paper...
- Jan 16
- 2 min
Through The Decades With Green Apple Books
“Well the city as a whole has changed a lot - lost a lot of artists, dives, funkiness. SF has always attracted seekers, but those moving...
- Jan 16
- 2 min
Plants, Art And All Things Fun at Common Space
As my friends and I walked home from a well fed brunch at Eat Americana, we noticed a lovely new shop on the block that we hadn’t stopped...
- Jan 1
- 2 min
Where Is All That NOISE Coming From?
Across the street from Simple Pleasures Cafe and a few blocks down from Balboa Theater, you will find the one and only Noise record...
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Local Cheese Escapade to Nicasio Valley Cheese Company
On Saturday, I had the pleasure of going up to Marin County and visiting the Nicasio Valley Cheese Company. I met with owners Rick and...
- Aug 20, 2021
- 2 min
A Plant Lady On Ocean Avenue
Over the bulk of the pandemic, folks turned to developing new hobbies to escape the bleakness of lockdown. For Jeannie Psomas, that meant...
- Jul 7, 2021
- 2 min
Screen Printing And Art In The Tenderloin
One of my favorite stands at the Outer Sunset Farmer’s Market is run by the artful boutique, Fleet Wood. Located on Larkin St in the...
- Jun 5, 2021
- 2 min
Art Supplies, In-House Made T-Shirts And More
On 24th st, amidst the vibrant murals and bustling dynamism of the Mission district, is nestled a treasure of a store, Jenny Lemons....
- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
Memories On The Dance Floor
A few years ago, a cousin of a good friend of mine took us on a wild San Francisco night out. The night ended with a couple of tequila...
- Apr 29, 2021
- 1 min
Local Take On A Down-Home Classic
On a sunny Friday afternoon, I stopped in the Castro to chat with Jennifer Meyer, owner and founder of Local Take. A gallery gift store...
- Apr 15, 2021
- 1 min
Brand Hub: Post Script
As I walked into Post Script, I caught sight of a plethora of colorful cards leaning against a wall of the shop, each more unique and...
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
An Unlikely Community Pillar: Offix Edge
“She’s my encyclopedia” says a smiling customer to me. He’s talking about Poppy Gilman, owner and sole employee at Offix Edge. Offix Edge...
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
Pies With A Side Of History
As I walked into Peasant Pies Cafe, I inhaled the delicious aroma of fresh baked dough. Located on Irving St and 12th Ave, Peasant Pies...
- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
A Community Art Space For All: Hunt & Gather
Many times in the pre-pandemic days, I would walk past a storefront named Hunt & Gather and peek into the window to see a gathering of...
- Mar 1, 2021
- 2 min
Boba Spotlight: Little Sweet
When I started Heart & Soul, one of the businesses that I wanted to honor was Little Sweet, my favorite boba shop. Among the various boba...
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
Easy, Breezy, And Full Of Fresh Ingredients
On a typical foggy SF day I met with Ariel Ford, owner and founder of Easy Breezy, a frozen yogurt store near and dear to my heart. Like...