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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 15, 20211 min read


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...
Apr 1, 20212 min read


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 31, 20212 min read


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 9, 20212 min read


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...
Mar 1, 20212 min read


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...
Feb 25, 20212 min read


A Family Affair Rooted in History: Cliff's Variety Store
If you’ve ever been to the Castro in San Francisco, you’ve certainly meandered into Cliff’s Variety Store. From toys and crafts to...
Feb 10, 20212 min read


Bold And Sprinkles And Balloons
If you’ve ever walked by Bold & Sprinkles before the pandemic, you were likely to see a birthday party or another joyous celebration...
Feb 1, 20212 min read


Start Your Morning At Henry's House Of Coffee
Right down my street on 23rd and Noriega St, you’ll find some of the best coffee in the Sunset at Henry’s House of Coffee. A neighborhood...
Jan 30, 20212 min read


Festival Central: Ceiba SF
In the Upper Haight, you’ll find a shop that might surprise you with its modern art and bacl leather clothing: Ceiba SF. Ceiba SF is the...
Jan 21, 20212 min read


Everyone's Go-T0 Art Supply Store
As a child, I remember the joy I would feel from my mother telling me that, after school, we would be going to Flax’s Art & Design for...
Jan 14, 20212 min read


Ethical Food Shopping At Other Avenues Grocery Cooperative
“I think the rule is If you walk more than 10 blocks to buy food then your food conspiracy is too high.” says Emily Huston, a co-owner...
Jan 6, 20212 min read
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