When Covid lockdowns swept through San Francisco, many sought ways to cope, but for Ryan Stagg, owner of Bernal Basket, baking bread wasn’t just a pastime; it became the beginning of a calling. What began as a simple effort to stay busy during the early days of the pandemic quickly became a story of adaptation and strong community in Bernal Heights. Faced with job shifts and an uncompromising landlord, Ryan and his partner decided to turn rustic loaves into a business. They first started with...

Nestled in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond, Iggy’s Place is more than just a sandwich shop—it’s a testament to the power of community, cultural fusion, and the pursuit of a dream. The shop is the brick-and-mortar evolution of Borsch Mobile , the beloved food truck run by co-founders Igor “Iggy” Teplitsky and Anna Flider. During the pandemic, when neighborhoods became lifelines, the couple began dreaming aloud on long walks: what if they opened a proper sandwich shop? Their food philosophies...

In the heart of San Francisco’s Outer Richmond, a quiet transformation has taken place in what used to be a dog groomer’s storefront. Today, it’s home to SLAKE, a bottle and sundry shop that’s quickly become a local staple — not only for its thoughtful selection of wine, beer, and spirits, but for the values and vision that built it. The shop is the brainchild of Daniel Lovett, a longtime industry veteran whose career in high-end dining took an unexpected turn in 2019. After breaking his leg...