Baby steps to greendom
S.F. architect Mark English thinks green-minded homeowners should consider the "reduce, reuse, recycle" saying before making certain upgrades.
Fishing basics for kids
Derek Mitchell, who started fishing at the tender age of 3 and is now a self-described fishing fanatic, shares his tips for teaching tots.
Bringing up memories
At Urban Burp, a vintage fabric store on the edge of North Beach in San Francisco, fabric bolts jump out at you from decades of history.
Pop goes Japantown
New People, the nation's first retail and entertainment complex dedicated to Japanese popular culture, opens on Post Street.
Mullein is a dreamy delight
Gardeners looking to add height to a part of their garden should try verbascum 'Southern Charm.'
Sold on love - and each other
Before Melissa Berry, now 33, nor Curtis Havel, 37, were searching for lasting love, he was looking for olive oil.
Squirrels enjoy a little citrus
Persimmons, orangers and tangerines make tantalizing treats for the bushy-tailed garden intruders.
August gardening tasks
Inland, it is too hot to set out new plants. In coastal areas, gardeners wait under a cover of fog for summer weather to arrive.
On the Town: Larry Batiste
Larry Batiste, musical director for the Grammy Awards pre-telecast, tells us about some of his favorite restaurants and music haunts.
Stitch N' Pitch
Barbara Paley is leading a knitting-while-watching-baseball movement. "It's a celebration of two timeless traditions."
Readers' guide to the best Bay Area businesses
Category: Wedding Dresses
- Pinkies Nail Salons (23 reviews)
- Delfina Pizzeria (4 reviews)
- La Taqueria (21 reviews)