Celebrate Fourth of July in San Francisco: Find local fireworks displays, Independence Day events and the best outdoor restaurants and bars.
Usually we give food and sex just about equal standing on the pleasure-o-meter. After all, great sex is yummy and great food is undeniably sexy. But sometimes, food wins out and, uh, takes the proverbial cake. Here, seven locals dish on where they go for foods that hit the (G) spot.
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You wouldn't think you'd need a backup plan for an outing as jaunty as brunch, but when paper-perusing table-hogs make waits interminable, you'll want another option--and it better be close. Here are four of the city's best brunch spots, each coupled with a nearby alternative where the food is stellar and you'll get a table in short order.
Summer is here and that means it's grillin' time. Whether you want someone else to cook it for you, (or at least do the prep, a la Korean barbecue), or if you're into being involved in every step from choosing the perfect outdoor spot to flipping each burger, we've got you covered. So get out there and start fanning those flames!
Sometimes you need a place to get the party started before the party really gets started. You know, the kind of bar you can belly up to early with one friend in tow and another six stragglers on the way. The rare sort of place with enough character to draw your laziest friend from the Outer Sunset into the city's center while still allowing you a chance to chat without losing your voice and drain a glass without seeing parallel effects on your wallet. Here, we offer seven spots sure to ease your social self into a big night out with equal parts pace and grace.
After years of absence from the cocktail scene, absinthe is making a huge comeback. No longer touted as a craze inducing hallucinogenic, this formerly banned botanical spirit has slowly made its way from the contraband suitcases of European tourists to the top shelves of San Francisco mixologists. Until the anise-flavored darling is being poured at your corner bar, here are some of our favorite spots serving this gem.
It’s official: The natural, tart-flavored frozen yogurt craze that's been sweeping L.A. has headed north. These nouveau fro-yo shops are capturing real estate—and the raves of health-conscious, dessert-loving San Franciscans—in neighborhoods across the city. I ventured far and wide (even into two malls!) to give my fellow fro-yo fans the scoop on where to find the best of this tangy, nonfat treat.
From beachside bonfires to backyard BBQs, we've got your ultimate guide to grilling this summer.
The 5 o'clock whistle blows and you're ready to toast to the end of the work day, but before the alcohol starts to flow, do your stomach a favor and add a little padding. From the classic duo of cheese and wine to the contemporary combination of ginger wings and mai tais, these spots take bar food up a notch with gourmet small plates or full family-style fare.
No matter what the current food trend dictates, steak is still what's for dinner for so many Americans. We're all just steer-crazy for the red stuff. Whether you like it corn-fed from the Midwest or flown in from Kobe, Japan, these steakhouses will please even the most discriminating beef lovers.
A style manifesto: When it comes to style, if compromising is a virtue, then we’d rather be bad. These days, we want exactly what we want, something made just for us. We don’t want to see it strutting past us in the club, making the rounds on MUNI or kicking it in the park. We want it to fit our bodies, our personalities and our budgets. And we won’t take no for an answer. Luckily, we don’t have to.
So you finally got that bachelor's degree, but you're not ready to hang up the party hat just because you've traded in your college-logo sweats for pressed khakis from nine to five? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Find like-minded colleagues at these recent-grad-friendly bars.
Some say presentation is everything, and these local restaurants have gone all out to create dessert menus featuring some of the most awe-inspiring, unusually shaped sweets around. From "s'more nachos" to ice-cream sushi, these desserts amuse diners with their artful, entrée-like presentations.
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Whether you’re looking to spice up your relationship or tantalize a new date, sexy foods are always a winner. But Aphrodite works in mysterious ways--you might be surprised by some of the world's most renowned aphrodisiacs. Since you probably won’t make it to Central America to collect the roots of a Socratea exorrhiza, here’s a list of easily accessible aphrodisiacs sure to tempt your taste buds and your date.
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Photo credits: Couple by Shutterstock/Diego Cervo; Arugula by Shutterstock/Magdalena Kucova; Balut courtesy Marshall Astor - Food Pornographer; Chocolate courtesy Ghirardelli; Ginseng by Shutterstock/Jeannette Lambert; Truffles by Shutterstock/Mr. Mario; Produce by Shutterstock/L F File
A wet day is enough to keep most from leaving the house. While the occasional day snuggled in front of the TV can be a welcome reprieve from a chaotic life, too many can leave you with a bad case of cabin fever. Add some sunshine to that gloomy forecast with these activities that defy the lazy reputation of rainy days.
