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House of Nanking

Kathy Fang: Star restauranteur remains rooted in Chinatown

November 3, 2024

Fang uses her platform to champion causes close to her heart.

Glide

GLIDE Memorial Church continues the work of late Reverend Cecil Williams

October 24, 2024

Following the death of longtime leader, Reverend Cecil Williams, earlier this year, GLIDE Memorial Church continues his mission of radical love and music.

Just For Fun

‘Now is the time’: Why these small-business owners are doubling down on SF

October 21, 2024

As businesses call it quits, leaving SF with record-high retail vacancies, these entrepreneurs are doubling — or tripling — down, taking advantage of the tenant’s market to expand.

Other Avenues

Other Avenues Celebrates a Half Century Serving the West Side

October 7, 2024

Other Avenues is a different kind of business. A new shopper may not know that Other Avenues Co-op is not owned by a single person, but its loyal customers know, celebrate, and support its unique, …

Soko Hardware

Japantown is a rare post-pandemic success story. Can it last?

October 5, 2024

The neighborhood has been a rare post-pandemic success story. But can the soul of Japantown survive the next generational shift?

Sam Wo Restaurant

116 -year-old restaurant in SF Chinatown in danger of closing

October 3, 2024

Co-owners says it's been difficult finding the right people to take over the iconic restaurant as chef and co-owner David Jitong Ho prepares to retire.

GLBT Historical Society

City to buy Castro shopping center for new LGBTQ history museum

September 26, 2024

Ending a two-decades-long search for a suitable site, city officials have landed on a massive two-story shopping center in San Francisco’s Castro district as the permanent home for a LGBTQ history museum and archival center.

Bi-Rite Market

Bi-Rite’s third market debuts on Polk Street. At 4,000 square feet, it’s the biggest yet

August 24, 2024

Bi-Rite Market, San Francisco’s best-known high-end grocery store, is set to debut its third location next week on Polk Street. At 4,000 square feet, it’s twice as big as the 84-year-old original market in the Mission.

Beep's Burgers

Beep’s Burgers Sign Reinvigorated With Fresh Paint

August 19, 2024

Local artists Neil Ballard, Nathaniel Bice and Matt Stansell, with help from Peterson Neon, have revamped the burger stand’s iconic sign.

Green Apple Books

Go inside Green Apple Books, a legacy business and San Francisco favorite since 1967

July 26, 2024

Green Apple Books is a San Francisco Legacy business, selling new and used books in all subject areas to curious readers since 1967.

Tommaso's Ristorante Italiano

The Family Behind Italian Legend Tommaso’s Is Officially Retiring

July 22, 2024

The Crotti family has announced that they’ll retire from their North Beach restaurant at the end of 2024

AIDS Legal Referral Panel

Guest Opinion: ALRP knows having a lawyer makes a difference

July 10, 2024

I’ve just wrapped up my first six months as executive director at the AIDS Legal Referral Panel, which has been providing free legal service to people living with HIV/AIDS for over four decades.

Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe

Head to This North Beach Shop for an Elite Sandwich and Beer Double-Header

June 18, 2024

One catch: It’s available on Thursdays only.

Bob's Donuts and Pastries

Supervisor Peskin's Legislation Supports Bob's Donuts' Expansion Plans After Lease Non-Renewal

June 17, 2024

Bob's Donuts in San Francisco plans to expand into a larger space after lease issues, continuing its local legacy.