People say California has no seasons, but that just goes to show you how wrong people can be. Why, we've got football season, outdoor theater season, the Christmas shopping season, and, of course, opera season. This year, kick off the [more...]

There is almost nothing better than watching your dog swim his heart out, and this sight can push your relationship through just about any stage. (In a fight? You'll find yourselves laughing at the dog together. Looking for a way to [more...]

At Pine Lake in Stern Grove, you won't have to worry if you forgot to bring your tennis ball or frisbee. The meadow at this off-leash dog park [more...]

Few clothing stores offer the personal relationship with the proprietor that you get at Decades of Fashion in the Haight. I've never met her, but stories about Ciceily abound. Some love her, some hate her -- but everyone loves her [more...]

The Edge is a very decent gay bar if you're tired of the OTHER Castro scene -- you know, the one where you must be dolled up to the nines to get a drink? The Edge offers a dive-ier style for a more relaxed evening. I've heard many [more...]

Even if the food sucked, the Sausage Factory would surely have become a Castro favorite for the name alone. However, the food -- thick, meaty sauces and [more...]

What I love most about Harvey's is that they provide diner-sized portions of diner-hearty food in a much cleaner, cozier atmosphere than you'll find in the average [more...]

I can't believe I'm submitting a tip about produce, but Golden Produce on Church Street is actually worth reading and writing about. Let's face it, we don't all make it to the Civic Center Farmer's Market every day. And Safeway, just [more...]

With California's recent ruling to admit the legality of gay marriage, LGBT people all over town are celebrating this validation of their civil rights. However, there's still a lot of progress to make, especially in the arena of [more...]

Every year on Gay Pride Weekend, you'll see an enormous pink triangle laid out on the hillside of Twin Peaks. This is courtesy of the Friends of the Pink [more...]

Independent of the Dyke March, Dykes on Bikes is another riotous rally for queer women around this city -- but this time, it happens on motorcycles. This is [more...]

The Gay Pride Parade happens in cities all over the country, but nowhere as vibrantly, loudly and proudly as in San Francisco. Featuring dozens of spangled floats, [more...]

Once every year, the sound of thousands of loud, proud female feet fills the city for the annual Dyke March. Part of the official Gay Pride celebrations, the [more...]

Whether you're in Union Square to shop, work or people-watch, do yourself a favor by taking a minute to sit at the Emporio Rulli Cafe in the square [more...]

Pay a visit to the Bullshead Restaurant if you're interested in sampling what the website calls "the finest tasting hamburgers in the land." This cozy little [more...]

Don't you miss toy stores? All that excitement and wonder, all those primary colors and plush fabrics and sparkly plastic? If you're sighing with longing now, pay a visit to Ambassador Toys in [more...]

If you find yourself hungry in the Inner Sunset, drop by Toasties for a quality sandwich. I recommend the crab melt and the curly garlic fries, but don't be afraid [more...]

If you've fallen for one of SF's last remaining carnivores, taking them to Guerra's Deli & Meats will ensure you have a long, happy future together. No one who's [more...]

You don't have to go all the way to Ireland to load yourself up with schlocky Irish gifts. All Things Irish is a store packed with every fun, silly Irish-themed item you could wish for, as well as some genuine Irish import foods that [more...]

Whether you're a single parent looking for a date you can bring your kids to, or a longterm couple looking for an outing the whole family can enjoy, One Martial Arts mig [more...]