Astute BART riders may have noticed those glossy new ads for Mace that are being displayed in the cars. "Protect your personal space with Mace,"... More >>

Not every day can be a dance number from Glee. Even happy-go-lucky lil' scamps like myself can wake up on the wrong side of the bed. When I arose... More >>

There are only two bars worth your time in Chinatown: the Li Po Lounge, and a tiny, hidden spot called Bow Bow, which I have lovingly dubbed Lil... More >>

Chinatown is a lot like the Mustang Ranch. Both entice you with a tantalizing, exotic promise that only leaves you smelling like fish. No wonder... More >>

The Buena Vista Cafe is one of those so-called San Francisco institutions, like the Tadich Grill or the Cliff House. It bills itself as the... More >>

If Mad Men has given you an appreciation of all things mid-20th century, might I turn your gaze to some shows that were actually recorded in the... More >>

Last night I dreamed I was at a bar in Disneyland. This made perfect sense, because it was a dream, and in dreams absurd things happen and you... More >>

Last week I finally figured out why people like to watch baseball. They like the slow pace of it. They like the players. They like the ritual. I... More >>

Memories are just pictures. They may or may not be the truth. The only thing that is "true" is what is happening in the moment, this very minute,... More >>

Steve Miller is no dummy. Somewhere back in time, when he was penning his ditties for mass consumption, he knew that residuals would be his bread... More >>