I used to be annoyed with people who constantly handed out flyers to their shows. It's like receiving a chain letter: You know you ain't gonna... More >>

You gotta love a place that has a drink called a Homeboy. I'm talking about Home at Church and Market, the restaurant and bar that serves upscale... More >>

People are fond of making top 10 lists, so let me introduce a new category: Top 10 Bars in San Francisco You Are Afraid to Go Into. Don't expect... More >>

The Tower of London, that giant penal castle in the heart of the city where three queens of England lost their heads and all who entered... More >>

I know scientists are working diligently to isolate the so-called "gay gene," but while they are at it, I hope that they can also pinpoint the... More >>

You can always tell how your friends really feel about you when they set you up on a blind date. Apparently my friends view me as a female Marty... More >>

I absolutely love hotel bars — they are my very favorite. I love how in San Francisco you can walk into any fancy hotel and sit in its bar,... More >>

It's easy to feel like a stranger in any of San Francisco's neighborhoods. Actually, that's usually part of the fun. But no place makes me feel... More >>

It's hard to measure the esteem I hold for Karen Carpenter. She played the drums and sang at the same time, which is awesome — but,... More >>

Sometimes, only a samurai revenge tale will do. Last week, I clocked 115 hours on my time card. While I was toiling away, the only thing I could... More >>