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Fourth of July

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    Mark Zuckerberg Now Worth $20 Billion More: How Many Hoodies Will That Buy Him?

    This morning, Facebook CEO and hoodie aficionado Mark Zuckerberg changed the world for the second time when he rang the bell, making his multi-billion-dollar company officially public. As Mike Cassidy from the Mercury News so aptly put it: It was like "Christmas, New Year's, Diwali, Tet, Fiestas Pat ... More >>

  • Music

    February 15, 2012

    Bouncer Communes with the Pinatas at the Latin American Club

    This morning, Facebook CEO and hoodie aficionado Mark Zuckerberg changed the world for the second time when he rang the bell, making his multi-billion-dollar company officially public. As Mike Cassidy from the Mercury News so aptly put it: It was like "Christmas, New Year's, Diwali, Tet, Fiestas Pat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    Things Music Critics Hate: Skrillex

    Music criticism is as much an affliction as an occupation -- especially these days, it's far more reliable as a sickness than a paycheck. Things Music Critics Hate is an occasional series that will attempt to diagnose and explain the broadly shared beliefs and biases that shape the landscape of musi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2011

    Thanksgiving: A Deadly Day on the Road

    ​I don't know about you, but at our Thanksgiving dinners there's always that one person who consumes more Wild Turkey than turkey. And thinking of this made us wonder: Why hasn't the San Francisco Police Department made any plans for DUI checkpoints this Thursday?San Francisco Police Captain Al Ca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    On the Unifying Power of Angry 9/11 Songs: "It's Like Attending a Memorial"

    Toby Keith at Shoreline last month.​ It's a scene that's played out innumerable times since 2002 -- and with the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 here, it will now be executed with even more patriotic fervor and bicep-flexing machismo. Behold, a Stetson-wearing, sleeveless Toby Keith, his American ... More >>

  • Culture

    July 13, 2011

    "2012 — The Musical!": S.F. Mime Troupe Big on Idealogy, Short on Entertainment

    Toby Keith at Shoreline last month.​ It's a scene that's played out innumerable times since 2002 -- and with the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 here, it will now be executed with even more patriotic fervor and bicep-flexing machismo. Behold, a Stetson-wearing, sleeveless Toby Keith, his American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    Missing Bay Area Tourists in Boating Accident Could Still Be Alive

    Tourists stayed alive by bobbing on vests for more than 16 hours ​Mexican rescuers have officially expanded their search for seven American tourists -- most of whom are Bay Area residents -- after their fishing boat capsized over the holiday weekend, killing one. While it's been more than two days ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    Fox News Twitter Account Hacked, Claims President Obama Assassinated

    Don't believe Fox News​No worries, folks: Barack Obama is still the leader of the United States, much to the disappointment of Fox News followers. The Wall Street Journal reported this morning that some idiot hackers thought they'd have a little fun with Fox News and give us another reason not to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    Fourth of July in San Francisco: Hot and Fiery

    We warned readers on Friday that San Francisco wasn't allowed to light fireworks -- or blow anything up for that matter. And there's good reason for that. we saw what happened over in the East Bay where fireworks were responsible for a house fire and an accident where one man severed his finger off ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    San Francisco's Most Comfortable Barbecue

    Nice seat​Depending upon where you are, the juxtaposition of couches and barbecues evoke different results. In Santa Barbara, for example, they have a tendency to barbecue their couches. Not so here in the city. And certainly not so over the Fourth of July weekend at Crissy Field, where passers-by ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    America Sucks: Six Great Songs Complaining About the USA

    ​So it's almost the Fourth of July -- a day when we are all obligated to find a barbeque, pretend it's sunny, get drunker than we probably should in the middle of the day, and complain about British people. As is the case with so many national holidays, this whole deal is a pain in the ass for the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    Alexandra Pelosi Talks to SF Weekly About Her New Film Citizen U.S.A

    Taylor FriedmanThe other Pelosi's take on immigration​Documentarian Alexandra Pelosi -- yes, that Pelosi -- has doled out heaps of patriotism in her latest film and companion book, Citizen U.S.A.: A 50 State Road Trip. So much so, we imagine former naysayers will go out to buy American flags for t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    No Fireworks For You, San Francisco!

    Our buddies in HoustonUSA! USA! USA! ​Somewhere in the primordial id of every American lurks a deranged teenage boy. He likes blowing things up. And that means he loves the Fourth of July -- and since he is us, so do we. Large-scale fireworks shows all tend to blend into one; like Barack Obama spe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    Bay Area Jazz Cats Put On All-Star Lineup to Support Sax Player Dayna Stephens

    Steve Sheraton​You've probably never seen so many Bay Area jazz musicians on a concert program. This Fourth of July, an All-Star Bay Area musicians lineup of four bands with 22 musicians total -- including Marcus Shelby, Lavay Smith, John Santos, Ray Obiedo and Faye Carol -- will perform at Yoshi' ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 29, 2011

    Locanda: Handsome Italian-Meet-Californian Fare, Despite Small Flaws

    Steve Sheraton​You've probably never seen so many Bay Area jazz musicians on a concert program. This Fourth of July, an All-Star Bay Area musicians lineup of four bands with 22 musicians total -- including Marcus Shelby, Lavay Smith, John Santos, Ray Obiedo and Faye Carol -- will perform at Yoshi' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2011

    Tyler Florence is Sued, SOMA Gains a Wine Tavern, Little Joe's Moves Again

    The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. As American as apple pie, grilled cheese, and the Fourth of July -- is the freedom to sue. Today, Inside Scoop reports, via Courthouse News, that chef Tyler Florence (of Food Network fame and Mill Valley ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2011

    Grab Your Snowboard, Resorts Extend Ski Season After Record-Breaking Snow Falls

    There is still time for a few more runs​Remember when we thought it was going to snow here in downtown San Francisco, like really snow?Although some will still swear they saw a tiny white flake drop from the skies of San Francisco, it meant nothing to the people who really pray for the white stuff ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2010

    Weekend Party Preview: Ghostly Beats and Tropical Dance

    Tycho's live band​Now that we've all had a chance to recover from the Fourth of July weekend, it's time to get out there and do it all over again -- though maybe with fewer BBQs and explosions. We've got a couple parties to suggest for your coming nighttime revelries, including a brilliant array o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2010

    John Campbell's Unveils Retail Bakery in Potrero

    John Birdsall​Who says nothing's open on holidays? Last Sunday ― the Fourth of July ― the Potrero outpost of John Campbell's Irish Bakery opened its retail space in the former site of Pinkie's Bakery/Bento 415/4505 Meats. Campbell's had already been using the space for production baking. T ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2010

    Fireworks, Death Metal, Circus Bella, '70s Americana

    Finn Riggins plays El Rio on Saturday​Bust out the barbecue, hoist up the flag and turn up the Americana jams. Yes, Independence Day is here again. Celebrate the founding fathers (and mothers) this weekend without breaking the bank. Here's our list of cheap summer holiday events for less than thos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2010

    Heading to the East Bay for the Fourth? Here's Where to Eat

    terriem/FlickrMaybe the line at Bakesale Betty in Temescal won't be quite so fierce Sunday. Then again...​Going East-Bay al fresco for the holiday weekend? Lake Temescal, Tilden: They'll be crowded, for sure, but a hell of a lot more bucolic than Dolores. • Picnickers looking to Oakland fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2010

    Fourth of July Fireworks at Aquatic Park? Here's Where to Nosh

    Shawna Scott/FlickrThe glow through the fog bank can be stunning. Just stunning.​The city's annual Fourth of July fireworks are set to blow at 9:30 Sunday night. Great views can be had at Aquatic Park (Jefferson and Hyde Streets). If you know a member of the Dolphin Club, this is the best time ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 30, 2010

    Proud to Be Amuric'n

    Shawna Scott/FlickrThe glow through the fog bank can be stunning. Just stunning.​The city's annual Fourth of July fireworks are set to blow at 9:30 Sunday night. Great views can be had at Aquatic Park (Jefferson and Hyde Streets). If you know a member of the Dolphin Club, this is the best time ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2010

    Father's Day Kickoff to Presidio Social Club's Sunday Pig Roasts

    mehunt/FlickrPig roasted in a Caja China.​Tucked between celebration-heavy Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, Father's Day ― a frail holiday to begin with ― can get a little lost in the shuffle. It's a shame, really. Where would we be without Pops, he who once delivered an 8 a.m. kitchen ... More >>

  • Film

    December 9, 2009

    Tom Ford's A Single Man: It's better to look good than to be good

    mehunt/FlickrPig roasted in a Caja China.​Tucked between celebration-heavy Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, Father's Day ― a frail holiday to begin with ― can get a little lost in the shuffle. It's a shame, really. Where would we be without Pops, he who once delivered an 8 a.m. kitchen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2009

    Everything Must Go Play Pyrate Punx Party

    EKAphotographyAnti-Flag: Everything Must Go I have seen the future and its name is Everything Must Go. The Oakland quartet, fronted by the irascible Jake Hout, is quite possibly the Bay Area punk rock's scene's next breakout act-proud heirs to the legacy of such legendary groups as the Dead Kennedy ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2009

    Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: DJ Galen

    Who doesn't love sunsets, right? Especially in San Francisco, where things take on a pastel hue no matter the season. DJ Galen seems to dig sunsets a little more than most: he's planned huge parties for the past 15 years aimed, in part, at watching the sun go down and the dancefloor temperature rise ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2009

    10 Things To Do This Weekend For Under $10

    Red MeatIf you're planning an all American staycation this weekend, there's still plenty to do in the (very 2009) American spirit of staying thrifty. Below, a couple choice selections for the long Independence Day(s)...and nights.Panama! 2 with DJ Beto (Friday)DJ Beto traveled all through the bug-fi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Even If the Fireworks are Fogbound, These Fourth of July Feasts Promise Plenty of Sparkle

    plucchesi/FlickrEpic Roasthouse and Waterbar: The fireworks may move indoors this year.Toasting and noshing on the town can be the tastiest way to enjoy this Fourth of July. Here are some SFoodie recommended spots to hit before -- or instead of -- the usual fireworks or fog. El Rio (3158 Mission at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Doggy Bag: Today's Odds and Ends

    Our favorite morsels from the food blogs and beyond. Slim news: In its piece on Larry Bain and Let's Be Frank at the Aspen Ideas Festival, 7x7 does stretches worthy of a bikram class. There are ... rumors that the White House could be serving the LBF dogs for their annual Fourth of July picnic. As ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 24, 2009

    Mind the Ripping Current

    Our favorite morsels from the food blogs and beyond. Slim news: In its piece on Larry Bain and Let's Be Frank at the Aspen Ideas Festival, 7x7 does stretches worthy of a bikram class. There are ... rumors that the White House could be serving the LBF dogs for their annual Fourth of July picnic. As ... More >>

  • Culture

    September 10, 2008

    Mrs. Vera — the Cindy Sherman of Drag

    Our favorite morsels from the food blogs and beyond. Slim news: In its piece on Larry Bain and Let's Be Frank at the Aspen Ideas Festival, 7x7 does stretches worthy of a bikram class. There are ... rumors that the White House could be serving the LBF dogs for their annual Fourth of July picnic. As ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 25, 2008

    Fire, Water, Firewater

    Our favorite morsels from the food blogs and beyond. Slim news: In its piece on Larry Bain and Let's Be Frank at the Aspen Ideas Festival, 7x7 does stretches worthy of a bikram class. There are ... rumors that the White House could be serving the LBF dogs for their annual Fourth of July picnic. As ... More >>

  • News

    March 7, 2007

    Psycho Dogs

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  • Summer Guide

    June 23, 2004

    This Train Is Your Train

    There's a romance to railroad travel, especially when the destination is a special, spirited mountain town called Truckee.

  • Dining

    March 13, 2002

    Theatrics

    The Gold Dust's bartenders don't just mix drinks, they put on a show

  • Dining

    July 4, 2001

    The Big 4

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    Hospitality's Sweet

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