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"Melting Away": Camille Seaman Documents a Changing World

Top Chef Masters: Cosentino Watch, Episode 4

Welcome to Cosentino Watch, where we recap the moves of San Francisco chef Chris Cosentino as he competes in Top Chef Masters. Warning: Spoilers ahead. Episode 4 is called "Grand Canyon Cookout," and we've seen from the previews that the Masters will be making something from great heights. Before t ... More >>

At Plaj, New Nordic Cuisine Finally Comes to San Francisco

There was a time last year when it seemed like you couldn't pick up a magazine without reading a gushing description of Noma, Copenhagen's temple to New Nordic cuisine, or its chef, Rene Redzepi. Like El Bulli before it, Noma became the kind of restaurant that people put a visit to on their bucket l ... More >>

"Darling Companion": At Least the Dog Is Charming

There was a time last year when it seemed like you couldn't pick up a magazine without reading a gushing description of Noma, Copenhagen's temple to New Nordic cuisine, or its chef, Rene Redzepi. Like El Bulli before it, Noma became the kind of restaurant that people put a visit to on their bucket l ... More >>

Live Review, 3/24/12: The Magnetic Fields Do Quirk Quietly at the Fox Theater

The Magnetic Fields Saturday, March 24, 2012 The Fox Theater, Oakland Better than: Whispering at the library. On Saturday, the Magnetic Fields gave the mellowest performance six people have ever given at the Fox Theater in Oakland. Well, anyway, that's how it felt: Like one long, precious, and ver ... More >>

Giants Spring Training: A San Franciscan's Guide via Google Maps

​The fact that Buster Posey is off the disabled list gives Giants fans even more reason to flock to Arizona for spring training this weekend. Simply put: Everyone is eager to see their favorite Giants catcher back in action after his painful knee injury derailed him last May.Let's face i ... More >>

"Magic Trip": Doc Follows the '64 Adventures of Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters

​The fact that Buster Posey is off the disabled list gives Giants fans even more reason to flock to Arizona for spring training this weekend. Simply put: Everyone is eager to see their favorite Giants catcher back in action after his painful knee injury derailed him last May.Let's face i ... More >>

Bouncer Breakfasts in Sin at the Pork Store

​The fact that Buster Posey is off the disabled list gives Giants fans even more reason to flock to Arizona for spring training this weekend. Simply put: Everyone is eager to see their favorite Giants catcher back in action after his painful knee injury derailed him last May.Let's face i ... More >>

In Praise of Gold Panda's New Track, "MPB"

Gold Panda​ Gold Panda's Lucky Shiner was easily one of our favorite electronic records of last year -- a swift, concentrated tour through a taut landscape of samples and beats so carefully arranged that it felt organic, completely of a piece. Listen to it enough and the album develops its own ... More >>

Bouncer Breakfasts in Sin at the Pork Store Cafe

​From this week's Bouncer column: ... So anyway, I'm at a barbecue at my cousin's house, and every circle of people I introduce myself to is talking about how Jesus is working in their lives. A big guy is holding barbecue tongs in one hand and a Snapple in the other and talking about sin, whi ... More >>

Get Way (High) Out West With Spindrift's Classic Soundtracks , Vol. 1

​ Listen to this while high: Spindrift's Classic Soundtracks, Vol. 1 ​ Behind the buzz: Experimental rockers from Delaware, Spindrift drifted west back in the '90s to embrace the reigning space-cowboy psychedelic aesthetic. Going a bit overboard, as new-minted Californians will, they took ... More >>

Masterminds 2011: SF Weekly Recognizes Local Artists

​ Listen to this while high: Spindrift's Classic Soundtracks, Vol. 1 ​ Behind the buzz: Experimental rockers from Delaware, Spindrift drifted west back in the '90s to embrace the reigning space-cowboy psychedelic aesthetic. Going a bit overboard, as new-minted Californians will, they took ... More >>

Pinalcchio: Renowned Forensics Experts Say a Pinal County Deputy's High-Profile Tale About Getting Shot After Encountering Drug Smugglers Doesn't Add Up

​ Listen to this while high: Spindrift's Classic Soundtracks, Vol. 1 ​ Behind the buzz: Experimental rockers from Delaware, Spindrift drifted west back in the '90s to embrace the reigning space-cowboy psychedelic aesthetic. Going a bit overboard, as new-minted Californians will, they took ... More >>

Arizona and America Join Joe Arpaio in Rushing to Inquire: Are Your Papers in Order?

​ Listen to this while high: Spindrift's Classic Soundtracks, Vol. 1 ​ Behind the buzz: Experimental rockers from Delaware, Spindrift drifted west back in the '90s to embrace the reigning space-cowboy psychedelic aesthetic. Going a bit overboard, as new-minted Californians will, they took ... More >>

Supes to Vote on Arizona Boycott Today. But That's Not All...

Doug DoldeSan Francisco to Arizona: Stick it in your Grand Canyon...​As we reported yesterday, Supervisor David Campos will today introduce emergency legislation calling for a citywide boycott of Arizona due to that state's recently enacted, draconian immigration policy. Text of Campos' resolution ... More >>

Know Your Potential Future Police Chief: George Gascon

George GasconUPDATE: Mayor Gavin Newsom did indeed choose George Gascon to be San Francisco's next chief. Recently on this page, we noted that Harold Hurtt, potentially Police Chief Heather Fong's successor in San Francisco -- may be out of a job altogether if he doesn't land the top slot here ... More >>

Craig Newmark speaks at victim's memorial in wake of Craigslist killings

George GasconUPDATE: Mayor Gavin Newsom did indeed choose George Gascon to be San Francisco's next chief. Recently on this page, we noted that Harold Hurtt, potentially Police Chief Heather Fong's successor in San Francisco -- may be out of a job altogether if he doesn't land the top slot here ... More >>

Craig Newmark speaks at victim's memorial in wake of Craigslist killings

George GasconUPDATE: Mayor Gavin Newsom did indeed choose George Gascon to be San Francisco's next chief. Recently on this page, we noted that Harold Hurtt, potentially Police Chief Heather Fong's successor in San Francisco -- may be out of a job altogether if he doesn't land the top slot here ... More >>

Juicers Rejoice as 'National Fresh-Squeezed Juice Week' Cometh

Sorry, wrong Juice! When the suffix of your e-mail is @sfweekly.com, you get a lot of wheedling letters from unusual folks. My personal favorite was the flak who wondered if SF Weekly would like to write a feature on a company that applies decorative contact paper designs to toilet seat lids. The ex ... More >>

Here To Stay

Sorry, wrong Juice! When the suffix of your e-mail is @sfweekly.com, you get a lot of wheedling letters from unusual folks. My personal favorite was the flak who wondered if SF Weekly would like to write a feature on a company that applies decorative contact paper designs to toilet seat lids. The ex ... More >>

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Sorry, wrong Juice! When the suffix of your e-mail is @sfweekly.com, you get a lot of wheedling letters from unusual folks. My personal favorite was the flak who wondered if SF Weekly would like to write a feature on a company that applies decorative contact paper designs to toilet seat lids. The ex ... More >>

Tae Kwon Ho

Dead or Alive 4 finally gets hardcore.

Reps Etc.

Dead or Alive 4 finally gets hardcore.

Last Crawl

In which three Doggie Diner Dog Heads lead Silke Tudor cross-country, to a place that is not San Francisco but, even so, feels like home

House of Tudor

Outsider artists scream "Death to Electric Guitars!"; neo-burlesque's best step into Broad Daylight.

Reps Etc.

Outsider artists scream "Death to Electric Guitars!"; neo-burlesque's best step into Broad Daylight.

Because We Could

A tender and moving look at the essential questions of living a life

Populist in Green Tights

Steal from the rich? Omigod!

Mars Attacks!

Planetary play in Oakland

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Planetary play in Oakland

A Fling in the Forest

Into the woods with the players of the Professional Disc Golf Association

The Butler Bellwether

Forget the consumer price index. If you really want an economic indicator, ask the help.

Three Best Launching Pads

Forget the consumer price index. If you really want an economic indicator, ask the help.

Mexican Jumping Scenes

Oh for the good old mythic cowboy life!

Double Fantasy

Renee Zellweger and Morgan Freeman stalk their dreams in Nurse Betty

Mr. America

Renee Zellweger and Morgan Freeman stalk their dreams in Nurse Betty

Love for Sale

Renee Zellweger and Morgan Freeman stalk their dreams in Nurse Betty

Night+Day

Renee Zellweger and Morgan Freeman stalk their dreams in Nurse Betty

Stage

Renee Zellweger and Morgan Freeman stalk their dreams in Nurse Betty

Chalk Fight

Teachers' union grand dame Joan Marie Shelley is forced into the campaign of her career by a formerly loyal lieutenant

Racket

Teachers' union grand dame Joan Marie Shelley is forced into the campaign of her career by a formerly loyal lieutenant

Looking A little Green

Taking the Sierra Club's helm, boy wonder Adam Werbach confronts more than his own inexperience

Letters

Taking the Sierra Club's helm, boy wonder Adam Werbach confronts more than his own inexperience

Off-Base (Part I)

The most vituperative battle ever fought over the Presidio pits a handful of activists (and a certain weekly newspaper) against a local coalition of environmentalists, business, and the majority of elected officials. Is the congressional compromise to es

Curtain Calls

The most vituperative battle ever fought over the Presidio pits a handful of activists (and a certain weekly newspaper) against a local coalition of environmentalists, business, and the majority of elected officials. Is the congressional compromise to es