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Netherlands

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2012

    Weekend Parties: Beautiful Swimmers and Sapphire Slows at Public Works, DVS1 at Beatbox, and More

    Well, here we are again, facing the imminent approach of another fully packed weekend in San Francisco. Fans of all stripes of dance music will be well-served, with artists coming from such exotic places as Holland, Japan, and Minnesota. Throw in a rare opportunity to enjoy some visual art with your ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2011

    Dutch Marijuana Tourism to End in 2013

    Still debating the hash merits.​When news that Dutch police had raided the High Times Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam this year filtered back to the United States, the reaction was a mixture of shock, outrage, and outright disbelief. Surely, even with a center-right government, the laissez-faire Dutch w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Gary Scott Holland Pleads Guilty to Murdering Kate Horan

    Horan and Holland​Gary Scott Holland, 44, today confessed to the brutal slaying, of 46-year-old Kathleen "Kate" Horan -- a stranger he beat to death in a drug-induced rage.Holland, an alleged Satanist, appeared in court today where he plead guilty to murder charges. In exchange, prosecutors droppe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    Kim Alter Exits Plate Shop, Oakland Gets a TacoBike, and Place Pigalle Returns

    The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. That was quick. Inside Scoop reports Kim Alter is already out as executive chef of Sausalito's Plate Shop. Opened in February, Atler took an executive role for the first time, after working in the kitchen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2011

    Bart B More on Why the Dutch Make Amazing House, and How Not To Be a One-Hit Wonder

    Yep, pretty sure there's something in the water over there.​When the words "Dutch DJ" come to mind, most think of Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, or Ferry Corsten, who all seem to possess a strange ability to take over dance charts with why-is-this-stuck-in-my-head tunes. But if you prefer something wit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    Beer is for Lovers: Guide to Day 4 of SF Beer Week

    greenwithevil/FlickrDear Russian River Brewing: We heart you.​Monday, Feb. 14 Hey there, Casanova. Sipping wine on Valentine's Day is played out. You don't want to be predictable, do you? This year, treat your date to one of these beery adventures, offered on Day Four of SF Beer Week. ​ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2011

    Saturday Report: Where to Go on Day 2 of Beer Week

    bittermelon/FlickrSo many beers, so few hours.​Saturday, Feb. 12 ​It's Day Two. The gloves are off, and the beer beckons. If you're not venturing to Hayward for the 11th Annual Double IPA Festival, local options abound. Ease into your weekend Saturday with an afternoon happy hour of exc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2010

    Download a Free Low Live EP Before Tuesday's S.F. Show

    Low​Low's ninth album doesn't come out until next year, but here's something to hold you fans over -- and get you stoked for the somber Midwestern rock band's S.F. show next week. It's a free live EP, recorded last year in the St. Catherina Church in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

  • Culture

    November 17, 2010

    Art Review: "Reclaimed: Paintings from the Collection of Jacques Goudstikker"

    Low​Low's ninth album doesn't come out until next year, but here's something to hold you fans over -- and get you stoked for the somber Midwestern rock band's S.F. show next week. It's a free live EP, recorded last year in the St. Catherina Church in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2010

    Gary Scott Holland, Accused of Kathleen Horan Murder, To Be Arraigned

    Police released this suspect sketch almost simultaneously with Gary Scott Holland's arrest​Gary Scott Holland, the man charged with impersonating a utility worker, talking Kathleen Horan into allowing him into her Russian Hill apartment, and murdering her, will be formally arraigned tomorrow. Holl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2010

    Gary Scott Holland Charged With Murder of Kathleen Horan

    Is this Gary Scott Holland?​On the very day the San Francisco Police Department blamed a man impersonating a utility worker for lying his way into Kathleen Horan's apartment and murdering her, they made an arrest in the case. Gary Scott Holland, 43, is charged with murder in the death of Horan, a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2010

    Gary Scott Holland Charged With Murder and Attempted Rape of Kathleen Horan

    Kathleen "Kate" Horan​The alleged murder of Kathleen Horan has taken an even more macabre turn with the announcement of the charges against suspect Gary Scott Holland this morning. Not only does the parolee face murder and robbery counts -- but also attempted rape.District Attorney Kamala Harris a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    Legalize It So Wiz Khalifa'll Come Party With Us In California

    In arguably the least surprising development in the lead-up to next Tuesday's general election, Wiz Khalifa -- promising Pittsburgh rapper and successor to the weed-rules-everything-around-me mantle of Devin the Dude -- has come out in support of Proposition 19. 

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2010

    Traffic Will Suck This Weekend

    ​San Franciscans with cars (or riding in trains and buses) -- prepare to be tortured more than usual. Coming up this weekend we've got critical mass, Giants vs. Red Sox, the Transgender March, the Dyke March, Pink Saturday, the SF Pride Celebration -- and as if all that weren't enough, there's als ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    Bike Coalition Chief Pedals off to Sabbatical in Amsterdam

    San Francisco Bicycle Coalition executive director Leah Shahum, a key figure in the push to spur city workers to paint the new bike lane network you're now seeing around town, just announced she's taking an eight-month sabbatical in Amsterdam.Is this how bike lanes are planned?​ During that time s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2010

    Dutch Crunch: Your SFoodie Lunch Planner

    J. BirdsallFully accessorized.​Weds., Feb. 10, 2010 Amsterdam's falafel stands proved the spark for Gail Lillian's peripatetic truck, which splits its time between Emeryville and Potrero Flats. Liba's übercrunchy falafel are mostly textural, craggy, brown-crusted bits not much bigger than exp ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 10, 2010

    Step Dance

    J. BirdsallFully accessorized.​Weds., Feb. 10, 2010 Amsterdam's falafel stands proved the spark for Gail Lillian's peripatetic truck, which splits its time between Emeryville and Potrero Flats. Liba's übercrunchy falafel are mostly textural, craggy, brown-crusted bits not much bigger than exp ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 10, 2010

    Fack Off

    J. BirdsallFully accessorized.​Weds., Feb. 10, 2010 Amsterdam's falafel stands proved the spark for Gail Lillian's peripatetic truck, which splits its time between Emeryville and Potrero Flats. Liba's übercrunchy falafel are mostly textural, craggy, brown-crusted bits not much bigger than exp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2009

    Eight New Year's Food Customs from Around the World

    In the United States, the new year is usually ushered in by champagne and as many hangover-inducing beverages as we can get our hands on. In other countries, however, hearty food traditions mark the start of the year. Below, some of our favorites.​8. The Christ CakeIn Greece, the vasilopeta cake i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2009

    Tomorrow's Monk's Kettle Prix Fixe Should Be Nice and Beery. Plus You Can Book a Table

    fONfEK/FlickrOne of these babies has your name on it.​Ever tried waiting nearly two hours on a Friday night for some delectable gastropub fare? Tomorrow's six-course beer dinner might be the only way you'll ever be able to get a reservation at Monk's Kettle (3141 16th St. at Albion). And belie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2009

    Sky-High Sign Mystery: Did SFMTA Quietly Switch to Metric System?

    Is this the reason San Francisco's cycling-related signs are so darn high? ​Measurement units regarding bicycles are an odd jumble of the metric system, United States customary units, and bicycle-specific standards almost nobody in the industry knows the origin of.Spokes are measured in millimeter ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 14, 2009

    Nonsense Is Freedom

    Is this the reason San Francisco's cycling-related signs are so darn high? ​Measurement units regarding bicycles are an odd jumble of the metric system, United States customary units, and bicycle-specific standards almost nobody in the industry knows the origin of.Spokes are measured in millimeter ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 30, 2009

    Oblivion

    Is this the reason San Francisco's cycling-related signs are so darn high? ​Measurement units regarding bicycles are an odd jumble of the metric system, United States customary units, and bicycle-specific standards almost nobody in the industry knows the origin of.Spokes are measured in millimeter ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 12, 2008

    Kings of Hip-Hop

    Is this the reason San Francisco's cycling-related signs are so darn high? ​Measurement units regarding bicycles are an odd jumble of the metric system, United States customary units, and bicycle-specific standards almost nobody in the industry knows the origin of.Spokes are measured in millimeter ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2008

    Someone SAVE us from the Offensive Cartoons! Whoa, Wait a Minute

    Is this the reason San Francisco's cycling-related signs are so darn high? ​Measurement units regarding bicycles are an odd jumble of the metric system, United States customary units, and bicycle-specific standards almost nobody in the industry knows the origin of.Spokes are measured in millimeter ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 9, 2008

    Want Some Candye?

    Is this the reason San Francisco's cycling-related signs are so darn high? ​Measurement units regarding bicycles are an odd jumble of the metric system, United States customary units, and bicycle-specific standards almost nobody in the industry knows the origin of.Spokes are measured in millimeter ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2008

    Prog Rockers Get to BARF at the Independent, June 27-28

    Is this the reason San Francisco's cycling-related signs are so darn high? ​Measurement units regarding bicycles are an odd jumble of the metric system, United States customary units, and bicycle-specific standards almost nobody in the industry knows the origin of.Spokes are measured in millimeter ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2008

    Dead Meadow Announce Tour Dates and New Album

    Is this the reason San Francisco's cycling-related signs are so darn high? ​Measurement units regarding bicycles are an odd jumble of the metric system, United States customary units, and bicycle-specific standards almost nobody in the industry knows the origin of.Spokes are measured in millimeter ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2007

    The Thermals Back in SF at Slim's December 5

    Is this the reason San Francisco's cycling-related signs are so darn high? ​Measurement units regarding bicycles are an odd jumble of the metric system, United States customary units, and bicycle-specific standards almost nobody in the industry knows the origin of.Spokes are measured in millimeter ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 19, 2007

    Soiled

    Is this the reason San Francisco's cycling-related signs are so darn high? ​Measurement units regarding bicycles are an odd jumble of the metric system, United States customary units, and bicycle-specific standards almost nobody in the industry knows the origin of.Spokes are measured in millimeter ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2007

    Crab, Artichoke and Potato Croquettes

    Is this the reason San Francisco's cycling-related signs are so darn high? ​Measurement units regarding bicycles are an odd jumble of the metric system, United States customary units, and bicycle-specific standards almost nobody in the industry knows the origin of.Spokes are measured in millimeter ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2007

    Crab, Artichoke and Potato Croquettes

    Is this the reason San Francisco's cycling-related signs are so darn high? ​Measurement units regarding bicycles are an odd jumble of the metric system, United States customary units, and bicycle-specific standards almost nobody in the industry knows the origin of.Spokes are measured in millimeter ... More >>

  • Film

    April 11, 2007

    Going Dutch

    Paul Verhoeven returns to the past — his and ours — in the Holocaust thriller Black Book

  • Music

    November 29, 2006

    Things Can Only Get Better

    Tussle raises the creativity quotient

  • Music

    June 21, 2006

    Kraak & Smaak

    Boogie Angst (Quango)

  • Music

    May 4, 2005

    Temple of Bon Matin

    Infidel

  • Music

    April 6, 2005

    Dave Holland Big Band

    Overtime

  • News

    March 16, 2005

    Real to Reel

    Jesse Kipp's job in the emerging field of commercial ethnography could make you the star of your very own advertisement

  • Film

    September 1, 2004

    Definitely No

    The world's first Dutch musical comedy isn't going to start any trends

  • Calendar

    February 18, 2004

    Art & Politics Do Too Mix

    Slogans "R" Us

  • Music

    September 25, 2002

    Hear This

    The Dave Holland Big Band resurrects booming, brassy old-school jazz

  • Music

    September 4, 2002

    Zuco 103

    Tales of High Fever (Six Degrees)

  • Film

    January 9, 2002

    Reps List

    Film Reps List for 1-9-2002

  • Dining

    June 20, 2001

    Global Village

    Making the rounds of Fisherman's Wharf bars, you'll meet people from the Philippines, Bulgaria, or even Alameda

  • Film

    November 25, 1998

    The Dress

    Making the rounds of Fisherman's Wharf bars, you'll meet people from the Philippines, Bulgaria, or even Alameda

  • Music

    November 18, 1998

    House of Tudor

    Making the rounds of Fisherman's Wharf bars, you'll meet people from the Philippines, Bulgaria, or even Alameda

  • News

    April 22, 1998

    Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll. Korea.

    The 41st San Francisco International Film Festival

  • Music

    June 11, 1997

    Night Crawler

    The 41st San Francisco International Film Festival

  • Culture

    November 29, 1995

    Mississippi Mirth

    From the Mississippi Delta forgoes conflict in favor of amusement

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