Friday, 23 September 2011 12:30
Written by Christopher Stanley
La Mar Cebicheria Peruana
While I admittedly dine mostly at the variety of inexpensive options such as burrito joints abounding in San Francisco, there are times when you need to treat yourself. For that occasion, trying to impress a significant other or even for sitting down with a client, there is La Mar on the Embarcadero.
766 Valencia is home to a new contemporary art space: Incline Gallery. This September, Incline will host the exhibition titled Manifest 770, curated by Scott S. Jennings and mosshouse, SF.
Wednesday, 24 August 2011 11:25
Written by Christopher Stanley
San Francisco Giants Stadium
One way to keep track of what remains of summer is to look at the San Francisco Giants´ schedule. An even better way, is to look at the standings and pick up some tickets for the playoffs race in downtown San Francisco´s unique stadium.
Poster of San Francisco International Latino Film Festival
This year, the San Francisco International Latino Film Festival boasts a total of 35 films from 12 countries, screening at venues in San Francisco, Berkeley, Marin, and San Jose. The organizers arrived at a program divided fairly evenly between documentaries and narrative features.
Monday, 05 September 2011 12:07
Written by Christopher Stanley
Agave 52
In San Francisco, it is difficult to walk in any neighborhood and not find a bar dedicated to wine.While Tequila is also a coveted spirit and represented in a few of the city´s restaurants, such as Tommy's, who have a fine selection, there are not many events offering tastings of a great variety of Tequilas.
Afro-Peruvian vocalist Susana Baca, recently named Minister of Culture, will be promoting her latest album Afrodiaspora as part of Instituto Familiar de la Raza’s Hope and Healing Concert Series on August 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Herbst Theater.
Admittedly, San Francisco is not known for balmy weather in the summer. There are occasional warm days from June to August, but it is in September and October that our city really warms up. When the hot days come, consider yourself prepared and head to Gelateria Naia in North Beach. Their hand-crafted gelato is the perfect antidote to hot weather.
