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If SF Built Victorian-Style Skyscrapers
Generally, I’m not anti-development in San Francisco, given the right circumstances. It breaks my heart to see gorgeous old buildings torn down to make room for huge new ones that lack any version of...
View ArticleSomeone Put the Fire in the Mrs. Doubtfire House
Only months after showing up on five million Instagram feeds as the site of an impromptu Robin Williams shrine, the Mrs. Doubtfire house in Pacific Heights is back in the news. This time, someone tried...
View ArticleThe '90s Time Machine Returns to Napa Music Fest
Wine country music festival BottleRock Napa Valley returns to the Napa Valley Expo on May 29-31. Last year’s lineup definitely kept the ‘90s dream alive, a reverie that continues this year thanks to...
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The 2015 Coachella Lineup is Really Good
The best part about it being a new year? Festival lineups are coming in full force and (on the heels of Bottle Rock's lineup), Coachella also just announced theirs. The festival, which takes place over...
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Entrepreneur Donates Cash From $6M Apt Sale
Lorry Lokey, best known as the founder of Business Wire, sold his $6 million San Francisco apartment recently and has decided to generously donate the money from the sale. According to Business...
View ArticleRIP KK Cafe, Long Live Peanut Milk
KK Cafe is a tiny stop on Divisadero and Haight that has served sandwiches, burgers, and light bites since 1990, a blink-and-you’d-miss-it kind of place. I became almost obsessed with it after reading...
View ArticleThe Bold Italic is Looking for Freelance Writers
Wondering how to get involved with The Bold Italic? If you're a great writer, storyteller, comedian, opinionated reporter, or some combination of the above, it's easy. We're looking to turn fans of the...
View ArticleThe 9 Best Sketchfest Shows (That Aren't Sold Out)
San Francisco is rife with venues that comedians big and small flock to pretty regularly. That being said,Sketchfest is comedy nerd Christmas! The fest, which spans from January 22 to February 8, will...
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Video Ha Has: "Serial" Reimagined as a Rom-Com
If you need one more "Serial" fix to keep you company, we have it ready: a three-minute video of what the podcast would be like recast as a rom-com.Though the video is short, it's filled with jokes...
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Turning 30: Described in Charts and Graphs
So you're turning 30 (or you've already turned 30, or you will one day turn 30), and you're saying your yourself, "I'm so excited!" but also "I'm so scared!" (a reference that, if you get, by the way,...
View ArticleShould I Kick Out My BF Because He Lacks Drive?
Dear Jessica, My partner and I recently celebrated our 6th year together. But, to be honest, I responded to this occasion with mixed feelings. While he is my best friend and has brought so much joy...
View ArticleFree Belgian Waffles This Morning
It's the first Wednesday of the month, and you know what that means ... free Belgian waffles! Start the first Hump Day of the new year off right by grubbing on some tasty breakfast snacks at Capitol...
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Brilliant Riff on Social Media as a Game
Do you ever dream that you’re playing Super Mario Bros. and wake up feeling refreshed because you got the 1-Up mushroom? Do you wish you could warp to the next level for every 1,000 Twitter followers...
View ArticleRejoice: You Can Now Play "Oregon Trail" Online
If you thought you were going to get a lot of work done today, think again. Your favorite childhood games like "Oregon Trail," "Donkey Kong," and "King's Quest" are now available to play online. The...
View Article9 Things We Could Really Use an Uber For
As Uber and other rideshare companies have became more popular, a trendy joke has emerged: "Uber but for..." with people on Twitter sharing thoughts of what they'd like on-demand service for. The jokes...
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Hold Up, An Airbnb For Users of Airbnb?
It's official: the sharing economy is fucking with us.Mashable and Laughing Squid reported today that a new website has launched to help people find a place to stay when their house is being rented on...
View ArticleSF Can Eat Foie Gras Legally Now
It’s safe to say that David Bazirgan, chef of Dirty Habit in San Francisco, is overjoyed right now.“Cali foie ban overturned — good thing I always have it anyway!!!” he posted minutes ago on his...
View ArticleWays to Show Support for Victims of Paris Attacks
France is a nation in mourning after an attack on the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, left 12 dead and 11 injured. The terrorist gunmen are still on the loose as of this post, but as...
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Where Are We At With Digital Media?
On December 3, The Bold Italic hosted its first ever SHIFT: Digital Media conference at The Chapel. The sold-out half-day event included a variety of talks and conversations about the current state of...
View ArticleGet Inspired at the Biggest Yoga Event of the Year
If San Francisco is known for one thing, it’s probably Karl the Fog. But if it’s known for two things, a close second would be its vibrant yoga community. The Bay Area is home to phenomenal teachers...
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