"San Francisco is So Over:" Looking Ep. 4
Doris Highlight of the Week: Miming fellatio to suggest it should be one of Murray’s Kickstarter incentives.No Actual Gay Guy Would Say That: Richie calls Patrick a “homewrecker” for having sex with...
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BloomThat Has Your Back This Valentine's Day
You know how your girlfriend said she didn’t need anything for Valentine’s Day? She’s probably right — after all, she already has a great job, cool friends, and a boyfriend with a rocking bod such as...
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What Your Beer Choice Says About You
Bars are great places to frequent to engage in some really fun behavior. There are darts, alcohol, music, and ample opportunities to judge a fellow patron. We’ve all side-eyed someone asking for a “Sex...
View ArticleThis is Why You Shouldn't Give Up on Girls
I've noticed very few of my friends are keeping up with this season of HBO's Girls, and as The Bold Italic's Girls-recapper and a frequent Google Analytics lurker, I get the sense that they aren't...
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Good News and Bad News About the Big New Building on Upper Market
Good news for people who want development without tearing down all the things that make SF such a nice city in which to be a perpetual teenager. SocketSitereports that 1965 Market, a two-story building...
View ArticlePrivate Shuttles Like the Google Bus Could Spark Outrage Statewide
Those nefarious Google buses — the sleek, climate controlled hearses that have ferried San Francisco progressivism to hell — could soon be legal statewide. Assemblyman Travis Allen (R-Huntington Beach)...
View ArticleWhy Are Angelenos So Damn Flaky?
Culture shock comprises most of LA’s “Welcome to the neighborhood!” gift basket. Nobody drinks regular milk, and soymilk is only the tip of the dairy-alternative iceberg. Despite countless warnings,...
View ArticleThe Best Places to Dine Solo in San Francisco
There are people who only eat at restaurants on a date or with friends. I am not one of those people. Dining alone has its advantages. Solo dining keeps the tab down — no one talks me into a $7 bottle...
View ArticleStick a Fork in It, the Tech Backlash is Over
On the whiteboard above the bar at Doc’s Clock in the Mission, “Google” was scribbled in red marker. But the tech giant's name wasn’t highlighted for the sake of criticism or mockery as one might have...
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RIP San Francisco Artist and Cultural Icon Rex Ray
San Francisco artist and collage genius Rex Ray passed away earlier today at age 58 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Gallery 16, which represented Ray (and where I first discovered his work) sent...
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7 Reasons To Cruise the SF Bay this Valentine’s Day
You may be thinking, “um, I don’t need any reasons to cruise the San Francisco Bay. It’s already so majestic and romantic, duh,” and that is reasonable, but there is so much more that Hornblower...
View ArticleAnonymous Answers to “What Keeps You In SF?”
Living in San Francisco can have its literal and figurative ups and downs. Even though I can appreciate that San Francisco can be a tough place to carve out a life for yourself, I’ve grown weary of...
View ArticleBurning Man Tickets Go on Sale Soon, but Keep That to Yourself
Burning Man doesn’t want you, dear readers of The Bold Italic. Don’t feel bad. It isn’t personal; it’s just that the country’s premier countercultural festival has become a victim of its own...
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New App Reminds Us State Parks Aren't Just for White People
If you’ve been to a state park lately, chances are good you didn’t encounter many minorities in the wilderness. According to the Parks Forward Commission, a group tasked with modernizing California’s...
View Article#TransLivesMatter Movement Ignites After Murder of Transgender Woman in Bayview
The murder of Taja DeJesus, a transgender woman found stabbed on February 1st in the Bayview District, has sparked a national conversation revolving around the hashtag #TransLivesMatter. The hashtag...
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Beach Painting Art Demo Rescheduled for this Sun
Some of you may recall that local artist Andres Amador had planned then canceled a sand art demonstration at Stinson Beach last month. I'm happy to report that the local sculptor has announced he will...
View ArticleFun Lovin' Marin Parents Now Hosting Measles Infection Parties
Taking a page from those 1950's-era “pox parties,” certain circles in Marin have taken to organizing measles playdates and measles get-togethers. KQED reports that the anti-vaxxer crowd regards the...
View ArticleNew Do-Gooder Dating Site Matches People Helping Similar Charities
You’ve probably heard the phrase “do well by doing good,” the mantra of social entrepreneurs who believe that you can make bank while still helping the world. Socially-minded San Franciscans can now...
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Sidecar To Start Same-Day Delivery Nationwide
You might ride alongside someone else’s groceries next time you use Sidecar. The ridesharing startup announced on Monday it will roll out same-day deliveries nationwide with a new service called...
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6 Reasons The Presidio Is The Most Romantic Spot For Valentine's Day
The Presidio is easily one of the most romantic parts of SF. Think about it: the enchanting fog, the misty woods, the dramatic views, the rich history of the buildings. It also tends to be far less...
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