Here Are Your Leland Yee-Tony Soprano Talking Points
By Josh WilsonWhere has the political opportunism of State Sen. Leland Yee taken him? Dragonheads, Chinese secret societies, Freemasons(!), weapons trafficking, and a spectacular, paramilitary-style...
View ArticleThe Tragedies of (Literally) Living in a Closet
By Jules SuzdaltsevIt’s about time I come out of the closet. Sorry, maybe I should’ve phrased that better; I’m not gay, it’s just that, ironically, living near the Castro has forced me into a...
View ArticleThe Chinatown You Think You Know Isn't Real
By Vida KuangAs a kid growing up in Chinatown, I remembered staring at masses of people winding through the streets like ants on a mission; everyone had a place to go, but from my window, everything...
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Have You Had Your Eyes on This Awesome Scarf?
Finally, Jennifer Maravillas's SF Map silk scarf is back in stock!The SF Map scarf, featuring beautiful artwork from Jennifer, has been one of our most popular shop items. So much so that it's been out...
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How Exactly Do You Farm Oysters?
By Calin Van ParisWhen the sun is high in the Bay, there are few snacks more enjoyable than a platter of chilled, raw oysters paired with a crisp beer; they’re light, refreshing and they help get a...
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Curated Garbage Actually Looks Pretty Cool
The whole "turning garbage into art" thing always reminds me of an MFA student's third-year thesis project, and while I still enjoy a good "things organized neatly" variation, the concept has started...
View ArticleThe Kitty Cafe is Happening, People
Remember when we told you about the proposed cat cafes coming to the Bay Area? Well it seems KitTea, San Francisco's first kitty hub, raised 103% of the $50,000 it was asking to get off the ground....
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There's an Orgasm Conference This Weekend
By Carolina QuijanoWant to go away for a little pampering and TLC this weekend, but don’t know where to go? Well, look no further than beautiful Oakland. The sexperts at OneTaste are hosting a...
View ArticleWe're Looking for Editorial Interns
Hello writers! Are you a Bold Italic fan looking to get on the other side of the screen with us? We're looking for two social media-savvy bloggers interested in interning at The Bold Italic HQ (Hayes...
View ArticleAirBnb's Shared City Pays Lodging Taxes
By Peter Lawrence Kane*Update*: Yesterday, Airbnb expanded its hotel tax collection in San Francisco. This story was written before this announcement was officially made.Airbnb has announced a new...
View ArticleNice Try, Austria, We Still Won't Eat Meat
Prepare to panic: your vegetarian diet is killing you! Quick, get yourself a cheeseburger, stat. It’s not too late to right the wrongs of your meatless ways.That’s not exactly the takeaway of a (yet...
View ArticleHow to Ride Muni When It's Raining
Fellow San Franciscans, it's raining again. This means that if you take public transportation anywhere in the city, that bus will likely be crowded, wet, and very humid. In order to make your journey...
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Making Less Than $30/Hour? Good Luck Renting in SF
A report released this month by the National Low Income Housing Coalition says you need to be making at least $29.83 an hour to afford a single bedroom apartment at market-rate in San Francisco – aka...
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Trader Joe's or Whole Foods Flowchart
By Sarah HanWashington, DC got a brand spanking new Trader Joe's within blocks of Whole Foods, and now the Washington Post wonders, "Trader Joe's or Whole Foods?" They created this flowchart to choose...
View ArticleLooks Like We're Stuck with the Communal Table Trend
You don't need to read the smart little piece on the rise of communal table dining in The Atlantic today to know this trend is already huge in San Francisco. Three out of the four times I ate out...
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Hacked Prius Running on MUNI Power Lines
By Sierra HartmanA couple months ago I was walking out of Golden Gate Park onto Fulton around 8th Avenue. I stepped onto the sidewalk just in time to see a Prius roll by with a pair of giant antennae...
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Finally, a Juice Cleanse for Meat Lovers
By Jessica SaiaIt was only a few years ago that the idea of a juice cleanse would have seemed extreme. But now, San Francisco alone has more than 40 shops specializing in fresh juice and many with...
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SF is Slightly More Awesome With Doodles Everywhere
Marty Cooper is a Menlo Park native and professional artist/animator who has turned his high school hobby of doodling on everything into a fantastic pastime. If you follow his Tumblr or Instagram, you...
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Fallen Drone Found on Streets of San Francisco
By Amber SchadewaldI found your stupid drone. Yeah. It’s creeping me out. It was Saturday night and with a belly full of Thai takeout, my boyfriend stepped outside to smoke. From atop the stoop he...
View ArticleGiant Game of Thrones Bash in SF Castle with Free Beer
UPDATE: The organizers offered Bold Italic readers free tickets to this awesome party; those are now gone. See below for details on discount tickets. San Francisco's Armory is famous for bringing...
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