Marcia Gagliardi

Founder Eiming Jung of 111 Minna is planning a new location for RED DOOR COFFEE, which he is launching with David Mabry and Michelle Delaney. It’s opening in a new space at 1st Street and Howard, which will include a lounge area and small kitchen. Lunch will be provided…

Don’t miss chefs Eddie Lau and Luis Villavelazquez of Dux at their next Fortress: Solitude pop-up. The next one is on Saturday October 18th, with a dinner celebrating all the bounty of autumn. You can check out the menu here; it looks like a winner. There are seatings at…

Last week, I was sorry to learn that ~WOODWARD’S GARDEN~ has closed its sweet doors for good, after more than 20 years of soulful cooking for us. In our previous piece announcing the closure, we mentioned chefs and co-owners Margie Conard and Dana Tommasino will be doing some pop-ups,…

Breast Cancer Action is an organization that advocates for action against breast cancer (not merely awareness) and demands more transparency and accountability in breast cancer fundraising. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s a great time to have a thoughtful discussion on the topic. On Tuesday October 21st,…

This year is the 95th annual NORTH BEACH BAZAAR, a Columbus Day celebration of Italian culture and heritage. It takes place in the churchyard of Saints Peter and Paul, just across the way from Washington Square Park, on Saturday and Sunday October 11th-12th from 11am-7pm. In addition to lots of…