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Published: February, 2006 The Modern Drunkard: A Handbook for Drinking in the 21st CenturyBy Frank Kelly RichRiverhead Trade$14 By Patrick Burnson With those New Year’s resolutions behind us, might it now make sense to just give in and admit that we’re weak, troubled, and savagely fond of the occasional wee tipple? If so, this book […]
By Dianne Boate and Robert MeyerPublished: February, 2006 All of us on this planet are becoming increasingly aware of our fragile environment, what is happening to eco-systems and what is happening to our health. There are grass roots organizations, and even government agencies, devoted to educating us about conservation resources and promoting better environmental practices […]
Published: February, 2006 Some are raw food-vegan, some are vegetarian and some decant organic wine San Francisco Café Gratitude2400 Harrison St. (415) 824-4652 www.withthecurrent.com Market Bar One Ferry Bdg. (415) 434-1100 www.marketbar.com Hyde Café and Wine Bar 1550 Hyde St. (415) 775-1550 www.1550hyde.com Millenium 580 Geary St. (415) 345-3900 www.millenniumrestaurant.com Minako […]
Weighing the costs and benefits of getting organic to your doorstep By Dan SankeyPublished: February, 2006 Food food starts with good ingredients. When you consume food that is organic, the hands that bag your produce are often the same that picked the fruit, tilled the soil and sowed the seeds that grew to fill your […]
By Kate KingPublished: February, 2006 It would take more than a little water and mud to keep Napans down. Within days after the New Year’s Eve flood, Napa Valley was returning to normal. Thanks to the partway completed Flood Control Project, damages were primarily limited to a need for carpets and furniture in the affected […]
By Michelle ModayPublished: February, 2006 I think there’s a mushroom for everyone, Ian Garrone says. That might seem a presumptuous statement, especially if one’s definition of mushroom is derived from what is commonly found at most commercial grocery stores. But hold on, because after seeing and tasting the mushrooms that the Garrones cultivate and sell […]
Published: February, 2006 Oakland Hot Spot Jack London Square, set along a natural estuary on the site where the city of Oakland first began in 1852, is poised to become the next hot spot for urban waterfront living. Located at the foot of Broadway at Embarcadero, Jack London Square is easy to get to by […]
Published: February, 2006 Richmond is revitalizing its scenic waterfront by stimulating private investment in waterfront neighborhoods. Richmond has more shoreline than any other city on the San Francisco Bay. A total of 32 miles of waterfront offers breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline, Mt. Tamalpais and Marin County. New residences and businesses are entering […]
Published: February, 2006 Redevelopment could take awhile, but perhaps this decade In BC’s Jan. issue, we remembered Treasure Island as it was in 1937, when it emerged from the Bay as a part of a federal dredging program to become the site of the magnificent 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition. With the beginning of World […]
Published: February, 2006 Recycling for 30 Years One of the world’s leaders in recycling automobile steel and iron components, Sims Group America, just completed its 30th anniversary at the Port of Redwood City, where it recycles more than 200,000 vehicles per year. The Port Commission is considering approving Sims’ option to continue operations through Sept. […]