San Francisco hits the boom-loop reset button
The Bay Area is busting out its Super Bowl best this week, with a packed roster of parties,…
One of California’s most famous chefs is daring to come back to San Francisco
“Why on earth would you want to open in San Francisco?” This was my first question to Christopher…
70-year-old ice cream shop to expand with second location downtown
One of San Francisco’s favorite ice cream shops is opening a second location. Polly Ann Ice Cream —…
The hottest party in SF? It’s for moms only
Nothing sounds cringier to me than a nightclub for moms. But something told me the “Mom Dance Party”…
Who you’ll see, where you’ll see them
JPM — officially the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference — is basically the healthcare industry’s Davos or Coachella, with…
The state of SF’s comeback in 19 charts
With the new year in full swing — bringing with it new challenges, thorny questions, and political dramas— The Standard…
Make your picks for the moments of the year
This was the year of San Francisco’s big rebound, big vibe shift, and big new battle cry: “Let’s…
The best SF holiday parties you weren’t invited to
Bay Area politicos, billionaires, tech execs, and socialites celebrate the holidays too, of course. But when they ring…
A Union Square comeback? San Francisco’s revival faces a high-stakes holiday test
With garlands adorning the cable cars, giant ornaments along Powell Street, and the Macy’s Christmas tree gleaming over…
How to avoid SantaCon
Ho, ho, holy crap, it’s back. SantaCon (opens in new tab) returns Saturday, bringing 10,000 or more red-and-white-clad…
Meet the Lurie-loving crypto bro helping lead Powell Street’s turnaround
Max Raskin is not a name that rings out on Powell Street. He’s not a tech billionaire, a…
Nob Hill’s Huntington Hotel finally set to return in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a good year for Nob Hill. A classic hotel is returning to…