A less-fratty Marina? Former Tipsy Pig space is getting a feminine-coded cantina
The de-bro-ification of the Marina continues with Tuesday’s opening of Lobalita (opens in new tab), the modern cantina…
The new restaurant taking over the former Fog City Diner
A husband-and-wife duo with more than a decade of experience in Bay Area hospitality is ushering one of…
The struggle for the soul of Union Square
When Karin Flood walks down Powell Street, she sees Union Square’s past, present, and uncertain future. She’s the…
San Francisco’s milkshake-fueled diner revival, served with a side of nostalgia
Chile relleno burritos served on pale-pink plates. A wall painted in a gold coin pattern. Gaudy, conical brass…
Oakland’s recovery in 11 simple charts
With its exceptional food scene (opens in new tab) and cultural cachet (opens in new tab), Oakland is…
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…