San Francisco

Gavin Newsom likes to present himself as a cutting-edge kind of guy, particularly when it comes to high-tech gadgetry and whatever social media fad is the flavor of the month. He even delivered his last State of the City address exclusively via YouTube, and he routinely jets around with the Google guys on their private jet. Gavin Newsom checks out the latest in digitial camera technology at a recent mayoral event. Unfortunately, like pretty much everything Gavin Newsom does, his high-tech posturing is all puffery, devoid of any meaningful substance, nothing more than a show for anybody who might be watching him. The fact ... Read Full Story

The latest dispatch from the Nanny State is the proposed ban on the sale of cigarettes , and all other tobacco products, in San Francisco drug stores . It's enough to make me want to take up the filthy habit---except the last time tobacco touched my lips, I ended up sleeping with a man, and became a mom. I love San Francisco . It was home during my fag hag phase. Some of my best friends still live in the city. There is the bay, the bridge, the fog—and the fact that no one looks twice when a guy in a batman suit jumps ... Read Full Story

[Nikko Hotel San Francisco - Hotel Review] [Hotel Name] Nikko Hotel San Francisco [Hotel Class] 4 Stars [Website] Nikko Hotel San Francisco [Amount Paid] $ 274 [Nearest Airport] San Francisco International Airport (SFO) [Distance from Airport] 21 minutes, and distance is 14 miles [Approx. Taxi Fare] taxis are $35–$45 [Author] borderlineTraveler [Date of Travel] Jan/26/2009 [City] [Country] San Francisco, United States of America [Check-in/Check-out] Check In : 3 PM Check Out: Noon [Hotel Amenities] 24-hour front desk Air-conditioned public areas ATM/banking Audio-visual equipment Ballroom(s) Banquet facilities Bar/lounge Beauty services Business center Business services Coffee shop or café Concierge services Currency exchange Complimentary newspapers in ... Read Full Story

Andy Warhol Live at the DeYoung. I Saw It. Hey what’s up. I got back last night from my rad trip to San Francisco , where I had the time of my life nonstop for five days, taking only short breaks in the extreme fun-having for tiny bouts of sleeping. San Francisco is so awesome I can hardly even remain alive now that I am back in NYC. Some of you (having read my most recent post) may recall that I journeyed to the west coast last Thursday to attend the Bartmizvah Palooza of Griffin Sloves . Griffin is the adorable and genius son ... Read Full Story

[Fairmont San Francisco - Hotel Review] [Hotel Name] Fairmont San Francisco [Hotel Class] 5 Stars [Website] Fairmont San Francisco [Amount Paid] $ 350 [Nearest Airport] San Francisco International (SFO [Distance from Airport] 40 minutes and distance is 15 miles. [Approx. Taxi Fare] $ 36 [Author] bonTravel [Date of Travel] Jan/02/2009 [City] [Country] San Francisco, USA [Check-in/Check-out] Check In : 3 PM Check Out: Noon [Hotel Amenities] Full-service health spa Massage - treatment room(s) Steam room Sauna Spa services on site Concierge services Technology helpdesk Concierge desk Complimentary newspapers in lobby Health club Fitness equipment Restaurant(s) in hotel Bar/lounge Nightclub Room service (24 hours) Breakfast ... Read Full Story

Guest blogger Kathryn Vercillo says San Francisco is one of the sexiest city in the world. And she should know. She's got a blog called San Francisco is Sexy that covers everything from burlesque to romantic restaurants to exotic art to X-rated events that could only happen in the City by the Bay. San Francisco is one of the sexiest cities in the world. It’s a beautiful place with stunning views, interesting people and lots of creative energy pulsing through it. Just walking through the streets of San Francisco, feeling the hum of the cable cars and listening to conversations being held in other ... Read Full Story

[Hotel Adagio San Francisco - Hotel Review] [Hotel Name] Hotel Adagio [Hotel Class] 4 Stars [Website] Hotel Adagio [Amount Paid] $ 189 [Nearest Airport] San Francisco Airport [Distance from Airport] 25 minutes and distance is 15 miles. [Approx. Taxi Fare] $ 40+ [Author] - [Date of Travel] Jan/13/2009 [City] [Country] San Francisco, California, United States of America [Check-in/Check-out] Check In : 3 PM Check Out: Noon [Hotel Amenities] 24-hour front desk Air-conditioned public areas Audio-visual equipment Banquet facilities Bar/lounge Breakfast available (surcharge) Business center Business services Coffee in lobby Complimentary newspapers in lobby Concierge services Conference room(s) Doorman/doorwoman Dry cleaning service Elevator/lift Event catering ... Read Full Story