When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, it’s a good core workout. If you’re sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More
Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More
December is almost over - the New Year is coming up and everyone is busy drying off from the rain or holiday shopping. Let's take a look at what's happened this month.
It's not often that you get to show off your cutting-board collection, but when and if that opportunity arises, you better have something cool to bring to the table.
PostedByTrevor Felch
on Thu, Feb 12, 2015 at 9:21 AM
Trevor Felch
Mingalaba in Burlingame's Tea Leaf Salad and Moo Hing Nga
All eight components of a Burmese tea leaf salad, lap pat dok, arrive precise and orderly. Each is on its own lonesome, waiting to mingle with its plate partners. Even the lemon wedge on the side rests on its own untouched, waiting to be juiced, complete with juicer. Yes, this is a still life Cezanne-style except way more captivating than a single apple.
At $4.95, Tikka Masala & Pizza's slice isn't cheap, but it's a full quarter of the pie.
There was always a lot of pizza in the Upper Haight, but now that Indian restaurant Tikka Masala has rebranded itself as Tikka Masala & Pizza and nearby Great Indian Food also launched its own pizza, there is something of an arms race afoot. With all due respect to Zante, the wonderful Indian pizza restaurant in Bernal Heights, I compared slices from the two.
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
