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.
The conscience of the Ferry Building, the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA) has been getting urbanites to know where their food comes from since 1994.
There is no shortage of places to drink in the Marina, and after my superlative experiences at Belga, I’ve vowed not to make any glib, easy jokes at their expense. In the case of Scotland Yard, though, any ribbing at all would be out of line.
PostedByTrevor Felch
on Wed, Sep 2, 2015 at 2:00 PM
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Calave Wine Bar in Palo Alto
Greetings from the Peninsula!
Yes, it's a region of the Bay Area that barely gets any attention for its eating and drinking options. But we eat chocolate and potato chips as we work on computer chips! These dispatches from the land south of The City will try to highlight some of the interesting openings, noteworthy bites and fun events for your dining satisfaction. The ‘burbs don’t have to be dull. Remember, unless you’re on the San Mateo County coast, it’s (literally) always sunny here.
Stepping inside the Chowhaus doorway in Oakland’s Montclair Village is disorienting at first. It briefly feels like you’ve walked onto a movie set, albeit one that’s disguised with an enormous amount of charm: The retro-farmhouse chic is comfortable and inviting, and there are skylights and open windows with sunshine pouring in from every direction. If architectural spaces have a spirit, then the one in residence at Chowhaus is benevolent and welcoming. Once you’re seated and soaking in the atmosphere, it’s impossible not to experience the sunniest sense of déjà vu, the certainty that you’ve eaten here before. A leisurely weekday luncheon with a favorite girlfriend; those family dinners celebrating someone’s accomplishment; a romantic first brunch on the late morning after.
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.'"
