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    Hilda and Jesse: A Queer-Owned Michelin Star Gem

    Hilda and Jesse: A Queer-Owned Michelin Star Gem

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet— In just over 4 years, the marvelous restaurant Hilda and Jesse in North Beach has become something of both a foodie and queer destination.…

    You Don’t Need Heart-Shaped Cheese for February

    You Don’t Need Heart-Shaped Cheese for February

    By Gordon Edgar— This is a February column, so you’d think I would be recommending fancy heart-shaped cheese for your little trysts. Every December I get preorder sheets offering “Valentine’s…

    The Heartbeat Returns: Pulse and Purpose in the Castro

    The Heartbeat Returns: Pulse and Purpose in the Castro

    Cocktails with Dina by Dina Novarr— Stand on the corner of Market and Castro on a Tuesday evening at 6:45 pm and watch the sidewalk traffic compress. It’s subtle at…

    A Delicious Spanakopita to Showcase Farmers’ Market Fresh Spinach and Herbs

    A Delicious Spanakopita to Showcase Farmers’ Market Fresh Spinach and Herbs

    Sheila Singer— This February, brighten someone’s day (or your own) with beautiful, fresh cut flowers from the farmers’ market. Also abundant this month at your local farmers’ market are kale,…

    The Return of the Grande Dame of the Castro

    The Return of the Grande Dame of the Castro

    By Donna Sachet— The year was 1922, and, on June 22, the Nasser family, having run a successful theatrical venue at the current location of the popular Cliff’s Variety store,…

    Super Bowl LX LGBTQ+ Events in San Francisco

    Super Bowl LX LGBTQ+ Events in San Francisco

    Photos Courtesy of Beth Schnitzer San Francisco Bay Times sports columnist Beth Schnitzer and members of her team from SpritzSF attended multiple events during Super Bowl LX week in the…

    NBC Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party in San Ramon

    NBC Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party in San Ramon

    Photo Courtesy of Beth Schnitzer Two dozen Olympians from Northern California and San Francisco Bay Times sports columnist Beth Schnitzer were among those who attended the NBC Milan Cortina Olympics…

    Ann Rostow: Seeing Was Believing

    Ann Rostow: Seeing Was Believing

    By Ann Rostow— Seeing Was Believing While preparing to write this column, I reviewed a collection of GLBT news items and stories, and I was particularly struck by a piece…

    Castro Theatre Community Opening to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of the Castro Community Benefit District

    Castro Theatre Community Opening to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of the Castro Community Benefit District

    The February 6, 2026, Community Opening of the Castro Theatre will mark the 20th anniversary of the Castro Community Benefit District (Castro CBD) with a showing of the 1994 film…

    Cam #5 of the Castro Street Cam to Launch During Castro Theatre Community Opening Weekend

    Cam #5 of the Castro Street Cam to Launch During Castro Theatre Community Opening Weekend

    The Castro Street Cam system began in 2017 as a community education service, making it possible for viewers anywhere in the world to see the vibrant Castro neighborhood and know…