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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…

    Castro Theatre Reopening Ceremony and Gathering of Iconic Drag Stars

    Castro Theatre Reopening Ceremony and Gathering of Iconic Drag Stars

    The Castro Theatre reopened after two years of renovation and restoration on February 6, 2026, with an opening ceremony that featured David Perry of David Perry & Associates, “Beach Blanket…

    Tour of the Newly Restored and Renovated Castro Theatre

    Tour of the Newly Restored and Renovated Castro Theatre

    Two days before the grand reopening of the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco, members of the San Francisco Bay Times team—legendary drag artist Donna Sachet, photographer Mike Kirschner, and…

    First Look at the Newly Restored & Renovated Castro Theatre

    First Look at the Newly Restored & Renovated Castro Theatre

    Ahead of the reopening of the historic Castro Theatre after two years of renovation and restoration, the San Francisco Bay Times got an inside look at the theater on February…