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    Oakland Chef Nelson German Hopes to Become America’s Next Top Chef

    By David Landis– For Nelson German, a young Dominican American chef from the streets of New York who now helms two of Oakland’s most revered restaurants (alaMar and Sobre Mesa),…

    Donna’s Chronicles: The Imperial Court

    Donna’s Chronicles: The Imperial Court

    By Donna Sachet– The Imperial Court of San Francisco’s calendar of events, although delayed by this pandemic, is now back in full swing with modified events that maintain their decades…

    Limbo

    Limbo

    By Dr. Tim Seelig– Last month, my article was titled “Change.” It was about facing change and turning it into opportunity. It outlined ways to manage the emotions that come…

    Memory & Gratitude

    Memory & Gratitude

    By Jewelle Gomez– Those who know me and my writing know that maintaining connections and community are at my heart. That doesn’t mean that I pretend to remember a fan…

    Women’s History From Lizzo to Hell and Back

    Women’s History From Lizzo to Hell and Back

    By Andrea Shorter– Remember the glorious days and times of Lizzo? It all seems so way back now—the pre-pandemic days when Lizzo was unapologetically taking over the world as the…

    How My Deeply Personal Coming Out Story Wound Up on the National News

    How My Deeply Personal Coming Out Story Wound Up on the National News

    By Christopher Vasquez– I think it’s safe to say that most queer youth don’t imagine their coming out story to take place in the press. It’s very safe to say…

    Donna’s Chronicles, ” When the story of the COVID pandemic is written…”

    Donna’s Chronicles, ” When the story of the COVID pandemic is written…”

    By Donna Sachet– When the story of the COVID pandemic is written, we are confident that an entire chapter will be dedicated to the evolution of masks and other face-coverings.…

    Castro Farmers’ Market Re-opens on March 17!

    Castro Farmers’ Market Re-opens on March 17!

    By Debra Morris– The Castro Farmers’ Market is back for the season! Stop by and pick up your greens on March 17—St. Patrick’s Day!—and welcome all your favorite farmers and…

    Donna’s Chronicles: Sunday, February 14, 2021

    Donna’s Chronicles: Sunday, February 14, 2021

    By Donna Sachet– Sunday, February 14, 2021, 18th Street in the Castro, closed to vehicular traffic, was hopping with activity as pedestrians of every stripe strolled up and down, some…

    Sister Roma of Roma’s Ristorante Italiano: ‘If You Love Someone, You Feed Them’

    Sister Roma of Roma’s Ristorante Italiano: ‘If You Love Someone, You Feed Them’

    By David Landis– They’ve called her “the most photographed nun in the world.” She’s been the subject of a paper doll. And she presides over the annual Hunky Jesus contest…