This is the first in a series of articles profiling some of the most unusual, noteworthy, and spectacular dwellings in the Lower Haight. ************* This is Aaron Latzke’s office. Located halfway down the hallway of his apartment near Page and … Continue reading
They say that some things get better with age. Like fine wine, and good cheese, and possibly Gordon Edgar. He’s lived on Hermann Street in the Lower Haight for 18 years, and worked as a cheesemonger at Rainbow Grocery for … Continue reading
You can’t officially call yourself a Lower Haighter until you know Zahra from Cafe International. The East African native has been running the cafe at 508 Haight Street since 1992, doling out wisdom, wisecracks, and plenty of coffee along the … Continue reading
For a young novelist, Andrew Sean Greer has already established a career most writers would envy. His first novel, The Path of Minor Planets, was published to critical praise in 2001, when Greer was just 30 years old. Three years … Continue reading
Julian Goldklang (left) and Gabe Magana inside their workshop/garage. Beside Gabe, a side table with built in coasters designed by Magnus Olesen. Center, an unmarked mid-century walnut buffet. One of the things we love most about working on Haighteration is … Continue reading
Flickr/Jonathan Koshi If you’ve ever been to Mad Dog in the Fog on a Tuesday or Thursday night, you’re familiar with Quiz Night — especially if you’re up a tad later than you should be on a school night. From … Continue reading
Pop quiz: which San Franciscan has the most followers on Twitter? That would be Twitter co-founder Biz Stone, a.k.a. @biz, who currently boasts a tally of 1,654,582 followers. But who’s the runner-up? It’s not outgoing Mayor @gavinnewsom (1,318,937), that’s for … Continue reading
Neal Gottlieb doesn’t understand why people like mint ice cream. “It’s like eating toothpaste,” he says. That might be one of the few things Gottlieb doesn’t get about ice cream, though. After all, as the founder of Three Twins, he’s … Continue reading
all photos courtesy Greenhearts Family Farm This is one in a series of profiles we’re featuring of Lower Haight residents doing interesting stuff. If you’d like to be featured, or know someone who should be, let us know. tips [at] … Continue reading
For Nikki Cooper, it’s all about positivity. Her restaurant, Two Jack’s, sits on the corner of Haight and Webster, which is about as far eastward as businesses get in this neighborhood. As such, Two Jack’s doesn’t get the foot traffic … Continue reading