The fourth annual buildOn Better Together Concert took place at The Chapel in San Francisco on May 8, bringing together an enthusiastic crowd in support of buildOn programs in Oakland. Headlined by Grace Bowers and the Hodge Podge, the sold-out event raised over $260,000 for buildOn’s programs. The event offered something for everyone–from live music…
Where flavor runs deep, and the chef runs the show. Step aside, trendy pop-ups—House of Nanking is the real OG. Tucked in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown for over 35 years, this iconic spot isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a legend. And now? It’s officially been recognized as a Legacy Business by the San…
San Francisco Ballet School–the oldest professional ballet school in the country–held its annual spring fundraising dinner in the stately lobby of the War Memorial Opera House on May 10. Each year the school’s spring benefit dinner raises funds to support SF Ballet’s scholarship and financial aid program. Guests on that lovely spring evening enjoyed a…
Within the wood paneled walls of Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco, supporters of Episcopal Community Services gathered for the 2025 CHEFS (Conquering Homelessness Through Employment in Food Services) Gala. On May 10, the CHEFS Gala celebrated Episcopal Community Services’ workforce development program that enables individuals who have experienced homelessness to train, intern and find…
Geoffrey DeSousa Interior Design and De Sousa Hughes teamed up with local purveyors Da Vinci Marble, Cook Construction and BlueStar to host a private showcase party as part of San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2025. This year’s showcase house is a sophisticated and spacious residence at 2935 Pacific Avenue in San Francisco’s ritzy Pacific Heights neighborhood.…
Rich Frank and John Hansen, longtime friends and business partners of the late celebrity chef Michael Chiarello, have announced their full ownership and management of Napa Valley’s iconic restaurant Bottega Napa Valley. Since 2008, Bottega has been a beloved dining destination in the heart of Yountville, Calif., celebrated for its Italian-inspired cuisine with a distinctive California…
