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Two Sense: Is Masturbating While Driving Common?

Two Sense: Is Masturbating While Driving Common?

I was recently at a bachelorette party where the drinks were flowing and the conversation was, shall we say, randy. One of the ladies confessed that she had masturbated on her way to the party, in her car! That lead to a survey, and it turned out that of the 15 gals present, 11 of them had masturbated in their cars at some point. I am no prude, but I was shocked. I've never even thought to masturbate while driving. Couldn't it be dangerous? After all, texting is illegal, and having an orgasm has to be at least as distracting as texting! Is this some trend I've missed? I'd love to know your thoughts on this.

Best Spots to Swim in Sonoma

Our Favorite Sonoma Beaches, Lakes, and Swimming Holes

When the foggy wind is whipping through San Francisco streets, it's easy to forget that summer really does exist less than an hour away. In fact, the 5-day forecast for Napa and Sonoma currently predicts an average high of 79 degrees F.  Few things are better on a hot summer day in the wine country than sipping a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Rosé at a winery. But relaxing at a naturally beuatiful swimming hole, a river, or a sandy beach in Sonoma is definitely in the running. Here are a few favorite places to take a dip in the Sonoma Wine Country.

SCOPA II Brings Al Fresco Dining, Wood-Fired Pizzas to Healdsburg

SCOPA II Brings Al Fresco Dining, Wood-Fired Pizzas to Healdsburg

After dining at Scopa, the Italian-inspired restaurant in Healdsburg, it is not uncommon to come stumbling out onto the Plaza feeling light-headed. Partly because the small space is always packed and because you have likely enjoyed at least one bottle of red wine, but also, and more importantly, because the ingredients are so impossibly, explosively fresh, the pasta so light and tender, the meatballs so perfectly browned and spicy and the burratta so heart-breakingly creamy that you actually feel like you have reached nirvana.

Three Art Fairs Invade SF This Weekend

Three Art Fairs Invade SF This Weekend

This weekend, San Franciscans used to an ankle-high ebb and flow of contemporary art are preparing to find themselves neck-deep. Close to two hundred prominent galleries from Oakland to St. Petersburg are descending upon the city for three major art fairs that, for the past three years, have helped put SF’s art scene on the map:  SF Fine Art Fair, ArtMRKT SF, and ArtPad SF. Three iconic locales – Fort Mason, the Concourse Exhibition Center and the Phoenix Hotel respectively – are housing the surge.

Morning Pastries on Steroids

Morning Pastries on Steroids

At the city’s best coffee shops, a fresh batch of bakeries is bringing inspired pastry pairings. Mornings never looked so bright.

5 U.S. Airport Terminals That Make Delays Bearable

SFO Terminal 2

While air travel has much of its roots in America, it has been other countries around the world that have been innovating the flying experience. Nonetheless, the latest U.S. airport terminals show encouraging signs. The recent opening of SFO's Terminal 2 is a good example and represents a shift in America to make the flying more enjoyable. Here are a few of the best airport terminals in the U.S.

Next Stop on Madewell’s Denim Roadtrip: SF!

Next stop on Madewell’s Denim Roadtrip: SF!

A couple of Airstream trailers have been cruising through the city lately, but none have been full of soft and adorable Madewell denim, until now. SF is the 13th stop on Madewell’s Denim Roadtrip with Seattle being the finale on May 19th. This Wednesday, take a fun break and stop by the shiny vessel parked on the corners of Grant Ave & Geary Street from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Celebrate All Things Built in the Bay with Wells Fargo's Cool New Site

Celebrate All Things Built in the Bay with Wells Fargo

As you might have noticed, we're pretty excited over here that the symbol of our city, the Golden Gate Bridge, is turning 75 this year. The biggest mover and shaker behind the city's celebrations is Wells Fargo, the historical sponsor of the Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary. They've just launched a cool new site called "Built in the Bay", which showcases photos, videos and stories about the Bay Area from our community. It's their unique way of celebrating our iconic and beloved global landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge.  
 

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Bouche (Nob Hill)
This tiny, candlelit French restaurant is the kind of thing you'd stumble upon in Paris. The chef cooked at Coi, so vegetable dishes that sound basic (brown-butter carrots) can be surprisingly elegant. Grab a seat on the loft level by the windows, and take advantage of the late-night hours. It's open until 1 am. 603 Bush St., 415-956-0396

Maven (Lower Haight)
One of the few upwardly mobile restaurants in this neighborhood focuses on creative cocktails and an eclectic menu. Duck sliders with shiitake mushrooms are great, but the menu dips into all sorts of cuisines such as calamari with Thai chiles. 598 Haight St., 415-829-7982

State Bird Provisions (Western Addition)
Husband and wife Nicole Krazinsky and Stuart Brioza have taken over a sliver of space to serve a fine-casual hybrid menu of a very eclectic sort, from potato chips with creme fraiche and salmon eggs to a cured beef-tongue pastrami sandwich and a dessert of peanut milk. 1529 Fillmore St., 415-795-1272

Southern Pacific Brewing Company (Mission)
Tucked discreetly on a dead end in an old machine slop, this new, expansive brewery has a soaring ceiling, a mezzanine level, and an outdoor patio. They make their own beer on the premises and serve few others to boot–a perfect pairing for a tasty Vietnamese sandwich stuffed with braised pork and cilantro. 620 Treat Ave., 415-341-0152