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We interrupt your healthy New Year’s resolutions with this message: It’s California Restaurant Month. We know, it seems like cruel and unusual punishment (or at least a serious test of willpower) to time a month’s worth of delicious deals with fresh starts and shiny new vows to work off that holiday gut. But think of it this way: Restaurant Month doesn’t have to be about gorging, and it can even help

Napa, Santa Ynez, Paso Robles… wine towns abound in California. But factoring in travel, expensive accommodations, and various other factors, a simple “wine weekend” can translate to a hefty price tag. Fortunately, wine country is closer than you think—just a short BART ride away, in fact

If the idea of being called a “gym rat” (or the idea of gyms in general) makes you shudder, if your secret Zumba class was just outed, if you haven’t exercised since “Tony Little” and “Billy Blanks” videos made sense… Fear not, physically fettered friends. Exercise can (and should) be enjoyable, and fitness has become incredibly creative—especially in the Bay Area. Get out of San Francisco (and out of the

We all owe a lot to Mother Nature—everything, in fact. Spend this weekend giving something back to her. From joining local cleanup efforts to composting while sipping cocktails, there’s an activity for every type of earth lover. Citywide Celebrations Earth Day SF | April 20, 2013 San Francisco’s giant, day-long celebration will feature fashion shows, hands-on projects, organic food, and much more. (Free. Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco) Earth Day 2013 in

Ernestine Ulmer once said, “Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.” These are words to live by when you try Treatbot the Karaoke Ice Cream Truck. There is a reason this sweet spot is one of the South Bay’s most popular ice cream trucks—and it’s not just the awesome name. The long queues are thanks to Treatbot’s unique flavors, rich consistency, and the karaoke. Yes, you read that right. There is a

In this frustrating economic climate, Bay Area locals have at least one reason to be thankful: a burgeoning foodie revolution in the form of underground supperclubs, pop-up restaurants, and an ever-growing gaggle of gourmet food trucks. Regular Joes can now sample prix-fixe five-course meals from internationally recognized chefs, previously available only to an exclusive upper-class clique. On top of that, gourmet meals are no longer reserved for stuffy, ritzy locales;

We live in one of the most photographed cities in the world, but city dwellers have a tendency to forget the unparalleled, natural beauty sitting just outside the man-made structures of San Fran proper. Remind yourself why your East Coast friends are jealous of your Nor Cal life by taking a good, long look at it. Escape the city to visit national parks, restaurants, and vineyards for spectacular views of

Yes, San Francisco is famed for its music scene, but there are many great spots—from intimate jazz joints to massive amphitheaters—beyond the city’s hipster hangouts, underground dives, and famed concert halls. From Berkeley to Oakland to Napa and beyond, here are our top 10 picks for the best places to see a concert in the Bay Area. 1. Music with a View: The Greek | 1815 4th Street | Berkeley Don’t let the fact that