Backpacking for Beginners: Grouse Ridge in the Tahoe National Forest

This backpacking trip in the Grouse Ridge area of Tahoe National Forest is a fairytale landscape of alpine lakes, granite hills, and sugar pine forests. There are two ways to crush this trail: the easy way and the hard way.

You’ll reach the ultimate prize the hard way at Glacier Lake, a lovely oblong pool nestled against a granite cliff, a meandering five-and-a-half miles from the trailhead. But if the elevation has you gasping, aim for pretty Island Lake instead, a beautiful expanse of blue dotted with rocky islets on a mostly flat trail just a mile and a half from the parking lot.

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What to Know about Grouse Ridge

There are a variety of hiking and backpacking destinations in Grouse Ridge but this route begins at the Carr Lake Campground off of Bowman Lake Road. Gear up in the parking lot, lace those boots tight, and step out onto the Carr Lake Trail. You’ll spend most of the first section of the hike skirting the corner of inviting, impossibly blue waters past Carr Lake and Feeley Lake, then heading uphill to reach Island Lake.

Find a campsite here —it’s dispersed camping, meaning you can camp just about anywhere as long as you are 100 feet from the water’s edge—and spend the rest of the day floating in the cool, clean water, or continue on towards Round Lake. About two-and-a-half miles from the trailhead, you’ll hit a junction. Stick to the Glacier Lake Trail for the way out; the more dramatic scenery of the Sand Ridge Trail makes for an impressive hike back.

It’s another four miles through the wilderness to reach Glacier Lake, the final section of which has quite a bit of moderate uphill trudging. It’ll all be worth it though when Glacier Lake finally comes into view. You won’t be alone up here, this is a popular backpacking spot, but Glacier is just secluded enough that it’ll feel almost like you’ve got the lake to yourself. It’s dispersed camping here, too, and you’ll find some already cleared, flat spots along the lake’s northwest side.

On your way back, take the Sand Ridge Trail for a view of a huge swath of Grouse Ridge. The mostly flat and downhill path reconnects with the Carr Lake Trail around Round Lake and takes you back to the parking lot.

Destination 2: Glacier Lake, Tahoe National Forest(Shoshi Parks)

When to Visit

Unless you want to test your mettle, you’ll want to plan your backpacking trip to Grouse Ridge between late spring and early fall, when the snow has melted and the days are long. There is no need to reserve a site in advance or get a permit of any sort (unless you plan to do some fishing).

How to Get There

It’s a straight shot up Highway 80 towards Truckee to reach Grouse Ridge in this section of the Tahoe National Forest. Altogether, it’s about 177 miles and three-and-a-half hours from San Francisco, the last 30 minutes of which requires rolling slowly on an unpaved road.

From Yuba Pass on Highway 80, take Highway 20 for five miles to Bowman Lake Road. From there it’s a long and bumpy 11-plus miles to the Carr Lake Campground. A low-clearance vehicle will get you there, but you’ll find the way a little easier if you’re behind the wheel of a car or truck with higher clearance.

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Beloved Santa Cruz brewer Humble Sea revives a historic taproom in Felton

Northern California craft beer lovers already know about Humble Sea, the Santa Cruz brewery that opened in 2019 and quickly earned a rep for its gulpable beers, sense of humor, and kooky vibes.

Now, one of the fastest growing breweries in the nation is giving its Bay Area followers a fresh reason to make the drive to the Santa Cruz Mountains: The new Humble Sea Mountain Tavern, a full restaurant/bar/taproom in the small town of Felton, will be a destination for even non-beer fans to get to know the quirky homegrown brand.

Humble Sea is known for its frequent releases and vast collection of juicy, foggy IPAs, DIPAs and TIPAs, as well as farmhouse ales, saisons, and highly refreshing pilsners. These are all recognizable to the initiated by the funky-funny graphic design of the cans’ and bottles’ labels, where beach culture meets pop culture in moments such as the Bart Shrimpson foggy DIPA and the Used Carp Sailsman West Coast pale ale. With staff input as part of the process and an entire Slack channel dedicated to brainstorming beer names, Humble Sea authentically captures the laid-back attitude of Santa Cruz life.

The latest release of Humble Sea brews.(Courtesy of Humble Sea)

And it’s no wonder, as this hip brand was started by three long-time friends from the region: Brewmaster Nick Pavlina, Frank Scott Krueger, and front-of-house manager Taylor West (those last two met in preschool), started brewing in a Ben Lomond garage with a rigged home brew system that included old refrigerator-turned-fermentation vessels. In 2015, the trio of DIY brewers incorporated as Humble Sea and secured an ABC license. They produced 30 gallon batches, which they toted around Santa Cruz to sample at events and restaurants. The rest is hoppy history.

The three friends quickly fostered a thriving local business, keeping their nautical-themed Swift Street taproom going during the pandemic by upping production to meet demand for beer to go, delivery, and shipping. Now, at the light at the end of the tunnel, Humble Sea is broadening its horizons.

The new Humble Sea Mountain Tavern resides at the address formerly known as Cremer House, the oldest surviving structure in Felton. It was built in 1876 as a place for redwood loggers to eat and sleep and had the kind of ambiance that whispered of drunken brawls, prostitution, and even some murderous lore. In 2015, craft beer pioneer Emily Thomas of Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing revamped the space into a thriving restaurant and taproom, but that shuttered during Covid-19, leaving a turnkey transition for the Humble Sea team. The guys got the tip on the available property from the building’s owner, Bob Locatelli, who also happens to be their former football coach.

“Cremer House was such a staple, and the local community is so happy to see something come back here,” says West, who notes that, aside from the hand-painted name on the building and some new saloon doors that lead to a merch and beer to-go shop, the new Humble Sea taproom is “pretty much a carbon copy” of its predecessor.

It’s a hot spot out the gate, with a no-reservation policy and limited seating that likely means you can expect a wait if you’re hoping to sit, eat, and stay a while.

The fried wild mushroom melt with gruyere on sourdough.(Courtesy of Humble Sea)

Chef Brian Hillan’s menu offers a refined take on comfort classics. So far, the most popular dishes include the fried chicken sandwich or the mushroom melt at lunch. For dinner, it’s Bigfoot burgers with “kook” sauce on a seeded brioche bun; braised short ribs with veggies and maple-apple mostarda; and a half chicken with lemon-rosemary pan sauce and duck fat fingerling potatoes.

But Humble Sea’s weekend brunch is perhaps the most exciting bit of food news for the mountain locals here who don’t have anything close to a brunch scene. The team is bringing it with avocado benedict with hop hollandaise; a breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, arugula, and goat cheese on a local Holey Roller bagel; rock crab omelettes; and banana sourdough French toast.

But don’t forget the beverages. As expected, you’ll find a thorough beer list, but the cocktail program is deserving of mention. Culled by general manager Danielle Byers, most recently of The Rare Barrel in Berkeley, the creative drinks list includes the vibrant purple Humble gimlet—with butterfly pea flower–infused gin, IPA simple syrup, and a Swedish Fish garnish—and the hot toddy–inspired It’s a Sage Thing with tea, lemon, and anise served hot.

In a historic building that’s big on ambiance and mountain charm, this new Felton taproom is the latest addition to an already booming business—the team also recently opened a large taproom in Pacifica—but likely not the last. And, despite their meteoric rise in the beer world, the founders of Humble Sea remain, well, humble.

“In a lot of ways it just feels like a once in a lifetime experience, and we’re just really excited about the receptiveness,” says West. “It’s always a little daunting being the new kids on the block, and we’re really grateful that people have been so kind to us.”

// Humble Sea Mountain Tavern is open Wednesday through Sunday; 6256 CA-9 (Felton), humblesea.com.

A garnish of Swedish Fish brings a sense of humor to the Humble gimlet, made with butterfly pea flower–infused gin and IPA simple syrup.(Courtesy of Humble Sea)

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25 Fun Things to Do This Week (3.7.22)

This week is for the foodies, revelers, art-lovers, and do-gooders.

Then again, what week isn’t here in the Bay Area? Get ready for the IRL return of the 170th Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Plus, Immersive Frida Kahlo comes to town, OMCA hosts its annual White Elephant Sale, The Mostly British Film Festival heads across the pond, and more fun stuff to do.

Have a good one!

Support San Francisco’s only Ukrainian restaurant, Pushkin. Dine in on borsch soup and pelmeni (dumplings), or take it to go. You can also stock up on vareniki, piroshki, meatballs, and dessert via their dumpling store, which delivers in SF, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties; weekdays. // Pushkin, 40 Belden Pl. (FiDi); pushkinsf.com

Wordle have you craving more brain fuel? Kick-off your week with Monday night trivia at Willkommen. Prove you’re the smartest in the room while noshing on German-American eats by the folks from Rosamunde plus craft beers, ciders, and sodas from Black Hammer Brewing; Mondays; 7pm to 10pm. // Willkommen, 2198 Market St. (Upper Market); details at facebook.com

Taste new takes on a 500-year-old spirit during Shochu Week. The bar masters from Pabu and Kona’s Street Market will show their unique flair by incorporating shochu from different Japanese regions in special, limited-time cocktail menus; through March 14th. // shochu.guide

Explore SF’s newest public park. After years of construction, 5M (5th and Market) is open to the community and complete with a green space, children’s play area, dog run, and outdoor performance area that will eventually host free year-round programming and special events focused on art, neighborhood culture, and youth. // 5th and Market (SoMa); 5msf.com

Support the Oakland Museum of California by shopping for treasures at the beloved 63rd annual White Elephant Sale. The largest rummage sale in Northern California directly benefits the OMCA’s programming and exhibitions. Reservations are required in advance; through April 3rd. // White Elephant Sale Warehouse, 333 Lancaster St. (Oakland); tickets at whiteelephantsale.org


Crypto-crazy or crypto-curious? Laura Shin, host of the Unchained podcast, will dive deep into Ethereum; Tuesday at 6pm. // The Commonwealth Club of America, 110 The Embarcadero (Embarcadero); tickets at commonwealthclub.org

Kick it with Bob Odenkirk: The star of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul is touring his memoir. Attendees will receive an autographed copy of the new book that covers the author’s career as a comedian, writer, and actor, and his road to reinvention at the age of 50; Tuesday at 7pm. // Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St. (Marina); tickets at eventbrite.com

Anglophiles rejoice! The Mostly British Film Festival returns to the Bay with award-winning new feature films and documentaries. Things kick off with Mothering Sunday (Josh O’Connor, Odessa Young, Colin Firth, and Olivia Colman) on Tuesday; March 10-17th. // Vogue Theatre, 3290 Sacramento St. (Presidio Heights); tickets at mostlybritish.org

Learn a new craft at an introductory screen-printing class. You’ll be guided through a brief history of the process, learn step-by-step how to print on paper and fabric, and leave class with a tote bag, t-shirt, posters, and hands-on knowledge; Thursdays and Saturdays in March. // Fleet Wood, 714 Clement St. (Inner Richmond); tickets at eventbrite.com

Pony up for tickets to the return of SFMOMA’s Art Bash on April 8th. On this night of revelry celebrating art and artists, all seven floors of the museum will burst to life with surprising encounters, live music from punk rock band The Linda Lindas, a DJ battle featuring Miles Medina, and immersive art by Michael Jang, The Palms (Alec Soth and Dave King), DJ Agana ,and Vogue. // Details and tickets at sfmoma.org/artbash.

Thank you to our partners at SFMOMA.

Get abso fab fora good cause at the annual Drag Show to End Homelessness, presented by CommunityForward SF. Expect performances by Poly Poptart and friends, food by Tacos el Precioso, and drinks; Thursday, 7pm to 10pm. // El Rio, 3158 Mission St. (Mission); tickets ateventbrite.com

Flow into the weekend. Connect to your body with Deep House Yoga followed by a 30-minute sound bath by the Sound Sorcery and then mocktails to cap the class; Thursday at 7pm. // Public Works, 161 Erie St. (Mission); tickets at e.sparxo.com

Nerd out at the multi-day Algorithmic Art Assembly conference and festival. The event will showcase a diverse range of artists using algorithms in scriptwriting, filmmaking, video games, and more. Catch talks and IRL and livestream coding; Thursday through Saturday. // Gray Area, 2665 Mission St. (Mission); tickets at grayarea.org

Get a dose of nostalgia with a comfort food cooking class at Cakebread Cellars. You’ll learn how to put a new, elevated twist on old favorites like deviled eggs, Dungeness crab melt, Swedish meatballs, shrimp and grits, and chicken pot pie. After class, you’ll sit down to enjoy a three-course lunch paired with Cakebread Cellars wines; Friday and Saturday at 9:30am. // Winery House Kitchen, 8300 St Helena Hwy. (Rutherford); tickets at cakebread.com

ROFL at beloved dive bar Mr Bing’s. The Chinatown bar is hosting stand-up comedians as seen on Comedy Central, Sketchfest, and more; Saturdays at 7:30pm. // Mr. Bing’s, 201 Columbus Ave. (Chinatown); tickets at eventbrite.com

Make plans for spring with SF Rec & Parks. The city offers activities and classes for just about every hobby you can think of from kayaking and rock climbing to ceramics and photography. If you’re looking to try a new sport or hone a new skill, registration for spring classes is now open (and filling up fast). // View the 2022 spring catalog and offerings at sfrecpark.org.

Let your freak flag fly at Psyber Punk: Aerial Circus. Get ready for a night of flow and dance performances, a futuristic fashion show, aerial spectacle acts, and psychedelic beats. Come dressed to express in your best cyber punk fashions—think leather, spikes, neon, and metallics; Saturday at 9pm. // DNA Lounge, 375 11th St. (SoMa); details atfacebook.com

Feel the luck o’ the Irish at the 170th Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Afterward, make your way over to a post-parade party hosted at the United Irish Cultural Center (2700 45th Ave.) with Irish dancing, bars, corned beef and cabbage aplenty, and live Irish music.Slainté! // The parade begins at 11:30am at the corner of 2nd & Market Street; details at eventbrite.com.

Prefer to spend your St. Paddy’s Day on a pub crawl? Pretend you’re in Dublin’s Temple Bar (with better weather) and get your fix of Jameson and green beer with a guided crawl to participating bars in The Marina and North Beach;Saturday.

Celebrate the legacy of an American artist at opening day of Alice Neel: People Come First. This free, all-day event includes family art-making activities, live portraits, music by B-Side Brujas, and a panel conversation with exhibition curators from The Met and FAMSF; Saturday, 11am to 4:30pm. // de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. (Golden Gate Park); details at deyoung.famsf.org

Go beyond the brow at the West Coast premiere of Immersive Frida Kahlo. The works of the 20th Century Mexican artist will be brought to life by the Immersive Van Gogh team in this 360-degree experience; Saturday, through May 8th. // SVN West, 10 South Van Ness Ave. (SoMa); tickets at immersive-frida.com

Support the farm animal sanctuary Goatlandia while enjoying a four-course plant-based dinner at Wildseed. Join founder Deborah Blum and guest speaker Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (The Joyful Vegan) to learn more about the nonprofit’s rescue mission and the benefits of living meat-free; Saturday at 6pm. // Wildseed, 2000 Union St. (Marina); tickets at eventbrite.com

Join Hip Hop for Change at the 4th Annual Women Empowerment Summit, a free community event helping to amplify women’s voices and dismantle the stereotypes in hip-hop culture. This one-day event will feature a panel discussion, workshops, and live performances by Kamaiyah, Su’lan, Jane Handcock; Saturday at 4pm. // Continental Club, 1658 12th St. (Oakland); RSVP at eventbrite.com

With less than a month until the return of The Edwardian Ball, it’s time to secure the perfect attire. Head to Dark Garden Unique Corsetry for a styling party to create your perfect outfit—from leather hats and accessories to witchy jewelry and more; Sunday at noon. // Dark Garden Unique Corsetry, 321 Linden St. (Hayes Valley); details at facebook.com

Catch record-breaking Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider in conversation with SF Chronicle columnist Tony Bravo. The Bay Area resident is the most successful woman ever to compete on the show with a 40-game winning streak and $1.3 million in winnings; Sunday at 7pm. // Oasis, 298 11th St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com

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2022 Spring Arts Preview: Alice Neel, Boyz II Men, Art Market SF + More

The arts are back with a vengeance this spring in San Francisco and around the Bay Area.

From innovative art fairs to explosive dance performances to award-winning theater, these evocative exhibitions and productions will help to remind you of the beauty in our collective humanity.

Art Galleries, Museums + Fairs

(Eric Stracke, Courtesy of Art Market San Francisco)

Aili Schmeltz and Katy Stone: Receiver

This exhibition at Oakland’s Johansson Projects features works by two artists looking to the natural world for inspiration, Aili Schmeltz and Katy Stone. The show will combine sculptural elements, textile processes and paintings that tie personal stories to shared landscapes, and explore our connections to and place in nature.

// March 4 through April 23; Johansson Projects, 2300 Telegraph Ave (Oakland), johanssonprojects.com

Pedagogy of Hope: Uncage, Reunify, Heal

This exhibition presented by Galería de la Raza at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts surveys the work of the Caravan for the Children Campaign, an effort to demand the release and reunification of migrant children separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border. Through photography and textiles, Pedagogy of Hope examines the group’s efforts and celebrates the humanity of immigrants in search of happiness.

// March 10 through May 29; YBCA, 701 Mission St (SoMa), ybca.org

Alice Neel: People Come First

Radical social justice champion and painter Alice Neel lands at the de Young this spring with a retrospective of her work, the first on the West Coast. Her paintings, drawings and watercolors depict the artist’s New York neighbors, political figures, activists, and queer figures and celebrate the dignity of all individuals.

// March 12 through July 10; de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (Inner Sunset), deyoung.famsf.org

Rotationships: A Solo Exhibition by Augustine Kofie

In Augustine Kofie’s Rotationships, the artist explores the idea of salvaging the forgotten remnants of the past. Using paper stock and pressboard from the 1950s through the 1980s, he presents a stripped-down artistry through futurist aesthetics.

// March 12 through April 9; Heron Arts, 7 Heron St (SoMa), heronarts.com

The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited

Get ready for the Muppets and their trailblazing creator, Jim Henson, to take over The Contemporary Jewish Museum. The exhibition highlights the puppeteer’s groundbreaking television and film work and its social impact with 150 objects from the worlds of Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth, as well as elements from his experimental and early projects.

// March 31 to August 14; CJM, 736 Mission St (SoMa), thecjm.org

Art Market San Francisco

After a two-year hiatus, the expansive Art Market returns to SF’s Fort Mason Festival Pavilion for four days in April. The fair will feature contemporary and modern works from 85 galleries around the world, including such local outfits as Ever Gold, Hang Art, Catharine Clark, and Hashimoto Contemporary. Also look out for site-specific installations—such as Cult Aimee Friberg’s Masako Miki display for the venue’s front entrance and Electric Works’ presentation of “The Spirit of the Animals is in the Wheels,” a pedal-powered beast of a sculpture by Juan Martinez and author Dave Eggers—as well as cocktails by Oakland’s Grand Lake Kitchen and bites from Kamdesh Afghan Kabab House and El Huarache Loco. Expect a vibrant atmosphere for collectors and the art-curious to connect with dealers and the creatives they represent. // April 21-24; Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd (Marina), artmarketsf.com

Thank you to our partners at Art Market.

Dance

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Zellerbach Hall, March 29th through April 3rd.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

For the first time in two years, the exceptional Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall with five separate programs. Each will feature new works by contemporary choreographers like Rennie Harris and the company’s current leader Robert Battle, as well as classic Ailey performances such “Revelations” from 1960.

// March 29 through April 3; 101 Zellerbach Hall #4800 (Berkeley), calperformances.org

The Tip of My Tongue

A company of entirely multilingual, minority, and immigrant dancers with the David Herrera Performance Company take on this piece exploring communication as a tool of cultural visibility, perseverance, and connection. Created by guest choreographer Antoine Hunter, the work uses real life experience to challenge the idea that all Americans speak English. March 31 to April 2 on the Steindler Stage at Z Space.

// 450 Florida St (Mission), zspace.org

Ballet Napantla’s Valentina

This original performance from New York company Ballet Nepantla illuminates the stories of women in Mexico’s revolutionary period. Combining traditional Mexican ballet folklorico with contemporary ballet, the work’s innovative choreography explores concepts of wealth and power, hope and despair, loss and triumph.

// April 15 -16; Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th St (Mission), brava.org

Swan Lake

Swan Lake made its American debut on the San Francisco Ballet stage in 1940. This spring, they bring the timeless classic back, this time choreographed by Helgi Tomasson. Indulge in the stunning take on this tale of love and betrayal.

// April 29 through May 8; War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave (Civic Center), sfballet.org

Music

Boyz II Men take the Davies Hall stage on April 1st and 2nd. (Courtesy of San Francisco Symphony)

Ninth Planet: Spirals & Echoes

In their fifth “expedition,” the Ninth Planet ensemble journeys through boundary-pushing musical compositions, including those of the 2019 and 2020 winners of the Suzanne and Lee Ettelson Award. Unlike traditional symphonic or chamber music, these performances explore sonic shape and texture in sometimes discordant and distorted ways, and evoke in the listener everything from mystery to aggression.

// March 19 at 7:30pm; Center for New Music, 55 Taylor St (Tenderloin), centerfornewmusic.com

Boyz II Men x SF Symphony

The soulful harmony of the iconic ‘90s trio Boyz II Men will rise and fall with the musicians of the San Francisco Symphony when they take the stage at Davies Symphony Hall. Together, they’ll perform unforgettable renditions of some of the group’s most celebrated hits, including “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” and “One Sweet Day.”

// April 1-2; Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave (Civic Center), sfsymphony.org

Kronos Festival

SFJazz presents our own Kronos Quartet in a three-night showcase inspired by the diversity of the Bay Area. Performing a different program each evening, the festival will feature Malian griot singer Hawa Kassé Mady Diabaté; trombone and tuba star Jacob Garchik’s take on the music of Spielberg films; and the 13-movement piece “Cadenza on the Night Plain.”

// April 7-9; 201 Franklin St (Civic Center), sfjazz.org

Theater

San Francisco Playhouse will premiere Water by the Spoonful on March 16th.

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Water by the Spoonful

This intense drama by writer Quiara Alegría Hudes, author of hit In the Heights, explores the boundaries of family and community across physical and cyber space. The 2012 Pulitzer Prize–winning play hinges on Elliot, a returning Iraq war vet working at Subway while trying to become an actor, and offers a heartfelt meditation on redemption.

// March 16 through April 23; San Francisco Playhouse, 450 Post St, Fl 2M (Union Square), sfplayhouse.org

Fefu and Her Friends

Performed in American Conservatory Theater’s non-traditional Strand space, Fefu and Her Friends is an immersive tour through the lives of eight women who have gathered together at a New England country home in 1935. Taking place in four rooms of Fefu’s home, the play is an intimate, provocative, funny, and searing look at womanhood by Cuban-American playwright María Irene Fornés. // March 24 to May 1; The Strand Theater, 1127 Market St (SoMa), act-sf.org

Richard II

The African-American Shakespeare Company hasn’t yet released many details about its upcoming production of Shakespeare’s Richard II, but there is one thing we can be certain of: The classic play, translated into modern verse by Naomi Iizuki, will speak to the Black experience in an innovative and spellbinding new way. An inside source tells us to expect a cool Afrofuturist vibe.

// April 16 to May 1; Marine’s Memorial Theater, 609 Sutter (Union Square), africanamericanshakes.org

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A NoPa Victorian gets a soothing modern revamp, asks $3.6 million

If you’re seeking charming period details, this blue-painted Victorian home, near the corner of Turk and Divisadero streets, is not for you. Once you step inside, you’ll never know the four-story house was built in 1869.

The 3,300-square-foot, single-family residence has been dramatically redesigned with interior architecture by Amir Mortazavi of San Francisco’s M-Projects, known for his sophistication and creative use of materials in projects including New York’s sleek Gagosian Gallery and SF’s trendy Canopy coworking space.

Modern design lovers with a taste for intentional spaces, thoughtful craftsmanship, organic materials, and refreshing hues are likely to find a peaceful retreat here, where pale herringbone wood floors and shades of cerulean and aquamarine throughout lend a soothing oceanic vibe. Overall, the house teems with artistic touches and luxurious finishes.

The Victorian structure has been updated for open-plan living with many windows and walls of glass that let in outdoor views.

In the living room, watery-hued tiles on a curved fireplace reflect sky views through the windows. The kitchen is a showstopper with custom fluted millwork, handcrafted tile, and a honed stone island also in an azure hue. These two spaces set the tone for similar colors and materials throughout the rest of the home.

The two upper floors comprise the private quarters with five bedrooms including a primary suite. Three lovely bathrooms are all equally chic, though the master takes the cake with its soaking tub and dual sink vanity.

The lower level is where the fun (and work) is, with flex space for a media lounge, guest room or office, complete with a wet bar and garage access.

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 4

Size: 3,281 sq. ft.

Asking price: $3,650,000

// 7 Seymour St. (NoPa); for more information, visit redfin.com.

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A luxe resort rises over Medano Beach—plus what's new in Los Cabos in 2022

After more than two years stuck close to home, Los Cabos, Mexico is once again calling, and there’s a new crop of restaurants, bars and resorts just waiting to welcome us back.

From the playful shores of Cabo San Lucas to the cobblestone streets of old San Jose del Cabo, here’s what’s new in Cabo on the flip side of the pandemic.

Where to Stay: Corazón, Cabo San Lucas

Suites at Corazón Cabo come with their own private hot tub on the balcony.

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Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa

The brand new Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa, at the heart of Medano Beach, is peak Cabo luxury. Inside, the Guggenheim-esque tower is studded with 200 rooms and suites with artisanal desert-meets-beach style. Many are outfitted with wide balconies looking out over the Sea of Cortez and the granite cliffs of Land’s End, a view that those in suites can savor from their own private hot tub.

Outside, a forest of lounge chairs and cabanas encircle an infinity pool on the upper deck, with a blue-and-white tiled bar at its edge. On the lower deck, you can swim up to the bar in a second pool, next to the resort’s tranquil and transformative spa, Sparitual. Where the sea meets the sand, sun worshipers sip frozen cocktails at the Corazón Beach Club and plunge into the waters of Cabo San Lucas’ only swimmable beach.

The resort’s restaurants—Aleta, a fine-dining, plein air eatery adjacent to the beach; Rooftop 360, a stylish ninth-floor restaurant-bar with panoramic views and a welcoming infinity pool; and the beach club —specialize in ultra-fresh, locally harvested seafood and more, exquisitely prepared by storied executive chef Eric de Maeyer. Dishes like grilled octopus, sushi and sashimi, and mezcal creme brulee grace each menu and, if you happen to catch a fish, they’ll fix it up for dinner.

A modern Mexican restaurant, Azure Cabo, will open shortly on the hotel’s ground-floor near the Draque Mojito Bar, which muddles and stirs several twists of the classic cocktail for sipping on the eclectically sophisticated patio. And as if that weren’t enough, the resort also plays host to Cabo’s only microbrewery, Baja Brewing Co, which has stunning views, bar-friendly eats, and live music.

// Av Pescadores S/N, Medano Beach (Cabo San Lucas), corazoncabo.com

New Restaurants in San Jose Del Cabo 

Chef Javier Placencia at Puerto Raiz’s Semillon.

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Puerto Raiz

James Beard–nominated, Baja-born chef Javier Placencia cultivated his new project, Puerto Raiz, on 13 acres of former farmland in San Jose del Cabo. When complete, the lush garden sanctuary will house two restaurants, furnish all its produce and some of its lamb and goat meat, and distill its spirits in outdoor copper pots. Semillon, an a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner spot, opened in February with casual sustainable fare like fresh local fish and tacos with house-made tortillas. Animalone, a fine dining option with a tasting menu, will follow on its heels.

// Lote 100, Centro (San Jose del Cabo), puertoraiz.com

Jardin Secreto

As its name suggests, this patio in downtown San Jose del Cabo is a warmly lit, lush garden that feels hidden away from the bustle of the city streets outside. Jardin Secreto specializes in wood-fired pizzas (think pork belly with caramelized onions, and shrimp with ham), along with a variety of local meat and seafood, plus artisan cocktails. Thursday nights, they pull out all the stops with a festive pig roast; on Sundays, boozy brunch is served along with a live music.

// Jose Maria Morelos s/n, Gallery District (San Jose del Cabo), facebook.com/urbancuisinegarden

Where to Grab Drinks in Cabo Now

Rooftop 360 in Cabo San Lucas.

(Courtesy of Corazon Cabo Resort & Spa)

Rooftop 360

This resto-bar on the ninth floor roof of the new Corazón Cabo Resort deserves a mention all its own. The views from Rooftop 360 stretch for miles over the city of Cabo San Lucas on one side and all the way to the cliffs of Land’s End on the other. But that’s only part of the draw. After dark, when the DJ gets spinning, the macrame-curtained bar pumps out craft cocktails made with fresh fruit and herbs, and bites like ceviche and nigiri for waves of sleek, stylish partygoers.

// Av Pescadores S/N, 9th floor, Medano Beach (Cabo San Lucas), corazoncabo.com/rooftop-360

Mezcal Bar @ Drift

The outdoor bar at the new Drift Hotel in San Jose del Cabo’s Gallery District is a mecca of mezcal. They’ll lovingly stir it into a cocktail, guide you through a tasting, or hand you a pour straight-up. The atmosphere heats up on Thursday nights from 8pm to 11pm, when Drift hosts its weekly party complete with live music and authentic Baja tacos.

// Miguel Hidalgo 613, Gallery District (San Jose del Cabo), drifthotels.co

Watery Adventures in Cabo San Lucas

Flyboarding with Cabolectric

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Cabolectric

Water sports meet the technology of the future at the sustainability-first Cabolectric operating out of Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas. Glide over the water on a remote-controlled electric hydrofoil surfboard or catch some air on a flyboard, a daredevil contraption that rockets you upward on a constant jet stream. In April, they’ll add a third device to their stable, an electric cycling eFoil Manta5 water bike to pedal through the crashing waves. Experiences include instruction and start at $150.

// Av Pescador 1 (Cabo San Lucas), cabolectric.com

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