Regional roasters will likely take the place of shuttered Starbucks along several of San Francisco’s most popular commercial ...

Dianne de Guzman is the regional editor for Eater's Northern California/Pacific Northwest sites, writing about restaurant and bar trends, upcoming openings, and pop-ups for the San Francisco Bay Area, ...

Department store retailer Bloomingdale's is to close its flagship location in the beleaguered San Francisco Centre mall, ...

Departure says more about Centre mall than the city’s retail health, as small boutique stores look to make a comeback.

The 153-year-old California Historical Society announced it has sunsetted its operations in downtown San Francisco, permanently closing the international orange-painted building housing its ...

For those of my era, shopping with a side of lunch was all about the mall food court. But the stories my Aunt Jackie would tell about San Francisco retail were far more glamorous. As a young woman in ...

The Salvation Army in San Diego is the heavyweight champion of thrift stores. This place is so big, you might need to pack a ...

The clothing section is a fashion time machine, featuring everything from 70s polyester shirts that could double as disco ...

Whether you shop online or at its brick-and-mortar store in San Francisco, Mr. S Leather is a kinkster’s dream. This handmade flogger would make a lovely addition to any sadomasochist’s toy box.

Residential service is available in much of San Francisco and surrounding areas, but most homes in that coverage map will have to settle for DSL or even dial-up service, making this an outdated ...

With so many options available, it's best to map out what you want to do ahead of time, though some attractions warrant a visit, regardless of traveler taste. The Japanese Tea Garden is one of ...