Amy Copperman

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The Great Northern

Jun 13, 2022

The Best Places to Dance in San Francisco

Whether you’re into EDM, techno, hip hop, rap, or ‘90s hits, here’s where to shake your tailfeather in SF.

The Buena Vista

Mar 16, 2017

The Best Irish Bars in San Francisco

Whether you want to spend St. Patrick’s Day chugging green beer out of a leprechaun-shaped bucket, or you’d rather celebrate by sipping a quiet pint in the back of a cozy, dark-wood-paneled bar, there’s an Irish bar in San Francisco with your name on it.

flores restaurant sf

Dec 23, 2016

Newly Opened Flores Creates Modern Mexican Cocktails con Fuego

Just about every month, Adriano Paganini’s Back of the House restaurant group adds to its delicious empire and fills hungry local bellies.

Oct 24, 2016

Trimmigrants: What It's Like to Be a California Weed Trimmer

Every harvest season -- which in California lasts from August through the end of October -- thousands of “trimmigrants” flock to the lush, rugged Emerald Triangle (also known as Humboldt, Mendocino, and Trinity counties) wielding scissors and camping equipment.

The 7 Stages of Life After You've Moved to San Francisco

Sep 22, 2016

The 7 Stages of Life After You've Moved to San Francisco

With its stunning views, incredible cuisine, and fraught political climate, you don’t so much move to San Francisco as you enter a relationship with it.

Aug 2, 2016

How to Enjoy Outside Lands Like a Pro

Not everyone can pinpoint the exact moment everything changed, but I can: Outside Lands 2014, approximately 11:15am on Saturday.

Jun 21, 2016

Kevin Diedrich Unveils PCH, Your New Favorite Cocktail Hang

Bartender-about-town Kevin Diedrich has officially unveiled his own cocktail bar, Pacific Cocktail Haven (PCH) in the old Cantina space.

WesBurger, San Francisco burgers

Mar 29, 2016

A Sneak Peek at WesBurger n’ More, the Diner San Francisco Has Needed

San Francisco’s favorite pop-up chef Wes Rowe has finally set up a permanent home for his seemingly endless burger genius.

interior of Pagan Idol bar

Feb 25, 2016

The Bourbon & Branch Guys Just Opened the Tiki Bar of Your Dreams

Your next tropical vacation is in San Francisco’s Financial District, thanks to the guys behind Bourbon & Branch, Devil’s Acre, Local Edition, and Rickhouse -- this veteran team sneakily opened Pagan Idol, the most epic tiki bar in the country last night.

The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Santa Cruz's Food and Drink Scene

Jan 8, 2016

The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Santa Cruz's Food and Drink Scene

You likely know of Santa Cruz thanks to its catchy (read: OMG GET THIS JINGLE OUT OF MY HEAD) commercials about its famous beach boardwalk.

The Thrillist Awards: San Francisco's Best New Food & Drink of 2015

Dec 28, 2015

The Thrillist Awards: San Francisco's Best New Food & Drink of 2015

Every month we tell you what’s new and hot from the previous month, but because it’s December and we’re doing a lot of reflecting in front of our Christmas trees and Menorahs, and glasses of various alcohols, we’re gonna tell you EVERYTHING (well almost... we’re only human) that’s new and hot from all of 2015.

The Seven Wonders of San Francisco

Dec 2, 2015

The Seven Wonders of San Francisco

When you consider San Francisco is built atop sand dunes and rocks that create perpendicular inclines (and buildings are made to move with the Earth), everything -- including your overpriced apartment -- is an architectural wonder in this inconvenient, unlikely town.