Mark in 2024 at his home on Telegraph Hill with Parker the rescue wild parrot. Photo by Judy Irving. By Romalyn Schmaltz North Beach’s skies literally rang out with cherry-headed…
In Support of Jackie Fielder The Telegraph Hill Dwellers stand firmly with District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder during this challenging and highly public moment. Jackie has been a dedicated advocate…
by Charles Versaggi Long before Carol Doda exposed her Twin 44s at the Condor Club and bare breasts became institutionalized, “Dolphina” was the “Girl in the Fishbowl,” the first local…
by George Schumm If one had to preserve a single structure in North Beach, what would it be? My vote is for the Artigues Building at 261-71 Columbus Avenue housing…
by Naomi Marcus In a neighborhood stuffed with pizza joints and drowning in cappuccino cafes, how lovely to come upon a unique gem of a store, devoted to one beautiful instrument: Flute World, a clean well-lighted place for flutes. The welcoming, charming showroom on the corner of Union and…
by Stephen Listisen Since dining (and drinking) out is one of my favorite hobbies, I follow the San Francisco food scene closely and make a concerted effort to support local…
Sidewalk blocking scooter courtesy of Lime.
Looking up Columbus Avenue from North Point Street
Cap Caplan, Editor, semaphore@thd.org Read about Steven Listisen and his friends’ experience when they finally got to dine at the legendary Cafe Jacqueline. CAFE JACQUELINE by Stephen Listisen After three…
by Patricia Cady …And take someone with you, a friend or neighbor sidelined by an infirmity or age who has a new respect for gravity. I mean…
