Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

Restored panels depicting Greek goddesses crown Cityscape, the renovated cocktail lounge on the 46th floor of the Hilton Union Square.

A pragmatist gives the new mayor five pieces of unsolicited advice.


A new Japanese restaurant in SoMa delivers exquisite food and a brand of hospitality that's been all but lost. 

The SFMTA has heard the anguished cries of bike lane opponents. They aim to build it anyway.