Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

San Francisco lost some great restaurants in 2023—but some wonderful places returned

Food & Drink

Culture

From neighborhood Chinese restaurants to chef-driven projects with Michelin stars, this year saw plenty of turnover.

Julie Zigoris

He died in a Jewish ghetto. How did his long-lost art end up on a bench in San Francisco?

A martyred Russian artist had been dead for 81 years. Then his life's work turned up one morning in a bayside park. Who was he? And who abandoned his long-missing art?

The Standard Staff

This week in civics: Demand gun safety, walk across town, be SF proud

Plus, once you’re done keeping your tiny human alive for the day, talk to other moms about how caretaking can be a revolutionary act.

Business Reporter

Jillian D’Onfro

I spent a day being pampered by robots. I still had to tip

Business

From painting my nails to making lunch, Bay Area robots provided a full day of indulgence and experiences. 


Senior Reporter

Jonah Owen Lamb

Why is San Francisco called Bip City?

News

As the ubiquity of car break-ins continues to make national news, the term ‘bipping’ has now made its way into mainstream Bay Area culture.

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San Francisco lost some great restaurants in 2023—but some wonderful places returned

He died in a Jewish ghetto. How did his long-lost art end up on a bench in San Francisco?

This week in civics: Demand gun safety, walk across town, be SF proud

I spent a day being pampered by robots. I still had to tip

Why is San Francisco called Bip City?