Business Reporter

Kevin V. Nguyen

Michael Shvo sells dreams to the richest of the rich. What’s he selling in San Francisco?

Business

The polarizing developer dishes on politics, his ultra-luxe business, and purported beefs on the anniversary of the Transamerica Pyramid’s reopening.

Culture Reporter 

Sam Mondros

Go Here Now: Transamerica Pyramid’s secret garden lands famed surrealist’s sculptures

Culture

Max Ernst’s fantastical bronze works take up residency in an oasis of redwoods in downtown San Francisco.

Icons, neighbors — and rivals in downtown’s office tower wars

The Transamerica Pyramid and One Market Plaza have both gone through periods of rebirth over the decades. One seems to be succeeding at the expense of the other. 

Tech Culture Reporter

Rya Jetha

‘Work hard. Do not play hard’: Inside tech’s new hardcore grind culture

Forget work-life balance. After a pandemic lull, the city’s startups are more intense than ever.

Food Editor 

Lauren Saria

Off with their hoods! Why chefs are ditching a kitchen essential

Food & Drink

A growing number of restaurants are swapping smoke and fire for hot plates and toaster ovens.