MUSICAL CHAIRS. DJ Gobi’s Best of 2009 Mixtape. Playlist for 28 December 2009

Today’s MUSICAL CHAIR is Brandon Solem a.k.a. DJ Gobi, an artist and DJ based in San Francisco, and former curator of West Oakland’s art and music venue, The Noodle Factory. His playlist includes his top ten songs of the year. FEATURED PLAYLIST: DJ Gobi’s Best of 2009 Mixtape. Playlist for 28 December 2009 1.   *Electronic [...]

POLITICAL PROS. Dear Obama by Lindsey Adams

I am gay. I am from the Bay Area. And I do not like the cold. About a year ago, I packed up my Volkswagen Jetta, bought chains that looked like the right size, mailed my absentee ballot, and drove to Reno. For you. Having missed the opportunity to travel to a more pivotal battleground [...]

MUSICAL CHAIRS. M.’s Indie 2000s Mix. Playlist for 21 December 2009

Today’s playlist consists of my top ten indie rock/electro pop/dance- punk songs from the past decade ― the songs I’ll never tire of because they provided the backdrop to my twenties, each year represented by a particular song and its release date. FEATURED PLAYLIST: M.’s Indie 2000s Mix. Playlist for 21 December 2009 1.   *In [...]

THE FOODIE SECTION’S GIFT GUIDE. Delicious Gifts Under $50

Since buying unique, useful, and affordable holiday gifts can be quite a feat, the following gift suggestions are among some of my foodie favorites, all costing under $50. Teuscher’s Champagne Truffle has a Dom Perignon cream center surrounded by a dark chocolate ganache, which is then covered with milk chocolate and then dusted with confectioner’s [...]

MUSICAL CHAIRS. Guest DJ Elisa Gonzalez. Playlist for 14 December 2009

Today’s MUSICAL CHAIR is Elisa Gonzalez, local Bay Area DJ and jewelry fanatic. Her playlist includes her 10 favorite and essential rock en español bands. FEATURED PLAYLIST: Elisa Gonzalez. Playlist for 14 December 2009 1.  *El Disco Anal – Los Amigos Invisibles 2.  *Mala Vida – Mano Negra 3.  *Angel Eléctrico – Soda Stereo 4.  *Sin [...]

THE FOODIE SECTION. Chef’s Picks. Wine and Cheese Pairings by David Nayfeld

This week’s FOODIE SECTION is dedicated to my favorites, wine and cheese, and comes from David Nayfeld, sous chef of New York’s highly acclaimed Eleven Madison Park. His selection of wine and cheese pairings are delectable and affordable; absolutely perfect for any holiday spread or for a snack, any day. Truffle Tremor’s semi soft goat [...]

BOUTIQUES. She-bible

It’s difficult finding knitwear that lasts for more than one season and fortunately, She-bible makes quality knitwear with the most incredible fit. She-bible, named after a he/she confusion error in the 1611 version of the King James Bible, is Deirdre Nagayama and Stacy Rodgers, two designers who produce their garments locally in San Francisco. She-bible’s [...]

MUSICAL CHAIRS. Guest DJ Ts’ A Disco Gift to You. Playlist for 8 December 2009

Today’s MUSICAL CHAIR is DJ Ts. His mix entitled, “A Disco Gift to You”, is a play on Phil Spector’s “A Christmas Gift to You”. He hopes you like it. DJ Ts is part of Life/Style, a DJ collective consisting of main partner, DJ Roll, and newcomer Oddz. Life/Style is also the name of their [...]

MODUS OPERANDI. The Red Shoes

This week’s modus operandi is The Red Shoes, a Hans Christian Anderson tale about a pair of enchanted red shoes that possesses its wearer to dance uncontrollably. The story has many interpretations, most notably the 1948 film adaptation starring ballerina Moira Shearer. I’ve always been partial to red footwear and dancing, and the following red [...]