by Ally Beran — Nov. 18, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.
As an artist, I see art expressed in various mediums, so it is a challenge for me to diplomatically judge another’s art when I feel the idea of art is so deeply personal. Continue reading
by Ally Beran — Oct. 15, 2010 at 6:20 p.m.
San Francisco: a vibrant city, where restaurants segregate themselves by districts —Dumplings in the Sunset, Italian in North Beach— Papalote enjoys the luxury of being one of the few Mexican restaurants plating the Northern Panhandle. Continue reading
by Ally Beran — Sept. 2, 2010 at 10:28 a.m.
In the mid to late 1800s there was a sweep of land owned by Colonel Thomas Hayes. After taking possession of the land, he built a ginormous white house located where Davies Symphony Hall is today. At this time, the only other soul in this area was the Yerba Buena cemetery. This area soon became a respite for visitors passing through who needed libations and kindness, so he named it Traveler’s Rest, what we know today as Hayes Valley. Continue reading
Aug. 12, 2010 at 3:40 p.m.
In San Francisco, we have a very diverse and fascinating population of citizens that in all honesty, are capable of pretty much anything. It is this fact that has allowed us to be among nation’s leaders in so many civil and individual rights forums. This also makes stepping out of your front door an adventure every day. Continue reading
by Ally Beran — Aug. 11, 2010 at 3:50 p.m.
On Sundays I head three blocks down the street to the local farmers market for my weekly supply of sustenance. The air seems cleaner when the market is in the neighborhood; it could also be the powerful smell of Lilies permeating the air. Allergies and discerning personal scent aversions can cause many people to shy away from this breathtaking flower, but I relish in it. I pay homage to the heirlooms, give an approving nod to the homemade lobster ravioli, satiate my fruit craving with a basket of strawberries and circle back around, stopping at the juice stand. Continue reading
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