Content tagged with 'History'

North Beach keeps reels running For movie buffs, North Beach provides perfect terrain to track down hundreds of famous film scenes. Though an eclectic range of films has been shot within the district, most locales are within a few blocks of each other and serve...
[ ] Monday, Apr 6 2009 11:52 AM

Tags:  Film | History | Movie | North Beach |
Going beyond the pizza SF State students must experience vibrant North Beach, the historic San Francisco neighborhood that has attracted barbarians, Italians and Beatniks. "People here are warmer and friendlier than in other parts of the city," said waiter David Lostant. "And the neighborhood...
[ ] Sunday, Apr 5 2009 4:41 PM

Tags:  Food | History | North Beach | Shopping |
34 years of big hair, bigger laughs The matte red Golden Gate Bridge framed against the TransAmerica building, Ghirardelli Square, Coit Tower and a cable car may sound like an expected cookie-cutter photo of San Francisco -- but it makes for one extravagant hat. The wild hats...
[ ] Friday, Apr 3 2009 3:38 PM