Adrian Spinelli

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Adrian is a Brazilian-born, SF-based writer covering music, booze, festivals, and culture. Follow him on Twitter @AGSpinelli.

Movies

How to save our local movie palaces? Get out there and see some movies

April 30, 2023

From 'Purple Rain' to 'Showing Up,' the best way to savor cinema is with your community—and a big bag of popcorn, of course

Music

Christopher Owens quietly leaves SF—and a hole in our hearts

April 20, 2023

A central figure of the last golden age of local indie music heads out on the road, trailing nostalgia for the city's scene

Arts + Culture

How the absurd (and absurdly good) @Studio_Dad sandwich got its name

September 28, 2022

Rhea's Deli's tribute to a musical mainstay has all the right notes of salty, spicy, and crisp (all hail those dill pickle chips).

Music

Divine independent: The Chapel celebrates 10 years with a stacked concert lineup

September 7, 2022

The Mission venue’s Britt Govea reflects on a decade of independent live music at the former funeral home.

Food & Drink

Find the corn dog of your dreams at the refreshed Dogpatch Magnolia pub

July 30, 2021

Plus some can’t miss new beers along with the fully revamped menu

Food & Drink

A new look for the local classic Junipero Gin

July 15, 2021

It’s the spirit of a new era for the former Anchor Distilling Co.

Food & Drink

8 bars that got us through the last year

July 2, 2021

Whiskey shots, outdoor tater tots, and parklet-piped DJ sets: our favorite local watering holes during the pandemic's height.

Food & Drink

The folly and foibles of New Belgium’s new Mission Bay taproom

June 24, 2021

The beer is great. But $15 'Mission Dogs' and sports missteps show the spot is still a work in progress

Food & Drink

4 SF beers you aren’t drinking nearly enough

March 11, 2021

A crisp Dortmunder-style lager, a hop bomb, a fresh Steam, and a hazy Freeze Pop—crack 'em open.

Food & Drink

CA Craft Beer Week comes to a foamy head with tasty local offerings, events

February 18, 2021

Pour it on for new releases and collabs, a dim sum pair-up, a rap royalty tribute, and even—gasp!—great gluten-free beer

Adrian Spinelli

How to save our local movie palaces? Get out there and see some movies

Christopher Owens quietly leaves SF—and a hole in our hearts

How the absurd (and absurdly good) @Studio_Dad sandwich got its name

Divine independent: The Chapel celebrates 10 years with a stacked concert lineup

Find the corn dog of your dreams at the refreshed Dogpatch Magnolia pub

A new look for the local classic Junipero Gin

8 bars that got us through the last year

The folly and foibles of New Belgium’s new Mission Bay taproom

4 SF beers you aren’t drinking nearly enough

CA Craft Beer Week comes to a foamy head with tasty local offerings, events

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