Every woman wants to feel desirable, so what better way to add some spice to your wardrobe than wearing something hot! Lacy, sensual, naughty, and feminine are only a few of the many terms that characterize the unmentionables that are found hidden in the drawers of even the humblest of women. So forget those “granny panties” and check out Citysearch’s list of knicker stores that will radiate gorgeous from the bottoms up.

Citysearch January Weekly Hotlist

A wet day is enough to keep most from leaving the house. While the occasional day snuggled in front of the TV can be a welcome reprieve from a chaotic life, too many can leave you with a bad case of cabin fever. Add some sunshine to that gloomy forecast with these activities that defy the lazy reputation of rainy days. Citysearch Rainy Day Guide View Rainy Day Guide on Citysearch

Several hundred SF State students walked out of classes Thursday morning to protest a fee increase for Fall 2007. This stemmed from the California Board of Trustees voting in March to increase CSU fees by 10 percent for the next school year.

These raised fees have created much discussion, anger and emotion among students throughout California. The walkout is one attempt to protest the increase and here is part of their journey.

Traditionally barbershops have been known for the basic haircut and shave. Sean Heywood and Kumi Walker, two new entreprenuers, are turning your simple trim into a social network.

The Barbershop is a combination of luxury and hospitality. Whether you want to watch the game, have a drink, or just relax, Mr.’s chic lounge welcomes both men and women.

San Francisco’s Independent Bookstores are often hidden in the city’s massive span of diversity and culture. They have been known to provide an outlet for expression to the community’s artists. Yet many are fighting hard to keep their doors — and books — from closing.

Take a deeper look at independent bookstores in San Francisco through this interactive package.

In the Fall of 2005, SF State united with Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael to create the first Guide Dog Mobility Program in the world to reach University level.

Wendy Mellberg Haecker is one of the first students to go through the program and found it has allowed her to see with more than just her eyes.

Alameda Home & Garden Spring Show

Contra Costa Home & Garden Spring Show

The Scene
The lackluster exterior and nonexistent signage keep this barely-there tapas joint a well-kept secret among a handful of in-the-know locals. The casual bar area, with a small but delightfully palatable selection of wines, is an eco-friendly display of recycled materials that varies from peacock-stenciled mirrors and dark cherry-wood tables to newsprint wallpaper and eclectic fringed lampshades. A partial exhibition kitchen can be viewed from the adjacent dining room, where favorable service is supplied to spectators accommodated on cushiony booths covered in rainbow-colored fabric.

The Food
The distinguishable spread of miniature-sized portions includes a smorgasbord of epicurean delights. Small plates vary between the peculiar corn-fungus dumplings to the easy-to-swallow panko-encrusted, flash-fried shrimp served on a jicama tortilla and topped with a tropical relish and chipotle aioli. Tender marinated red and yellow beets and grilled radicchio are buttered with a velvety feta mousse. The slightly larger entrees consist of a charcoal-grilled mahi mahi cooked to perfection and a Cedar River, grass-fed flank steak coupled with a peach and strawberry mole. The ultimate sweet-tooth subduer is the bola verde, a harmonious blend of mascarpone, lavender and mint, layered with quince and sprinkled with lemon peel.

Hits: The hospitable and informative waitstaff are eager to go the extra mile for a pleasurable visit.
Misses: For hungry gourmands, the serving sizes don’t make for budget dining. It’s necessary to purchase entrees as well as appetizers to satisfy an empty belly.