Green Building Goes Platinum: Sustainable Architecture in San Francisco
Home to global leaders in the design, construction and operation of sustainable architecture, San Francisco’s green building policy has always been focused on finding the balance between present needs and future resources. Their Sustainable City initiative is dedicated to the
Seasonal Menus: The New Status Quo in Food
San Francisco is often said to be a food mecca in the United States, as famous for its restaurants as it is for the Golden Gate Bridge. As an environmentally-conscious city, San Francisco has taken steps to ensure that their
Earth Tu Face: Natural ingredients for great skin care
The beauty industry is continuing to grow on itself year after at about 5-6% annual increase. It is worth an estimated $455 Billion, and in that deep well of value you can see some truly diverse and interesting companies looking
Re-Thinking the Blood Collection Process
Blood draws are not pleasant –for anyone. With a roughly 760 inpatient blood draws conducted every minute in the United States alone, these are the most common invasive medical procedure and yet one of the most critical aspects of patient
The Urban Jungle: Tyson Wheatley
Tyson Wheatley is an American photographer, involved in media, journalism and advertising. As a journalist, he worked with CNN for 11 years while based in Hong Kong. He has also worked in advertising with clients like Ford, Cathay Pacific, Bloomingdales,
Pei Ketron: Taking Beauty and Photography to the Next Level
Looking on Instagram, you can now find many photographers from the U.S., Europe, and all over the world. Many of these photographers started simply, by using Instagram as an outlet and eventually amassing large followers commensurate interested in their photos
Gretchen Roehrs Turns Food into Fashion-Forward Fun
Fashion illustrator Gretchen Roehrs inspires us with her playful renditions of women's fashion. Her whimsical style and effortless design aesthetic are displayed classically on her Instagram. She's not toying simply with pen and ink; Gretchen's designs revolve around the intersection
High Quality Asian Food Delivered to your Doorstep – How Bento is Upping the Food Delivery Ante
The on-demand food industry has been growing over the last few years, in part due to the increased reliability of and reliance on technology, with many restaurants and delivery services making ordering food as easy as a few clicks on
Indochino: Disrupting Custom Menswear
Indochino is changing the world of custom men’s suits. Founded in 2007 by Heikal Gani and Kyle Vucko, the clothing company’s model was simple but revolutionary: bring custom suits to the digital generation by taking orders online, have customers submit
An interview with Chef Afreen on Culture, Cuisine, and Art
Originally from Pakistan, Chef Afreen was raised and educated in Toronto, but calls San Francisco her home. She is an entrepreneur, a teacher, an artist, an executive chef, and a proud mother of two. Chef Afreen is the business owner
Loop Neighborhood: New Type of Convenience Stores
The other day I walked into a San Francisco Loop Neighborhood store and was astounded at what it had to offer-- frozen yogurt, fresh sandwiches, a salad bar, and a fully stocked hydration station. Compared to typical convenience stores I
Tips and Stories from Lifestyle Entrepreneur: Jesse Krieger
For almost anyone, starting a company of her own seems like a daunting task. As future member of the "young aspiring entrepreneurs", starting a company is something I aspire to do, yet how do I even begin to start a