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Mahjong bars, Healdsburg real estate, Giants v Dodgers tix, Thompson Palm Springs, MORE

Sep 12, 2025

CULTURE & LEISURE • The Nines

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Mamahuhu (multiple locations), fast-casual beer, egg rolls, open play Mondays, walk-in
Asian Art Museum (Civic Center), instruction and open play in glass-roofed museum courtyard, Sundays, free w/ museum entry
Saint Joseph’s Arts Society (SoMa), wine, beer, tables under vaulted ceilings in Ken Fulk’s private club, monthly ticketed event, check calendar
Dragon Well (Marina), family-owned neighborhood gem, snacks and tea from Red Blossom, instruction for newbies, Tuesdays, ticketed
Mr. Mahjong’s (Chinatown), clubby cocktail bar w/ live DJs, instruction Tuesdays, late night Saturdays, walk in
Ferry Plaza (Embarcadero), open-air meetup behind Ferry Building, guides + sets available, Wednesdays, walk up
Pier 23 Cafe (Embarcadero), fish tacos + classic cocktails, waterfront seats, Mondays
Boichik Bagels (Berkeley Factory only), Jewish granny style w/ bagels + lox, Mondays, walk in
13 Orphans (Oakland, above), hidden den above Baba’s House, dumplings, cocktails Fri-Sat, walk in Wed-Sat
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GOODS & SERVICES LINKS: Barnes & Noble buying Books Inc. • Behold the new 49ers-themed Air Pegasus 41 • Holiday shopping 2025 predictions • The return of fur.

REAL ESTATE • First Mover

Hush hush

Founded in 1857 when Ohio squatter Harmon Heald agreed to pony up for part of the Rancho Sotoyome land grant, Healdsburg has evolved into a home away from home for many Bay Area residents. The tiny city (pop. 11,340 as of 2020) along the Russian River offers a respite from city noise with its strict restrictions on sound levels throughout the area. In the last year, 157 residences have changed hands at a median price of $1.227M, Compass reports. Sound (quietly) good? Then perhaps one of these listings will intrigue:

→ 1057 Red Tail Rd (Healdsburg, above) • 2BR/3.1BA, 2500 SF • Ask: $2.695M • hobby vineyard, solar-heated saltwater pool • Days on market: 15 • Agent: Allison Kosta, Compass.

→ 13671 Chalk Hill Rd (Healdsburg) • 3BR/3BA, 3672 SF • Ask: $6.495M • cabana, pool, and outdoor kitchen • Days on market: 16 • Agent: Sheri Morgensen, Sotheby’s.

→ 165 Sycamore Ct (Healdsburg) • 5BR/6.1BA, 5584 SF • Ask: $9.85M • new build on private court • Days on market: 6 • Agent: Seth Cotter, Ohana.

REAL ESTATE LINKS: New renderings reveal ambitious Wharf revamp • For first time in two years, SF rents top the Bay • Rare Lombard St condo hits market for $4M • Move-in ready properties rule the day in Bay Area • Why are more millionaires renting?

CULTURE & LEISURE • Beat LA

Toro y Moi • Bimbo’s (North Beach) • Fri @ 8p • GA, $207 per
Chinatown Noodle Festival • Chinese Culture Center (Chinatown) • Sat @ 11a • GA, $23 per
Giants v Dodgers • Oracle Park (Embarcadero) • Sun @ 105p • FC124, $289 per

CULTURE & LEISURE LINKS: San Francisco Cake Picnic sets Oct 19 date • Hamnet to open Mill Valley Film Fest • New tenant for Bruns Amphitheater.

GETAWAYS • Palm Springs

Amped up

In the time capsule that is Palm Springs — with its midcentury architecture, ’80s music, and boutiques selling mixed print kaftans — the new Thompson hotel is strikingly, refreshingly modern.

This installment in Hyatt’s younger, sexier brand plays by all the latest design rules. There are huge paintings against an earthy color palette, a vibrant lounge area flowing into a Mediterranean restaurant, and a patio overlooking a perfectly turquoise pool. Only the dramatic backdrop of sun-kissed mountains and wind-tickled palm trees says Palm Springs. Poolside, spicy fish taco in hand, two stories above street level, looking at the old-school shops and people watching, I felt like I was in on a slick little secret.

The dining room of the hotel’s flagship restaurant, Lola Rose Grand Mezze, is dimly lit and packed with a mix of locals and guests. In the lounge, guests on laptops looked busy with what I imagined were fabulous entrepreneurial endeavors. By the pool, other unburdened guests laid down their towels and took out reading materials. Relaxing and stimulating go hand in hand at the Thompson. The perfect getaway demands a little bit of both. –Flora Tsapovsky

→ The Thompson Palm Springs (Palm Springs) • 414 N Palm Canyon Dr • Rooms from $385/night/Sept weekend.

GETAWAYS LINKS: No timeline on Waymo-SFO • United, Frontier add NorCal routes after Spirit abruptly departs • Yosemite visits hit new high • New Joshua Tree hotel feels like sleeping on Mars.