Cover: The Insider's Guide
Tips and tricks for living the good life in the North Bay.

News: To Market, to Market
Does political controversy belong at the farmers' market?

Kenneth Cleaver: The Consumer Correspondent tries to think differently.

Open Mic: Goin' Fishin'.

Geek Girl: All the rage with data-sharing dorks.

Beau Thai: A love affair with JhanThong BanBua.

Heard It Through the Grapevine: Get to the root of all things wine.

Sugar & Spice: 'American Cuisine' proves sweet & tasty.

Dead Again: Dark Star Orchestra caters to Grateful fans.

Separate Ways: On their solo albums, Perry Farrell and David Navarro of Jane's Addiction prove that they both have something to say.

All Shook Down: Bruce Springsteen's reunion tour tape reveals the downside of a career arc.

Gospel Truth: New CDs sing the praises of Mahalia Jackson.

SF Club Guide: Disco divas, hip-hop connoisseurs and salsa suaves to flannel-clad pinball players, jazz luminaries and more from the City by the Bay.

Silent Treatment: S.F. Mime Troupe reveals the terror of Transylvania Avenue.

Memory Lapse: Past is imperfect in spooky 'Fuddy Meers.'