The Design Issue: November 2007
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FEATURE HOME + DESIGN Flight 415 A Bernal Heights family navigates its way through aviation history—without leaving home. Switch Hits Three problem spaces plus three SF designers equals three inventive (and gorgeous) solutions. The Conversion Rate It’s a barn! It’s a church! It’s Home sweet home. Four SF residents discuss the past lives of their not-necessarily-humble abodes. Contour Culture More than just shopping: how the latest in home decor will help you leap the hurdles of life in style. FASHION Rear Window For tonight, a little splendor in the glass. DEPARTMENTS Now | Opener Derek Chen puts his twist on American style. Calendar A month of to-do’s. 7 Things What you need to know right now. Style Gettin’ leggy with it. Escape On the go in Oz’s Emerald City. Cole Valley Short on square footage, big on charm. Natalie In the glow of autumn, the future looks bright. NOW | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Opener Yoshi’s unveils the new sound of the night. Feature Visual art enters the biosphere at YBCA. The Hot List What people are talking about this month. Profile On the record and off mic with Michael Krasny. Nightwatch Bands, biodiesel and a bridge too far. NOW | SOCIAL STUDIES Barneys New York dives right in. Parties You’ve got front-row seats for gala season. EAT + DRINK Food Opener The apple (cocktail) of our eye. Best Bite A taste of new orleans in the ’loin. Takeout It’s high time for pie time. Bottle A case for drinking the same old wine. Topshelf Getting sweet on liqueurs. Feature Party on: Three caterers give you all the advice you need to entertain like a pro. DINE Filipino food that doesn’t require a road trip; Bossa Nova brings a taste of Rio to SOMA; homemade udon noodles to go; Nepalese food is ready for its close-up. ETC From the publisher Dear reader Who’s who Final Say In character with Olympia Dukakis. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. Subscribe now and save more than 76% off the newsstand rate. Start your subscription to the magazine that celebrates San Francisco's People + Stories + Style.