Proper Hotel (7th and Market) opened in September, and it's already the place to be. The team behind the renovations to the Beaux Arts-designed flatiron built in 1904 unified original design details with modern elements -- and the details throughout the renovated space are being noticed for all the right reasons. As the San Francisco Chronicle notes: "...the design brings together the Old World with the new in the form of rich textures and deep hues - a wildly colorful feast for the senses."

In-house restaurant  Villon restaurant, run by James Beard-nominated chef Jason Franey, and rooftop bar Charmaine's, are also drawing crowds as well. As one reporter notes of Charmine's: "This rooftop bar could be the Top of the Mark for the 21st Century."  Read More

The flagship store, which moved in after the building was completed in 1997, left the space in August. Proceeds from the sale of the building help Goodwill build a new  Comprehensive Access Point Career Center.  Meanwhile, the  building, which has already been torn down, will be replaced with a larger mixed-use development, and will house City agency offices.  Learn More

Hudson Pacific's 1455 Market Street is in the midst of welcoming new ground-floor restaurants.  Kagawa-Ya Udon Noodle Company serves slurp-worthy noodles and will soon be joined by Mateo's Taqueria, which serves a full menu of Mexican classics, and  Dough & Co, an egg-free cookie dough cafe where those with a sweet tooth can eat it as-is or baked.  Learn More

Because melted cheese is delicious: Melt opens another location, and this time it's in our District.

A very happy 2nd Anniversary to Cadillac Bar & Grill!

Commons' 3rd Thursday Block Parties bring out the crowds for music, food and activities.