The fine actors of Ireland have been in their winning era for the past few years. We had Colin Farrell and his little Donkey racking up awards left and right in 2023, while Cillian Murphy has been doing pretty well for himself, even if he doesn’t think so. Now that Barry Keoghan has acquired a small army of fans, it’s time to face the facts: being Irish is cool right now. So it makes sense that Ayo Edebiri, who is known for being cooler than most, is channeling her inner Irish roots.
Edebiri took home a Golden Globe for her work in The Bear when in reality, she should be taking home an Oscar for her ongoing performance of “Irish Person.” Edebiri has been committing to the bit that she is from Ireland, thanks to a 2023 video of the actress talking about living in Ireland to prepare for her role in The Banshees of Inisherin, a movie she wasn’t in.
Since this, Edebiri has frequently joked about Ireland being her “home nation,” despite being from Ben Affleck’s home nation, Boston. The joke has caught on, though, and Irish-based accounts even continue to perpetuate the idea that Edibiri is Irish, especially after her big Golden Globes win. To confirm, she is not Irish. That we know of. But the people keep playing along, because why not?? She’s an actress. Her whole thing is to pretend to be someone else!
Congratulations to Ireland’s own Ayo Edebiri for her nomination for the 2024 BAFTA Rising Star Award pic.twitter.com/Rx0y7nEHPq
The actress has an Irish endorsement from Paul Mescal, and she has the accent down perfectly, so maybe we can just let her keep going with this one, at least until she stars in a movie alongside Saoirse Ronan.
Soda is entwined in the American experience. From our sports games to the movie theater, every child’s birthday, and simply in most American refrigerators, soda is ubiquitously tied to our every day. It has become one of the biggest businesses in the world with fierce competition among brands, fighting not only for the American dollar but for a space in our collective consciousness.
But we all now know it’s bad for you, plain and simple.
Enter OLIPOP, the first soda to break the sugary mold and enter Americans’ refrigerators en masse. OLIPOP‘s humble beginnings start by rewinding the clock almost two decades ago. Co-founder, CEO, and Formulator Ben Goodwin was searching for the most scientifically credible and accessible way to promote microbiome and digestive health to everyone.
Like a mad soda scientist, Ben was on a mission to make a soda that’s both delicious and supports digestive health. To truly grasp Ben’s passion for health, let’s journey even further back in time to his teenage years. Anxious, overweight, and disenchanted with the low-fiber, high-sugar Standard American Diet (SAD), Ben recognized the need for a transformation. He overhauled his lifestyle and diet and lost 50lbs. As he continued down the path of rigorous nutritional experimentation, Ben discovered that his lifestyle changes not only enhanced his energy levels and physical well-being but also positively impacted his mental health and cognitive functioning.
This health journey eventually led to his discovery of the microbiome—a vast community of trillions of bacteria influencing everything from the immune system to digestive functioning to emotional health. As health experts like to point out, our modern-day microbiomes lack the flourishing diversity of healthy bacteria. This is largely due to our diets, characterized by a scarcity of fiber and an excess of added sugars. The challenge lies in the fact that, in our busy lives, most of us don’t have the luxury to wander through forests and woods, picking berries, and searching for fibrous roots. But yet, we desperately need a diet that’s nutritious, diverse, fruit-full, vegetable-stuffed, and fiber-filled.
This understanding deeply resonated with Ben as he pieced together the puzzle of his own profound experience with nutrition. Intrigued and committed, he embarked on a journey to source scientifically credible and accessible methods to bring the ingredients and benefits of an age-old diet into the palm of your hand. And what better way to achieve this than by reinventing one of the largest sugar contributors in our diet: soda.
However, don’t mistake this for a personal vendetta against bubbly beverages. Ben, having grown up enjoying soda, has a genuine love for it. He also understood soda’s extensive and rich history woven into our American identity. For many of us, the satisfying pop of a soda tab can evoke memories of campfire stories, family movie nights, road trips, and good times spent with friends. Ben had no intention of taking away a nostalgic beverage ingrained in the backdrop of countless cherished moments. Instead, his goal was to discover a way to preserve the soda you know and love while enhancing it with ingredients that nurture your microbiome rather than harm it.
It is safe to say that Ben succeeded in that mission. However, it wasn’t always easy, and it certainly wouldn’t have been possible without his Co-founder and business partner, David Lester. In 2013 — armed with a bag full of homemade soda and a passion for the microbiome — Ben articulated his vision of launching a healthy soda brand during a coffee shop meeting in Palo Alto. Right from that initial conversation, it became clear to David that they had an idea worth pursuing.
Thanks to their relentless pursuit of a healthier soda, combined with Ben’s extensive and unique formulation of traditional and innovative soda flavors, has brought us to this moment. Today, OLIPOP isn’t just competing alongside traditional soda giants in retailers; it’s redefining the category entirely. In 2023, OLIPOP sales surpassed major soda brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, A&W, and Canada Dry at a national retailer—signaling that consumers are craving a beverage with a delicious taste without the harmful side effects.
Learning a new skill takes time, patience and a willingness to not be good at something for a while. Unfortunately, that third thing often leads people to quit early in the learning process, as nobody enjoys the feeling of sucking at something.
Reframing how we view the I-suck-at-this stage is key to sticking with it, though, and one woman’s video sharing her first two weeks of crocheting is a perfect example of how we can do that.
Uyen Ninh has built a social media following by sharing her cultural observances and humor as a Vietnamese woman living in Germany, but as her crocheting video shows, her appeal goes far beyond jokes about her German fiancee. The way she shares her crochet progress is positively delightful.
First, Ninh shows the first heart she made out of red yarn, which is barely discernible as a heart.
“It’s the first thing I do, so it’s okay,” she says.
Then she shows a green flower she crocheted, which is clearly imperfect, but as she says, “you can clearly see the petals, so I count it as a win.”
Then she moved on to animals, showing a “cat which looks like a fat mouse,” adding, “but it’s still cute,” and then moving on to her dinosaurs—or “deenos,” as she calls them, and finally, a “strawberry cow.”
People loved Ninh’s adorable positivity as she shared her progressively more impressive crochet creations.
“‘But it’s still cute!’ is absolutely a mentality you’ve gotta embrace when learning crochet, 💗” shared one commenter.
“I love the joy with which she show it, very wholesome 😊” wrote another.
“Perseverance, practice and learning from failures will result in success eventually,” shared another.
People who are experienced with the fiber arts (crocheting, knitting, etc.) said that she had progressed very quickly, which might just be because of her positive attitude toward making mistakes. Fear of failure often causes people to resist diving fully into a learning process, but when we embrace mistakes as a necessary part of the process, we free ourselves up to more effective learning.
No one likes doing the dishes, but the tedious chore is made much easier when using a dishwasher. However, an alarming amount of people have reported that their dishwashers can actually make the job harder because they don’t properly fit their dishes.
And that’s where Twitter user Mike McLoughlin (@zuroph) comes in.
Back in January, McLoughlin made an observation about his dishwasher that would change the way he does dishes forever. For a decade, the Irishman thought that the bottom rack of his washer simply was too small for his large dinner plates. Then he made an amazing discovery:
The tweet went totally viral, and was shared over 14,000 times. He even tweeted a picture to show just how much he could fit in the dishwasher now that he knows the racks are adjustable:
I moved into this house in 2008. It always annoyed me that the lower level of the dishwasher wasn’t tall enough to fit my biggest dinner plates. Been handwashing them all this time. This week I discovered you can raise the upper shelf and all my plates fit fine. TEN FUCKING YEARS
The “hack” (is it still called a hack if the appliance is doing what it is supposed to be doing?) blew people’s minds:
Haha, brilliant. My car key central locking is dodgy so I’ve been getting in on passenger side for ages, hauling myself across the handbrake. I paid mechanic €100 to show me that the problem is solved by putting the key in driver door and turning it. Click!
But other people were basically like, “Seriously, dude?”
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While a group of others tried to one-up McLoughlin with stories of their own:
18 YEARS! I’ve had mine 18 years and only just realised! I used to lie the plates down so they would wash! I’m raging and ecstatic all at the same time. Do you have any other helpful hints about how to live life efficiently?!
The magic of twitter. 5 years of confusion about why my dishwasher was the only one on the planet that didn’t fit normal dinner plates. A year of measuring every dinner plate that crossed my path for one that might. Fixed in 30 seconds. @zuroph you are my hero. https://t.co/dYIuXD5Itq
Woke up this morning. Saw your tweet. Leapt out of bed and feverishly emptied top rack of dishwasher. Voila! Rack moved up a notch and my dinner plates now fit perfectly! Thank you..it’s been five years of frustration..life changing:)
Thats neat but hold my beer😎….my friend just found out in 2017 that her kitchen HAD a dishwasher. She thought it was a false cabinet as it was so hard to open. Her niece forced it open and voila instant dishwasher! She owns the property and lived there for 8yrs by then..😂
Try this one on for size. I grew up in anAsian house hold and thought it was only a drying rack until sophmore year of college when my roomate @eddieschneider1 was wondering why I was hand washing dishes. TWENTY FUCKING YEARS https://t.co/dAyEsmF7Ik
Having a celebrity parent seems like it’d be cool, especially if they’re known for being an all-around chill, laid-back, amiable personality. But what if all that chill was attributed to a little pharmaceutical aid? As it turns out, people are surprisingly okay with it — at least when it comes to notorious stoner Wiz Khalifa and his son Sebastian. During a recent podcast appearance, the “Black And Yellow” rapper admitted that he even pulls up to parent-teacher conferences high.
“Hell yeah, I’m pulling up stoned,” he chuckled, after being asked by Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper whether he imbibes ahead of the ostensibly serious business of meeting his son’s teachers. “They expect it. They know what’s up.”
He explained why this doesn’t get the adverse reaction it would have a generation ago, continuing, “It’s not like back in the day where you were considered a bad parent if you smoke weed. I’m pretty sure my son smells like weed. I don’t know because I can’t smell it but I’m pretty sure he smells like pot… I’m pulling up high because I want them to connect with the real me. They’re not going to get a fake version of me or this made-up parent that society makes you think that you’re supposed to be. I am who I am, and it’s not because I’m a celebrity or anything.”
Wiz does plenty of things stoned, so none of this should be suprising; recently, he admitted to being under the effects of psychedelic mushrooms while throwing out the first pitch at one of his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates’ games.
The Phoenix Suns have not been able to put together a consistent stretch of winning this season without immediately giving it back, sitting at 19-18 on the year as we near the midway point of the season.
They are currently trying to find the balance between their three stars, as Bradley Beal is finally back on the court for the first real extended stretch of the season after missing a lot of time to start the year with a back injury. As is often the case in these situations, the play has been uneven and losses stacking up leads to frustration, particularly for a team that has title aspirations. On Christmas, we got a report from Adrian Wojnarowski that Kevin Durant was not only frustrated with the losing, but with the Suns roster and the overall situation in Phoenix.
Woj on ESPN talks about the #Suns and speaks about frustration from Kevin Durant with Brad Beal out and an “underwhelming supporting cast.”pic.twitter.com/Ap7k7LO7LG
That sparked plenty of conversation about whether Durant was headed for another trade request, particularly considering the Suns don’t have the ability to really make upgrades to the roster given they emptied their asset clip to get Durant and Beal. This week, Durant decided he wanted to set the record straight in a conversation with Fox Sports’ Melissa Rohlin, and state, in no uncertain terms, that was not going to happen and that any frustration is with losses in the moment but has nothing to do with his desire to be on this Suns team and try to figure it out.
“I don’t want to get traded,” Durant said. “I’m not frustrated because Brad was injured. I wasn’t frustrated because of the role players on the team. That s— really was ignorant to me, you know what I’m saying? It’s like, yeah, we lose a game – you think I’m supposed to be happy after we lose a game? You know what I’m saying? I’m not frustrated with the whole situation. I may be frustrated at the moment, at a bad play or a tough stretch. But nah, I enjoy the grind.”
KD continued on to say people were trying to read into his body language and everything else, but weren’t considering some of his frustration might be with himself. He made it clear that he’s committed to figuring it out with the Suns, noting the struggles will only make it feel better when they figure it out.
We don’t often get players making these kinds of direct statements regarding rumors and rumblings, and it’s somewhat refreshing to hear someone address them in this way. It also only raises further questions about who was telling that to Woj, because he is just relaying things he’s heard and isn’t one to go on TV with stuff that’s not coming from pretty plugged in places. Still, this can hopefully alleviate some concerns from Suns fans that they were already in a tense place with their superstar less than a year into his arrival in the desert, but as always, the only real cure for concerns with star-studded teams is winning.
Pedro Pascal showed up to Sunday night’s Golden Globes sporting a concerning accessory. The Last of Us actor was seen sporting an arm sling, but he was still in a jovial mood while walking the red carpet. According to Pascal, he injured his arm in a fall and joked that the reporters should “be careful” because “it could happen to anybody.”
“It can happen to anybody.”
Pedro Pascal, who showed up to the Golden Globes red carpet with his arm in a sling, said his injury was caused by a fall. pic.twitter.com/ZpLgrNeXWI
Naturally, The Last of Us fans became immediately concerned about how Pascal’s injury might affect Season 2 of the HBO series, which has already experienced a significant delay due to the writers and actors strike. Well, good news, Deadline reports that Pascal’s arm sling will not slow down the production of Season 2. The hit adaptation will start filming in February with an eye towards a 2025 release date.
For further proof that The Last of Us Season 2 is moving full steam, Kaitlyn Dever has been officially cast as Abby. As fans of The Last of Us Part II video game know, Abby plays a very pivotal role in the story. For real, be careful what you read out there if you don’t want to see spoilers.
With Dever on board, Season 2 will get to work adapting the sequel game, but unlike Season 1, don’t expect a full conclusion. Showrunner Craig Mazin has confirmed that the second game will need at least two seasons to tell the game’s epic sprawling story, if not three.
The Last of Us Season 1 is available for streaming on Max.
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet announced their intent to divorce so long ago (in celebrity gossip time) that you might have assumed that they had already tied everything up legally due to lack of further commentary. Yep, that news came down nearly two years ago, and then Momoa jumped into a Metallica mosh pit, started living in a fancy RV, and took a shower in public because, hey, why not? Oh, I forgot about the naked bike ride, but yes, it was mostly business as usual for him.
This week, Bonet finally followed up with a divorce filing, and within a day, as PEOPLE reports, a settlement was achieved. The former couple will share custody of their two children, and they have split up property with no one deciding to pursue spousal support. This would seem unremarkable except that most divorces are somewhat contentious and drag out long after initial filing, and of course, there are also the particularly messy proceedings like Kevin Costner recently experienced.
Also unexpected? How the initial announcement from Momoa and Bonet felt like a parody of Goop’s “conscious uncoupling” gem of yesteryear:
“We have all felt the squeeze and changes of these transformational times… A revolution is unfolding and our family is of no exception… feeling and growing from the seismic shifts occurring. And so we share our Family news that we are parting ways in marriage. We share this not because we think it’s newsworthy but so that as we go about our lives we may do so with dignity and honesty… The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lived. We free each other to be who we are learning to become…”
Well, seem to have meant what this message communicated, so hey, good for them. There’s no word on whether love is truly dead, but we can probably assume that Bonet got to keep that restored Mustang gift, too. Perhaps that was the key to achieving divorce harmony, but whatever the case, it’s nice that two former spouses aren’t tearing each other apart. Nice stories are nice.
San Francisco is an absolute gem of a city with some of the richest cultural history on the West Coast. It’s the home of the hippies. The birthplace of the beat poets and blue jeans. The inspiration behind the classic Journey song “Lights.” The burnt orange towers of the Golden Gate boast the title, by far, of the most famous and recognizable bridge on earth.
Iconic destination? Definitely.
Still, in recent years the beautiful city has caught its share of shade. The wealth gap caused by the influx of Silicon Valley loot hiked up the already premium housing and rental market and the homeless population and correlated crime rate swelled in response. It’s no secret that things got a little grimy in SF post-pandemic. That said, the restoration and rehabilitation efforts have been massive and San Francisco’s renaissance is at hand. Look no further than SF’s rooftop bars getting a nod on the Uproxx Fall 2023 Travel Hot List.
Another of the brightest gems to emerge in SF in recent years is the 1 Hotel San Francisco. We spent a weekend at their waterfront roost and loved what we saw. Read my full review below.
WHY IT’S AWESOME:
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The 1 Hotel SF gets no shortage of style points and we’re happy to give those flowers. Still, style speaks largely to the surface of things. Digging deeper, the number one awesome factor at the 1 Hotel SF is the intangible sense of intentionality that underlies every aspect of the property and the brand at large.
The 1 Hotels brand hangs its hat on being mission-driven with sustainability and wellness as their chief values. From the lobby floor boards which were milled down from reclaimed barn wood to the wall panels on each floor hewn from the pillars of the old bay bridge, their use of materials is both environmentally responsible and virtually stunning. The space is also distinctly alive — you’d be hard-pressed to find a corner without some living greenery, whether a moss wall, a dangling fern, or any number of other carefully festooned fauna. One afternoon we had a staff member knock on our door just to water the in-room plants. Not housekeeping mind you, this was the in-house gardener. Who does that?! The lobby even features a farmstand offering fresh seasonal fruits that are imperfect in appearance but perfect in taste, which would otherwise be discarded by producers or grocers. No, they’re not for sale. Just take what you need and enjoy.
More than just lip service and aesthetics, the team at 1 Hotel really went the extra mile to live their espoused values. Every property in the portfolio is currently LEED-certified or in the process thereof. The water glasses and decanters in the rooms are made from cut and polished recycled wine bottles. Sure, the mini bar is stocked with reusable aluminum water bottles but there is also a filtered H2O fill-up station on every floor. Aside from the high-quality rubber yoga mat that comes standard in every room, I honestly can’t remember seeing a single piece of plastic. Anywhere. The room keys are all crafted from thinly cut reclaimed wood. Even the “do not disturb” signs for your lazy mornings are laser-etched stones that you just place outside your door.
It’s also worth mentioning that the property has its own scent. Yep. The 1 Hotel group has developed a proprietary aromatic bouquet that is used in every one of their properties. It’s subtle. It’s soothing. It’s top secret so we won’t begin to conjecture about the blend. Still, these are the touches that make a “hotel we love.”
IN-HOUSE FOOD AND DRINK:
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Located in the lobby of the 1 Hotel SF is a vibey gem by the name of Terrene, where they take pride in keeping things fresh and local. All of Terrene’s ingredients are sourced from farms within 100 miles and the chef even has his own rooftop garden complete with bee hives for on-site honey production. Again, who does that?!
Terrene opens up for breakfast at 7 am and has a stellar wake-up selection ranging from your basic avo toast and overnight oats to a decadent sweet potato waffle with vanilla bean maple syrup and seasonal organic berries. Guests are invited to dine in the main restaurant or the much more casual adjacent lounge. One major gold star that we didn’t see coming — if you’re eager to get out into the city or overslept and have to rush to catch your flight, they’ll serve up your breakfast to-go. Maybe a faux pas for some fine dining snobs, but Terenne, like the rest of the 1 Hotel SF, is about what works for people and the planet. (Before you ask, yes, all the to-go containers are 100% biodegradable.)
Lunch is served from 11-2 pm then the kitchen closes from 2-4 pm to flip to dinner service. During the transition, the bar remains active so you can still sip on one of the craft cocktails inspired by famed Bay Area neighborhoods and landmarks. Their beer and wine menu is also curated to include a variety of local breweries and wineries with a selection of sustainable, organic, and Napa Green-certified wines. It’s a solid beverage program all around — we salute that.
The full dinner menu stands up to scrutiny too. With a wide variety of options, especially for the plant-based eaters among us, the nighttime is the right time to visit. Not just a “I’m here so I might as well” spot, Terenne’s evenings are a scene frequented by travelers and locals alike. In addition to the killer cuisine, they have curated programming such as their Thursday and Friday night “Sunset Sessions” featuring local DJs to treat your ears while the chef’s innovations tend to your taste buds.
AMENITIES:
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Top-of-the-line gym
Full Restaurant and Bar
Lounges Galore
Filtered Water on every floor
Boardroom-style business center
Spa Treatments
55” 4k TVs with cast function to connect your device
Portable Bluetooth speakers in the room
Pet Friendly
Free parking
Audi Partnership (more below)
Oh, and programming. Lots of it. From HIIT classes in the gym and yoga on the upper decks to mixology workshops down at the bar, there’s constantly something going down at the 1 Hotel SF. They do a great job at keeping things fresh with unique one-offs but they’ve also got recurring monthly offerings to delight such as their full moon celebrations and “dark sky” night where they drop the glow down low in the lobby and go full candlelight to raise awareness of global brightening.
Vibe check. A+
ROOM TYPES:
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Absolutely no shortage of options here. For a relatively modest-sized building, the 1 Hotel San Francisco has a serious spread to choose from when selecting your accommodations. We were lucky to stay in their crown jewel, the Ferry House Terrace Suite, a sublimely spacious 1 bed – 2 bath that boasts a private patio with picturesque views overlooking the east bay.
The sunrise from our perch was straight out of a postcard. We loved it so much we couldn’t help but host a small cocktail hour with a few local friends to share the glory. We also peeked in to check out a few other floor plans and were especially impressed by the Panoramic Waterfront Suites. There’s honestly not a bad seat in the house. See for yourself here.
Alcove King
Alcove Double Queen
City King
City Two Queen
City King With Sofa Bed
Bay Bridge King
Waterfront King
Waterfront Two Queen
Studio King
Terrace Studio Suite (Private Terrace)
Alcove Studio Suit
Panoramic Waterfront Suite
Ferry House Terrace Suite (Separate Bedroom + Private Terrace)
BEST THINGS TO DO WITHIN A 15 MINUTE WALK:
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The easiest and most obvious option is to take a stroll along the Embarcadero, the waterfront boulevard that runs from the Bay Bridge just south of the 1 Hotel up to the famed Fisherman’s Wharf. There is no shortage of things to see, do, and taste along this stretch but to keep it extra simple, you can walk literally across the street to the Ferry Building.
Hard to miss with its iconic clock tower, the Ferry Building is just that- the functional terminal building for all of the Bay Area’s aquatic ferry lines. That said, it’s not just that.The Ferry Building is also a bustling boutique marketplace with dozens of cafes, restaurants, and artisanal shops. Forget your sunglasses and need a stiff latte after a rough night? You’re covered. Want to find a rare bottle for your room and some serious snacks beyond the mini bar array? Did someone say charcuterie? Check and check.
Oh, and if you happen to be there over the weekend, don’t sleep on the Saturday farmers market! The Ferry Building farmers market is a scene and a half. It dwarfs most farmers markets by a long sight. With well over 100+ different vendors, the Saturday market offers a wide variety of fresh, local produce, food products, unique crafts, and wares from all around the bay.
Fun fact for perspective: Over a third of the USA’s veggies and three-quarters of its fruits and nuts come from California. You’d be hard-pressed to find a fresher and more scrumptious selection, anywhere.
BEST THING TO DO WITHIN AN HOUR DRIVE:
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There’s no simple plug for this question. As we’ve mentioned, San Francisco is a major destination with a whole lotta history, and picking your to-do’s is all about your choice of flavor. Here are just a few of the dozens of things we could recommend to see and do in the city.
Fisherman’s Wharf – Killer seafood, kitschy shops, mini museums and much more. The wharf is the ultimate family-friendly afternoon destination.
Chinatown – Nope, it’s not the Jack Nicholson classic ‘Chinatown’. That’s down south in LA. San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest and largest in North America. Covering 24 square blocks, it’s another world. Grant Street is the main drag that runs all the way through but there are some amazing secrets awaiting those bold enough to veer off into the many side streets and alleyways.
Haight St (& Ashbury) – Home of the flower children, this was the Mecca of the hippie movement in the late 60’s into the early 70’s. Sure, things have changed. Yes, there is a Starbucks, but there are also a half dozen of the hottest vintage stores you’ll ever find. This is the place for unique shopping and a taste of the old-school SF vibe. Before the legalization of cannabis, this was also the spot to scoop your smoke, but now, you can just google that.
PERK OF THE DAY:
Need a car? The 1 Hotel has struck up a partnership with Audi and they’ve got a fresh pair of eTron SUVs available for guest use. One is considered a “house car” which is on call to give guests a ride anywhere within a one-mile radius of the hotel up until 9 pm. The second Audi of the pair is yours to take for a 2-hour test drive. Just fill out a digital waiver and they hand you the keys. No sales pitch. No catch. Just a brand-new luxury vehicle for your general enjoyment.
Just be sure to make a reservation with the concierge in advance, the 2-hour experience is a hot ticket and can book up.
BED GAME:
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Show stopper! We’ve belly-flopped onto and slid gracefully into countless beds across the globe and we’re not afraid to drop a “wow” here.
The 1 Hotel partnered with mattress mogul Simmons and created a custom eco-friendly mattress line that would have stopped Goldie Lox on her first sit. Not too firm, not too plush, height just right for… um, sleeping of course.
The bedding is a surprisingly sumptuous linen x bamboo blend by Kassatex of New York and we’re already ordering them for home. Yeah, that good! And of course, pillow game to match — a layered variety for every sleeper. We have zero notes to give here, the 1 Hotel SF nailed their bed game.
Rating: 10/10
SEXINESS RATING:
Style and sexiness are correlated but far from synonymous. The 1 Hotel SF feels like you’re staying in a Restoration Hardware catalog. Everything is crisp and thoughtfully adorned. We’ve got nothing cross to say about the aesthetic whatsoever. We legit love it.
Still, there’s a je ne sais quoi factor that tips the scales from stylish to “Take me! Right here, right now!” We co-sign to the sexy but the judges score it just shy of “must be ravished at this exact moment.”
Rating: 8/10
VIEWS & PIC SPOTS:
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Everything within the walls of the 1 Hotel SF is editorial-worthy. The seamless blend of materials, tones, and textures make for stunning sets. There are plenty of corners for pretty pics and if you’re looking to fill your gram with candids you won’t be disappointed. As views go, we got the best of it from our perch in their top-tier suite but not all rooms are equal in this respect.
If you’re looking to catch the classic elements of SF, you’ll need to take that Audi out for a spin.
Rating: 7/10
BEST SEASON TO VISIT:
SF is a full-spectrum weather city. It’s still coastal California so you won’t ever need your snow gear, but it gets cold and wet. You could be enjoying a perfectly sunny afternoon in a tee shirt but when that notorious fog rolls in, you’re gonna want a layer close by. To make the most of it and see all the sights, hit the bay in late spring through fall. It’s a pretty wide window so color as you will.
IF I HAD TO COMPLAIN ABOUT ONE THING:
If we’re keeping it 100, we weren’t fully wowed by our dinner at Terenne, which surprised us because the reviews are generally all A+. I know that no two nights at a restaurant are the same. The head chef doesn’t always have his hands on your plate. The night my date and I visited, someone was a little heavy-handed with the oil and skimpy with the spice. It wasn’t a bad meal, but we didn’t stay for dessert or order that last drink.
Still, I wouldn’t hesitate to give them another shot to win us over. Everything else at the 1 Hotel is of such a high standard that we’re willing to call this a mulligan.
BOOK HERE:
Rates at the 1 Hotel San Francisco range from $520~ in a basic room to $1500 in the waterfront suite. The Ferry House Terrace Suite is significantly more expensive, clocking in around $5K per night.
After locking down a Golden Globes trophy for his performance in The Holdovers, Paul Giamatti showed that he’ll always be gracious to Howard Stern for giving his career a major boast.
Back in 1997, Giamatti, who was a little known actor at the time, landed the role of Stern’s obnoxious boss, Kenny “Pig Vomit” Rushton, in the biopic Private Parts. When asked if he’d ever work with the shock jock again, Giamatti didn’t hesitate to shout out Howard.
“In a heartbeat,” Giamatti responded. “I owe that man everything.”
During a recent episode of his radio show, Stern reacted to the Golden Globes shout-out, and he had nothing but appreciation for his time with Giamatti. Via Entertainment Weekly:
“Because I was new to film acting I didn’t even realize how good the guy was,” Stern said. “When I would watch [our] scenes back, I went ’Oh my God, look what he’s doing there. He’s so in the character and he’s so good.’”
Stern continued, “he made my job easy.”
Co-host Robin Quivers, who also acted in the biopic, praised Giamatti for being “perfect.” While Stern has steered clear of film acting, he knows who he’s calling if he ever gets back in the game.
“He was just a wonderful moment in my life,” Stern said about Giamatti. “So, if I ever do another movie, boy I would want him in it.”
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