The Bold Italic
Celebrating the character and free-wheeling spirit of the Bay Area.
The Bold Italic Editors
We’re the editing team behind The Bold Italic, an online magazine celebrating the free-wheeling spirit of San Francisco.
Clara Hogan
Editor in Chief of The Bold Italic
Sophia Smith
assistant editor @Medium, tweets @sophiuhcamille
Jessica Minsun Kim
Producer @Medium
Latest Posts
The Ultimate Guide to Watching Live Bay Area Theater at Home
The show must go on, even if it means streaming it in your living room
The Summer of the Pandemic Picnic: Best Spots to Eat Outside in San Francisco
Plus, takeout food to grab on the way
I Searched for Connection on Dates. I Found It at the Laundromat Instead.
Unexpectedly feeling understood amid the grime and dirty laundry
What Will We Tell Our Future Children About This Moment?
I’m years away from having kids, but I can’t help thinking about how I’ll describe life before, during, and after the pandemic
I Want to Hold Your Purelled Hand, But Is It Worth the Risk?
Waxing poetic about connections made and missed before lockdown
How I Came to Respect Chinese Food — and My Heritage
I had to leave home to appreciate the Asian meals of my childhood
Gray Hair, Unmanicured Nails, the Quarantine 15 — Who Cares?
As my beauty routine wanes, I’m working on silencing my inner critic
Bay Area Summer Activities That Aren’t Canceled
Ways to enjoy the season while being safe
I Miss Judging Places on Yelp, So Here Are Reviews of My Quarantine Spots
Don’t let the pandemic stop you from publicly expressing your shrewdness
Serendipitous Dating Is Dead. But Will Anyone Really Miss It?
Your rom-com meet-cute was all fantasy anyway
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