Pondering what to buy for the foodie or gourmand on you holiday list? Check out the selections below that seek to avoid the trite and true, and include suggestions for every taste and budget.

Glimpses of San Francisco skyline greet those sipping and tripping around for wine, spirits, and brew with a view.

The Oakland firm, whose portfolio includes Duende and Hotel Mac, has completed work on Meso.

Berkeley's new natural-gas ban goes against state law, the suit argues.

To determine the best time to sell, you can’t really time the market, but you should use it as your guide.

Lots of glass features give this multi-level super-mod Berkeley hills home an airy feel as it hugs the rim of the canyon stretching below.