Investing in tech for hospitality and food, Almanac Investments raises $30 million

David Barber, the storied owner of the Blue Hill restaurant, farm, and hospitality consulting mecca (a favorite of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama), has long been an angel investor in startup companies. Individually, he’s backed companies like Sweetgreen, the fast casual farm-to-table […]

SFGATE: Greta Gerwig only the fifth woman nominated for Best Director

Greta Gerwig only the fifth woman nominated for Best Director Published on January 23, 2018 at 02:49PM by Thom Geier, provided by “Lady Bird” writer-director Greta Gerwig becomes only the fifth woman nominated by the Academy in the directing category. Lina Wertmuller, “Seven Beauties” (1976)  […]