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April 12, 2012
How Not to Get Attacked by a Coyote
If you haven't yet noticed that it's coyote season in San Francisco, you will as soon as you cross paths with one in Golden Gate Park. The County's Animal Care and Control Department informed us that it's coyote mating season, which means these canines will be doing it like bunnies all summer ... More >>
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April 12, 2012
Vote for Your Favorite Restaurants in Our Best of San Francisco Readers' Poll
SF Weekly's annual Best of San Francisco issue is coming out May 16, which means ur editors and contributors are currently scouring the city, selecting our picks for what makes life worth living here. Best vintage store for shoe fetishists, best park for smoking dog-lovers, best late-night Korean fo ... More >>
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April 12, 2012
SFoodie's 2012 Farmers' Market Schedule and Map
View San Francisco Farmers Markets 2012 in a larger mapDespite concern over the possibility that we may soon have too many farmers markets, the San Francisco farmers' market scene remains as robust as ever. The last few years have seen a major proliferation of neighborhood markets, and even local ho ... More >>
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April 12, 2012
Akiba and Mariposa Baking's Sweet Treats, and Drinks at Stanza, Tradition to Follow
The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Something sweet: The Richmond Blog discovers a new Japanese dessert shop, Akiba (3141 Clement at 32 Ave.). And yes, there are crepes. Mariposa Baking Company is also serving sweet treats from its new Fe ... More >>
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April 12, 2012
How Your Poop Can Save the Planet
We've given you much to consider in the days about human feces and how it's managed in San Francisco. But here's something else you might posit: Would you wipe your mouth on a paper napkin that's been recycled from used toilet paper?C'mon, aren't you an environmentalist?Well, now you'll know for sur ... More >>
Blogs
April 11, 2012
The Toilet Economy of San Francisco
Chris Roberts' piece in today's print edition was yet another testimony to the high cost of doing business in San Francisco. "Business," of course, being a euphemism. Roberts noted that, with only two public toilets available in the Tenderloin, city workers were dispatched 2,500 times in 2010 to cle ... More >>
News
April 11, 2012
When We Were Red Hot: S.F.'s Tamale Industry Once Ruled America
Chris Roberts' piece in today's print edition was yet another testimony to the high cost of doing business in San Francisco. "Business," of course, being a euphemism. Roberts noted that, with only two public toilets available in the Tenderloin, city workers were dispatched 2,500 times in 2010 to cle ... More >>
Blogs
April 11, 2012
Gustavo Arellano Talks San Francisco Tamales and Burritos, Part 1
San Francisco has gotten used to thinking of itself as a remote outpost in the Mexican diaspora, since our lively but embattled Mexican American community is dwarfed by much larger ones in Los Angeles and the Southwest. But according to this week's cover story, written by Gustavo Arellano, San Franc ... More >>
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April 11, 2012
Town of Bedrock
San Francisco has gotten used to thinking of itself as a remote outpost in the Mexican diaspora, since our lively but embattled Mexican American community is dwarfed by much larger ones in Los Angeles and the Southwest. But according to this week's cover story, written by Gustavo Arellano, San Franc ... More >>
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April 11, 2012
Ponder the Unthinkable
San Francisco has gotten used to thinking of itself as a remote outpost in the Mexican diaspora, since our lively but embattled Mexican American community is dwarfed by much larger ones in Los Angeles and the Southwest. But according to this week's cover story, written by Gustavo Arellano, San Franc ... More >>
Blogs
April 10, 2012
99 Percent Finds New Ways to Despise the 1 Percent
Cursing out the CEO of Wells Fargo has kinda lost its thrill, which is why San Francisco's 99 percent has come up with a new way to shame the 1 percent. A coalition of powerful unions launched a new website today which, among other things, has a report that lists the state's top 13 most egregious 1 ... More >>
Blogs
April 9, 2012
Authorities Having Trouble Identifying Man Hit by Muni Bus
The San Francisco medical examiner released this sketch today, hoping someone will help authorities identify a man who was hit and killed by a Muni bus last month.The victim was hit on March 25 at about 10:45 a.m. as he stepped out from between two parked cars into oncoming traffic. The man was hit ... More >>
Blogs
April 6, 2012
Police Arrest Tons of Wanted Suspects in 10-Hour Sting Operation
Yesterday we were a little miffed at the SFPD after we saw a video of cops on bikes rolling through stops signs. But perhaps they had good reason for these Idaho rolls. Maybe they were on their way to catch on of the many, many wanted suspects in San Francisco -- and that we can forgive.Police Chief ... More >>
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April 6, 2012
Happy Easter: New iPhone App Will Help You Find the Latest and Gayest Events in Town
We all know how colorful San Francisco is -- especially on Easter, when the much-anticipated Hunky Jesus contest takes over Dolores Park. Joining in the LGBT community's celebration of everything Easter and all things gay is Wsup Now, a local company offering a new iPhone app that will help queer Je ... More >>
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April 5, 2012
Weekend Parties: Tenderlions at Temple, Dabrye at 1015 Folsom, and More
It's almost the weekend, and you know what that means. Yes, it's time for another roundup of recommended nightlife events. This week we've spread our net wide to show off a broad picture of what San Francisco has to offer. From old-school '00s electro bangers to Ibiza veterans, we've got you covere ... More >>
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April 5, 2012
Walk to Work Tomorrow and Win Prizes
It's a sad, sad day when we have to be bribed to get some exercise. But clearly money and prizes are what it's gong to take to get some of you to off your lazy rumps and walk to work tomorrow. As part of National walk to Work Day, WalkSF is asking all San Franciscans to hike to their place of employ ... More >>
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April 5, 2012
San Francisco's 10 Best Wine Lists
San Francisco is one of the best places in the world to drink young wines, particularly those with attitude, from many different places. Sommeliers here are passionate and their wine lists reflect it. We don't have many older wines on lists because restaurants turn over so quickly that they don't ... More >>
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April 4, 2012
Occupy Dream: Clergy Hope MLK Rally Will Draw Attention to String of Homicides of Black Men
Members of the African-American community already had big plans to hold its "Occupy Dream" rally today to recognize the April 4, 1968, assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. But sadly, the group has yet another more reason to draw attention to their cause: The recent string of gun violence among Sa ... More >>
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April 4, 2012
Gwar's Oderus Urungus on Eating Crack, Dining on Mexicans, and Cultivating STDs
It must be difficult being billions of years old and living amongst the repulsive society of the human species, but our interview with Gwar frontman Oderus Urungus reveals that he has found certain simple pleasures to temper his hatred. The extraterrestrial heavy metal legend loudly snorted and burp ... More >>
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April 2, 2012
Ecco Coffee's Potrero Hill Cafe Finally To Open ... Some Day
Almost two years ago Sonoma's Ecco Coffee was seemingly about to explode onto the streets of San Francisco. Chicago coffee giant Intelligentsia had announced an acquisition of the little company started by Andrew Barnett in 2006, and word was that Ecco was looking to open up a roaster and cafe in th ... More >>
Blogs
March 30, 2012
Medical Marijuana Ban in Daly City Means More Business for S.F. Pot Clubs
It's not often that a police department will recommend -- by name -- a medical marijuana delivery service.Yet the Daly City Police Department did just that this week, endorsing the Purple Dinosaur delivery service as a preferable alternative to permitted medical marijuana dispensaries in our neig ... More >>
Blogs
March 30, 2012
Diondre Young Identified as Man Found Dead by Bay Bridge This Morning; Homcide No. 16
Update (9:27 a.m.): Police officially declared Young's death a homicide. The killing marks San Francisco's 16th homicide this year. San Francisco police are investigating the death of 21-year-old Diondre Young, who they believe was killed early this morning.The San Francisco man was found shortly ... More >>
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March 30, 2012
Subway Five-Dollar Footlong: San Franciscans Not Heading Elsewhere For Sandwich Fix
The other day we reported that San Francisco's Subway restaurants have killed the hypnotically advertised $5 footlong deal, ostensibly in reaction to our city's minimum wage jumping to $10.24 -- the nation's highest. This move has not yet induced San Francisco voters -- who approved our minimum w ... More >>
Blogs
March 30, 2012
Occupy SF Protester Accused of Stabbing Fellow Occupier
San Francisco police have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of stabbing an Occupy protester earlier this week after the two got into a fight over a camera. Police said they took the suspect -- who has only been identified as a Texas resident -- into custody on Thursday on the 100 block of M ... More >>
Blogs
March 29, 2012
Yigit Pura May Head to Macy's and the International Food Court's Future
The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Those waiting to find out where Yigit Pura's Tout Sweet patisserie will pop-up this Summer may be able to buy a blender or a cardigan sweater alongside the sweet treats. SFGate thinks they've figured out ... More >>
Music
March 28, 2012
Switchboard Festival: Show Preview
The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Those waiting to find out where Yigit Pura's Tout Sweet patisserie will pop-up this Summer may be able to buy a blender or a cardigan sweater alongside the sweet treats. SFGate thinks they've figured out ... More >>
Blogs
March 28, 2012
San Francisco Is Full of Sugar Daddies
As a city full of sluts, it only makes sense that San Francisco would also be teeming with sugar daddies. We all know how San Francisco strives to be no. 1 in the nation, especially when it comes to sex, gays, and the environment. So locals will be pleasantly surprised to learn that San Francisco ... More >>
Blogs
March 28, 2012
Subway Kills Five-Dollar Footlongs in S.F. Due to "Higher Cost of Doing Business"
It seems you can have the nation's highest minimum wage and a $5 footlong -- but you can't have them both. San Francisco Subway patrons hoping to gorge themselves on too much of a mediocre sandwich are being greeted by signs like the one above noting that "due to higher cost of doing business in ... More >>
Blogs
March 28, 2012
Subway Can't Afford to Give San Francisco Five-Dollar Footlongs
Odd news from Subway, the ubiquitous sandwich chain distinguished by its sickly-sweet bread stink, its perpetually fogged-over windows, and that galumphing pitchman who reverentially lugs about his old, much-bigger pants from commercial to commercial like they're some relic of the saints. Subway ... More >>
Blogs
March 28, 2012
Police Warn Residents of Weird Chinese Ghost Scams
San Francisco police issued a warning to residents in the Sunset District -- primarily Chinese women, who have become the targets of bizarre fraud schemes involving ghosts, bracelets, and purifying rituals. According to the SFPD, there have been a number of reported incidents where three Chi ... More >>
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March 28, 2012
Hitchcock Heights
San Francisco police issued a warning to residents in the Sunset District -- primarily Chinese women, who have become the targets of bizarre fraud schemes involving ghosts, bracelets, and purifying rituals. According to the SFPD, there have been a number of reported incidents where three Chi ... More >>
Blogs
March 27, 2012
Have A Locally Distilled Drink With The Commonwealth Club's Distilled In SF
What: The Commonwealth Club's Distilled In SF: How To Drink Like A LocavoreWhere: The swank interiors of the San Francisco Office of The Commonwealth Club of America, 595 Market Street.When: Wednesday, March 28th. Check-in starts at 6:00pm, and the panel discussion kicks off at 6:30pm, with ... More >>
Blogs
March 26, 2012
Where Are San Franciscans Most Likely to Lose Their Cellphone?
You might think San Franciscans are most likely to lose their cellphones on Muni, considering the city buses have become hotbeds for cellphone theft. But a new, random, and somewhat useful study actually shows that city-dwellers tend to lose their phones at coffeeshops more than any other place i ... More >>
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March 26, 2012
Whiskies of the World Is Sold Out, but Here's Events Where You Can Score a Taste
The forecast may be full of dark, cold days and rain, but this weekend Whiskies of the World expo is the perfect shelter from the storm: three levels aboard the San Francisco Belle (Hornblower Cruises) with 30 distilleries and producers of grain spirits pouring a few hundred different bottles. Al ... More >>
Blogs
March 26, 2012
Local's Corner Readies, Criolla Kitchen Goes Dark, and the Pizza Pimp Truck
The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Eater SF first caught wind of Local's Corner's impending opening late last week, and now the blog confirms that the restaurant from the team behind Local: Mission Eatery is slated to start daytime s ... More >>
Blogs
March 22, 2012
Weekend Parties: Relax, Relate, Release at 222 Hyde, Mike Simonetti at Monarch, Nina Kraviz at Public Works, and More
Here we are again: Another week is coming to an end and another crop of parties is immanently approaching. In fact, this time around you don't even need to wait for Friday to have a good time. Read on--your weekend awaits. Thursday, March 22 What: Relax, Relate, Release: One-Year Anniversary Where ... More >>
Blogs
March 22, 2012
Red Vic Replacement Plans, Bi-Rite Divisadero Delay, John Campbell's Gets Sued, and More
The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. Since the Red Vic closed in July, the only thing certain was the Alembic's plan to take over part of the the lobby space. Now Eater SF confirms, via Uppercasing, owners Betsy and Jack Rix's plans for the ... More >>
Blogs
March 21, 2012
Your Seasonal Produce Guide: Cardoons
A SFoodie series on what to do with your farmers' market impulse buys and CSA box surprises. Under appreciated by Americans until recently, cardoons have been eaten in Italy and throughout the Mediterranean region for thousands of years. A cousin to the globe artichoke, this lesser-known membe ... More >>
Blogs
March 21, 2012
Labor Groups, Not Occupy, to Protest the 1 Percent
It's feels like it's been too long since San Francisco has had a rambunctious, traffic-blocking protest aimed at the 1 percent. But tomorrow you can expect all of this and more -- but you can't blame it on Occupy this time. Bay Area labor activists are planning to pack the streets of San Francisc ... More >>
Blogs
March 20, 2012
Parada 22's Pop-Up Brunch, Evelyn Lee's Love Life, and Original Joe's Is Gone (Again)
The past 24 hours in gossip, innuendo, and cold hard facts about the San Francisco food scene. If you're a fan of Boogaloos's brunch -- but not so much of the wait -- then consider heading to Philip Bellber's other restaurant: Parada 22. The team behind the Haight restaurant shares that they'll be ... More >>
Blogs
March 19, 2012
Supervisor John Avalos Tries to Stop Foreclosures with New Legislation
While in New York City, Occupy protesters celebrated their 6-month of anniversary with mass arrests in Zuccotti Park, protesters in San Francisco are celebrating their anti-big bank existence with legislation that will, hopefully, put an end to these egregious home foreclosures citywide Occupy Be ... More >>
Blogs
March 15, 2012
When S.F. Gas Price Skyrocket, Just Blame Iran
As Billy Beane taught us, you probably can't trust your instincts without cold hard statistics to back them up. So for anyone who suspected that gasoline prices might be rising with Icarusian ferver, your intuitions have been vindicated. On Monday AAA released their monthly report on America's f ... More >>
Music
March 14, 2012
The Creators Project: Show Preview
As Billy Beane taught us, you probably can't trust your instincts without cold hard statistics to back them up. So for anyone who suspected that gasoline prices might be rising with Icarusian ferver, your intuitions have been vindicated. On Monday AAA released their monthly report on America's f ... More >>
News
March 14, 2012
Wanted: Mayor or Former Mayor to "Pen" Column
As Billy Beane taught us, you probably can't trust your instincts without cold hard statistics to back them up. So for anyone who suspected that gasoline prices might be rising with Icarusian ferver, your intuitions have been vindicated. On Monday AAA released their monthly report on America's f ... More >>
Blogs
March 14, 2012
Michelle Obama Loves San Francisco ... and Our Money
Never mind the fact that none of us San Franciscans can afford to pay rent, the presidential candidates seem to think we've got money to spare. Just a short month after making a cameo in San Francisco, First Lady Michelle Obama is planning another trip to tour fair city, and not for the scenic be ... More >>
Blogs
March 14, 2012
Occupiers to Put on Ugly Hospital Gowns to Confront Wells Fargo Executive
No better way to draw sympathy than to put on a hospital gown, right? Needless to say, protesters in San Francisco are getting creative with their campaign against Wells Fargo, the nefarious big bank that's screwed one too many homeowners out of their homes. Occupy Bernal Heights, along with the ... More >>
Blogs
March 14, 2012
The Raincoats Are Playing on an Extremely Rainy Night in San Francisco. Coincidence?
It's raining like mad in San Francisco right now. Everyone's clothes are soaked. Our friends are complaining. Your friends are complaining. It sucks. Which is why it seems kind of magical that tonight, of all nights, a seminal all-female British punk band called the Raincoats has chosen to play in ... More >>
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March 14, 2012
America's Cup: "Decrepit" Piers Could Be Resurrected After All
The classic film On the Waterfront involved plenty of fighting -- with both longshoreman's hooks and bare fists. The battles on San Francisco's own waterfront are far rougher. But, upon reflection, they resemble high-stakes -- and very grown-up -- versions of the Marshmallow Test. Would San Franc ... More >>
Blogs
March 12, 2012
Revised Street-Food Bill Is Much Less Restrictive
Beyond Chron broke the news today that Assemblymember Bill Monning has significantly revised AB-1678, a bill he introduced in February that would prohibit food trucks from parking within 1500 feet of elementary and secondary schools. The bill, as it was written, would have covered close to 80 per ... More >>
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March 9, 2012
Newsflash: San Francisco Expensive, Minorities and Families Leaving
Today, the San Francisco Chronicle's website characterized premature rapture specialist Harold Camping's admission that the world still exists as "breaking news." Fittingly, today's Chron A-1 was a story noting that San Francisco is growing whiter and less diverse as families with children ... More >>
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