The restaurants along Balboa continue to impress… Namu (439 Balboa) was named as a top choice for late night dining by the New York Times last week: A similar mix of flavors can be found at Namu, which draws on… Continue Reading
The Examiner recently published a story about Charles Ryan, the man who assaulted and robbed a Richmond District resident after they pulled into their garage on 9th Avenue near Lake Street in late December. Ryan, 40 years old, 6-5″ and… Continue Reading
In these tough economic times, even 20 plus years of tradition doesn’t hold much weight with the city’s Recreation & Parks Department. In a letter earlier this month, the organizer for Jimmy’s Old Car Picnic was notified that their permit… Continue Reading
A blooming tree on Funston near Lake Street
As part of their Tastemakers series, 7×7 has a nice update on chef/owner Mourad Lahlou of Aziza, the Richmond District’s only restaurant to earn a Michelin Star. Lahlou has a new show on Moroccan cooking that will air on PBS… Continue Reading
Word is that the weather this weekend will be mixed. So you might want to catch a double feature at the Balboa Theater. From today through next Thursday, you can see “Me and Orson Welles” with “The Hurt Locker”, or… Continue Reading
[Reprinted from The Richmond Police Station Newsletter of January 29, 2010. To be added to the station’s mailing list, email sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org or visit their website.] CAPTAIN RICHARD CORREIA’S MESSAGE After many years in police work I am convinced that the… Continue Reading
Last fall, I stumbled upon “Modern Relics”, a unique boutique and gallery at Cabrillo near 8th Avenue. Owner Alix Blüh and her dog, Jack, greeted me warmly and showed me around the store which features old fashioned, intricate displays that… Continue Reading