Thanks to reader Wolfgang for this one… The popular Pho Garden Restaurant (2109 Clement St. at 22nd Avenue) has a unique, pho-tastic challenge for its diners. Dubbed the “Pho Garden Challenge”, the object is to get through what amounts to… Continue Reading
[From the SF Examiner] Solar panels, low-flush toilets and other Earth-friendly upgrades could be a lot easier to purchase with a new initiative that would turn The City into a green loan zone. Mayor Gavin Newsom and Supervisor Eric Mar… Continue Reading
Cal’s doors are once again open! This past Saturday, Cal’s Pet Supply on California at 23rd Avenue re-opened after sustaining water damage from a broken water main on June 11. The store looks great with gorgeous new hardwood floors. Owner… Continue Reading
Strolled by Sutro Elementary School on 12th Avenue the other day and noticed some construction going on. Looks like they’re re-paving and landscaping the grounds. Any Sutro parents or teachers out there that know the details? Leave it in a… Continue Reading
I received an update on the giant eucalyptus that fell last week from Lin-Shao Chin, a legislative assistant in Supervisor Eric Mar’s office. Here’s what her email said: ——————————————– On Wednesday, July 15 at 5:30 PM, a fifty foot tall… Continue Reading
Put the William Shatner of Priceline out of your mind and travel back in time. Thrillville presents Shatfest: A Tribute to William Shatner, taking place at the 4-Star Theater on Thursday, July 23 (23rd & Clement, 7:30pm). The film festival… Continue Reading
In May of this year, the 17th Street Plaza at the corner of Castro and 17th Street opened to the public. What was once an awkward and dicey area for pedestrians was transformed into a protected, landscaped sitting area that… Continue Reading
This week, Google launched a new public relations campaign called Favorite Places, showcasing via Google Maps the favorite places of local celebs in major cities. Just for fun, I took a look at what spots in the Richmond made the… Continue Reading