Here are some local links and tidbits for your Thursday…
#FewerVacancies Legislation nearing final vote by Board of Supervisors
The #FewerVacancies legislation that Supervisor Sandra Fewer introduced last year to improve the monitoring of commercial vacancies – and demand increased accountability of property owners – leapt over another hurdle this week. On Tuesday, the Land Use & Transportation Committee of the Board of Supervisors approved the proposed legislation, which would require building owners to register a vacant or abandoned storefront within 30 days of it being empty, regardless of whether it is advertised for sale or lease. The annual registration fee would be $711 and businesses which do not comply would face a one-time penalty of $2,844, four times the registration fee. [SF Chronicle] The legislation now moves to the full Board of Supervisors for a vote on March 5.
Pottery up for grabs on our streets
Seen any stray, handsome works of pottery laying around in the neighborhood? This time it’s not the work of faeries but rather that of Reese Kolar, a 29-year-old potter and teaching assistant at Sharon Art Studio in Golden Gate Park. Kolar told the Chronicle he “has been leaving his inspired mugs, vases and other handmade creations around his neighborhood for unsuspecting flaneurs to find.” Most of it has been around the intersection of Balboa and 16th Avenue where he lives – about 20 pieces so far.
“For me, [leaving the pottery] is a release. All these pieces remind me of something I did wrong, or a glaze that didn’t quite work for me. Obviously it’s romantic to think it will end up somewhere with someone who will love it,” Kolar continued, “but at the end of the day, if it ends up broken or hidden in someone’s pile of junk for years, that’s fine by me too.”
Keep an eye on Kolar’s instagram for new “drops”.
Now you can legitimately say the Princess Cake at Schubert’s is legendary
What has survived for 105 years on sugar? Schubert’s Bakery on Clement St! The neighborhood institution is a go-to for cakes and pastries in the Richmond District and recently, they were officially added to the San Francisco Legacy Business Registry. The Registry recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses as valuable cultural assets to the city.
Top sushi spots? We’ve got a few.
SFist recently published their list of 24 best sushi spots in San Francisco. Daigo Sushi (2450 Clement) made the list for their “excellently prepared, no-frills sushi in the Avenues that won’t break the bank.” Tekka Japanese (537 Balboa) was also ranked thanks to their sashimi combo, hamachi kama (grilled yellowtail collar), and/or the full omakase (tasting) menu (but plan accordingly, it’s a hard spot to get into!). Wako Japanese at 211 Clement is a cozy spot “catering to connoisseurs and neighborhood drop-ins alike. At $95 per person, the standard omakase feels like a steal compared to what many places on this list are charging.”
Itadakimasu.
