At the conclusion of a two hour hearing on Thursday, the Planning Commission voted 4 to 1 in favor of allowing the new Magdalena Banquet Hall to begin operations at 3255 Balboa Street. Over twenty residents showed up at the… Continue Reading
I came across a listing this week for a Richmond District restaurant and wine bar for lease. But I can’t figure out which one it is. “A uniquely designed restaurant and wine bar on a major street in a well… Continue Reading
If you haven’t yet visited the Park Life store and gallery, Saturday’s sidewalk sale is a good excuse. The store is known for their excellent inventory of art and design books, zines, photography books and other general interest titles. At… Continue Reading
Millwright Cottage in Golden Gate Park (far right). If you were out at Sunday Streets recently or like to wander Golden Gate Park, you’ve likely come across the South Windmill that is being restored at the west end of the… Continue Reading
While on a walk this past Saturday, I came upon a small boutique/gallery called Modern Relics on Cabrillo Street near 8th Avenue. Owner and designer Alix Blüh opened Modern Relics over a year ago. When I walked in, she popped… Continue Reading
The Planning Association for the Richmond mentioned a couple of upcoming meetings on their website for a new banquet hall that is being considered for 3255 Balboa Street (near 33rd Avenue). The banquet hall will be used for parties and… Continue Reading
The Chronicle’s “Native Son” columnist, Carl Nolte, has a nice article in today’s paper about new life being breathed into 90-year old Paul’s Hatworks on Geary Boulevard. Four twenty-something women purchased the business from owner Michael Harris, closed and cleaned… Continue Reading
The Richmond District is often referred to as a sleepy neighborhood. Nothing is more true when you visit the Neighborhood School between 1pm and 3pm on a weekday. You’ll find about a dozen kids napping peacefully in the school’s cozy… Continue Reading