Video: San Francisco’s 2nd Chinatown
Videographer Joey Yee is back with his next installment on the Richmond District. This time he turns the spotlight on inner Clement Street and its various old and new worlds that sit side by side.
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Local Links: #FewerVacancies legislation moves forward; Pottery hunting; Schubert’s legacy; Top Sushi spots
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… Continue Reading
#bummer: Melisa’s Chinese Cuisine on Balboa closes down after 23 years
Reader Derek sent us the news this past weekend that Melisa’s Chinese Cuisine at 450 Balboa has called it quits. The owner, Richard, posted a note on the door saying “Dear customers, Melisa’s Chinese Cuisine is closed for good due… Continue Reading
Food news: “Pearl” finally opens; Fiorella team to open new cocktail bar “Violet’s Tavern”
Pizzetta 211 and Fiorella are two very popular restaurants in the neighborhood; residents clearly have a thing for pizza and Italian fare. Now, the owners of those two hot spots have embarked on new ventures in the neighborhood. Pearl |… Continue Reading
Food news: Lokma opens, Heritage rolling along, Hockey Haven under new ownership, it’s all #hearts at Angelina’s Cafe
We’ve got a few updates for you hungry foodies out there… Lokma Opens on Clement A new Mediterranean/California spot called Lokma just opened this week at the corner of 19th Avenue and Clement. For now they are only serving breakfast/brunch… Continue Reading
Local links: It’s hot!, Aziza to become Amara, new Treasures on Clement, Tee Off is back, Cinderella gets legacy’d
Here are some local links to get you through the week. Enjoy! Man, it’s hot out there today! Temps are projected to be in the 90’s. Rossi Pool on Arguello is our official neighborhood “Cooling Center” so stop in there… Continue Reading
Upcoming openings: Taqueria Los Mayas on Clement; Scissor Me Whiskers grooming on Cabrillo
Two new businesses are coming to the Richmond District… Mexican food lovers will rejoice over another contender in the taco race in the inner Richmond when Taqueria Los Mayas opens at 331 Clement (a former Quickly). There is no sign… Continue Reading
Local links: Student robot geniuses, Panini’s at Spanish Table, Middle School Maker Faire, “Gosu” EDM + bubble tea opens, Weigh in on Geary & Park Presidio improvements + more
Congratulations to four students of St. Thomas the Apostle School (3801 Balboa) for placing 5th in the 2016-2017 Wonder League Robotics Competition‘s age 6 to 8 bracket. Participants used the Dash robot – which responds to voice, navigating objects, dancing,… Continue Reading