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
Recently, we stopped by the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park. While the garden is in close proximity to the Richmond District, we bet there are a lot of residents who have never stepped through the gates to… Continue Reading
Back in October of last year, we told you that Safeway had signed a lease on the 375 32nd Avenue space, former home of Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market. Not much has happened since then but in yesterday’s newsletter from… Continue Reading
We’ve been steeped in fog this summer, which means we’re getting close to the annual Richmond District Jog in the Fog 5k, which takes place this year on Sunday, September 9 with an 8am start time in Mountain Lake Park.… Continue Reading
This weekend is snake eyes year 11 for the massive music festival Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park. The 3-day festival will attract over 100,000 concertgoers to the park’s west end starting Friday. This year’s headliners include The Weeknd, Janet… Continue Reading
We got word last week that The Bazaar Cafe, located at 5927 California near 22nd Avenue, will be closing its doors on August 11 after a 20 year run. The cafe’s owners are retiring. The cafe is a quiet spot… Continue Reading
This Saturday from 12pm to 4pm, outer Balboa between 35th and 38th Avenues will host the second annual Playland on Balboa Festival. The festival is put on by the Richmond District Neighborhood Center and features live music, family activities, local… Continue Reading
On Monday night, SF Rec & Park presented two design options for the redesign of the Golden Gate Park Dog Play Area. The dog play area is located inside the park near 39th Avenue and Fulton, and currently consists of… Continue Reading