Food for 2018 More online Julie Mitchell gets comfy at The Snug, p. 6 Patty Burness, Michael Snyder's Coastal The Tablehopper: The Grotto is back, p. 10 Commuter, and more Ernest Beyl holds a spaghetti symposium, p. 12 marinatimes.com

MARINATIMES.COM CELEBRATING OUR 34TH YEAR VOLUME 34 ISSUE 01 JANUARY 2018

City at Large Scramble for a new mayor January will be a crucial month for mayoral hopefuls

BY JOHN ZIPPERER

he sudden and unexpected death of mayor Ed Lee in December left politicians and residents alike scrambling to figure out what happens next Tin the city. Who will be the next mayor? Will that person continue Lee’s general policies or will she or he take a different approach? And what will an election that had looked destined to be a coronation of Mark Leno look Vau de Vire Society dancers perform Swords in Chains acrobatic dance at the 2017 Edwardian Ball. like now, with numerous candidates throwing their hats PHOTO: MARCO SANCHEZ into the ring? The first half of 2018 is going to be an interesting time as San Francisco picks its next leader, which will also be something of a post-mortem judg- Hot new events in cool new year ment on its last leader. The next mayor will have to deal with the same issues BY LYNETTE MAJER feature this year, The Artful Trea- said. Hungry? Restaurant Week that Mayor Lee confronted in his time in office: an eco- sure Hunt. has you covered. Love the ballet? nomic boom, a housing shortage, homelessness, street yriad events ring in Looking for a cultural experi- The San Francisco Ballet’s Opening crime, and more. the new year, includ- ence? Shen Yun Performing Arts, Night Gala is your ticket. Art? It’s ing The Edwardian Ball the spectacular production of your last chance to see Eyvind Earle RULES OF THE RACE M(pictured) and World’s Faire, in Chinese dance and music deliv- at the Walt Disney Family Museum The first big signs of how the race will shape up will its 18th iteration of bringing the ers. Need some laughs? Sketchfest and Klimpt and Rodin at the Legion become clear on Jan. 9, the deadline for filing as a may- life of writer-illustrator Edward headliners are Ricky Gervais, Jane of Honor. Check out our calendar oral candidate for the June 5 election. Prospective can- Gorey to life, with a new Lynch, and Dick Cavett — enough on page 14 for details. NEW MAYOR, continued on 4

a rollicking, rhythmic heist-comedy Inside the Marina about the intrepid young wheel man (Ansel Elgort) for a gang of thieves, which boasts a couple of tough guys It’s the millennials’ portrayed by Jon Hamm and Jamie Foxx. Our hero wants out so he can Marina now be with his dream girl (Lily James), but they keep pulling him back in. BY KEVIN FRAZIER With careening car chases, criminal high jinks, romance, and a rockin’ ittle did i know that by moving to the soundtrack wedded to the visuals — Marina, I’d be joining a massive swell. From 2011 what’s not to like? to 2016, a wave of millennials crashed down on LCrissy Field and across the entire 94123 ZIP code, pro- ‘COLOSSAL’ ducing a significant change in the neighborhood’s demo- Anne Hathaway stars in this thor- graphics and, perhaps, its ethos. oughly original sci-fi fantasy, spiced The numbers are clear: even when compared to the with action and comedy, as a feck- rest of the city, Marina residents have become younger, less woman who somehow inadver- less likely to be unemployed or out of the labor market, tently controls the physical acts of a and more likely to have a family. Census data confirms giant monster in a South Korean city these changes. But are the demographic shifts being Frances McDormand in the film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. thousands of miles away. Her slight- felt on the streets and expressed on social media? Let’s PHOTO: MERRICK MORTON, ©2017 TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION est movements can destroy sky- find out by consulting the research, talking to Marina scrapers and stomp innocent people residents who have lived through previous neighbor- to death, and she just happens to be hood transformations, and checking the Marina’s online Assessing the best of 2017 dealing with some serious psycho- reputation. logical issues. Jason Sudeikis and BY MICHAEL SNYDER taining, plus a few more relevant Dan Stevens play the two less-than- YOUTH MAGNET lists of worthy features. All are in ideal men in her life. It’s a crazy The Marina has always been a youthful spot, a truth t’s like clockwork when you alphabetical order because I appre- concept, but it genuinely pays off. that has only grown more real in recent years. In 2011, cover the motion picture busi- ciate each of them equally, albeit for the median San Franciscan was 38.4-years old, a num- ness. The beginning of a new different reasons. ‘DARKEST HOUR’ ber that held steady through 2016. Comparatively, the Iyear inevitably brings ... one or more Disappearing under the most median age of Marina residents has become younger, lists of the previous year’s best mov- ‘BABY DRIVER’ realistic prosthetic makeup I’ve ever falling from 35.8 years in 2011 to 34.1 in 2016. Our ies. So without further ado, here are Edgar Wright, the filmmaker seen depict any historical figure, neighbors in Pacific Heights, for sake of comparison, the 2017 English language live-ac- behind the genre parodies Shaun of Gary Oldman delivers a career peak recorded a median age of 36.3 in 2016, down from 37.7 tion films I found to be the most the Dead and Hot Fuzz, leans on his performance as embattled British MILLENNIALS, continued on 7 accomplished, satisfying, or enter- mastery of the music video to make SNYDER, continued on 14 Contents In This Issue 15 13

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News Wellness Around the city The Healthful Life New briefs on sea lion attacks at Aquatic Thalia Farshchian explains the hows and Park, Van Ness BRT update, robots strike whys of the increasingly mainstream prac- out with San Francisco, and Robin Williams tice of detoxing. 18 gets a meadow, plus a roundup of facts and figures. 3 Family Northside MomSense Liz Farrell has some handy new year tips Guess who's coming to dinner for how to handle technology issues in the Julie Mitchell visits the comfy new restau- family. 19 rant The Snug; Ernest Beyl wants to invite Grace Slick to his dinner party but he Real Estate doesn't want to be arrested; and District The Reporter 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin reviews his John Zipperer highlights some of the real 6 accomplishments from 2017. estate-related changes that are coming your way as a result of the passage of the big tax Food & Wine bill in Washington, plus news about a new Many happy returns Prop 13 proposal, tech office space, and 20 The Tablehopper checks in with the reborn buying your very own road. Grotto at Fisherman's Wharf; Ernest Beyl delineates fine spaghetti; and Lynette Majer At Home samples the food and drink at Ram's Gate Urban Home and Garden Winery in Sonoma. 10 Julia Strzesieski helps you find and organize extra space in your overstuffed city home or Arts & Entertainment apartment. 22 Feeding your mind in December Pets Sharon Anderson showcases Playtime and Political Animal Sanctuary at Fort Mason Center; plus the Marina's best sellers. 14 Susan Dyer Reynolds praises the state's move to ban puppy mill sales at pet shops, Calendar has bad news about the dog meat festival, and asks for your help in finding a lost dog January events named Prince. 23 From the Shen Yun extravaganza to the laughs of Sketchfest, January is packed with ONLINE SPECIALS things to do and sights to see in the city. It's a month of galas, MLK commemorations, Patty Burness heads to Guerneville, Evalyn family outings, and wine events. Start your Baron, Michael Snyder's Coastal Commuter, new year off with some of the many things and more. going on in January. 16 marinatimes.com

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News Briefs Lions and robots NEW AMERICAN CLASSIC CUISINE Dangers by the bay

SEA LIONS ATTACK San Francisco’s Aquat- ic Park was closed tem- porarily in December after several swimmers were attacked by a sea lion. Two of the attacks that took place with- in a 24-hour period in mid-December prompt- ed the closing for several days. • HAPPY HOUR DAILY Sea lions are not noted • FRIED CHICKEN TUESDAYS for their aggression, so Multiple attacks on swimmers by sea lions might be the work of a lone pinniped perpetrator. the unusual behavior • BEEF WELLINGTON WEDNESDAYS PHOTO: MARTAYERBE has led some wildlife • BABY BACK & MAC THURSDAYS experts to suspect that The Van Ness BRT ROBIN WILLIAMS • CIOPPINO FRIDAYS the attacks were all car- Project is slated to be MEADOW • STEAK FOR TWO SATURDAYS ried out by one animal. completed in 2020. The San Francisco • SATURDAY BRUNCH Swimmer Rick Mulvi- When it is finished, it Recreation and Park • SPAGHETTI SUPPER SUNDAYS hill told KPIX 5 that on will feature San Fran- commission made it Dec. 15, he was swim- cisco’s first rapid tran- official in late Decem- ming in Aquatic Park sit system for buses. ber, officially renaming a when he was attacked: “I SFMTA reports that it meadow next to the Sha- was just swimming along also includes consider- ron Building in Gold- and whatever it was — able upgrades to trans- en Gate park after late everybody’s thinking it’s portation and improve- comedian Robin Wil- a sea lion now; I never ments for utility main- liams. Mayor Ed Lee had saw him — came up tenance. announced the pending from underneath me To learn more about change in September. and hit me. It’s like being the Van Ness BRT proj- Williams took his own in a car accident.” ect, visit sfmts.com/ life in 2014 at the age Upon the reopening of vanness. In addition, the of 63. Aquatic Park Cove for Van Ness BRT Commu- FACTS & FIGURES swimming, the Nation- nity Advisory Commit- 3213 SCOTT ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA • 415-400-8500 al Park Service posted tee will meet at 6 p.m. $3: Increase sought in (CORNER OF SCOTT AND LOMBARD) MAYBECKS.COM an alert, warning swim- on Jan. 25 at 1 South Van Bay Area bridge tolls by mers to “Please remem- Ness Ave. the Metropolitan Trans- ber that marine mam- portation Commission; mals are wild animals, in THESE AREN’T THE if approved by voters, the their natural habitat, and DROIDS YOU’RE money would be spent that their behavior can LOOKING FOR on local infrastructure be unpredictable. Give A couple of experi- projects . . . More than THE NEW WINE BAR them a wide berth!” ments with robots in San 20,000: Number of coats NPS also shared a Francisco did not end collected by Bay Area 2015 case study of sea successfully. teenager Carson Quin- IN THE HOOD... lion bites, which noted In early December, tana so far in his life- that “attempting to supervisors voted unan- time; he donates them touch or pet sea lions or imously for Norman to the needy . . . 4 a.m.: ALSO HAS AMAZING FOOD! seals is inadvisable and Yee’s legislation that The time that bars would prohibited by the Marine restricts delivery robots be allowed to close if Mammal Protection Act. from operating on most legislation by state Sen- › Happy Hour Every Day 3-6pm Swimmers should leave San Francisco streets. ator Scott Wiener is 20% Off Beer & Wine! WINNER: the water as soon as Yee told The Guardian approved; Wiener vows possible after a bite or “not every innovation is to reintroduce the bill, Best Wine Bar encounter.” all that great for soci- which passed the Senate › An Atmosphere Perfect for e t y.” in 2017 but died in com- Date Night VAN NESS BRT In other robot news, mittee in the Assembly UPDATE the San Francisco SPCA . . . 2790: Address on The San Francisco fired its security robot Green Street in Pacific › Live Music 4 Nights a Week! Municipal Transporta- in early December after Heights of the former tion Agency’s $316.4 mil- complaints. The five- Russian consulate, which lion Van Ness Improve- foot-tall robot — which was closed by the U.S. ment Project, also looked like a friendlier government last year; a known as the Van Ness version of Doctor Who’s report in Foreign Policy Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Daleks — patrolled the magazine in December project, resulted in some SPCA’s property with a said the consulate was temporary shifts of bus mission reportedly to home to an “intensive, stops in late December. deter vandalism and sustained, and mysti- SFMTA crews worked homeless camping. fying pattern of espio- on the “joint trench” But even after the nage” much more than that will power overhead organization discontin- other Russian consul- wires for buses running ued the robot’s use, it ates in the country . . . from McAllister to Turk; received “hundreds of 78.6: Life expectancy in they also investigated messages inciting vio- years of a U.S. baby born building basements that lence and vandalism in 2016; it was the sec- extend underneath side- against our facility and ond year in a row that walks in the project con- encouraging people to life expectancy in the struction area. take retribution,” SF United States declined, Bus riders on Van Ness SPCA President Dr. Jen- fueled by a 21 percent are advised to pay atten- nifer Scarlett informed rise in fatal drug over- tion to signage notify- Ars Technica. “We’ve doses. 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City at Large some observers question whether the continued from cover bungled prosecution of Jose Ines Gar- cia Zarate for the death of Kate Steinle didates have until 5 p.m. on Jan. 9 to file would be a hindrance for any Gascón with the city’s election officials. Also on campaign. that day, the Board of Supervisors could Dennis Herrera: City attorney since choose to select a different caretaker 2001, Herrera finished in third place in mayor than London Breed, or decide the 2011 mayoral election. Highlights of if she can continue to be acting mayor, his work as city attorney include exten- president of the board, and supervisor sive involvement in the effort to legalize representing her district. Breed initially same-sex marriage, investigating Neva- cruised to a reappointment as president da’s practice of shipping mentally ill of the board with the unanimous sup- patients to San Francisco, opposing the port of her colleagues, but much polit- marketing of energy drinks to children, ical calculus will go into whether they taking on the National Rifle Association, bless her with the incumbency benefits and other cases that will stand him in of retaining her supervisor seat and good stead with the city’s politically the interim mayor’s position until the liberal voters. election. Jane Kim: District 6 Supervisor Kim History could repeat itself. Ed Lee, the earned citywide name recognition former city administrator, was appointed thanks to her unsuccessful state senate by the Board of Supervisors in January race in 2016, which was narrowly won 2011 to fill out the term of Gavin Newsom by fellow supervisor Scott Wiener. Kim, following Newsom’s election as lieutenant harking from the left side of the city’s governor. Once in office, Lee changed his Democrat-to-Democrat political spec- mind about not running for election and trum, ruffled some progressive feathers went on to win two consecutive elections. as the author of the so-called “Twitter (In the 2015 election, Lee came in first tax break.” She has “built strong ties with with 55.3 percent of the votes — 105,298, the Chinese community as an organizer compared to his next-highest challenger, at the Chinatown Community Develop- Green Party candidate Francisco Herrera ment Center,” as the Examiner noted, with 28,638.) Whoever wins the June but antipathy toward her in some Chi- 5 election will then serve out the rest nese-language media cropped up in her of Lee’s term, and if he or she wants to senate campaign. serve a full term will have to run again in Mark Leno: Leno reportedly had con- November 2019. sidered a bid to challenge Lee in the 2015 Powerbroker Rose Pak — who played election but decided against it. Before such a big role in the campaigns of Lee’s untimely passing, the smart money Clockwise from top left: Acting Mayor and Board of Supervisors President London Ed Lee and the return to City Hall of was on former supervisor and former Breed is one of the front runners to win the June mayoral election; Former State Aaron Peskin — died in 2016, so there state senator Leno, who has raised more will be quite a few people watching to Senator Mark Leno reportedly has the early lead in support and money; District 6 than $400,000 so far and has everyone Supervisor Jane Kim could become the standard bearer of the city’s progressive find out if and how much of a role the he needs on his rolodex. hopes; District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell surprised his supporters in December city’s Chinese-American voters play in Aaron Peskin: When Peskin won when he declined to join the race. MARK LENO PHOTO: BROKENSPHERE selecting the next mayor. But there are reelection for a full term as District 3 of course other powerbrokers in the mix. supervisor in 2016, many assumed he For example, the Examiner’s Joe Fitzger- third race for the mayor’s seat, having gaffe-a-thon during the campaign or was headed inevitably for a mayoral bid. ald Rodriguez cited unnamed sources lost in the 1991 and 2003 races. She has could be viewed as a refreshing change at But Peskin has declined to run in this in December saying that tech billionaire said that homelessness is a central issue a time when voters tell pollsters they don’t race and has endorsed Mark Leno. Ron Conway announced at a private Lee for her campaign. want to see overly rehearsed candidates. Amy Farrah Weiss: After finishing in funeral service that he was backing Lon- London Breed: District 5 supervisor She is the first female African-American third place in the 2015 mayoral election, don Breed for mayor. and current president of the Board of to serve as the city’s mayor. Weiss is back for another run and is Supervisors, Breed became acting mayor David Chiu: The former District 3 pushing a broad platform of progressive LIKELY CONTENDERS AND upon Lee’s death. Whether she continues supervisor and former president of the goals, including going after landlords PRETENDERS in that role will be decided by the rest Board of Supervisors (and the first Asian of vacant space, cannabis access, regula- The final lineup could well change by of her supervisor colleagues on Jan. 9. American to serve in either position) tions of the gig economy, and more. the January filing deadline, but at the However, it should be remembered she is now in the state Scott Wiener: moment, here is what the field of candi- became president of the board in 2015 assembly. He was The former Dis- dates and possible candidates looks like. with an 8–3 vote; in 2017, she got the acting mayor of trict 8 supervi- Angela Alioto: Former Supervisor board’s unanimous support to continue the city for one day Whoever becomes sor has declined Alioto is also the former president of the as president. She has a reputation for in 2011, between to enter the race; Board of Supervisors. This will be her brashness, which could either create a Gavin Newsom’s mayor will almost he’s busy in his swearing in as lieu- new role as a state tenant governor certainly set their eyes senator, but he’s and Ed Lee’s taking a policy wonk the oath of office. on higher office. who likely will be In the 2011 mayor- working his way al campaign, he finished in fourth place. up the local political ladder for years Carmen Chu: The former District 4 to come. This isn’t his race, but don’t be supervisor has served as the city’s asses- surprised to find him setting his sights sor-recorder since February 2013. She on the mayor’s office in the future. won her 2014 election as assessor-re- At press time, announced candidates corder with 98 percent of the vote. with lower profiles include Christopher Mark Farrell: The District 2 super- Leon Brown, Mike Caccioppoli, William visor announced in December he was Daugherty, Richie Greenberg, Brianna not going to run. He had been widely Elizabeth Varner, and Ellen Lee Zhao. expected to put his hat into the ring, and observers expected he would draw THERE’S ALWAYS ANOTHER STEP support from the business community Whoever is elected in June is likely and supporters of Ed Lee, with whom to have an immediate national profile, he was usually allied on major issues. due to San Francisco’s outsized economic In a statement, Farrell said, “The timing performance and its political domination is simply not right for our family, and by candidates and voters opposed to the I will always put them first.” He added president’s nationalist agenda. The city’s that in his time remaining in office, he history of producing Democratic powers would continue his work on his major in California won’t hurt, either; this is priorities, including homelessness, the city of Willie Brown, Pat Brown, Jerry housing, public safety, and bridging the Brown, Dianne Feinstein, Kamala Harris, digital divide. Gavin Newsom, and others. George Gascón: Having served as a Anyone who assumes the mantle of police officer, chief of the city’s police mayor of the City by the Bay will almost department, and since 2011 district certainly have his or her eyes set on high- attorney, Gascón has been expected to er office. make a bid for the mayor’s office. As we go to press, he has not yet done so, and E-mail: [email protected]

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Trotter hotdog with perilla mustard, ham hock “ketchup” and shiso relish. PHOTO: COURTESY THE SNUG Stop in and get comfy at The Snug

BY JULIE MITCHELL a large, bright restaurant served with horseradish with a long wood bar, high sour cream with bacon e all know ceilings, small tables, and and chives (both $6) and there are plen- a private dining room house-made dill pickles ty of bars and upstairs. But there are ($3). Small plates have Wrestaurants on Fillmore also some small nooks for an Asian influence: there Street, along with a recent more privacy. The space are Korean fried chick- explosion of trendy cof- was designed by Brill Hull en wings with garlic, soy, fee shops and ice cream- of Tide Design Co. The and ginger ($10); a tasty eries. But experienced bar 31-foot Douglas fir bar top charred little gem lettuce experts Zack Schwab and was built using reclaimed salad with broccoli, radish, Shane Matthews thought wood from the Mare pistachio, and radicchio the popular Pacific Heights Island Naval Shipyard. ($9); and a sesame naan street was lacking some- with shitake hummus ($9). thing: a cross between BEER AND MORE BEER Shin has taken advan- a high-quality bar and AND COCKTAILS, TOO tage of the tandoori oven restaurant and a relaxed Schwab and Matthews inherited from the previ- and cozy neighborhood hope customers will take ous tenant, Mehfil Indi- tavern. note of The Snug’s cider an Cuisine, and prepares So Schwab and Mat- and beers from 14 taps, its just three large plates: a thews, who worked togeth- cask engine serving real trotter hotdog with peril- COMET CLUB er at some of the country’s ale, and its ample selection la mustard, ham hock Dancing • Specialty Cocktails • 12 Brews on Tap finest bars, including The of bottled beers, which “ketchup” and shiso rel- Jeffrey in New York City includes sours, stouts, and ish ($11; perilla and shiso and Monk’s Kettle in the strong ales (most priced are flavorful green herbs city, opened The Snug, around $8 a glass). Draft from the mint family); a an inviting neighborhood beers skew toward top toothsome bodega burger spot offering simple yet local craft breweries. fashioned from chopped tasty bar bites, small plates Quirky cocktail con- beef served with lettuce, and a couple of entrées, coctions featuring house tomato, cheese, and spe- creative cocktails, a vast ingredients are a big draw, cial sauce ($10); and a rotating selection of beers including the Yellow Rose cobb salad with tandoori and ciders on tap, and a with sunflower-infused chicken and house ham smaller selection of wine vodka, bee pollen, lemon, ($16). on tap. Along with two honeycomb, and lavender, Judging from the live- other managing partners, which is both a lemonade ly crowd of patrons of all Brian Shin (Benu and In yellow in color and less ages enjoying the cheer- Situ) and Jacob Racusin sweet than it sounds ($13); ful vibe at The Snug on a (Alembic), Schwab and the Prickly Pear with mez- chilly Wednesday evening, 3111 Fillmore St. San Francisco 94123 Matthews opened The cal, amaro (bitters), nopal- the bar has already become 415-567-5589 • CometclubSF.com Snug late last November. es (Mexican cactus), prick- a go-to spot on Fillmore. ly pear, habanero, and lime “We’ve been almost over- WHY THE SNUG? ($14); and an old fashioned whelmed since opening,” “A snug is a small pri- with bourbon, bitters, and says Schwab. “We didn’t vate room within a public sugar ($12). “Every cock- anticipate the volume, but house, once common in tail on our menu will the city and the neighbor- pubs across Great Britain have at least one element hood have embraced us. and Ireland,” according to that’s made in-house,” says On the weekends, we’re Wikipedia. Matthews, who Racusin, the bar manager. already seeing a loyal local hails from Ireland, says, “We want to highlight clas- customer base.” “There are cozy corners sic cocktails people know The Snug offers night — snugs — in the pubs in and love but put our own owls a cozy place for a late- Dublin where the regulars unique spin on them. But night drink and a snack come in; they’re very con- if you just want a beer and (see hours below), and vivial, and we wanted to a shot, you’ll still feel right plans to add brunch and create that kind of place at home.” outdoor seating are in the here, where you know works. you’re always welcome NOSHES AND MORE The Snug: 2301 Fill- whether you’re popping in The Snug’s simple menu more (at Clay) 415-562- for a pint or looking for a was developed by Shin, 5092; thesnugsf.com; Sun- great meal and meeting up who has managed to infuse day–Thursday 4 p.m.– with old and new friends.” some old favorites with a midnight, Friday–Saturday The ambiance at The modern twist. Bar snacks 4 p.m.–2 a.m. Snug is anything but dark include light, nongreasy and intimate. Rather, it’s corn fritters and Tator Tots E-mail: [email protected]

6 JANUARY 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Millennials 2016; there were 1,197 more under-20- ingly just the weekend crowd.” She elab- mention the Marina’s influx of families, continued from cover year olds in the Marina in 2016 than in orated, “The weekend crowd has always while going as far as calling the area “a 2011. been here. They keep the neighborhood bit intimidating.” Others likewise fail to in 2011. As our area has grown younger, young. That’s not who the Marina is, accurately describe the Marina’s demo- millennials have become a larger slice MARINA RESIDENTS TALK though.” Instead, Maffei feels the Mari- graphics. Thrillist’s review of the district of the Marina’s population. The already So how has adding a high school’s na is increasingly home to people just perpetuates the notion that the Mari- high share of 25- to 34-year olds in the worth of kids and their young parents like her — “the party crew will always na is predominantly filled with “young Marina increased by nearly two per- changed our one-square-mile slice of San here, but I’ve definitely noticed a rise in professionals” and “people who were in centage points in the five-year window, Francisco? 30-somethings with young families.” fraternities and sororities,” while only reaching 37.2 percent in 2016. According to two longtime Marina res- The youthful wave felt by Dalton and briefly mentioning the presence of young This millennial wave is having ripple idents, the millennial wave has noticeably Maffei is not uniform. One segment of the families. Blogs such as The Well-Trav- effects on the area’s economy as well. shifted the community’s culture. Deb- millennial population decreased as a share eled Wife and The Bold Italic also miss The economic earthquake that bie Dalton, a Marina resident since the of the total population in the same five- the mark in their portrayal of Marina unleashed San Francisco’s tech indus- early 2000s, sees the most proof of the year period. The percentage of Marina res- residents. We’ll see if over time the new try and its manifold spillover effects population shift on weekends. From her idents between 20 and 24 years old actually demographics can shake the communi- surely contributed to the Marina’s eco- apartment on Beach Street, she has a declined to 3.6 percent, a drop of more ty of these long-held, inaccurate stereo- nomic expansion in recent years. That bird’s-eye view of the Marina Green. It than 1 percent. Though this change might types. said, research shows that economic con- used to be that sleepy Saturdays were sound trivial, among the age brackets pro- Such a sea change is not unprecedented sumption significantly decreases among followed by even sleepier Sundays. Today, vided by the census, only Marina residents in the Marina’s history. The community is consumers over the age of 65, so it’s it could not be more different. Like the aged 60–84 saw their share decrease by well versed in reshuffling and rebuilding, easy to see how the youthful changes in tides, families flood in and out of the more. In contrast to younger millennials which is not surprising for a neighbor- the Marina have, in part, spurred more soccer fields while runners donning their and older Boomers, every other age brack- hood built on unstable ground. Its most businesses to open their doors. Census college sweaters lumber past the endlessly et either increased its share of the popu- well-documented transformation occurred data shows that from 2011 to 2015 the energetic youngsters. It’s not that Dalton lation or experienced losses of less than early in the 20th century, after the 1906 area’s total number of establishments necessarily misses the old, quieter days; half a percentage point. This caveat reveals earthquake and in preparation for the 1915 increased by 111, or more than 10 per- for her “it’s just a new normal.” something important: The Marina is get- Panama-Pacific International Exposition. cent. Employment also expanded. The Phoebe Maffei has helped usher in that ting younger, but the source of its youth The Exposition’s theme — “Then, Now total number of people employed in new normal. She and her husband, Mike, is kids (lots of them) and their mid-20s to and Tomorrow” — seems particularly the Marina rose from 8,800 in 2011 to recently welcomed their second child early-30s parents, rather than recent grads. appropriate more than a century later. 9,619 in 2015. It’s likely these businesses to their Marina-based family. The pair Marina residents today face a challenge to are hiring, in part, to meet the diverse moved to the district four years ago and THEN, NOW AND TOMORROW remember and preserve “then” while mak- needs of the neighborhood’s burgeoning have since found it to be the ideal spot to Outsiders, like some insiders, have a ing sure the community adjusts to wel- families. raise a young family. Maffei, though, had perception of the Marina that differs from come the people who call it home “now” Families have increased their presence ties to the Marina long before she became the demographic reality. The popular ste- and prepares for what those young fam- throughout the city since 2011. Their a mother. While studying at the University reotypes of the area seem to be grounded ilies and children will need “tomorrow.” growth is particularly notable in the of San Francisco in the early 2000s, she in who visits rather than who lives in the Will millennials rise to the occasion? Marina. Whereas the number of families tended bar at renowned Marina establish- Marina. increased by 1.7 percent in the entirety of ments such as the Marina Lounge and the An online search of the Marina quickly Kevin Frazier, a Portland, Ore., native, San Francisco, the increase in the Marina Horseshoe. reveals that, at least reputationally, the moved to the Marina in late September to was more than two times higher — 3.8 Over the years, she’s seen the Marina’s Marina is filled only with young, brash, start a job at Google. He previously served percent. The uptick in parents living in culture and demographics transition. She gregarious (to put it kindly) profession- as Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s executive assis- the Marina helps explain why the share acknowledges that on Thursday, Friday, als. However, sites omit any mention of tant and president of the College Democrats of Marina residents under 20 soared from and Saturday nights, the Marina can feel the Marina’s recent demographic shifts. of Oregon. His partner, Dalton, and pup, 8.3 percent in 2011 to 12.1 percent in like an old college party. "That’s increas- Airbnb’s review, for example, fails to Ty, live in a studio on Fillmore Street.

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BY ERNEST BEYL want my dinner party to get busted. “One SATURDAYS pill makes you larger/ one pill makes you February 3,10,24, March 3 ’ll be frank here. i seldom dine small / and the ones that mother gives you at San Francisco Michelin-starred / don’t do anything at all.” 10:30am & 1pm restaurants. Nor do I frequent the San Alice Waters: An appropriate choice IFrancisco Chronicle’s top-rated selections. for a dinner party, I would ask Alice to Musical theater for children Why? It’s because I’m just a plebian gour- bring the baby lettuces for the salad. Presented at the Cowell Theater mand. And I’m OK with that. Elaine Katzenberger: Elaine, publisher Fort Mason Center But let me elaborate on my shunning of and executive director of City Lights, is a Marina Blvd. at Buchanan the highbrow, high-roller establishments. formidable woman, knowledgeable, and San Francisco Price is a problem, but not the main one. good company. For example, I’ve been known to pay big Audrey Cooper: As editor in chief Tickets bucks for an incredible steak or for a few of the San Francisco Chronicle, Audrey $15 children dozen air-shipped, French Belon oysters. would be perfect for my dinner party. $18 adults But, more important than the price of a She’d be a built-in conversation starter. For tickets and meal, is what I’m actually getting for my Everyone would want to talk to her about information visit money. the future of print media. www.ctasf.org I won’t name names. Everybody is Charles Lloyd: Charles, soon to be 80, or call (415) 248-2677 entitled to his or her own lifestyle choic- is just about the last of the jazz titans. He’s or Facebook.com/CTASF es — whatever turns you on. But, for me, performed on his tenor saxophone or to spend hard-earned bucks for a dining flute with everyone from Howlin’ Wolf to Director: Bill Starr experience that doesn’t turn me on is Ornette Coleman. And he’s still perform- Musical Director: Bill Keck ludicrous. ing in concerts and festivals around the Producers: Debbie Mitchell world. In my view, his current quartet is EXACTINGLY CURATED FAUX FOOD Valerie Raskin the most relevant and artistic small group Frequently, staff members at these working today. exalted restaurants are impeccable, but Herb Gold: San Francisco’s own Kurt there is such a thing as being too impecca- Vonnegut, Herb has a new novel out ble. And that leads — When a Psycho- to staffers who are path Falls in Love. brittle and severe, We would need to

“Alice In Wonderland - Prince Street Players Version”” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) and act as though talk about this. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com they are allowing a I never long for an Francis Ford plebian like me to artfully designed bowl Coppola: It would sample their care- be fun to have fully plated, exact- of kale salad, topped Coppola as a guest. ingly curated, faux I want to ask him food. with salmon roe. how he happened onCerts at the residio Sometimes I long to make his film, C P for a big bowl of The Conversation chili. But I never long for an artfully (one of my favorites). Also, he makes designed bowl of kale salad, topped with some great wine. I’d ask him to choose SONGS FOR A salmon roe, dressed with gooseberry vin- a few bottles of red from his Inglenook egar and avocado oil. Estate in Napa Valley, perfect with the roast lamb. OUR CULTURE IS IN OUR MOUTHS MID-WINTER’S Here in San Francisco it appears our • • • culture is in our mouths. We’re dominat- ed by food and foodies. Restaurants have TABLE TALK: THE UNREAL REALITY EVENING become more important than libraries or I have a book project I have been work- bookstores. And who knows what craze ing on for several years called Table Talk. will be adopted by the food crazies. We Here’s how it starts: Grammy award-winning tenor Thomas Glenn takes the stage with can’t even be sure which way our stom- achs are turning — or churning. This Dinner parties and other occa- acclaimed baritone Daniel Cilli and soprano Erin McOmber to new dining scene is like pop culture — sions, real, contrived, or imagined present an exhilarating array of arias, ensemble pieces and songs it’s highly entertaining. But at the same — with Duke Ellington, Chairman from L’elisir d’amore, Grease, The Secret Garden, Die Zauberflöte, time, it’s devoid of what makes your belly Mao, Coco Chanel, Ernest Hem- growl: real, old-fashioned food like a ingway, Eric Clapton, Sir Francis Oklahoma!, Les pêcheurs des perles, La bohème and many more— good bowl of chili. Drake, Dizzy Gillespie, Allen Gins- from Broadway as well as the opera house. berg, Robert Johnson, M. Buon- THE PERFECT DINNER GUESTS arotti, Maria Callas, Gary Cooper, A while back, the New York Times Audrey Hepburn, Bob Dylan, Izaak Magazine asked a few famous folks who Walton, Aristotle Onassis, Bessie they would invite to an ideal dinner Smith, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and party, and what they would cook and other friends. serve for their guests. Great idea! Wish I’d thought of it first. However, there’s no How are those for dinner guests? reason for me not to riff on the concept here where I’m taking on the foodie GINO AND CARLO AT 75 establishment. My favorite saloon has turned 75. I would have this dinner party for Recently it had a party to celebrate. The eight (myself and seven guests) in my North Beach cognoscenti turned up, Telegraph Hill apartment. And I would as well as Gino and Carlo bartenders, serve celery root remoulade, gravlax with past and present — Frank Rossi, Frankie mustard-dill sauce, roast leg of lamb with Rossi, Marco Rossi, Orla Nyland, Dan 7:30 pm, Thursday and Friday, January 25 and 26, 2018 white beans, a green salad, and tarte tatin Snell, Frank Colla, Ron Minolli, and Ron. at the historic Presidio Chapel, 130 Fisher Loop, Presidio of San Francisco for dessert. Jr. Most common thing said by the party- Here are my choices for dinner party goers: “I was here when it opened.” Not $20/adults, $15/ seniors, $5/children guests: me. I was just a whippersnapper in knee Limited seating. Reservations recommended. Call (415) 447-6274 Grace Slick: I’ve always had a yen for pants in 1942. Grace. I was thinking of asking her to bring some uppers or downers, but I don’t E-mail: [email protected]

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BY AARON PESKIN crannies of existing buildings ciscans, including a new tier for (DEM), I legislated a $250,000 munity Benefit Districts, Invest throughout the city. middle-income families. It was grant to DEM to launch the In Neighborhoods program- hat a year. the wor- In July, we passed landmark a marathon of wonky land-use “Make the Right Call” cam- ming, or well-organized neigh- se things got in the legislation to protect tenants from legislating and negotiating, but paign in the hope of curbing the borhood associations. I’ve intro- White House, the fraudulent owner move-in (OMI) the hard work will pay off when 206,000 accidental calls the cen- duced a $300,000 supplemental Wharder we fought for our commu- evictions, after an NBC Bay Area these units finally come online. ter receives annually. Recruiting, appropriation to pilot additional nities here in San Francisco. And investigation revealed that one in retention, and oversight reforms steam-cleaning resources and there were some victories. four OMI evictions were abusing GOVERNMENT have also followed, and as of litter abatement in our most loopholes in the law to get tenants ACCOUNTABILITY September 2017, the call center neglected neighborhoods. BUILDING AND PRESERVING out of their homes. A year’s worth of investigative had met the national standard of AFFORDABLE HOUSING I also authored historic reforms hearings revealed serious flaws answering all 911 calls within 10 FAREWELLS AND NEW After SB 1069 took effect in to the Single Room Occupan- with the approval process for the seconds, 90 percent of the time BEGINNINGS early January, which removed cy hotel conversion ordinance, Millennium Tower at 301 Mis- (for the first time in five years). Also, 2017 was the year we lost some state impediments to closing the long-standing loop- sion Street, including revelations I passed landmark campaign our mayor, suddenly and tragical- financing and building accessory hole that has allowed thousands the developer knew the building finance reforms, fought the ly on the eve of our last Board of dwelling units (ADUs), I moved of units of affordable housing to was settling differentially long Trump administration through Supervisors meeting. It has cer- local implementing legislation to be illegally converted into short- before they sold their first mil- my work on the California tainly cast a pallor of sadness over ensure those units would remain term rentals. The Board of Super- lion-dollar unit. Coastal Commission, and am our collective work, but we are rent-controlled and conform to visors unanimously approved the 60 Minutes followed up with placing a charter amendment on pushing forward to honor Mayor our local community planning legislation, preserving more than an exposé, "The Leaning Tower the June 2018 ballot to force Lee’s legacy with progress on the process. 19,000 units of affordable hous- of San Francisco," which aired the issue of divestment from many issues he championed. I also hosted an ADU forum ing for our most vulnerable pop- around the world, pulling back fossil fuels. I was also able to We also welcome a new mem- with the Planning and Build- ulations in San Francisco. the veil on widespread industry negotiate direct payments to ber to our team, Calvin Yan, who ing Inspection Departments to Perhaps the single biggest tri- pressure to expedite downtown impacted merchants in China- took over for Beth Rubenstein in educate everyday San Francis- umph of the past year has been development when hundreds of town after ongoing delays to the our office. If you have not had a cans on my 2016 ADU legislation the unanimous passage of the millions of dollars are at stake — Central Subway project began chance to meet him yet, please that created a newly streamlined Inclusionary Affordable Housing even at the cost of the safety of the taking their toll. Working with stop by the office and introduce process for building ADUs. We Act, which mandated the high- general public. S.F. 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ne of the wharf’s most beloved stal- Chase Away the Winter Blues warts, Fishermen’s OGrotto No. 9 (2847 Taylor with Three Cliff House Favorites Street, 415-673-7025) has reopened under new own- er Chris Henry. It has had Wine Lovers’ Tuesday quite the thoughtful re- Every Tuesday bottled wines are half price* model, thankfully keeping all day with purchase of an entrée! its fabulous vintage style intact, just refreshed and gently updated. Seafood Cobb salad at the recently updated The Grotto The Bistro Wednesday Night Prix Fixe Henry bought the histor- No. 9. PHOTO: WILLIAM PRUYN ic property in October 2016 Three courses for $35.00 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm (it was the first full-service, dishes people expect from The beautiful undulating sit-down restaurant in the wharf, from chowder remains, along with the Live Jazz in the Balcony Lounge the wharf when it opened to cioppino to crab Lou- funky gold wall medal- in 1935) from the Geral- ie, but with a bit lighter, lions, the diamond-pat- Every Friday night from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm di family, who owned the fresher presentation by terned wall paneling, the Grotto for three gener- Heidi DiPippo, the corpo- herringbone ceiling, and ations, generations, but rate culinary director, and more. They even got the Valet parking every night after 5:00 pm. with expensive renovations Paul Bruno, executive chef. fireplace working. A jelly- *Some restrictions apply. Promotions are not valid on holidays. looming, several fami- Sustainability is highlight- fish tank is coming soon, ly members balked and ed, and they have added and you can come by and forced the restaurant's sale. some fun seafood plateaus enjoy some piano playing Henry recently took from the new raw bar (for- Saturday and Sunday af- over another San Francisco merly the dining room bar, ternoons,1–3 p.m. Tuesday icon, Tommy’s Joynt, and and you can still sit there). evenings will also be hap- understands the impor- There is also an herb gar- pening. tance of keeping the nos- den and a beehive on the The talented Ken Furusa- talgia while giving things a roof deck. wa (1300 on Fillmore, Ichi gentle polish — “I want to The dining room has Sushi, Range, Saison, and bring things up to today’s a staggering 240 seats. I La Folie) has gently updat- standards for diners, but it’s spoke with General Man- ed the cocktails but noth- important to preserve the ager Lisa Robins (previ- ing too crazy, just classics rich history of the wharf.” ously at another vintage done right (all $13). Frank He also owns the would approve of Barrel House Tav- the Ol’ Blue Eyes, ern in Sausalito and made with Jack Dawn Patrol in Santa Daniel’s (his favor- Barbara. Henry understands ite) single-barrel Upstairs is The how to keep the whiskey, Carpa- “A place worth finding.” Grotto, and all the no Antica sweet original woodwork vermouth, bitters, was stripped, re- nostalgia while giving and a brandied paired, and repaint- things a gentle polish. cherry. Sunday An Eater 38 Restaurant ed white, from the through Thursday –SPRING 2017 panels to the beams 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., — resulting in an airy and S.F. favorite, Alfred’s), who Friday through Saturday light feeling. The spectac- said it’s quite the marathon 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. ular view of boats and the each day. She updated the Another tidbit: Some bay through two windows wine list with California ABC license-transfer activ- remains. The former fish- wines by the glass from ity reveals Henry is buying erman-motif carpet has kegs. Tarantino’s Restaurant as been replaced with blonde Thecrab stand has re- well. I’ll keep you posted. oak floors with wavy planks opened downstairs — you (inspired by the bar), and can order cracked crab, NORTH BEACH some inset bronze fish, seafood cocktails, fish Now open in North crabs, and starfish. Some and chips, and some of Beach is Giovanni Italian ocean-inspired carpet has the wharf’s best chowder Specialties (629 Union been installed in the back (made fresh two or three Street) from Tony Gem- section of the dining room times a day). And yes, you ignani of Tony’s Pizza along with the staircase car- can get it in a sourdough Napoletana. This Italian pet, which features octopus. bowl. It’s grab-and-go, but shop and grocery store is Slightly elevated ban- there are tables (unlike stocked with house-made Named one of “The 38 Essential San Francisco quettes and blue booths the other stands). Daily 11 pasta, sauces, focaccia line the wall with some a.m.–6 p.m. (closes a little (with toppings), Italian Restaurants, Spring 2017” –Eater San Francisco round tables down the later Friday and Saturday). meats, piadine (a type of center. The white table- No. 9, the downstairs sandwich made with flat- cloths have been swapped casual cafe, is targeted for bread — it’s like Italian out to reveal the wood ta- reopening in March. Its pita), pantry items, and bletops, and fabric runners Venetian look from the some cookware too. Daily Prime Rib Every Night! tuck into two slots on each jaunty striped poles to the noon–7 p.m. end. The black walnut ta- charming booths is being at the Marina’s Best Kept Secret! bles were handmade by preserved, and some of the Marcia Gagliardi writes Eastern European crafts- blue barstools from upstairs a popular insider week- men Henry has worked will have a second life at the ly e-column, tablehopper, Bar opens at 4pm | Dinner nightly 5pm-1am with for over 20 years. downstairs bar as well. about the S.F. dining and 3166 Buchanan Street at Greenwich | (415) 921-7600 The postmodern-inspired Speaking of the bar (the imbibing scene; get all the chair styles add to the vin- Fireplace Lounge), which latest news at tablehopper. tage-yet-modern look. was one of the finest retro com. Follow @tablehopper www.brazenheadsf.com The menu continues to time capsules in the city, on Twitter and Instagram offer the kind of seafood it’s now the Sinatra Bar. for more culinary finds!

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BY LYNETTE MAJER

erving wine with food is nothing new, but win- eries are now taking these Spairings to a new level and cre- ating an experience for visitors to their tasting rooms. Food and wine pairings have become so popular, it’s difficult to find a winery that doesn’t have a full- time chef charged with creating this type of experience. After all, why just belly up to the tasting bar for half a dozen or so sips when you can sit in a beautiful setting, and be served

food along with that wine that Left to right: The outdoor entry courtyard; a Palate Play wine and food pairing. COURTESY RAM'S GATE WINERY enhances both? Suddenly, to only taste seems almost rudi- A giant outdoor fireplace and 300 cases of Chardonnay, Pinot granate, miso dashi broth/2014 ally inky thick wine spends 18 mentary. inviting seating area provides a Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvi- Roberts Road Vineyard, Sono- months in oak to produce a rich Situated on a hill with sweep- greeting, with expansive vine- gnon, and sparkling. ma Coast Pinot Noir. Tasting and earthy wine with tobacco and ing views of the Carneros AVA yard views through floor-to-ceil- The food for Palate Play chang- note: The grapes for this wine are blueberry notes. and housed in a modern weath- ing doors; the space is designed es seasonally, and features five from the newly named Petaluma ered farmhouse-style structure with an indoor-outdoor aes- pairings. Highlights of the fall Gap AVA, where the ocean breezes In addition to its excellent designed by world-renowned thetic. Acclaimed San Francisco pairing: thicken the grape skins to produce wines as well as pairings, Ram’s architect Howard Backen, Ram’s interior designer Orlando Diaz- • Dungeness crab, citrus, an aromatically complex, smooth, Gate is the closest Wine Country Gate offers superior food and Azcuy has created an elegant, frisée, pink peppercorn, and elegant, low tannin pour that bal- tasting room to San Francisco, wine pairing experiences. Choose contemporary yet inviting space candied fennel/2014 Hudson ances the richness of the duck. making it a perfect way to spend from a picnic; “Behind the Gate,” in a neutral palette among the Vineyard Carneros Chardon- • Duck fat shortbread, smoked an afternoon. a demonstration/lecture with the rooms in what is called The Tast- nay. Tasting note: The wine does brown sugar caramel, corian- Ram’s Gate Winery: 28700 executive chef and head somme- ing Hall. not go through a final filtration to der lime shortbread, blueberry Arnold Drive, Sonoma, 707-721- lier; and “Palate Play,” a seated Winemaker Jeff Gaffner crafts maintain the Chardonnay charac- jam/2015 Hyde Vineyard Car- 8700, ramsgatewinery.com, 11 pairing. (Tasting-only options estate and single vineyard wines teristic, and paired with the crab, neros Syrah. Fun note: When a.m.–6 p.m. Thursday–Monday, are also available, which simply from the Carneros region and brings out its minerality. our server delivered these to the appointment only. by the venue makes them a cut select vineyards in Sonoma. Bot- • Duck confit dumpling, fer- table, he said, “These will change above the rest.) tlings are small, averaging about mented golden beets, pome- your life." Tasting note: This visu- E-mail: [email protected]

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Prime Minister Winston Chur- chill in and out of the pub- lic eye during the opening days of World War II. The private scenes between Churchill and his wife, Clementine (Kristen Scott Thomas), as well as those between the newly anointed prime minister and King George (Ben Mendelsohn), are as potent as the raucous sessions in Parlia- ment.

‘DUNKIRK’ While it covers some of the same circumstances as Dark- est Hour, director Christopher Nolan has achieved a sprawl- ing, immersive recreation of the Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) at the 1994 Olympics in I, Tonya. PHOTO: COURTESY OF NEON AND 30WEST harrowing situation that befell the Allies on the beaches of look at the background, initia- er Dee Rees addresses the per- with a script from Nanjiani and of heavy-handed superhero Dunkirk, France. With a top- tion, and aftermath of the noto- vasive, crippling economic and his significant other, Emily Gor- bummers, but its introduc- grade ensemble cast led by Ken- rious 1994 assault on Harding’s class divisions, and racial strife don. tion of the amazing Amazon neth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, skating rival Nancy Kerrigan. that still plagued the rural South warrior Diana — overseen by Mark Rylance, and Tom Hardy, There’s award-worthy support- during the 1940s as World War ‘THE SHAPE OF WATER’ Oscar-winning director Patty Nolan deftly follows the story on ing work by Allison Janney II was being fought and in the What if the cheesy ’50s mon- Jenkins — is truly superior land, on the sea, and in the air. as Harding’s vile mother and subsequent peacetime when two ster movie The Creature from to the rest. Israeli actress Gal Sebastian Stan as Harding’s con- men — one white, one black — the Black Lagoon were a recipro- Gadot embodies the strong, ‘GET OUT’ niving husband Jeff Gillooly. return from the war to work on cal love story between the crea- charismatic, and compassion- In a startling and accom- a farm in rural Mississippi. The ture and the damsel he pursues? ate superheroine, and Chris plished debut as a screenwrit- ‘LADY BIRD’ stellar cast includes Carey Mul- Guillermo del Toro delivers Pine is her undaunted leading er and director, Jordan Peele More than a mere coming-of- ligan, Garrett Hedlund, Jason something close to that concept man, American soldier Steve (one-half of the sketch come- age movie, actress Greta Gerwig’s Clarke, Jason Mitchell, and Mary with his exciting, heartbreak- Trevor. dy duo Key & Peele) uses the first shot at directing a movie J. Blige, all of whom excel. ing, and visually stunning fable You get social commentary, horror movie genre to make a on her own is also a painfully set during the cold war in the humorous moments, and loads scary, wickedly droll film about honest look at mother-daugh- ‘PHANTOM THREAD’ 1960s. Sally Hawkins plays a of heart amid the battles as racism. Daniel Kaluuya has ter relations, high-school social Daniel Day-Lewis is aston- mute cleaning woman at a secret Wonder Woman tries to bring a star-making turn here as a orders, and middle-class life in ishing as Reynolds Woodcock, U.S. lab facility who stumbles a message of peace to the war- young black man whose white Sacramento, Calif., during the a tightly wound, elegant, and upon and connects with a cap- mongers. girlfriend (Allison Williams) early 2000s. The beating heart of acclaimed fashion designer in tive amphibious creature (Doug brings him to meet her well-to- the project is young Irish actress early 1950s London. Woodcock’s Jones) with astonishing powers, FOREIGN LANGUAGE do parents (Bradley Whitford, Saoirse Ronan, brilliant as the symbiotic relationship to his sis- infuriating a sinister govern- MOVIES Catherine Keener) with truly fictionalized version of Gerwig ter (a superb Lesley Manville) is ment agent (Michael Shannon). A Ciambra disturbing results. in the director’s somewhat auto- jeopardized when he discovers The results are thrilling. BPM biographical script. his muse, a long-limbed beau- Foxtrot ‘GOOD TIME’ ty (Vicky Krieps) whose love ‘THREE BILLBOARDS In the Fade Twilight heartthrob Robert ‘MOLLY’S GAME’ for him plays quiet havoc with OUTSIDE EBBING, The Commune Pattinson plays Constantine, Written and directed by Aaron his regimented life. This is also MISSOURI’ The Divine Order the older of two hapless New Sorkin (TV’s The West Wing), a reunion between Day-Lewis With its mix of deep and The Square York City brothers who botch the true story of Molly Bloom and writer-director Paul Thom- unique characters, mordant a bank robbery, and it’s his best (a compelling Jessica Chastain) as Anderson who previously humor, and shockingly violent DOCUMENTARIES onscreen work to date. When is an outrageous thrill ride into teamed on There Will Be Blood. moments, Irish writer-director Faces Places his mentally challenged younger the shadow world of high-stakes Martin McDonagh’s investiga- Jane brother, Nick, is captured, Con- gambling. Bloom’s career as a ‘THE BIG SICK’ tion into small-town tragedy, LA 92 stantine vows to free him despite competitive skier is derailed Call it a docu-rom-com or just mores, and politics showcases the cops in hot pursuit. This by injury, and via unexpected call it a charmer. Either way, this costars Frances McDormand, UNDERAPPRECIATED GEMS gritty, witty update of classic career twists, she ends up over- movie is a treat that dramatizes Woody Harrelson, and Sam Call Me by Your Name Mean Streets-era Martin Scors- seeing a series of private poker how Pakistan-born comedian Rockwell at their best. Detroit ese comes from the fraternal games with pro card sharks, and actor Kumail Nanjiani (Sil- Mildred (McDormand) is I, Daniel Blake writing-and-directing team of celebrities, and mobsters, earn- icon Valley) actually met and fell so disgusted with the inability Norman: The Moderate Rise Joshua and Ben Safdie. ing big bucks and attracting the in love with Emily, the Ameri- of the local police to solve her and Fall of a New York Fixer attention of the FBI. Idris Elba can graduate student who would daughter’s murder that she rents Split ‘I, TONYA’ as Bloom’s lawyer and Kevin become his wife, and the way three billboards on the edge of The Disaster Artist Margot Robbie may be too Costner as her dad up the ante. their love was tested by cultur- town and uses them to shame The Florida Project beautiful to play the ill-fated al differences and a debilitating the cops for failing to solve the The Hero working-class Olympic figure ‘MUDBOUND’ illness. Costarring Nanjiani as case. And trouble ensues in this The Killing of a Sacred Deer skater Tonya Harding, but that A well-wrought, superbly himself, the winsome Zoe Kazan pointed, unflinching, and zesty The Wall doesn’t stop her from nailing acted, and painful history lesson as Emily, and Holly Hunter and effort. the role in this sharp, tragicomic from director and co-screenwrit- Ray Romano as her parents, SCI-FI/FANTASY ‘WIND RIVER’ BLOCKBUSTERS There’s a long history of urban Blade Runner 2049 film noir — crime dramas set Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in the dimly lit corners of a big Logan city. This, though, is a wilder- Star Wars: The Last Jedi ness noir as an area game track- Thor: Ragnarok er (Jeremy Rennert) must tread War for the Planet of the Apes lightly when he is teamed with a novice female FBI agent (Eliza- ANIMATED MOVIES beth Olsen) to solve the murder Coco of a young woman on a snow- Loving Vincent swept American Indian reser- My Life As a Zucchini vation, home to the tracker’s ex-wife. Written and directed by Michael Snyder is a print and Taylor Sheridan, who authored broadcast journalist who covers the script for Sicario. pop culture on Michael Sny- der’s Culture Blast, via GAB- ‘WONDER WOMAN’ net.net, Roku, and YouTube, This World War I peri- and on KPFK/Pacifica Radio’s od piece is part of the same David Feldman Show. You Doug Jones and Sally Hawkins in the film The Shape of Water. DC Comics’s cinematic uni- can follow Michael on Twitter: PHOTO COURTESY OF FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES, ©2017 TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION verse that’s produced a series @cultureblaster

14 JANUARY 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Art World Now available Playtime and Sanctuary: Two thought-provoking exhibitions at Fort Mason Center

Left to right: Isaac Julien, Emerald City / Kapital, from his video installation, Playtime (COURTESY FORT MASON CENTER); two rugs from Sanctuary: Tammam Azzam, Untitled, 2017 and Marcos Ramírez Erre, Untitled, 2017; COURTESY THE ARTISTS; PHOTOS: ROBERT DIVERS HERRICK

BY SHARON ANDERSON Marx scholar David Harvey where they they represent racial, cultural, and reli- identity,” says Cheryl Haines, For-Site discuss the impact of modern capitalism gious diversity under the banner of a executive director. “At a moment in time hrough feb. 11, the fort in the contemporary world. single idea. characterized by growing nationalism and Mason Center for Arts & Culture Better Life (Ten Thousand Waves) fea- Rugs traditionally represent the places isolationism, we must acknowledge the presents Playtime, three video tures footage from a call-and-rescue heli- and people who use them and are deeply importance of recognizing our common Tinstallations by award-winning British copter during the 2004 Morecambe Bay ingrained with cultural symbolism. Work humanity, as well as the need for compas- artist Isaac Julien in the Bay Area. Julien’s tragedy when 22 Chinese cockle pick- from 36 international artists are on dis- sion and the provision of safe harbor for films explore the way capitalism and ers died in rising tides off the coast of play in a space known as The Chapel, a the displaced.” information influences people’s everyday England. Julien collaborated with prom- decommissioned military chapel. Here, Playtime: Wed.–Sat., noon– 8 p.m. lives. Three separate galleries will feature inent Chinese artists reflecting what it the rugs take on the symbolism of prayer & Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. through Feb. three films, Playtime (2017, 67 minutes), means to seek a “better life.” and worship while the viewer considers 11, free; Gallery 308 (Playtime), SFMO- Kapital (2013, 31 minutes), and Better Sanctuary runs through March 11, and place, identity, and belonging. The sym- MA Artist Gallery (Kapital), and Gray Life (Ten Thousand Waves), (2010, 51 is organized by the For-Site Foundation bolism of the rug as being transportable Box Gallery, S.F. Art Institute (Better minutes). (the Presidio’s Homeland Security and — able to be rolled up and taken with a Life); Fort Mason Center, 415-345-7500, Playtime is a twist on Jacques Tati’s 1967 @Large: Ai WeiWei on Alcatraz, among person with relative ease — reinforces the formason.org film and takes place in London, Reykja- others). It features artist-designed rugs sense of transient populations and migra- Sanctuary: Wed.–Sun., 11 a.m.–6 p.m. vik, and Dubai, places feeling the effects which, utilizing traditional materials and tion. The four-by-six-foot wool rugs through March 11, free; The Chapel, Fort of present-day economic change. Real-life techniques, examine the theme of sanctu- make us consider the right to safe haven Mason Center, 415-345-7500, for-site.org individuals react to market collapse in ary during an era of increasing migration and the natural desire of all human beings each city under different circumstances. clashing against attitudes of isolationism for home and a sense of acceptance. Sharon Anderson is an artist and writer in Kapital shows Julien at a public talk and nationalism. Many of the artists have “Rugs speak broadly to cultural her- Southern California. She can be reached at in the Hayward Gallery in London with been migrants and refugees themselves; itage, family history, and transportable mindtheimage.com.

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Sketchfest acter, which he has compiled into his book, In The critically acclaimed all-male, classically 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Character: Opera Portraiture. Free, 415-447- Tue.–Sun., Jan. 11–28 trained quartet, which has performed for Pres- Legion of Honor 4777, sfmoma.org ident Obama, Hillary Clinton, and the Vatican, Various S.F. venues This exhibition examines the diverse among many others, will perform pop/classical Ricky Gervais, Jane Lynch, and Dick connections between these artists and their In Around Beyond mashups featuring hits by Stevie Nicks, Rihanna, Cavett headline the 2018 iteration of this impact upon the art world. $30, 415-750-3600, The Outfield, Queen, The Beatles, Lady Gaga, nationally recognized comedy festival that Wed.–Sun. through Jan. 21, 11 a.m. famsf.org and others. $33.75–$65, feinsteinsatthenikko.com mixes national headliners, local favorites, Main Gallery, S.F. Art Institute & and the best up-and-coming groups for various Fort Mason Center locations sketch, improv, stand-up, and alternative Commissioned art work in a compelling group Meow Meow with Pink Martini comedy. Visit website for schedule/tickets. COMMUNITY show, features work by 19 artists and celebrates Saturday, Jan. 27, 8 p.m. sfsketchfest.com SFAI’s new art campus. Free, sfai.edu Davies Symphony Hall CORNER The international song siren extraordinaire, with a century-spanning repertoire and a mischievous, S.F. Ballet 2018 Opening Night Gala: MLK 2018: Parade and March Celestial white-hot wit, lights up the stage in a sublimely Monday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m. THEATER subversive performance with the Pink Martini Thursday, Jan. 18, 5 p.m. Caltrain to Yerba Buena Gardens founder and pianist, Thomas M. Lauderdale. City Hall & War Memorial Opera House The 1.5-mile journey will stop at Willie Mays $25–$69, 415-864-6000, sfsymphony.org Start with an elegant cocktail reception and Plaza at AT&T Park to commemorate the dinner at City Hall, then head to the Opera crossing of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in House for free prosecco followed by the Selma, a symbol of violence and victory in performance, then head back to City Hall for an the civil rights movement. At the conclusion, NIGHTLIFE after party and mingle with ballet dancers while faith leaders will honor Dr. King’s vision and enjoying live music, dancing, complimentary lead participants in a spiritual reflection of his Red Aunts, Des Roar, The Control cocktails, refreshments, and desserts. $1,250 message. 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The Healthful Life Practice goes mainstream Beyond weight loss: The importance of detoxing

BY THALIA FARSHCHIAN paints. As a progressive city, San and sweat, our bodies are able to ins. Sweating has been a therapy ing a fiber-rich diet of vegeta- Francisco has already banned eliminate both toxins our bodies for centuries incorporated into bles, complex carbs, and seeds s the season of indul- the use of phthalates in children’s naturally make and those from many cultures. When our body assists in providing the nutrition gence transitions into the toys, but we are still exposed to our environment. temperature increases, it allows required to optimize gut func- new year, people often it elsewhere. Bisphenol A is best Detoxification has been an the blood vessels to widen for tion. Afeel the need to reinstate bal- known to be included in plastic integral part of our culture more blood flow to move toxins Hydrate: The kidneys work ance and get back into a rou- water bottles, but can also be worldwide for centuries. Sup- to the surface. In research, we hard in filtering 200 quarts of tine. Detoxification practices found in receipt paper. These porting these pathways of elim- have found phthalates, bisphe- blood daily, and when it comes to have become more mainstream chemicals are in a category of ination using diet and lifestyle nol A, and heavy metals to be detoxing, people often skip over and often sought after for health toxins called xenoestrogens, relieve stress from our bodies, mobilized and released in our nourishing them. They simply benefits such as weight loss and which can lead to overall hor- thus allowing them to run effi- sweat. You can break a sweat require clean filtered water and increased energy. mone disruption. ciently. Here are some detox simply with exercise or take it up can benefit from a few simple Symptoms that may clue you methods: a notch by exploring dry sauna additions like lemon and nettles, into the need to detox include HEAVY METALS Brush up: When bathhous- therapies. a liver and kidney nourishing acne, skin rashes, digestive Heavy metals can be found es were common, there were Cool rinse: Adding a cool herb. Nettles have been shown in issues, headaches, bad breath, in our food, food preparation, many elements for improving rinse to the end of your hot studies to improve the kidneys’ and pain in your joints and/or cosmetic products like deodor- circulation and therefore detox- shower, sauna, or exercise offers ability to filter and cleanse. It can muscles. ant, dental fillings, old paint, ification. One such practice was an added benefit of stimulating easily be added to a routine in Toxins in our environment and more. These harmful met- dry skin brushing. Using a soft lymph movement. This hydro- the form of tea. can stem from air quality, food, als can be stored in different natural bristle brush, one would therapy technique moves our cookware, pesticides, and topi- organs, damage our DNA, and brush the skin starting with the immune cells and supports No matter what your under- cal products. Increases in toxic bind where healthy minerals extremities and working inward healthy circulation. A short lying motive, the sad fact is exposures contribute to health are expected to bind, leading to toward the heart. For the arms cold exposure constricts blood our environment is becoming conditions that are on the rise, imbalance in our bodies’ sys- and legs, one would use long vessels to stimulate circulation more toxic each day, and detox- including cancer, heart disease, tems. strokes and circular motions and expel toxins. It has other ification has never been more diabetes, obesity, infertility, over the abdomen. 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MomSense Your children's digital world Tech tips for the new year

BY LIZ FARRELL from us as the parents about I do know a sure way to reduce what they can do, for how long, the tension is to have regular t is almost the new year and appropriate behavior as it family meetings. This can be a and if your house is like relates to the device. There is no great time to work together to mine, Santa has come and better time for this than either develop some rules everyone Igone but not without leaving a before or right after they get can agree on. Common Sense few new devices under the tree. the device. It is much harder to Media has a family contract on The start of the new year reign in behavior than it is to their website, which is a perfect is typically when we set res- establish limits or boundaries place to start. You can tailor it olutions of things we want to ahead of time. so the agreement is realistic and improve or work on. This is the In our house, after much makes sense for your family. perfect time to start fresh and debate, we finally relented and Once everyone agrees, you can Set the guidelines for gaming. PHOTO: VADIMGUZHVA, ISTOCKPHOTO.COM establish rules and boundaries bought our 10-year-old an all sign and agree to abide by around technology or reevalu- Xbox gaming console. Before it, and then place it in a visible and revolve around parental adult if something seen online ate the ones you already have. the box was even opened, we place as a reminder to every- controls, privacy settings, and doesn’t feel right. Sometimes we forget with a had a conversation with him one. No matter what age your blocking content. As your child new device comes a lot of free- to set some guidelines. First, children, if they feel they have a gets older and access increases, The best gift we can give dom and responsibility, but we we asked him to come up with voice and are a part of the pro- the conversations will shift. our kids doesn’t come with an need to set up our children for some he thought were fair and cess, there is a lot more buy-in In terms of physical safety, on/off button but rather our success. then we shared ours. Together — with the understanding that your child should know not to involvement and awareness of The best way to do this is by we came to agreement on such some points will be nonnego- share passwords with anyone their digital world. This doesn’t establishing some parameters, things as no gaming during the tiable. besides parents, not to share pic- mean just setting the rules and and not just for them but with week, no gaming unless there tures or personal information guidelines but engaging in their them. So whether they received has been outside time or phys- ENSURE SAFETY FIRST with strangers, and to turn off world, so maybe in the new year a cell phone, new gaming con- ical activity, and no connecting Because so many devices geo locators on any apps they are ask your child to teach you how sole, or an iPad, here are some with strangers while playing. come with Internet access or the using. Emotional safety is a bit to play a favorite video game tech tips for the new year: ability to chat or message with different but equally as import- or show you the videos he or GET FAMILY BUY-IN strangers, it is of the utmost ant. This can relate to comments she is interested in on YouTube. ESTABLISH GUIDELINES In so many families, ours importance that before using they post, reminding them that Doing this and following these We would never give our included, most of the con- the technology our children everything can be screen shotted tech tips may make for a more children cars without teaching flict or push-back is around understand what it means to be and shared, and if something peaceful home in the new year. them how to drive. Technology devices and technology. Every- safe online. This includes both does go wrong, knowing whom is very much the same — before one always wants a little more their physical and emotion- they can turn to for help. Liz Farrell is the mother of three our children are given these screen time. I don’t think there al safety. These conversations Every child should know and young children. She was formerly a all-powerful, super expensive is a magic formula to make can happen from a very young feel comfortable coming to a television news producer in Wash- devices, they need a road map this completely disappear, but age in an age-appropriate way parent, teacher, or another close ington, D.C., and in San Francisco.

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MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES JANUARY 2018 19 Real Estate The Marina Times Real Estate Real Estate Reporter New law Market Report: December 2017 By Hill & Co. Real Estate The tax bill cometh San Francisco will test the impact of SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET major changes to housing tax law Cow Hollow 2621 Lombard Street 3BD/1.5BA $1,500,000 Below 55 2961 Broderick Street 3BD/2.5BA $3,450,000 At 0 BY JOHN ZIPPERER Lake 152 22nd Avenue 3BD/1BA $2,100,000 Above 13 136 6th Avenue 3BD/1.5BA $2,650,000 Below 39 TAXES AND HOUSING

Laurel Heights (no sales) Conservatives finally got their long-sought tax bill Lone Mountain (no sales) at the end of December. Marina 3627 Divisadero Street 2BD/2BA $2,490,000 Above 13 To help pay for dramat- ic decreases in taxes for Nob Hill (no sales) top earners, authors of the North Beach (no sales) congressional tax bill are Pacific Heights 2106 Divisadero Street 2BD/1BA $2,025,000 Above 26 bringing in revenue from 3103 Clay Street 4BD/3BA $3,900,000 Above 13 elsewhere. Of particular 46 Presidio Avenue 4BD/3.5BA $4,225,000 Above 25 2625 Scott Street 5BD/3.5BA $5,518,000 Below 76 interest to San Francis- cans will be the changes House Speaker Paul Ryan capped his 2017 by pass- Presidio Heights 3319 Clay Street 4BD/4.5BA $4,300,000 Below 13 in deductibility of property 314 Walnut Street 5BD/5BA $8,287,500 Below 5 ing a long-sought tax reform bill that will have a big taxes, the lowered cap on 3840 Clay Street 7BD/5.5BA $8,855,000 Below 42 impact on high-tax areas like San Francisco. mortgage deductions, and Russian Hill 60 Russell Street 2BD/1BA $1,270,000 Above 33 PHOTO: GAGE SKIDMORE 3 Russian Hill Place 4BD/3BA $3,300,000 At 175 new restrictions on home equity loans. and state income taxes — ‘split roll’ ballot measure, Sea Cliff 6529 California Street 2BD/15BA $1,200,000 Above 4 Some of the news is bet- combined, not each — at filed . . . for the Novem- Telegraph Hill 30 Edith Street 3BD/2BA $2,632,500 Below 59 ter than had been expect- $10,000. ber 2018 election, would be ed. During the hurried Home equity loans are the state’s biggest property CONDOS negotiations phase of the also being reined in. You tax change in decades. If bill, there was talk of com- will still get deductions for passed, it would increase BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET pletely doing away with the interest on home equity property taxes for hundreds mortgage deduction (at loans up to $100,000, but of thousands of properties Cow Hollow 2721 Franklin Street 2BD/2.5BA $2,395,000 At 19 the most radical propos- only for loans covering around the state.” 2719 Franklin Street 4BD/3.5BA $2,685,000 Below 34 al) and more common talk home improvements. The Lake 103 12th Avenue 1BD/1BA $950,000 Above 22 from House Republicans of deduction can’t be used NO MONOPOLY ON 1149 Lake Street #201 3BD/2BA $1,200,000 Below 27 TECH COMPANIES 2415 Lake Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,280,000 Above 27 lowering the amount of a for home equity loans 1149 Lake Street #101 3BD/3BA $1,600,000 Below 26 loan for which the mort- used for other purposes, The tech boom is ongo- gage interest deduction can such as paying off debts or ing and it is spreading, Laurel Heights 100 Parker Avenue #301 1BD/1BA $975,000 Below 22 28 Parker Avenue #303 2BD/2BA $980,000 Below 21 be granted from $1 million buying a car. which has implications for 42 Collins Street 2BD/2BA $1,877,000 Above 10 to $500,000. The San Francisco and

Lone Mountain 108 Stanyan Street 2BD/2BA $1,385,000 Above 14 Senate had other the Bay Area. Real 48 Hemway Terrace 3BD/2BA $1,800,000 Above 19 ideas, and after Estate services firm the House and the Jones Lang LaSalle’s Marina 1734 Bay Street #203 1BD/1BA $852,000 Above 8 Some of the news about 2272 Bay Street 2BD/2BA $1,650,000 Above 18 Senate reconciled 2017 US Tech Office 3623 Webster Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,710,000 Above 25 their competing Trends report warns 3044 Franklin Street #302 3BD/2BA $1,750,000 Above 26 the tax bill is better than 1345 Francisco Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,955,000 Above 13 tax bills, the result that with “unem- 1361 Francisco Street 3BD/2BA $2,000,000 Above 18 was a standard had been expected. ployment at histor- Nob Hill 1177 California St. #1703 0BD/1BA $565,000 Below 60 compromise: The ic lows, it’s going to 1177 California Street #502 1BD/1BA $595,000 Below 140 mortgage interest be much harder for 1591 Jackson Street #18 1BD/1BA $940,000 At 21 deduction is now limited tech companies … to grow 1454 California Street #6 2BD/1BA $1,185,000 Above 30 1788 Clay Street #404 2BD/2BA $1,299,000 At 9 to loans of $750,000 (or, CAREER the way they have over 1731 Larkin Street #3 2BD/2BA $1,345,000 Above 11 for loans greater than that OPPORTUNITIES: TAX the previous 10 years,” so 1255 California Street #204 2BD/2BA $1,360,000 Below 84 CONSULTANTS 1177 California Street #724 2BD/2BA $1,740,000 Below 18 amount, then the deduc- further rent increases for 1170 Sacramento St. #14A 2BD/2.5BA $3,000,000 Above 12 tion can be applied to that So yes, people will be office space could slow. 1200 California Street #18C 3BD/3BA $3,188,000 Below 31 first $750,000). spending more time talking Furthermore, markets North Beach 444 Francisco Street #203 2BD/2BA $1,155,000 Above 14 You can find a pundit to their tax attorneys and outside of the Bay Area 690 Chestnut Street #404 2BD/2BA $1,195,000 At 63 who will argue any side consultants this year. (Atlanta and Pittsburgh, 733 Filbert Street #3 2BD/2BA $1,300,000 Above 18 regarding the expected for example) are becoming Pacific Heights 2999 California Street #305 1BD/1BA $675,000 Above 34 impact on the housing mar- HOUSING HEROES tech hubs themselves, so 1701 Jackson Street #207 1BD/1BA $863,000 Above 29 2155 Buchanan Street #1 2BD/1BA $1,000,000 Above 35 ket of the tax change. Some Kudos to the folks at San Francisco won’t be the 2295 Vallejo Street #302 1BD/1BA $1,050,000 Above 7 say that it will put down- Coldwell Banker Resi- only big city bursting at the 1895 Pacific Avenue #105 1BD/2BA $1,254,825 Above 7 ward pressure on prices dential Brokerage offic- seams with tech companies 2016 Pacific Avenue #401 2BD/2.5BA $1,450,000 Above 3 1770 Pacific Avenue #302 2BD/2BA $1,450,000 At 0 (good for buyers, bad for es in Northern Califor- and people riding skate- 2205 Sacramento St. #402 2BD/1.5BA $1,495,000 Above 37 sellers and tax collectors); nia, which raised more boards to work. 2090 Pacific Avenue #502 1BD/1BA $1,500,000 At 0 2090 Pacific Avenue #706 1BD/1BA $1,200,000 Above 11 others are saying that the than $100,000 in 2017 1859 Vallejo Street #1 2BD/2BA $1,275,000 Above 0 places where it applies — for a number of charities, ROAD TO NOWHERE 2200 Pacific Avenue #10D 2BD/2BA $1,750,000 Above 15 high-cost home markets in including Dreampower Remember that tony 2551 Clay Street 2BD/2BA $2,000,000 Above 15 2145 Jackson Street 3BD/3BA $2,410,000 Above 17 housing-crisis California, Horsemanship and the Presidio Terrace street that 2064 Green Street 2BD/2BA $2,490,000 Below 36 for one — are unlikely to Lucile Packard Children’s was bought at auction after 2220 Washington Street 3BD/2.5BA $2,600,000 Above 1 2740 Pierce Street 3BD/2BA $3,300,000 Above 2 feel much impact, because Hospital Stanford. Nancy homeowners failed to pay 2121 Webster Street #PH3 3BD/3BA $4,595,000 Above 61 the shortage of housing and Robinson, regional vice their tax bill for 30 years? 2121 Webster Street #PH3 3BD/3BA $4,595,000 Above 26 2288 Broadway #1N 3BD/3BA $6,000,000 Above 4 the still-booming economy president for the broker- People were shocked to 2298 Pacific Avenue #7 3BD/2.5BA $7,325,000 Above 9 are going to keep things age, praised the staff and hear that the street was go-going. agents who raised the purchased (the shock gen- Presidio Heights 3823 Clay Street 3BD/2BA $1,980,000 Above 35 CNN Money cited funds, and added “We look erated by their not know- Russian Hill 30 Kent Street 1BD/1.5BA $950,000 Above 12 ATTOM Data Solutions’s forward to growing this ing that it was a private 1237 Chestnut Street #4 2BD/2BA $1,200,000 Above 56 830 Bay Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,230,000 Above 40 estimate that this year 58 number annually.” street, not a public one). 1020 Union Street #16 1BD/1BA $1,395,000 Above 13 percent of home loans in Near the end of 2017, the 2063 Larkin Street 2BD/1BA $1,655,000 Below 0 San Francisco were greater PROP 13 REDUX Board of Supervisors voted 1807 Jones Street 2BD/2BA $1,800,000 Below 47 2390 Hyde Street #2 3BD/2BA $2,641,750 Below 45 than $750,000. Writing in the San to reverse the sale. 1100 Union Street #701 3BD/3BA $5,840,205 Below 62 Francisco Business Times, They should also set up a Sea Cliff (no sales) PROPERTY AND OTHER Roland Li notes: “A pro- Google Calendar automatic TAXES posal to remove commer- reminder to pay their taxes Telegraph Hill (no sales) Another change in the cial buildings from Prop. in the future. The calendar, bill could be felt by more 13 protections could raise at least, is free. The data presented in this report is based on the San Francisco Multiple Listing Service and is accurate to the best of our knowledge, but cannot be guaranteed as such. For additional information, contact Jay Costello, people. The bill targets California’s annual prop- President, Hill & Co. Real Estate, 1880 Lombard Street, 415.321.4274, [email protected], www.hill-co.com. high-tax states by capping erty tax revenue by an Real estate news tips? E-mail: deductions for property estimated $11 billion. The [email protected]

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BY SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS STATE FOLLOWS CITY’S LEAD, Expert BANS PET STORE SALES OF NONRESCUE ANIMALS Almost one year ago, San Francisco’s animal angel and District 4 Supervisor LAMP Katy Tang received unanimous support from the Board of Supervisors for her legislation banning the sale of nonres- cue dogs and cats at local pet stores. REPAIR “We really do believe that it will send a great message not just in San Francisco but across California, nationwide and ELECTRIC SHAVERS: BRAUN • NORELCO • REMINGTON hopefully worldwide,” Tang said at the time. Not only did Tang’s law give thou- sands of animals taken in by shelters I ntroducing the New a better chance of finding homes and escaping euthanasia (a poetic sounding word which, in the shelter world, means SEBO E3 PREMIUM killing animals, often for lack of adopters VACUUM SYSTEM or space), it also prevents pet stores from • 5 year warranty selling animals bred in kitten factories • 37 foot cleaning radius and puppy mills. Often seen in the Marina with his This past October, California followed homeless owner, there is a $500 reward • Large capacity bags San Francisco’s lead, becoming the first for the safe return of Prince, who went • Hepa S class filtration for allergy relief state to ban the sale of animals from missing just after Thanksgiving. mass breeding operations when Gov. Jerry Brown signed measure AB485, Dog, and Wonder Dog had a number 2701 Lombard Street @ Baker • (415) 921-3776 which requires pet stores to work with of French bulldogs and Boston terriers. Open: Monday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm • philselectric.com shelters and rescues if they want to sell And don’t forget Muttville, where you dogs, cats, or rabbits. Thirty-six cities in can always find a senior dog with lots of California already had similar bans, and life and love left to give. I have no doubt that Tang’s work in San January Outreach END OF THE YULIN DOG MEAT Francisco — and her advocacy to see the A Community Dialogue on Strategies for Addressing Housing and ban go statewide — contributed to Cali- FESTIVAL? NOT SO FAST … Community Development Needs fornia’s decision. At its height, the Yulin Dog Meat The Citizens’ Committee on Community Development cordially invites you Anyone considering buying a pure- Festival in China, held annually to mark to an evening of food and conversation on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from bred should first read journalist Paul summer solstice, was said to be respon- 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at George Washington High School (600 32nd Avenue, Solotaroff’s damning exposé on Amer- sible for the barbaric deaths of 15,000 San Francisco, CA 94121). We hope you can join us for a discussion of ica’s puppy mills, “Inside the Dog Fac- dogs, mostly stolen pets. With the work housing and community development needs and to share resources! For tory,” published in the December 2016 of activists, animal welfare groups, and more information, please visit http://sfmohcd.org/community-development issue of Rolling Stone magazine. The celebrities, that figure dropped to 1,000 or contact Mike King at (415) 701-4228 or [email protected]. majority of puppies and kittens sold in 2016. I’ve written about Yulin for Count on WIC for Healthy Families at pet stores come from these horrific years, so I was thrilled when Humane WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and operations, which are sorely under-reg- Society International announced it Children. You may qualify if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a ulated and solely profit driven. In 2018, I would end in 2017. Sadly, the excite- baby; or have a child under age 5; and have a low to medium income; and hope to see the ban move toward nation- ment was short-lived as Animals Asia live in California. Newly pregnant women, migrant workers, and working wide acceptance (something a young reported Yulin authorities would not families are encouraged to apply. Senator Barack Obama championed at stop the “unauthorized” event. In 2018, WIC provides Nutrition Education and Health information, breastfeeding the behest of his good friend, Oprah please spread the word, keep up the support, checks for healthy foods (like fruits and vegetables), and referrals Winfrey). pressure, and donate to groups on the to medical providers and community services. I would also like to see a ban on the front lines in China like Animals Asia You may qualify for WIC if you receive Medi-Cal, CalFresh (Food Stamps), import and export of dogs and cats (animalsasia.org) and Duo Duo Project or CalWORKS (TANF) benefits. A family of four can earn up to $3,747 across state lines. Most puppy mill breed- (duoduo.org). before tax per month and qualify. ers do a thriving online business, posting Enroll early! Call today to see if you qualify and to make an appointment. warm, fuzzy photographs of their “pro- PRINCE IS MISSING … AGAIN Call City and County of San Francisco WIC Program at 415-575-5788. fessional setups” to make buyers feel People in the Marina may recognize This institution is an equal opportunity provider better about purchasing a puppy sight Prince (pictured above), the bigheaded, The Assessment Appeals Board resolves legal and value assessment unseen. The puppies are then loaded into easy-going grey pit bull belonging to a issues between the Assessor’s office and property owners. We have two crates and shipped, usually by commer- homeless woman who frequented the vacancies on Board 1, which oversees all downtown properties – high rise cial airline. They often arrive sick, some neighborhood. Prince was stolen a while residential, office, commercial, hotels. Board 1 also oversees all properties even dead. Preventing puppy mills from back, but Good Samaritan and Marina over $50 million in assessed value throughout the City. shipping their “product” out of state resident Alexandra Dixon tracked him Assessment appeal hearings are quasi-judicial, conducted in a manner would take a huge bite out of their cruel, down (it doesn’t hurt that she runs a similar to a court setting, with evidence and testimony presented by the deceptive practices. The bottom line: If treasure hunt company). Unfortunately, parties. The Board then evaluates the evidence and testimony, and renders you’re going to buy from a breeder, that just after Thanksgiving, Prince’s owner its decision. breeder should want you to visit their collapsed in Golden Gate Park near the To be eligible for seat appointment, you must have a minimum of five years location and see for yourself that the ani- bathrooms at Lincoln and 19th Avenues, professional experience in California as either a: (1) public accountant; (2) mals are treated well and in good health. and when she came to, Prince was gone. real estate broker; (3) attorney; or (4) property appraiser accredited by a nationally recognized organization, or certified by either the Office of Real Of course, with nearly half of the 10 He could be anywhere from SoMa to Estate Appraiser or the State Board of Equalization. million animals in shelters put to death the FiDi (last time he was found in a each year (37 percent are purebreds), homeless camp, patiently lying alone in a For more information regarding the Assessment Appeals Board call (415) 554-6778. there’s no reason to buy a dog or a cat. tent). If you see Prince, please call Alex- If you have your heart set on a certain andra Dixon at 415-305-5030. There is a The City and County of San Francisco encourage public outreach. Articles breed, check local breed-specific rescue “no questions asked” reward of $500 for are translated into several languages to provide better public access. The newspaper makes every effort to translate the articles of general interest groups, but even mixed breed rescues get information leading to his safe return. correctly. No liability is assumed by the City and County of San Francisco purebreds: Earlier this year, Rocket Dog or the newspapers for errors and omissions. had an 18-month-old Bernese Mountain E-mail: [email protected] CNS-3082030#

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