Seasons eatings What to do The Tablehopper says hello to The Greenwich and Solstice, Check out our November and good-bye to Castagna. p. 8 calendar, from the San Francisco Susan Dyer Reynolds serves winter squash. p. 10 Opera to Union Square’s tree Thalia Farshchian reviews the holiday spices. p. 16 lighting and more. p. 14

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   S  F  C - ed to replace food critic Michael Bauer, I wasn’t alone in thinking “It’s about time.” WAfter all, the New York Times had six food critics during Bauer’s 32-year reign. It was no secret that most restau- rateurs knew what Bauer looked like, that he had become chummy with chefs like Thomas Keller, and that his Detail of Barbara Jones-Hogu’s Unite, 1971. PHOTO: COURTESY OF LUSENHOP FINE ART; THE FINE ARTS MUSEUMS OF SAN FRANCISCO boyfriend of three decades, Michael Murphy, used their relationship to cozy up to gastronomic luminaries for financial gain. ‘Soul of a Nation’ comes to the de Young As the culinary world entered the #MeToo era, with prominent local chefs and restauranteurs accused of sex- BY SHARON ANDERSON and cultural movements within the ton and the height of the Civil ual harassment, it also became clear that Bauer was ill- black community are brought to Rights Movement, artists fighting equipped to deal with the new normal. He took heat from   “S  a life through a diverse grouping of for equality and justice created websites like Eater for even considering establishments Nation: Art in the Age of painting, sculpture, photography, imagery promoting that solidarity of the accused for his famous Top 100 list (“Michael Black Power” opens at the de and political publications. and resistance to oppression. Imag- Bauer still not sure if he should review restaurants run by TYoung on Nov. 9, 2019 and contin- es of political figures as beacons bad men”). Bauer also struggled to explain his position ues through March 15, 2020. Fea- A FIGHT FOR EQUALITY of leadership come to life in John in the April 2018 Chronicle essay “Faded Luster,” which turing more than 150 works by Using 1963 as a starting point, Outterbridge’s About Martin (1975) felt like a set-up for the newspaper’s politically correct over 60 artists, key historical events marking the March on Washing- ART WORLD, continued on 12 REYNOLDS RAP, continued on 4

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Street; Flores on Union Street, and True-ish facts about several others. A PERSONAL PASSION Thanksgiving Now, Paganini and his team have transformed Belga, his well-liked The holiday is about more than Belgian beer and sausage restau- rant on Union Street, into a 100 footballs, turkeys, and pie percent plant-based destination called Wildseed. After opening in BY JOHN ZIPPERER mid-September, Wildseed has been jammed every night. ’           Say what? From Belgian sausages right away: If, for any reason, you have a tur- to mushroom burgers? Paganini is key emergency this Thanksgiving, Butterball has nothing if not prescient, identify- Lmore than 50 experts on call to help you through your ing and taking advantage of food Some of the dishes available at Wildseed. PHOTO: AUBRIE PICK cooking crisis. The Butterball Turkey Talk Line is avail- trends. And the current move- able at — I’ll wait while you get a pen and paper — 800- ment toward eating a more plant- 877-3456. From burgers to kale: Plant-based based diet is a particular passion of Now on to less dramatic but more interesting Paganini’s. holiday news. Wildseed takes over Belga space “Most restaurants in San Fran- This year, San Franciscans will gather for Thanks- cisco serve meat, and that’s not a giving meals everywhere from the Fairmont hotel to problem for me,” says Paganini. the Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center. Houses and on Union Street “But I personally have been trying condos and apartments and those weird shared micro to eat more vegetables. I grew up in apartments will be filled with the smell of roasting fowl BY JULIE MITCHELL ited shelf life. Paganini’s restaurant Italy, so I basically follow a Medi- or the Impossible version thereof. group, Back of the House, is the terranean diet that focuses more on Three different NFL games will be played throughout   A  P- force behind several of San Francis- greens and grains than on meat or the day, though none of them will feature a California anini definitely has the Midas co’s favorite neighborhood eateries: fish. I’m not advocating that every- team. Therefore everyone at your holiday gathering touch when it comes to suc- A Mano in Hayes Valley, Barvale one try it. But in creating Wildseed, will be looking for something else to amuse them until Rcessfully opening and maintaining on Divisadero Street; Lolinda in which I have been working on for they’re ready for pie, so why not entertain them with an expanding line of diverse, popu- the Mission; Super Duper Burg- years, I wanted to offer people a interesting facts about Thanksgiving? lar restaurants in a city where even er in several locations; The Bird place where they can come and eat HOLIDAY NOTES, continued on 6 hot new spots seem to have a lim- in SOMA; Delarosa on Chestnut NEWLY NOTABLE, continued on 9 C  I T I 12 08

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News Calendar San Francisco updates November events Our news roundup includes a look at the As the weather gets cooler and the rains start under-construction Francisco Park, plans to fall, the jam-packed holiday season also for a new Tunnel Tops park connecting approaches. From ice rinks to galas to Union the Presidio with Crissy Field, the removal Square’s 30th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, of historic trees near Fort Mason, a crime there is a lot to take in so you can enjoy the update, and the city puts $16.3 million into season. And if all of that isn’t enough, there’s improving three blocks of Jefferson Street; always the immortal Cher at Chase Center. 14 plus a collection of facts and figures. 3 Wellness Northside Healthy holidays A sense of place Thalia Farshchian provides tips for getting According to the Police Blotter, there are the most — healthwise — from your holi- a lot of people trying to get into cars day foods. 16 and homes where they don’t belong; plus District 2 Supervisor Catherine Stefani Family says it’s a constant struggle to keep public MomSense safety as a city priority. 5 With Veterans Day arriving on Nov. 11, Liz Farrell examines some ways you and your Food & Wine family can honor those who served. 17 Fall food The Tablehopper reports on the “Hamptons- Real Estate in-the-Marina” vibe of the new The Battles over rents Greenwich, Apizza is a good place to pick up John Zipperer reports on the passage of the a pizza, Wayfare Tavern now serves brunch, statewide rent-cap law AB 1482, along with and Aziza is back in business after a mere a roundup of other real estate news and three-year break; plus Susan Dyer Reynolds comment, including the should-be-con- serves up her recipes for winter squash. 8 troversial plan to close Market Street to automobile traffic. 18 Arts & Entertainment Words on pictures ONLINE SPECIALS Film critic Michael Snyder highlights Coastal Commuter Michael Snyder explains Parasite, Loro, and Pain and Glory, three why he likes a Friends-less Friendsgiving films that are good enough to appeal even holiday; plus our expanded calendar list- to people who don’t like subtitles; plus see ings, and more. what’s on the Marina’s best-seller list. 12 marinatimes.com

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New Northside parks underway 䈀伀䠀伀 䠀䄀倀倀夀 䠀伀唀刀 FRANCISCO PARK UPDATE declining health also pose a risk to the Construction on Francisco Park 1 million visitors to the area each year; TUESDAY – SUNDAY, began in July and visitors to the site the trees are directly adjacent to the Bay 5:30PM – 6:30PM can already see major changes to the Trail. former Francisco Reservoir. In October, The trees will be chipped on-site, with SIPS & BITES MENU a massive water storage system was the chips returned to the same location EXTENSIVE WINE LIST, built, resembling huge orange cylinders so seeds within the chips will sprout BEER AND DELICIOUS before they were covered up. into new seedlings, which will then be COCKTAILS The park is scheduled to be complet- thinned to provide the recommended WINE - $5-$6 ed in 2020. The Francisco Park Con- 20–25 foot spacing between trees for BEER - $2.50 - $4 servancy has raised $22 million to fund their maximum health. Learn more at COCKTAILS – 50% OFF the design and building of the park. The a community walk/talk on Nov. 15 at organization is raising additional funds 10:15 a.m. Meet at the Great Meadow for ongoing maintenance and for vari- at the top of the stairs to Lower Fort DINNER | BRUNCH | PRIVATE EVENTS | PICK UP | CATERING ous amenities and improvements. You Mason. RSVP to [email protected]. can see updates at franciscopark.org. 3321 Steiner St. (btw. Lombard & Chestnut), San Francisco, CA 94123 $16.3 MILLION JEFFERSON www.bohosf.com PRESIDIO TUNNEL TOPS STREETSCAPE PROJECT e. [email protected] p. 415.374.7518 Francisco Park isn’t the only new pub- In October, Mayor London Breed and lic green space coming to San Francisco. District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin took The Presidio Tunnel Tops park will part in a groundbreaking ceremony for bridge the Presidio with Crissy Field. the second phase of the Jefferson Street- It will be a new 14-acre site with scenic scape Improvements Project. overlooks, paths and gardens, a plaza Located in the busy Fisherman’s with food and other services, picnic Wharf area and spanning three blocks area, and a place for children to explore on Jefferson Street from Jones to Powell nature. Streets, the $16.3 million project will The project is being led by Lynne include wider sidewalks, new lighting, Benioff and Mark Buell. Tunnel Tops new landscaping, and increased seating was designed by James Corner Field and bicycle parking. The street itself will Operations, the urban design firm be narrower and will, according to the behind New York City’s celebrated High city, “include textured paving to help Line elevated park and redesigning Chi- calm traffic.” cago’s famous Navy Pier. James Corner Peskin said the project was “the cul- was selected for the project in 2014 after mination of over a decade of effort” to an international design competition. keep Fisherman’s Wharf a popular des- The designs are scheduled to be tination for locals and visitors. He said unveiled Thursday, Nov. 7 in the Pre- the result will be “a model pedestrian sidio. promenade.”

PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE FACTS AND FIGURES Auto burglaries are up on the 13 of 14: The number of Warriors Northside. For the week of Oct. 14–20, players who have moved to San Fran- Northern Station reports that there were cisco to be closer to the team’s new 92 auto burglaries, bringing the year-to- Chase Center home . . . $15 million: date total to 4,643, an increase of nearly amount Warriors center Kevon Loo- 400 over the same time period in 2018. ney will earn over three years with the Burglaries are also up, reaching 723 team; his father told him “You’d be year-to-date compared to the 2018 year- nuts” to buy a house in San Francisco to-date total of 683. . . . $515,371 million: amount you Robberies, however, continued to needed to earn in 2017, according to be lower than the previous year. With the IRS, to be in the top 1 percent . . . seven new incidents added from Oct. 21: number of states that the city of San 14–20, the year-to-date toal was 275, Francisco will now refuse to do business down from 291 in the equivalent time with due to their antiabortion policies period in 2018. . . . 10th Street: in 2020, Market Street will become car-free east of 10th Street HISTORIC CYPRESS TREES TO BE . . . 36 percent: the amount below 1990 REMOVED, REPLACED levels that San Francisco has reduced its This month, the National Park Ser- greenhouse gas emissions, helping the vice and the Presidio Trust will begin a city’s CleanPowerSF renewable energy three-year effort to remove and replace program win a C40 Cities Bloomberg 25–30 of the 80 Monterey cypress trees Philanthropies Award . . . $35,000: Cost on the bluffs at Fort Mason, which had of a VIP courtside ticket to the Golden been planted as a wind block 100 years State Warriors’ home opener for sale on ago. The trees have been in worsening a ticket resale site. condition due to age, environmental conditions, and tight spacing. Their News tips? Email [email protected]

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Reynolds Rap is devoted to why the restaurant shouldn’t Ho goes on to say, “Though this may THE PROPER WHINE continued from cover exist. She interviews local historian Erica shock some of you, I really like La Calen- Recently the Chronicle debuted a J. Peters, who “has studied the impact of da . . . I think it is certainly an example new initiative called The Culture Desk, management to dismiss him. So when French colonization on Vietnamese food- of culinary appropriation. And I think which editor Sarah Feldberg said would that happened, it was no surprise the ways” but instead discusses stereotypes in that’s fine.” “give voice to common frustrations, Chronicle wanted to replace Bauer with a films that “dramatize Franco-Vietnamese For her 2019 Top 100 Restaurants, Ho identify shifting norms . . . and explore millennial — pref- relations in steamy considered sexual harassment allegations the ever-evolving ways that technol- erably female, and scenes of love- as well as “thoughtful leadership, above- ogy, family, wealth, identity and sex not white. Enter making in sweaty, and-beyond worker benefits and wage impact our lives.” Seems like the perfect Soleil Ho, called Only 142 words talk mahogany-framed parity,” but she included The French place for Ho to preach, and indeed, she by the Washing- environs.” Ho also Laundry, which is being sued by a former contributed 1,436 words titled, “Jackets ton Post “a young, about the meal. veers off to “one of employee who claims she was denied a required for gentlemen — but who’s a queer woman of the country’s old- job transfer and ultimately let go because ‘gentleman’?” where she asked burn- color” and a self-de- The rest is devoted est Far East-theme she was pregnant, and Benu, where chef/ ing questions like, “what do you wear scribed “food, cul- to why the restaurant restaurants,” Formo- owner and French Laundry alum Corey when you straddle the line — when ture, and travel sa Cafe in West Hol- Lee allegedly broke the nose of a cook in you’re a masculine-of-center nonbinary writer and the host shouldn’t exist. lywood. There, she his kitchen. If Ho is really serious about person or a trans person who struggles of two podcasts . . . dines with author ethics, she also needs to do her home- with passing as your gender?” Based on Racist Sandwich and Popaganda.” Viet Thanh Nguyen, who delves into work before reviewing those hole-in-the- the article’s 40 comments — only one musicals like Miss Saigon that are “pow- wall Chinese restaurants and taquerias, which was positive — many readers CHEZ PANISSE? PSHAW! ered by white people at the most elite where employees are often poorly treat- are growing weary of her work. “Great, From her first review in February 2019, levels.” Throughout the tortured prose, ed. “Of the more than 1,700 restaurant now we have a ‘woke’ food critic, where it was clear Ho wanted to be different. Ho relentlessly swats at the chips on her industry cases, the in almost every She dumped Bauer’s star ranking sys- shoulder, from her name (“I had trouble vast majority of vic- article ‘she’ (not tem and wrote scathingly of critical dar- reconciling the France in my mother’s tims involved immi- sure if I’m allowed ling Chez Panisse, owned by Bauer pal mind with the one that had transformed grants, recruited Ho frets about cultural to assign a gender) Alice Waters (“I found the presentation her country into Indochina”) to what her from Mexico, Cen- opines on a political of everything sort of thoughtless.”). But role might have been in the 1850s (“I tral America and appropriation in nearly stance of her own it was in Ho’s September 2019 review of don’t want to go back to that time and East and Southeast opinion instead of Le Colonial where the difference between place, to presume that I would be the Asia. Nearly one in every column. the restaurant food her culturally appropriate vision and Bau- person served and not the one doing the five was a minor. and services,” com- er’s purely critical viewpoint was most serving.”). They included cooks, wait staff and plained Kid Waco. “Well she is master striking. Bauer’s last review of Le Colo- bussers at restaurants, food trucks, buf- of pairing whatever is served with the nial in February 2017 garnered 2.5 stars HYPOCRITE HO fets, and taquerias,” according to a 2017 proper whine,” said onkelbob. “I wasn’t and featured descriptions of the dishes While Ho frets about cultural appro- report by Polaris, an organization that a huge fan of Michael Bauer but after (“The green papaya salad in a sweet-and- priation in nearly every column, she fights human trafficking. Yet Eater, which Soleil, I am praying for him to come sour dressing was spooned into a purple sometimes contradicts her mantra. Take, cheers Ho’s cultural correctness and back,” laments JOHN592. But perhaps banana blossom, then garnished with for example, Bauer’s buddy Thomas skewers Bauer for being a #MeToo lud- rkentprice summed it up best: “In what a bouquet of basil and three skewers of Keller. I’ve interviewed Keller a number dite, included perennial hipster favorite section of the paper can we read about tamarind-glazed prawns.”). of times, and I can confirm he’s white as La Taqueria in its Fall 2019 “38 Essential food?” In Ho’s September 2019 review, it takes can be. But Ho’s review wasn’t disdainful San Francisco Restaurants” list, despite her 1,099 words to get to the food. In fact, of that fact. The headline read, “Thomas the fact owners were fined $600,000 for E-mail: [email protected]. Follow the only 142 words out of a rambling 1,983 Keller’s Mexican restaurant, La Calenda, labor violations and subsequently fired Marina Times on Twitter @TheMarinaTimes talk about the meal. 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  ’    Soon thereafter, witnesses called 911 SERIAL ASSAILANT CAUGHT just been involved in a burglary of a gray includes reports of burglars and regarding an auto boost in progress. The Oct.13, 2:47 a.m. Land Rover and was headed northbound other unwanted visitors. Northern description of the auto boost suspect 2900 Block of Laguna Street on Fillmore Street. A few minutes later TStation Captain Joe Engler recently high- matched the description of the attempt- they spotted the SUV and attempted a fel- lighted yellow signs from 25 MPC, part of ed apartment burglar. Numerous officers A woman walked from a bar to her ony stop. The occupants refused to follow the city’s municipal police code regarding responded, and after a search they located home; unable to unlock her door, she fell commands to turn off the vehicle. The offi- private trespass. It creates an area of safety the subject a few blocks away at Octavia and asleep on her doorstep. A male suspect cers were able to approach the vehicle and around homes and businesses. California Streets and successfully detained approached and assaulted her, stealing her remove the individuals — three in total. “The signs are to be posted in a conspic- him. Several positive “cold shows” with wallet before fleeing. The victim awoke and A witness identified the vehicle as the one uous location . . . in plain view of would-be a witness, the auto boost victim, and the flagged down a passerby to call 911. used in the Land Rover burglary, and the trespassers,” Engler writes. “These posted apartment burglary confirmed the suspect’s Three days later at about 4:30 a.m., SUV’s license plate was found to have been signs, which are enforceable for 12 months role. He was arrested without incident. a different female was walking on Fill- stolen from a Sunnydale Toyota. from the date of posting, are used to issue more Street near Lombard when she was both infractions and misdemeanor cita- NOT IN MY HOUSE approached from behind and assaulted. BRIEFLY NOTED tions to persons remaining upon proper- Sept. 28, 8:01 p.m. When she tried to call for help, her assail- ties without the owner’s consent.” Repeat 1500 block of Chestnut Street ant covered her mouth. He was startled by Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., Waverly at Wash- offenders can be jailed. a passing truck, and the victim was able to ington Streets: Several people surrounded You can get a copy of the “no trespass- Officers responded to a call of a hot break free and find a passerby to call 911. and began assaulting the victim; one of the ing” document from the Northern Police prowl burglary in progress. A woman said One day later, the police officer who suspects took the victim’s phone and wallet. Station at 1125 Fillmore Street. that when she arrived home, she noticed wrote the initial report for the second Oct. 17, 8 p.m., unit block of Windsor some items had been misplaced and her incident found a suspicious vehicle with Street: A male victim discovered his front Here’s a sampling of recent crimes in the garage door was open, but she thought her a subject sleeping inside on Steiner Street. door was unlocked and several items were districts covered by the Central and North- husband had left their home in that man- The sleeper matched the physical and missing from his apartment. ern SFPD stations. ner. Once she was inside the home, she saw clothing description of the suspect from Oct. 19, 1:35 a.m., Jackson at Columbus the subject sitting on her couch. She yelled the assault. In addition, the vehicle was Streets: Some suspects were seen harassing HOME AND AUTO SPECIALIST at him to get out, and she told her son to searched and found to contain the stolen women crossing the street. The victim told Sept. 23, 9:40 p.m. leave the home and call for help. wallet of the victim from the assault on the suspects to stop; the suspects then 2000 block of Sacramento Street She took photos of the subject and left Oct. 13. Special Victim Unit investigators assaulted the victim. the residence to wait for the police officers. responded to the scene and the subject was Oct. 19, 5 p.m., Pine at Montgomery A building manager noticed the sub- Once they arrived, they conducted a walk- arrested. Streets: Two people were surrounded by ject trying to gain access to an apartment through of the residence and the backyard. four males. One knife-wielding suspect building. The manager heard a banging When they opened a door in the rear of the OUT OF THE SUV demanded their property. noise from the subject and noticed that he house, using a flashlight they were able to Oct. 16, 8:09 p.m., Oct. 21, midnight, unit block of appeared to be tampering with the door locate the subject. They placed him under Fillmore at California Streets Drumm Street: Someone asked the victim to gain access. The manager yelled at the arrest without incident. The victim posi- for change, but the victim replied “no.” The subject, who fled on foot. The manager tively identified the subject as he was led Plainclothes officers received a report suspect struck the victim with his skate- reported the incident to the police. from the home. that a red SUV with two suspects in it had board, causing him to lose consciousness.

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It includes a layer Chestnut Street, the Palace of Fine Arts war that included kidnappings, mass mur- of ladyfingers, jam, custard, raspberries, and Crissy Field. ders, and much destruction — including more ladyfingers, beef sauteed with peas a head on a stick — the beginning of the and onions, bananas and whipped cream. relationship was at least hopeful. That’s an entire meal in one dish! OK, That is generally cited as the first Amer- so it was invented by a woman named Ron Sebahar ican Thanksgiving, but another story has Rachel Green in a Thanksgiving episode of some Virginia settlers celebrating one in Friends when two pages of her cookbook Broker Associate, MBA 1619. The Washingtonian reports that they got stuck together. But it’s time Americans 415.279.4579 had to settle for a gluten-free meal of started innovating away from the same- [email protected] DRE 01126259 oysters and ham. 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The ing oneself with deep-fried turducken. holiday coming up first will be Hallow- Whichever date you use as your “first” een, so forgive me for wanting to cover turkey day, it should be noted that it did some of the scary and dangerous things not become a regular occurrence for a that can happen during Thanksgiving. COMET CLUB long time. More than 150 years after those NBC News reports that nearly 3,000 Dancing • Specialty Cocktails • 12 Brews on Tap initial gatherings, the country’s first pres- homes have fires on Thanksgiving, mak- ident, George Washington, proclaimed a ing it the worst day of the year for such Thanksgiving to take place on Sept. 24, occurrences. So be careful! Remember: 1789. He did so again in 1795. His succes- the deep-frying turkeys trend is over, so sor John Adams did so a couple times, but don’t be the last person to die in that war, the third occupant of the White House, as John Kerry might have told us. Thomas Jefferson, refused to do so because People also have lots of questions about he was skeptical of the idea of deities inter- what they can feed their dogs and cats. vening in the country’s life. There’s a lot of food on the typical tur- The creation of Thanksgiving as an key-day menu that animals can eat, but annual national holiday, however, would beware that much of it is very fatty and wait until President Abraham Lincoln packed with calories. If you have any ques- decided it should take place in late Novem- tions about a specific food and your pet, ber, beginning in 1863. check with your vet. Your dog won’t stop Lincoln was persuaded by Sarah Josepha loving you just because you refuse her Hale. Thanks to her parents’ belief that sad eyes while you put the leftovers into girls deserved to be educated just as well as the refrigerator. 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THE DAY TODAY Back to the Butterball hotline: Reader’s Now, we’re not the only country to cele- Digest informs us that a woman in Col- brate Thanksgiving. It turns out that Cana- orado called the Butterball Turkey Talk dians, Liberians, Germans, Australians, Line with a problem that we won’t have British, Indians, Japanese, and others also to worry about here in San Francisco. She celebrate it. However, they generally aren’t wanted to know how to thaw her frozen all that worked up about celebrating a band turkey. It seems she had stored her bird in of Pilgrims on America’s East Coast; they a snow bank outside her home. It snowed do so for their own reasons, though most overnight, and the woman realized she had of them seem to be days of marking suc- no idea which snow bank was the one with cessful harvests. her turkey. Our modern Thanksgivings are typ- Bon appetit! ically a feast of turkeys (stuffed or not stuffed with ducks and chickens), cran- Email: [email protected]

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From the District 2 Supervisor Crime Safety in our communities

BY CATHERINE STEFANI In last year’s budget process, I success- Supportive Housing. That morning, we to the Department of Public Health’s pre- fully advocated for the addition of 250 observed no fewer than five individuals sentation at our hearing, overdose deaths       , I police officers to our force. This year, when who were clearly struggling, sleeping in are up, and over 3,000 people in need of have heard from countless neigh- the Police Department’s budget was on doorways outside of homes and small busi- treatment are not receiving it — including bors about how they and their chil- the chopping block, I protected academy nesses. Some were just in need of a warm hundreds actively trying to receive care. Adren don’t feel safe on the streets, on Muni, classes and more than $1 million to keep place to sleep, while others were clearly It is not acceptable that there are so or even in their own homes. We’ve all seen foot patrols on our streets. I also committed suffering from serious addiction and men- many hurdles for those who need and want the video of the Embarcadero attack, but funding to bring increased public safety tal health issues. treatment, especially given the nature of — even in our neighborhoods — I’ve heard measures, such as surveillance cameras, to The following weeks, I walked Union addiction and that moment of opportunity from people who have walked in to find a hotspots in our parks and merchant corri- Street, Fillmore Street, and Divisadero when someone is finally willing to get help. stranger in their home and whose child has dors. Street with the Police Department, the While I am glad that Gov. Gavin New- been robbed at gunpoint. Additionally, I’m actively exploring ways Homelessness and Supportive Hous- som signed Senator Scott Wiener’s bill SB We can’t leave anything visible in our to expand the charter requirement and ing Department, the Homeless Outreach 40, to again expand the city’s ability to con- cars, we can’t have packages delivered to incentivize police hiring and retention, with Team, and merchants. As a result of these serve and care for people suffering on our our homes, and it’s starting to feel like we the knowledge that even if we are successful coordinated walks and discussions with law streets, we must continue to expand access can’t even take our kids to the park without in our fight to fund law enforcement, we enforcement, the Homeless Outreach Team to both voluntary services and compelled becoming victims of crime. must still work to train and maintain the has added neighborhoods in our commu- treatment. I have a 14-year-old son and a 10-year- best force possible. nity, including the Chestnut Street corridor, Finally, I could not be happier with old daughter, and I feel all of this. My car But even when we are successful in secur- to its regular outreach strategy. Mayor London Breed’s decision to appoint has been broken into, my home has been ing the resources, too often we hear that I’m pleased that our community will Suzy Loftus as district attorney following burglarized, and my daughter and I have different city departments don’t coordinate start to see more Homeless Outreach Team George Gascón’s resignation. The district been charged at in a parking lot by some- with each other to solve these problems, members in our neighborhoods, but we attorney’s office is far too important to our one who was clearly in crisis. pursue disjointed policies, and then blame need to make structural changes as well. safety to leave without a strong leader, and It is absolutely unacceptable for any of each other when conditions deteriorate. The walks informed my approach to a we need someone in office who will work this to happen to anyone. We can do bet- That’s why I met with staff from the hearing I sponsored on the progress — or well with our Police Department. ter to keep our community safe, and this Department of Homelessness and Sup- lack thereof — of San Francisco’s Treatment Suzy is a mother to three young children means investing in services for those in portive Housing and police officers from on Demand program, which was passed by and has had a long career in San Francisco need while making sure that we have well- Northern Station every week in September voters in 2008. The program was originally law enforcement as a prosecutor, attorney trained and well-resourced law enforce- to walk our neighborhood merchant corri- meant to ensure access to treatment and in the sheriff’s office, and former president ment in San Francisco. dors, coordinate approaches to the public sober centers across the city, but the con- of the Police Commission. As a mother During my time on the Board of Super- safety issues we are experiencing, and get dition of our sidewalks and open spaces and former prosecutor myself, I could not visors, I have been laser-focused on public to know those who are unhoused and in makes clear that it has not been working imagine a stronger district attorney to deal safety. The San Francisco Charter mandates need of services. as planned. with the problems that we face. Suzy is that we maintain a minimum staffing level We started on Chestnut Street, where I In our merchant corridors, I met home- ready to get to work on day one and I know of at least 1,971 sworn officers, but even if was joined by Northern Station Captain less individuals struggling with addiction she will work with our Police Department we meet that level — and by my calculation Joe Engler, Officer Steve Hom, as well and other health issues who wanted help to provide the safety that is sorely lacking in we’re not there yet — it’s not enough. as representatives from Homelessness and but did not know where to turn. According our communities.

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Check out the full brunch spread at Wayfare Tavern. PHOTO COURTESY OF WAYFARE TAVERN Aziza reopens in the Outer Richmond, new eats in Cow Hollow

BY MARCIA GAGLIARDI FIDI Looking for a new brunch spot? Wayfare  M  L   Tavern (415-772-9060, 558 Sacramento the city’s beloved Aziza, some new Street) recently started offering weekend casual bites in Cow Hollow, and brunch. Executive chef Scott Quinn’s menu Onew brunch in the FiDi. includes challah French toast, bananas Fos- ter pancakes, and, of course, their famed COW HOLLOW/MARINA buttermilk fried chicken and waffles. You Big Night Restaurant Group has finished can also have some more healthful picks, their transformation of Cow Marlowe into like a three-egg omelet or a vitality bowl. The Greenwich (3154 Fillmore Street, There’s a full bar, which means you can 415-508-5898), now offering a “Hamp- go for a Bloody Mary with house-infused tons-in-the-Marina” style and a lighter bacon vodka or a peach spritzer and more. menu from chef Jennifer Puccio as well. Brunch Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Open for pre- and post-game happy hour 4:30–6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close, din- OUTER RICHMOND ner Wednesday–Sunday 5:30 p.m.–close, In a surprise turnaround, Mourad brunch Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Lahlou reopened his beloved Aziza (415- The former Marengo on Union is now 682-4196, 5800 Geary Boulevard) after Solstice (415-829-8650, 1980 Union closing it back in 2016 for a remodel. Street), from industry vets Johnny Love Aziza originally opened in 2001, an hom- and Cory Moore. As they explain: “This age to Lahlou’s mother, and was the first restaurant and bar location was established Moroccan restaurant in the United States 30 years ago. We wanted to keep it in the to be awarded a Michelin star. Lahlou was Union Street-Marina family and is current- planning to reopen it as Amara with chef ly brought to you by the owners of the Blue Louis Maldonado, but that didn’t pan out Light and family.” They’re serving cocktails, (Maldonado is now at Gibson in down- shared plates like Maryland crab cakes, town San Francisco). lamb meatballs, “bang bang” shrimp, green So the new Aziza. It’s meant to be a chili queso, and sandwiches. And don’t for- comfortable gathering place, and both get that amazing electronic roof that opens the menu and radically redesigned space up. Open for drinks and bites Wednesday– reflect this new direction. The menu fea- Thursday 5 p.m. and Friday 3 p.m., brunch tures shareable small plates and large-for- Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m. mat entrées. Old faves like the chicken Castagna (2015 Chestnut Street) is basteeya, beef cheek tagine, and hand- closing at the end of October after eight rolled couscous will return, with new dish- years in business. Owner Stéphane Meloni es as well (Lahlou is working with Mike is returning to France, and the space is Daly, director of culinary operations, and reportedly becoming a fast-casual restau- chef de cuisine Frank Hanes). rant. A new addition will be weekend brunch, with dishes like shakshuka with kefta meat- FILLMORE ball, poached egg yolks, sweet potato, and Apizza (415-796-2037, 2043 Fillmore spicy tomato; and feather-light Moroccan Street) is now open in the former Boulange pancakes with stone fruit compote and space from La Boulangerie partners Pascal orange blossom butter, which is brushed Rigo and Nicolas Bernadi. They created on top of the pancake to settle into each of a fast-casual pizza concept that they plan the bubble divots as it’s on the griddle. to roll out elsewhere (Belmont is next). Aziza was always known for its culinary They’ve been working for the last three cocktails, and bar director Alex Okarka years on how to offer a quick, inexpensive will be behind the new list. Tara Patrick, pizza — try $2.75 for a nine-inch Margher- wine director of both Mourad and Aziza, ita with organic dough and tomato sauce! is behind the wine list. Other toppings include roasted seasonal The space now has higher ceilings vegetables ($5.79); muffulatta ($6.49); a and natural light with dark wood floors; cheeseburger pizza, La Royale with Cheese Moroccan tile; a 12-seat, communal, live- (ground beef, cheese, tomato, lettuce, edge wooden table; and banquettes cov- red onion, cornichons, Thousand Island ered in black-and-white cowhide with a dressing, and sesame seeds, $5.99, with plum leather base. The bar is now in its an option to substitute Impossible meat). own room, with 15 seats at a curved, They appear to have a very thin crust. poured concrete bar with teal tile. The The pizzas don’t come in a box — they back room offers a more private (and fold them in on themselves (cut in half) verdant) dining experience, with plush and put them in a compostable contain- green banquettes and palm print wallpa- er, so don’t scream. Instead of wasting per. Open daily 5:30–10 p.m.; brunch Sat- money on a pizza box, you get quality urday–Sunday 11a.m.–2:30 p.m. ingredients, from Mary’s chicken to two kinds of organic crusts, plus a gluten-free Marcia Gagliardi writes a popular insider one. There’s also dessert from Loving Cup. weekly e-column, Tablehopper; subscribe Open Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m., for free at tablehopper.com. Follow @table- Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m. hopper on Twitter and Instagram.

8 NOVEMBER 2019 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Newly Notable ra Blum, Paganini’s longtime business continued from cover partner and the founder of Goatlandia, a nonprofit farm animal sanctuary and beautiful, healthful, plant-based food educational center in Santa Rosa. Fitz- that not only delights but satisfies them.” gerald and Blum are both vegans. When asked about Little Gem that Back of the House turned to designer opened recently just down the street Hannah Collins of Roy, a San Francis- from Wildseed and has a mostly vegetar- co-based, hospitality design studio to ian and 100 percent gluten-free menu, transform the space that features tur- Paganini said, “Wildseed is the first quoise-blue back bar tile, an abundance plant-based restaurant of full size and of plants, and gold-and-brass accents scale; we have a full bar and expect a bar highlighted by a mixture of wood tones scene every night.” Wildseed’s generous and a clean white palette to give Wild- bar and its creative cocktail menus are seed an updated, modern look. also driven by Paganini’s philosophy of using fresh, sustainable, and seasonable YOU’LL NEVER BELIEVE IT’S NOT ingredients. All of its wines are local, CHEESE organic, biodynamic, and vegan. Of course, the real news here is the food. When I visited recently, the menu A WINNING TEAM opened to a list of local, organic produce Paganini is proud of the team he has in season. Broken down into sections assembled to run Wildseed. Executive like snacks, to share, salads, bowls, sides, Wildseed has an updated, modern look. PHOTO: AUBRIE PICK chef Blair Warsham brings a true omni- plates, and the sweet stuff, Wildseed vore’s palate to the makes sharing cakes with cherry tomatoes, grilled corn, grain paella for two at $26. Desserts are party. A veteran dishes a fun, pal- lime, and queso, and not only were they $8 and include a Meyer lemon agave of several Miche- ate-pleasing expe- delightfully sweet and tender, but had we cheesecake with a gluten-free gra- lin-starred restau- Wildseed makes rience. been blindfolded and told the queso was ham-cracker crust and coconut whipped rants, including The menu actually cheese, we would have totally cream, and a warm chocolate cake made The Restaurant sharing dishes a fun, changes season- agreed. Shared plates are $8–$19. from beets and chaga mushrooms served at Meadowood in ally, and current- Salads and bowls, priced at $13–$15, with vegan chocolate gelato. Napa, Warsham palate-pleasing ly, snacks include include an ensalada Andalusia with Maybe all of this plant-based cheese, has concocted a nibbles like haris- butter lettuce, red chicories, Marcona coconut bacon, and other vegan items menu that is as experience. sa-spiked vegeta- almonds, coconut bacon, and black ash have you wondering if this stuff actually vibrant and color- ble chips with a cheese with a smoked paprika, hon- tastes good. Well, sometimes it doesn’t. ful as it is fresh. Substituting the plant- sour cream and onion dip, marinated ey-sherry vinaigrette; and a donburi But at Wildseed you can be assured of based Beyond Spicy Italian sausage for olives, and shishito peppers with cel- bowl with warm super grains, kimchi, an affordable plant-based gourmet meal pork sausage was a revelation for him, ery and preserved lemon dip, all priced avocado, roasted yam, wild mushrooms, that’s healthful and absolutely delicious. and he is enjoying experimenting with $5–$6. chard, and roasted cauliflower. Wildseed: 2000 Union Street, 415-872- other vegetable dishes without sacrific- Shared plates range from beet and Plates offer a warming spicy yellow 7350, wildseedsf.com, Tuesday–Thursday ing flavor or satisfaction. orange pâté with grilled sourdough, curry with ginger, turmeric, Thai basil, 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday, 11:30 a.m.– Other team members are Lauren sherry pickled onions; and ceviche of root vegetables, and forbidden rice; a 11 p.m., Saturday 5–11 p.m., Sunday, Fitzgerald, assistant manager and bar king trumpet mushrooms with tiger’s rigatoni Bolognese with ground Impos- 5–10 p.m. manager, a graduate of the California milk, avocado, mango, and seeded chips. sible sausage, spinach, and parmesan. Culinary Academy; and owner Debo- My friend and I shared the Mexican corn Plates range $15–$17, excluding a super Email: [email protected]

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La Vita Delizioso Recipe Winter squash: Perfect for the holidays and beyond

BY SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS bay leaf, Parmesan rind, vanilla extract        I’  or maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Cover it again: Fall is my favorite time and simmer over medium-low heat for of year and one of my favorite fall 30 minutes. Iingredients is winter squash in all its Remove bay leaf and Parmesan rind. bounty. These recipes will work as hol- For creamy soup, turn off the heat, and Recreated from an original Cliff House postcard c. early 1900s. iday side dishes or as main courses any use a stick blender to purée the mix- night of the week. Each can be made ture. If desired, add milk, half-and-half vegan, vegetarian, or dairy free by simply or cream, and freshly grated Parmesan Holiday Parties at the Cliff House removing a few ingredients. I’ve used cheese; stir until incorporated. Reheat three of my favorites — butternut, acorn until warmed through. and delicata — but any smooth-fleshed Ladle into soup bowls and (if desired) The Terrace Room winter squash will work, such as kabocha top with more Parmesan cheese, freshly Offering sweeping views of the Pacifi c or even pumpkin. chopped parsley, and a drizzle of maple Ocean, historic ambiance and delightful syrup. S -R W S cuisine, the Terrace Room is a truly unique S R D S S private event venue for groups up to 120. Serves 4–6 W Q, D C, Private Events Direct 415-666-4027 A W [email protected] 1 butternut squash Serves 6 1 acorn squash 1 delicata squash 2 delicata squash The Lands End Room 1 tablespoon good quality extra 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Located in the Sutro's Restaurant the virgin olive oil (divided) Lands End Room is a semi-private 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground sage 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground rosemary space for smaller parties of 17 – 50 ¹⁄ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground thyme offering California cuisine, awesome 1½ teaspoons light brown sugar Kosher salt and freshly cracked black ocean views and Sutro Baths history. ½ teaspoon ground sage pepper Large Parties Direct 415-666-4005 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (I prefer [email protected] Maldon sea salt flakes) S 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed Call soon to book your event! 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1¾ cups low-sodium vegetable or 6 cups low sodium chicken or chicken stock 1090 Point Lobos • San Francisco • 415-386-3330 vegetable broth 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped CliffHouse.com 1 large or 2 small bay leaves 1 cup dried cranberries 3- to 4-inch Parmesan rind (if available) ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, ¹⁄ teaspoon pure vanilla extract or chopped maple syrup ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 3 teaspoons kosher salt (optional) SAN FRANCISCO TRADITION— 1 teaspoon freshly ground black 4 fresh sage leaves (optional) for generations! pepper 2 cups milk (for richer soup, use 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using ALIOTO-LAZIO FISH COMPANY cup half-and-half or ½ cup heavy a large, sharp knife, cut squash in half cream) lengthwise and again crosswise; scoop 440 Jefferson St 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese out the seeds and discard or compost. San Francisco, CA 94109 Handful of fresh flat-leaf (Italian) pars- Arrange squash pieces flesh side up ley, roughly chopped on a large baking sheet and rub with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. In a small bowl, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Using combine sage, rosemary, and thyme with a large, sharp knife, slice off the tops and kosher salt and pepper. Sprinkle the Monday—Fridays bottoms of each mixture liberally 6 am to 2 pm squash. Cut the over the squash butternut squash and massage it Saturdays 6 am to 12 crosswise, then cut Each can be made into the olive noon each half length- vegan, vegetarian, or dairy oil-coated pieces. 415.673.5868 wise. Cut the solid Bake for 45 min- pieces (without utes or until ten- www.crabonline.com seeds) into quar- free by simply removing der. Remove from ters (otherwise a few ingredients. oven and set aside they take too long to cool (leave the to cook). Scoop oven on). out the seeds from the seeded pieces and While the squash is roasting, heat discard or compost. 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium Place the acorn squash on its flat bot- saucepan over medium heat. Add quinoa tom and carefully slice in half. Scoop out and stir for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly the seeds and discard or compost. Cut toasted. Add vegetable stock and bring and seed the delicata squash. to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring Arrange squash pieces flesh side up occasionally, then cover pan, and reduce on a large baking sheet and drizzle with heat. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until olive oil. In a small bowl, add the cin- liquid is absorbed. 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depicting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Wadsworth Jarrell’s Black Prince (1971), which presents Malcolm X, his head, shoulders, and hands composed of brightly colored words from his speeches and writ- ings. Melvin Edwards, Curtain for William and Peter (1969/2012) evokes the violence and subjugation of slavery and racial vio- lence. On the other side of the spectrum is Barkley L. Hendricks’s What’s Going On (1974) — named after the Marvin Gaye album — which is a striking, stylized por- trait from one of the finest figure painters of his generation. The monumental ele- gance and clean lines of his figures never speak of protest or a race in crisis.

‘A BROADER PURPOSE’ Artists of color, having a difficult time finding gallery representation, formed their own galleries and group shows in public spaces. The Spiral Group, spear- headed in 1963 by Romare Bearden, Charles Alston, Norman Lewis, and Hale Woodruff, mounted a group exhibition in 1965 committed to works in black and white only. Lewis said, “Our group Adger Cowans’s , New York, 1961, silver gelatin print. PHOTO: ADGER COWANS; COURTESY THE FINE ARTS MUSEUMS OF SAN FRANCISCO should always point to a broader purpose Shadows and never be led down an alley of frustra- tion. Political and social aspects should Power!” during a 1966 speech at the Mis- Dana C. Chandler Jr’s. Fred Hamp- American art at the Fine Arts Museums not be the primary concern; esthetic sissippi March Against Fear. The phrase ton’s Door 2 (1975) commemorates the of San Francisco. “The core messages and ideas should have preferences. Is there a became a call to arms and a declaration murder of Black Panther Fred Hampton meanings of these historical works retain Negro Image?” From 1967 to 1971, the of refusal to continue to tolerate racial with a bright green and orange painted their contemporary relevance and reso- Visual Arts Workshop of the Chicago violence. Part of this exhibition is dedi- door riddled with bullets. Using an nance, showing how far the nation has artists collective Organization of Black cated to the responses to the Watts riots actual door, the sculpture recreates the progressed, but also how many important American Culture in 1965. revolutionary activist’s death by gunfire issues still remain unresolved,” he said. painted The Wall Afterward, art- when the Chicago Police Department The themes in “Soul of a Nation” pro- of Respect, a cel- ists cooperated raided his home, a raid legitimized with voke reflection in the viewer to consider ebratory mural ‘Soul of a Nation’ to restore their a warrant for illegal weapons though how far we have come as a culture, the on the city’s south community, using the motive to remove a powerful Black ground both lost and gained in the ongo- side featuring provokes the viewer found objects Panther Party leader was believed to be ing battle for equality, and the work that images of black in their work. the more plausible cause for his assassi- still needs to be done. heroes and icons to consider how far we Additional works nation. “Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of and inspired sim- include Betye Black Power”: Tue.–Sun., 9:30 a.m.–5:15 ilar murals across have come as a culture. Saar’s found-ob- ART THAT EMPOWERS p.m. through March 15, $28 (visit website the country. ject collages such “The powerful and provocative art- for Saturday free admission dates), de as Ten Mojo Secrets (1972), Melvin works on view in ‘Soul of a Nation’ offer Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden USE OF FOUND OBJECTS Edwards’s twisted metal Lynch Frag- eloquent testimony regarding the Drive, Golden Gate Park, 415-750-3600, The Black Power and Black Arts move- ment sculptures (1960s), and Jae Jar- singular power of art to confront might famsf.org ments are represented by several works rell’s Revolutionary Suit (1969/2010) in with right, to empower individuals and highlighting inequality and injustice. which colored pigments take the place communities, and to inspire cultural Sharon Anderson is an artist and writer in The activist Stokely Carmichael first of shotgun cartridges on the jacket of a pride and solidarity,” said Timothy Southern California. She can be reached pronounced the rallying cry of “Black woman’s tweed suit. Anglin Burgard, curator in charge of at mindtheimage.com.

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12 NOVEMBER 2019 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Michael Snyder on ... Film Don’t fear the subtitles

BY MICHAEL SNYDER do, borderline arrogant Park clan whose prime minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi. ine autobiography as the critically laud- finances are on the rise and whose lifestyle It’s clearly the product of the visually ed Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodo-  H ’ - is everything the Kims don’t have and extravagant Italian director Paolo Sorren- var has made, mixing his memories of ing global prominence, more of would do most anything to possess. tino in every beautifully composed frame. romantic and carnal love and his work- the best movies are coming from Bong has always shown affection for Sorrentino’s 2013 movie The Great Beau- ing-class childhood with his passion for Dother countries and in languages other genre movies, with a stellar filmography ty — a glorious look at contemporary the cinema. Antonio Banderas is per- than English. Reading subtitles while that includes the dystopian, sociopolitical Roman society, high and low, through fectly cast as Salvador Mallo, the lightly watching on-screen action is off-putting sci-fi adventure Snowpiercer, the cool anti- the eyes of an aging journalist — won the fictionalized stand-in for Almodovar. for some, but it’s only a little tougher than military monster movie The Host, and the Oscar for best foreign film, and maintains Mallo is a director dealing with physical walking and chewing gum at the same sweetly subversive boy-and-his-mythical- a lofty spot on my best-of-all-time list. and emotional problems that have taken time, and can be so much more reward- creature feature Okja. He’s also established I think of Sorrentino, who also created a toll on his ability to make movies. Now, ing. If you are a true cinephile, you don’t some serious dramatic bona fides with and directed the HBO series The Young on the eve of a tribute to one of his early care where a movie originated, just that Mother — a devastating look at the power Pope, as a true heir to Federico Fellini, masterpieces, he finds himself reflecting it’s worth watching. And as far as I’m con- and breadth of maternal love when one owing a debt to the master’s visual flair on his youth, his first great love, and his cerned, the three movies discussed below woman on the margins must defend her and wit. Still, Sorrentino blazes his own elevating embrace of movies. Besides — are among the finest I’ve seen this year. disabled offspring from criminal charges. trail. With Loro, which he co-authored Bandaras, whose piercing performance But the dynamic, multilayered Parasite with Umberto Contarello, he takes on the is the beating heart of Pain and Glory, PARASITE is the height of his career to date. Anger, heedlessly hedonistic Berlusconi, as played the other familiar face here is Penelope Parasite is the latest movie from the laud- desperation, and frustration fuel the Kims by the great character actor Toni Servil- Cruz, letter-perfect as Mallo’s mother in ed Korean director-screenwriter Bong Joon who envy the Parks’ material goods and lo. Berlusconi came to prominence as an flashbacks. Ho. It will definitely be in the conversation cushy home. All of the Kims’ planning and Italian media tycoon and entered politics, Paralleling Sorrentino’s most notable for recognition during award season, espe- implementing of their plots aside, Parasite evidently to advance his own profligate influence, Pain and Glory is somewhat cially because it already scored the coveted poses questions that have no easy answers. lifestyle — a seemingly endless, drug-and- reminiscent of Fellini’s 8½ in its theme Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Who among these people is really entitled booze-fueled party packed with glamor- of a director in crisis who’s plagued Examining the interactive fortunes of two to the good life? Is success about luck, hard ous, willing women for the pleasure of by a lost past and unfinished business. modern Korean families (with a few wild work, or cunning? When is punishment a certain predatory, power-mad men. The Almodovar’s best movies have a sort of cards thrown in), this crazily brilliant com- crime? Even if he doesn’t take sides, Bong parallels with the avaricious, self-serving careening energy and wit about them. bination of farcical comedy; social satire; elegantly and entertainingly examines the denizen now in the Oval Office were not Here, the driving force is passion, fueling fateful tragedy; and dark, tension-laced wages of economic inequity in Parasite, lost on me, and they make Loro a topical a mature, heartfelt, personal drama from thrills deals with class war, familial dysfunc- and in the process, strengthens his case and even more provocative movie. And as another leading light in world cinema. tion, and the potential for crime and chaos for being one of the premier filmmakers an added bonus, Loro looks as spectacular when a massive gap exists between the working today. as Sorrentino’s earlier work, and that’s say- Michael Snyder is a print and broad- wealthy and the impoverished. ing something. cast journalist who covers pop culture The Kims are impoverished scam art- LORO on Michael Snyder’s Culture Blast, via ists — a father, mother, brother, and sis- A mix of biography and drama, Loro PAIN AND GLORY GABnet.net, Roku, Spotify, and You- ter — who, starting with the college-aged concerns the rise, corruption, and personal Finally, we have Pain and Glory. It’s a Tube. You can follow Michael on Twitter: son, wheedle into the lives of the well-to- excesses of scandalous and now-disgraced drama that might be as close to genu- @cultureblaster

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Wide Widths Available In Many Styles. The Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Glide’s Annual Holiday Jam: Come In For Your Gait Analysis And Professional Fitting. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Dare to Love Palace of Fine Arts Theatre Thursday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. With world-class artists, over 200 dazzling The Masonic (1111 California St.) costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets and This annual event raises much-needed funds soaring birds, don’t miss your chance to ring for Glide’s programs and will feature special 10% OFF in the holidays with this acclaimed Christmas performances by 12-time Grammy Award- On Your First Visit extravaganza. $29–$175, 415-563-6104, nominated Ledisi, Grammy Award–winner palaceoffinearts.org Lisa Fischer, the Glide Ensemble and The Change Band, and more. $50–$100, 415-674- Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero 6145, glide.org/daretolove Center PHOTO: ALAIN MCLAUGHLIN Daily, Nov. 6–Jan. 5, 10 a.m. Embarcadero Plaza Enjoy nine weeks of ice-skating fun during the MUSEUMS & holiday season at the largest outdoor rink in the GALLERIES 2398 Lombard St. (corner of Scott St.) San Francisco, CA 94123 • 415-931-2400 city with 90-minute sessions starting every even [email protected] • www.shoesnfeet.com hour. Skate rental $5, admission $7–$12, 415- James Tissot: Fashion & Faith 837-1931, embarcaderocenter.com Tue.–Sun. through Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Legion of Honor (Lincoln Park,100 34th Ave.) Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square James Tissot was one of the most celebrated Daily, Nov. 7–Jan. 20, 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. artists of his time, yet less is known about him Union Square than his contemporaries, the Impressionists. Ring in the holiday season at this outdoor rink This first major reassessment of Tissot’s career with 90-minute sessions starting every even offers a rare glimpse at the fascinating life and dazzling art of a man who captured an era. hour. $13–$18 (includes skate rental), 415-781- $28, 415-750-3600, famsf.org 2688, unionsquareicerink.com “A place worth finding.” SFAI Concentrate: Student Art Sale Annual Holiday Artisan Market and Open Studios Voted 2019 Winner Nextdoor Favorite Friday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat.–Sun., Nov. 16–17, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Asian Art Museum (200 Larkin St.) S.F. Art Institute (Fort Mason Center) FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! Get all of your holiday shopping done early at See and buy new works from the next this event featuring one-of-a-kind handmade generation of artists at this salon-style art sale. goods by local makers. Free, 415-581-3500, Enjoy lively conversation, local food and drink, asianart.org film screenings, special performances, talks, and more. Free with RSVP, 415-771-7020, sfai.edu 32nd Annual Embarcadero Center Lighting Ceremony & Carnival Friday, Nov. 22, 4–7 p.m. THEATER Embarcadero Center Don’t miss this annual tradition of the dramatic BATS Improv: The California Noir Off illumination of Embarcadero Center with 17,000 Fri.–Sat., Nov. 8–9, 8 p.m. lights. A family-fun carnival (4 p.m.) is followed Presidio Theatre (99 Moraga Ave., the Presidio) by the lighting (6 p.m.). Free, 415-772-0700, L.A.’s Impro Theatre reunites with the company embarcaderocenter.com that spawned it for this Dashiell-Hammett- Raymond-Chandler-inspired noir festival that Happier Holidays at Pier 39 pits one company against the other on Friday Daily, Nov. 26–Jan. 5, 5–10 p.m. and features a joint improv musical on Saturday. $30, 415-392-4400, presidiotheatre.org Pier 39 See this nightly tree-lighting show synchronized Magic Theatre: Nassim Named one of “The 38 Essential to holiday music that comes to life every half Tue.–Sat., Nov. 12–16 hour on the pier’s 60-foot Christmas tree. Free, Magic Theatre (Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center) 415-705-5500, pier39.com San Francisco Restaurants” –Eater San Francisco Direct from worldwide sold-out performances, this wondrous consideration of live theater, 30th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony language, and the transcendent power of Friday, Nov. 29, 6–7:30 p.m. friendship is performed with no rehearsal and a Union Square new actor in each performance. $20–$75, 415- Prime Rib Every Night! The 83-foot-plus tree will be illuminated with 441-8822, magictheatre.org 33,000 twinkling energy-efficient LED lights and at the Marina’s Best Kept Secret! 1,100 shining ornaments throughout the holi- days. Limited tickets available at the box office; MUSIC: CLASSICAL advance tickets recommended. eventbrite.com CLOSED THANKSGIVING See you Friday! S.F. Opera: Manon Lescaut COMMUNITY CORNER Select days, Nov. 8–26 Bar opens at 4pm | Dinner nightly 5pm-1am War Memorial Opera House Fisherman’s Wharf Veteran’s Day Parade She gave up true love for luxury. Now she 3166 Buchanan Street at Greenwich | (415) 921-7600 wants it back. Relive the unmatched feeling Sunday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. of dawning love in the opera that skyrocketed Jefferson St. (North Point to Leavenworth Sts.) Puccini to success. Nicola Luisotti returns to www.brazenheadsf.com Show your support for all who have served our conduct this luxurious production. $26–$408, country in this parade along the wharf. Free. 415-864-3330, sfopera.com

14 NOVEMBER 2019 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Chick Corea: From Mozart to Monk California Wildfires: Community and All ages/abilities welcome. $20, 415-749-6300, Sunday, Nov. 10 NIGHTLIFE Water Supply Protection eventbrite.com Davies Symphony Hall Cobb’s Comedy Showcase Tuesday, Nov. 26, 6 p.m. Multiple Grammy winner Chick Corea, an iconic Living Well, Aging Well Symposium Thursday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) keyboardist and composer with an eclectic range Learn what a large Bay Area water utility is Tuesday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Cobb’s Comedy Club (915 Columbus Ave.) of styles, performs the music of his piano heroes, doing to protect the green and to build a water San Francisco is known for hatching some of the The Sequoias (1400 Geary Blvd.) including Mozart, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, delivery infrastructure, hear about the state’s country’s top comedic talent. Come see a hand- Join best-selling author and UCSF geriatrician and many others in this piano recital. $30–$110, forest health, and what communities are doing picked line-up of today’s rising stars. $15–21, 415- Louise Aronson, who will discuss her book, 415-864-6000, sfsymphony.org to protect homes and water. $20, 415-597-6705, 928-4320, cobbscomedy.com Elderhood, and Emmy Award-winner Allie commonwealthclub.org Light, who will present her film, Any Wednesday, MUSIC: Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Diaries about an octogenarian with dementia followed CONTEMPORARY Friday, Nov. 22, 8 p.m. POTABLES & EDIBLES by discussion and lunch. $10, RSVP to Sydney Goldstein Theater (275 Hayes St.) [email protected] or 415-923-4485 The Brook & The Bluff With Adam Ben-David on piano, the acclaimed Truffle Shuffle & Whiskey Dinner Friday, Nov. 8, 9 p.m. actor-singer-storyteller performs his favorite Thursday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. CHILD’S PLAY Hotel Utah (500 Fourth St.) Broadway and classic American tunes, along with The Dorian Restaurant (2001 Chestnut St.) Enjoy cocktails and canapes followed by a This Birmingham-born, Nashville-based band has selections from his newest recordings. $50–$175, ODC: The Velveteen Rabbit 415-392-4400, cityboxofc.com four-course truffle-focused, whiskey-infused quickly become characterized by its evocative Fri.–Sun., Nov. 29–Dec. 1 blend of vocal harmony, soulful air, and “groovi- dinner with optional whiskey pairing ($20) and Thu.–Sun., Dec. 5–8 tational” pull. $10, 415-546-6300, hotelutah.com additional truffle shavings from a truffle cart. $75, FILMS & LECTURES eventbrite.com YBCA Theater (700 Howard St.) Told though music, dance, and a powerful narra- Sérgio Mendes 17th Annual International South Asian S.F. Vintners Estate tive, this play celebrates the unique relationship Fri.–Sun., Nov. 29–Dec. 1 Film Festival Saturday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 3–6 p.m. between a little boy and his stuffed rabbit and S.F. Jazz (201 Franklin St.) Thursday–Sunday, Nov. 7–10 Pianist, composer, and triple Grammy winner Sunday, Nov. 17, 1–4 p.m. the enduring power of love. $15–$100, 415-978- New People Cinema and Castro Theatre Sérgio Mendes returns to celebrate the 60th Golden Gate Club (135 Fisher Loop, the Presidio) 2700, odcdance.org This showcase for lms from India, Pakistan, Sri anniversary of bossa nova, the intoxicating mix of Try and buy fine wines from up too 100 boutique Lanka, Canada, Australia, and the United States jazz and Brazilian pop he helped define. $40–$95, and family-owned winemakers. Explore three S.F. Birth and Baby Fair focuses on young voices and humor this year. 866-920-5299, sfjazz.org rooms showcasing specialty foods, wines, music, Free–$11 (individual lms), $35–$110 (festival Sunday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. art, and more. $100–$150, 415-596-1191, pass), thirdi.org Golden Gate Club (135 Fisher Loop, the Presidio) DANCE sfvintnersmarket.com This event features workshops, demonstrations, local resources, innovative products, and Chris Hughes 10th Annual Fall Holiday Chocolate Rotunda Dance Series: Nava Dance Wednesday, Nov. 31, 8 p.m. more for a one-stop shopping experience. Theatre Salon $10 (advance) & $15 (door), 415-967-0223, Sydney Goldstein Theater (275 Hayes St.) Sunday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, noon In conversation with Courtney E. Martin, the birthandbabyfair.com County Fair Bldg. (1199 9th Ave.), Golden Gate Park Rotunda, City Hall co-founder of Facebook believes it’s time to Enjoy a curated selection of premium and This bharatanatyam dance company based break up the company, that it should be govern- award-winning chocolatiers, confectioners, and in San Francisco uses the classical south Indi- ment regulated, and has moved in a troubling JUST FOR FUN other culinary artisans with chef and author talks, an dance form to explore and understand place, direction. $29, 415-392-4400, citiarts.net tastings, and more. $20 (advance) & $25 (door). identity, and politics. Free, 415-920-9181, Veterans Day USO-Style Dance fallchocolatesalon.com dancersgroup.org/rotunda Saturday, Nov. 9, 6:30–10 p.m. SCIENCE & Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Dance Mission Theater: ¡Adelante! ENVIRONMENT SPORTS & HEALTH Travel back in time to a USO-style dance at Friday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. the Officers’ Club in its World War II heyday. Herbst Theatre (401 Van Ness Ave.) After Dark: From the Farm 7th Annual Yoga for Change Swing to the 1940s rhythms of The Royal Join Dance Mission Theater in its 20th anniversary Thursday, Nov. 14, 6–10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 12:30–3 p.m. Society Jazz Orchestra. Military/vintage dress celebration of the cultural arts centers’ past and The Exploratorium Grace Cathedral encouraged. Free with registration, 415-561- future, featuring performances by Dance Brigade, From livestock to grapes, come learn some of the Unroll your mat to benefit the students of the 4323, presidio.gov Grrrl Brigade, Arenas Dance Company, and others. science involved in growing the world’s food. Ages cathedral’s socioeconomically diverse Commu- $10–$50, 800-838-3006, dancemissiontheater.org 18 and up, $20, 415-528-4444, exploratorium.edu nity Preschool and enjoy yoga and live music. E-mail: [email protected]

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BY LIZ FARRELL doubt bring a smile to someone’s face. Another way kids can say thank you uring November, we have two is by making a sign that they can bring holidays we celebrate that remind to a parade or to just hang on a garage us of the importance of gratitude or a tree for the day. There are also more Dand thanksgiving. Around Thanksgiving formal ways they can show their appreci- we often ask our children what they are ation through organizations such as Oper- grateful for or maybe even to actively do ation Gratitude that sends letters and care something to help those less fortunate. packages to veterans, wounded veterans, For some this could be serving a meal in and active service members. Kids can also a soup kitchen or buying a turkey dinner make cookies and cards and bring them to for a family. our local VA hospital. The other holiday in November that These are all small but profound ways often doesn’t get the same attention is to help teach children the importance of Veterans Day. In the United States this is gratitude, especially during the month of the day our country celebrates those who November. have served in the military. Always held on Veterans of Foreign Wars Community Service Project Nov. 11, it is a wonderful opportunity to ENGAGE IN ACTS OF SERVICE teach our children that this day is about a Another way to honor those who have lot more than just a day off of school. It is served is through your own acts of service. about sacrifice, honor, and gratitude. Here It is important to show our children that are some ideas to help teach your child although they may be too young to serve Tastes and sounds of fall The Tablehopper yodels a welcome to the reopened Matterhorn. the importance of this holiday and some in our military, they are never too young to Michael Snyder whistles a Halloweenp. tune 8 or two Calendar Election 2019 — the candidates and ballot measuresp. explained 11 Check out our October calendar, from Hardly Strictly Bluegrass to MARINATIMES.COM CELEBRATING OUR 35TH YEAR VOLUME 35 ISSUE 10 OCTOBER 2019Halloween events. creative ways to celebrate: learn the importance of serving our coun- p. 13 R  R Are the candidates for try and serving others. They can do this San Francisco district attorney tough enough? TEACH YOUR CHILDREN by volunteering at a shelter for homeless BY SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS  S F D A George Gascón’s decision not to run for reelec- tion makes this Nov. 5 more important than ever. CNot since William Langdon stepped aside in 1909 has the city had a district attorney race without an incum- Chances are we all have someone in our veterans or at a food bank. Left: James Tissot’s bent. As I wrote in my last Reynolds Rap (“State of October, 1877, oil on canvas; Right: detail of emergency Pick us up LEGION OF HONOR, MUSEE D’ORSAY ,” Marina Times in the midst of a full-blown, crisis,Sept. 2019),with rampant San Francisco drugs, is Holyday, 1876, oil on canvas. IMAGES COURTESY: homelessness, and mental illness — and violent crimes as well as “quality of life” crimes resulting from various James Tissot: ‘Fashion and Faith’ combinations of the three. The new district attorney will inherit this mess, and he or she must be willing to go after drug dealers relentlessly, hold drug users account- family, a friend, or a neighbor who has Serving can also be as simple as cleaning BY SHARON ANDERSON able for their bad behavior, and send a clear message women in which he told the stories of to auto burglars that they will be prosecuted to the   F. ,  L modern life through portraiture. narrative strengths and his skills in fullest extent of the law. The new district attorney will of Honor will present the first “The work of James Tissot pro- portraying the emotional and spiri- also need to lead a robust effort to conserve people so reassessment of the paintings vides a fascinating lens onto society tual undercurrents that exist below mentally ill they can’t care for themselves or negatively Tof James Tissot in over 20 years. The at the dawn of the modern era. Long the surface appearances,” states impact the lives of others. French painter and illustrator became served in the military. For older children, up trash in your neighborhood or at a local recognized as a keen observer of Thomas P. Campbell, director and I saw a few glimmers of hope while watching a recent known for genre paintings of society * contemporary life and fashion, this CEO of the Fine Arts Museums of district attorney debate, but I don’t feel any of the four exhibition brings new light to his San Francisco. Co-organized by the candidates, other than San Francisco deputy public defender Chesa Boudin, really distinguished themselves. ART WORLD, continued on 10 P   U REYNOLDS RAP, a great way for them to learn and appre- park. One idea a veterans’ organization anytime! G continued on 4 Why Republicans

keep winning of the Michelin-starred Acquerel- lo. The series continues through ciate the significance of this holiday is to gave me was to host a care package-packing BY JOHN ZIPPERER December.   S, C      THE BUDDHIST CONNECTION shocked absolutely nobody. A federal judge ruled as Conceived as a place where Zen unconstitutional a California law that would remove students could work together and IDonald Trump from the state’s primary ballot unless practice Buddhist values of atten- he releases his tax returns. If you felt even a twinge of tiveness, taking care, and service to sadness at that news, then you know firsthand why the community and visitors, Greens interview a veteran they know. This is a party. We would ask people to bring dona- Republicans keep winning, even though they garner provided the opportunity to extend millions fewer votes in presidential elections, and why these Buddhist values in the work- they controlled Congress even despite having fewer total place. In turn the restaurant provided Available at these votes than Democrats. They know how to win and use Greens chef du jour Denise St. Onge, Reem Assil, Tanya Holland, a means of financial support for the power, while Democrats know how to feel good. Greens executive chef Annie Somerville, and Suzette Gresham. San Francisco Zen Center. Supplied PHOTO: NADER KHOURI A few of things to note. First, most people apparently by produce from the Zen Center’s didn’t understand the tax return law. The law would Green Gulch Farm in Marin, and great family histo- tions of leftover only have kept Trump off the primary ballot, not the Greens restaurant celebrates providing only vegetarian cuisine, general election ballot. Second, Trump didn’t need to be the restaurant was a forbearer of on the primary ballot anyway; he would get more than farm-driven cooking. The timing in enough delegates in other states to secure the nomina- 40 years in Fort Mason 1979 was right to be on the cutting tion of his party, whose apparatus is now completely edge of a new food movement: Alice controlled by him. Third, the GOP has been dispensing BY LYNETTE MAJER Waters had just opened Chez Panisse with primaries altogether in some states, despite at least focused on the six values of gener- in 1971, ushering in a new interest ry project, or more Halloween candy,   ,  - osity, patience, virtue, energy, focus, three declared Republican challengers. So the national in fresh produce. Greens would con- locations: GOP isn’t terribly concerned about getting grassroots ternationally praised, Miche- and connection by preparing a four- tribute to change the way we thought primary buy-in for their candidate. lin starred, and Zagat recom- course, prix-fixe meal each month. of vegetarian cooking, elevating it Gmended vegetarian restaurant in Fort All of that could have been foreseen, so why did our Launched in July with Reem Assil of beyond tofu and steamed vegetables heavily Democratic state legislature pass and our Dem- Mason, is celebrating its 40th anni- Reem’s California, followed by Alice to tasteful, creative cuisine. versary with an acclaimed chef din- Waters of Chez Panisse in August, POLITICS AS USUAL, continued on 6 ner series. Six renowned chefs have and Suzette Gresham in September, THE CHEFS AND FOOD formal interviews books, beef jerky, set out to explore vegetarian cuisine celebrating her own milestone of 30 All the generations of Greens chefs years as executive chef and co-owner have remained true to the original- can be submitted One way to honor and magazines Marina GREENS, continued on 9 to the Library of and put packages Congress through those who have served together with a note Corner at Divisadero ...... 2408 Chestnut St. the Veteran’s His- for those currently Crunch Fitness ...... 2324 Chestnut St. tory Project. For is through your own acts serving overseas. I Tacolicious ...... 1 Avila St. younger children, can’t think of a bet- Starbucks Reserved ...... 2148 Chestnut St. the subjects of war, of service. ter way to get rid of The Humidor ...... 2050 Chestnut St. bombs, and guns all that extra Hal- The Dorian ...... 3349 Fillmore St. may be too much and could frighten them, loween candy. 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MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES NOVEMBER 2019 17 R E The Marina Times Real Estate Real Estate Reporter Best-laid plans Market Report: September 2019 By Compass SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET

Cow Hollow 2781 Filbert Street 2BR/1BA $1,550,000 Below 45 2821 Franklin Street 3BR/2BA $1,851,000 Below 31 77 Pixley Street 3BR/2+BA $3,100,000 Above 11 2816 Laguna Street 4BR.3+BA $3,800,000 Below 78 2781 Union Street 3BR/3+BA $5,250,000 At 0

Lake St. 178 18th Avenue 2BR/1+BA $1,250,000 Above 33

Laurel Heights (no sales) City plans could return us to the good old days of 1864, when Market Street was Lone Mountain (no sales) totally clear of automobiles. PHOTO: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Marina 3107 Franklin Street 3BR/5BA $3,480,000 Below 72 Limits to the market Nob Hill (no sales)

BY JOHN ZIPPERER North Beach (no sales) platform, so it’s only fair that Facebook is copying Google by promising $1 billion to STATEWIDE RENT CAP Pacific Heights 2814 Clay Street 6BR/4+BA $3,200,000 Below 114 address housing issues. According to San 2414 Webster Street 3BR/3+BA $4,400,000 Below 33 In early October, Gov. Gavin Newsom Francisco Business Times reporter Blanca 2940 Jackson Street 4BR/3+BA $4,999,999 Above 0 signed AB 1482, which limits increases Torres, the commitment would be split up 2411 Green Street 3BR/3+BA $5,100,000 Above 0 in rent to 5 percent annually plus infla- to fund $250 million for mixed-income 2561 Washington Street 5BR/3+BA $9,150,000 Above 3 tion. The bill also requires landlords to housing on excess state-owned land, $150 provide a “just cause” for evictions from million for affordable housing production Presidio Heights 3990 Washington Street 6BR/6+BA $9,100,000 Above 188 buildings that are at least 15 years old for in the Bay Area, $225 million in land tenants who have been in their units for in the company’s hometown of Menlo Russian Hill 12 months or more. Park for affordable housing, $350 million Los Angeles’s City Council voted unan- in reserve funds for other commitments Sea Cliff 251 32nd Avenue 4BR/3BA $4,925,000 At 0 imously in mid-October to invalidate all across the nation, and $25 million for evictions in process at rental buildings teacher and “essential worker” housing on Telegraph Hill 1249 Kearny Street 2BR/1BA $805,000 Above 8 that the new rent law will cover. The public land for San Mateo and Santa Clara council made the move to punish land- County school districts. CONDOS lords who looked to get the evictions (and UP AND DOWN BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON presumably rent increases) out of the way NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET before AB 1482 becomes law. The law will Rents in San Francisco grew 2.6 percent be in force as of Jan. 1, 2020. on an annual basis, but they dropped Cow Hollow 2823 Pierce Street 1BR/1BA $1,030,000 Above 7 Newsom at least didn’t appear to have slightly (by 0.1 percent) in August. Over- 2326 Union Street 3BR/2BA $3,200,000 Above 18 succumbed to the supply-and-demand all, rents in the Bay Area decreased half ignorance of many people seeking to a percentage point between August and Lake St. 195 25th Avenue #101 2BR/2BA $1,300,000 At 0 reign in landlords and developers and September. The cities in the Bay Area 173 10th Avenue 4BR/2BA $1,975,000 Below 21 real estate agents. “We need to build more that had the most dramatic increase in damn housing,” he said before signing AB rents over the past year include Oakland Laurel Heights 68 Heather Street 1BR/1BA $1,075,000 Above 10 1482. Let’s see if he finds a pro-housing (which grew 9.5 percent), Foster City (7 Lone Mountain (no sales) bill that he’s willing to fight for and sign. percent), and Redwood City (6.9 percent). A WORD OF CAUTION QUOTE UNQUOTE Marina 3501 Laguna street #306 0BR/1BA $705,000 Above 24 1529-A Beach Street 1BR/1BA $945,000 At 52 San Francisco is finally going to do “While the legislature was very proud 1921 Jefferson Street #105 2BR/2BA $1,380,000 Above 6 it: It will close part of Market Street to to bandy about the term, ‘Produce, Pro- 1572 Chestnut Street 2BR/1BA $1,685,000 At 0 automobile traffic, from 10th Street east- tect and Preserve,’ we would like to note ward, starting in 2020. The city promises that there was not a single substantive bill Nob Hill 1177 California Street #506 0BR/1BA $537,500 Below 159 utopian results with pedestrians danc- passed this year that addressed the ‘Pro- 1177 California Street #1023 1BR/1BA $749,000 At 87 ing in the streets and unicorns escorting duce’ portion of this mantra. . . . AB 1482 1201 California Street #205 2BR/1BA $830,000 Below 151 people across the barren street while the will add even more stress to small mom- 1868 Van Ness Avenue #202 2BR/2BA $1,328,000 Below 78 humans never take their eyes off their and-pop rental property owners to keep 1567 Clay Street 3BR/2BA $2,530,000 Above 6 smartphones. their businesses afloat, will discourage 1333 Jones Street #810 2BR/2BA $3,200,000 Above 164 That’s a slight exaggeration, but none- further investment, and encourage annual theless. It bears reminding that seven rent increases.” North Beach 520 Chestnut Street #401 2BR/2+BA $1,540,000 Below 43 years ago, I wrote about this plan (“Car —Sid Lakireddy, president of the wars: The phantom menace,” Oct. 2012, California Rental Housing Association, Pacific Heights 2999 California Street #404 1BR/1BA $750,000 Above 17 Marina Times) and noted that a number quoted in the San Francisco Business Times 2040 Franklin Street #1202 1BR/1+BA $957,500 Above 13 of cities have been undoing their pedestri- 2164 Pacific Avenue 2BR/2BA $1,150,000 Above 21 an malls for years. Most notably, Chicago CONFIDENTIAL TO SOME SNEAKY 1701 Jackson Street #406 2BR/2BA $1,355,000 Above 32 closed its famous State Street to traffic in LANDLORD 3100 Washington Street #1 2BR/2BA $1,485,000 Above 34 1979. The promised unicorns and street A young man of our acquaintance 2200 Sacramento St. #602 2BR/2BA $1,700,000 At 0 dancers never materialized. Instead, store recently moved into a new apartment 2200 Sacramento St. #308 2BR/2BA $1,810,000 Above 8 closings and empty buildings became the with his girlfriend. He’s in a nice location 3228 Clay Street 4BR/2BA $2,625,000 At 0 trademark of “that great street,” before near the beach, within easy walking dis- 2855 Jackson Street #102 4BR/3BA $2,725,000 Above 0 Chicago finally undid its mistake in the tance to Muni trains and stores and bars. 2863 Washington Street 3BR/2+BA $2,910,000 Above 10 1990s and reopened the street to cars. Best of all, between the two of them, they 2179 Pacific Avenue 4BR/2+BA $3,050,000 Below 21 2190 Broadway #3W 2BR/3+BA $4,023,956 Below 26 State Street quickly became a thriving and could afford the monthly rent. 1635 Green Street 3BR/3BA $5,340,000 Below 12 busy urban street once again. But in talking to someone who used to Apparently, God doesn’t answer the live in the multiunit building, he recently Presidio Heights 3439 Sacramento St. #301 3BR/2BA $2,700,000 Below 45 prayers of bankers, because I also quot- heard that his landlord typically started ed a vice president at Chicago’s La Salle tenants with one-year leases, then went Russian Hill 3934 Clay Street 4BR/2+BA $2,943,000 Below 0 Bank, who told the Chronicle’s Carl Nolte to month-to-month leases and jacked 3993 Washington Street 3BR/2+BA $3,000,000 Below 0 about the State Street auto-closure exper- up the prices dramatically. My friend’s iment: “We walked into it with our eyes first year lease is nearing its completion, Sea Cliff (no sales) wide open and it was just a mistake, an and maybe AB 1482 (see item above) will absolute mistake. God, don’t let them do protect him. Telegraph Hill (no sales) that in San Francisco.” But if not, let’s just say this: He knows some lawyers. The data presented in this report is based on the San Francisco Multiple Listing Service and is accurate to the best BACK AND FORTH of our knowledge, but cannot be guaranteed as such. For additional information, contact Jay Costello, Manager, Compass Real Estate, 1880 Lombard Street, 415.321.4274, [email protected], www.compass.com Well, Google tried to copy Facebook Real estate news tips? with its ill-fated Google+ social media Email: [email protected]

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