Food & Wine April events The Tablehopper covers Howells and Bar Crenn From the Easter Parade to wine bars in the Marina and Cow Hollow p. 12 Earth Day, find a variety of events to welcome spring Julie Mitchell tours the city's top museum cafes p. 15 to the Northside p. 18
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’ve written extensively about the need to bring back locked facilities and court-ordered treat- Sample artwork by artists participating in the 2018 San Francisco Startup Fair. Left: The Great Migration-El Salvador ment for the severely mentally ill — those who can’t , by Myra Eastman; right: abstract portrait by Tucker Eason. IMAGES COURTESY SAN FRANCISCO STARTUP ART FAIR to Santa Cruz Itake care of themselves and who are a danger to them- selves and others. The recent opening of the San Fran- cisco Healing Center at St. Mary’s Medical Center, with 54 lockdown psychiatric beds, more than doubles the April: A month for art lovers current number. It’s a step in the right direction, but the topic of forcibly taking the homeless off the streets makes et your art on this at Hunter’s Point Shipyard and Art Market will feature contem- people uncomfortable, particularly those who work with month with a variety of art Islais Creek Studios highlights porary and modern art from more the 80 or so private agencies benefiting from hundreds of fairs across the city, start- work in a variety of media from the than 80 galleries worldwide. For an lucrative contracts that require no accountability. Ging with the annual festival of stu- largest artists’ community in the intimate and creative venue with a It also upsets “A tent for everyone!” advocates like Jen- dent creativity at the SFUSD Arts country. gallery feel, the Startup Art Fair nifer Friedenbach, executive director of the Coalition on Festival (April 14–May 21) at the Next up, check out the Art Mar- will open hotel rooms for each par- Homelessness, who said of the new ward at St. Mary’s, Asian Art Museum, featuring visu- ket at Fort Mason (April 26–29) ticipating artist. See our calendar “We should be building up our community mental al, literary, and performance arts. sharing the weekend with the Start- (pages 18-19) for details. health system so that people don’t get to that point of The Spring Open Studios the up Art Fair (April 27–29) at the needing to be locked up.” Nice words, but it takes just a following weekend (April 22–23) Hotel del Sol in Cow Hollow. The — Lynette Majer REYNOLDS RAP, continued on 4
City at Large Appetites and Afterthoughts
BEST SANDWICHES The positive approach Freddie’s Sandwiches (300 Francisco Street) to policing Every neighborhood in every city should have a Freddie’s. Founded in 1926, Freddie’s Sandwiches is locat- Northside native Joseph ed across the street from the Fran- cisco Middle School. This is the Engler takes command of place for those great deli sandwiches Northern Station and salads. BEST BREAKFASTS BY JOHN ZIPPERER Mama’s on Washington Square (1701 Stockton Street) veryone is complaining about crime in san Mama’s has been serving omelets, Francisco, so if you’re one of the people who wears waffles, French toast, and eggs ben- a uniform dedicating you to doing something edict at this location for more than Eabout that crime, there is a special weight upon your 50 years. Long lines to get in, but shoulders. The new head of Northern Station, Capt. worth it.
Joseph Engler, is bringing a positive, collaborative atti- The best calzones can be found at Calzone's. PHOTO: COURTESY DAN VUONG tude to the challenges of his new post, which serves a BEST COFFEEHOUSE diverse grouping of neighborhoods ranging from the Caffe Trieste (601 Vallejo Street) Marina to the Western Addition to Japantown. The sixth annual Ernesto’s: A remnant of the Beat era, this Engler, a 26-year veteran of the San Francisco Police iconic coffeehouse is a famous North Force, has had leadership positions in the Muni Divi- Beach landmark. It was the first sion, the SFPD’s Homeland Security Unit’s Operations Best of North Beach awards espresso coffeehouse established on Center, and the traffic division. He assumed his new the West Coast (1956). role at Northern Station in January 2018. Though he BY ERNEST BEYL I was just looking for a column idea. works from Northern Station’s Fillmore Street offices, But now: “Oh, you’re the guy BEST WINE BAR the Marina Times caught up with him by phone while ho would have imagined it? who does the Ernesto’s?” they say. Belle Cora (565 Green Street) he was on the other side of the country, attending an The Ernesto’s — six years! Then they either air kiss me, or try Named for an early San Francisco executive education program at Harvard University’s These annual Best of North to throttle me with their bare, grease- madam, this is a friendly place like Kennedy School of Government. WBeach awards have taken on a life of stained hands. Belle Cora’s original bordello. CAPTAIN ENGLER, continued on 8 their own. When I started the Ernesto’s, And here are the 2018 winners: APPETITES, continued on 13 Contents In This Issue 18 16
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News Calendar Around the city April events News briefs on city asistance to businesses Not sure what to do in April? Picnic in affected by a North Beach fire, city meet- the Presidio, celebrate Easter at the Union ings on retail troubles, self-driving cars in Street parade, catch the 41st Annual San San Francissco, Shake Shack gets a neigh- Francisco Decorator Showcase, commem- borhood endorsement, plus a roundup of orate Earth Day at the Presidio, remember facts and figures. 3 the 1906 earthquake on its 112th anniversa- ry, take a wine walk, or find your inspiration Northside at the Renegade Craft Fair — it's all taking Neighborhood news and views place this month. 18 Kevin Frazier explains the qualities and At Home assets that make the Marina a natural fit for innovative professionals; Catherine Urban Home and Garden Stefani explains her top priorities in office Julia Strzesieski gets to the root of the as the new District 2 supervisor; Ernest story of the importance of street trees in Beyl says that 90 is the new 30; and District the city and how you can get one for your 20 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin decries a state home. bill that would increase housing develop- ment in the city at the expense of local Family objections. 6 MomSense One month after the large demonstrations Food & Wine of the March for Our Lives, columnist Liz Farrell offers advice on how to talk to your Where to eat and drink children about school shootings. 21 The Tablehopper highlights two neigh- borhood wine bars, Howells in the Marina and Bar Crenn in Cow Hollow; and Real Estate Julie Mitchell tours the cafes in the city's The war over SB 827 museums, from SFMOMA downtown to John Zipperer explains the heated rhetoric the Walt Disney Family Museum in the over proposed legislation to increase hous- Presidio. 12 ing density around mass transit stations, plus news on rents and Homeaway. 22 Arts & Entertainment The best of art, books and video ONLINE SPECIALS Sharon Anderson showcases the Legion of Honor's exhibition of Julian Schnabel's art, Even more of The Ernesto's awards, plus which opens this month; critic Michael Evalyn Baron, Michael Snyder's Coastal Snyder highlights some of the best of Commuter, complete events calendar, what's available on the small screen; plus and more. the Marina's best-selling books. 16 marinatimes.com
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News Briefs Retail challenges NEW AMERICAN CLASSIC CUISINE Ruin and renewal DISASTER RELIEF FOR FIRE-AFFECTED BUSINESSES Mayor Mark Farrell drew upon the Small Business Disaster Relief Fund in late March to help seven business- es that were affected by a four-alarm fire in North Beach. The fund allows the businesses to get up to $10,000 to replace inventory, purchase equipment, make security deposits on new leases, pay employees, and other expenses. Farrell said he wanted to make sure • HAPPY HOUR DAILY the businesses could be back up and • FRIED CHICKEN TUESDAYS running quickly. District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin added, “We’ve already • BEEF WELLINGTON WEDNESDAYS seen the North Beach Business Asso- • BABY BACK & MAC THURSDAYS ciation step in to help place displaced • CIOPPINO FRIDAYS employees with other neighborhood • STEAK FOR TWO SATURDAYS small businesses. We will need the city’s • SATURDAY BRUNCH laser focus and support in the coming National Transportation Safety Board • SPAGHETTI SUPPER SUNDAYS months to ensure that the 500 block of employees examine the Uber auton- Columbus Avenue remains intact.” omous vehicle involved in a fatal The businesses affected by the fire crash. PHOTO: NTSB and able to access the fund are Coit Liquors, Ferry Plaza Seafood, Tuk Tuk Gym to the now-vacant former home Thai Cafe, The Salzburg, Rogue Ales of the Real Food Company at 3060 Public House, Jack Lee Fong Insurance Fillmore Street got a boost in March Agency, and Michelangelo Caffe. when the Union Street Association’s board voted to support the project. RETAIL CHALLENGES This comes in the wake of a January In early February, the San Francis- public meeting at which support and co Land Use Committee invited com- opposition to the developer’s condi- ments from local business leaders on tional use permit were heard. (See the state of retail businesses in the city. News Briefs, February 2018). The Union Street Association reports 3213 SCOTT ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA • 415-400-8500 that speakers cited such problems as FACTS & FIGURES lengthy permitting processes, home- $2.5 million: amount proposed to (CORNER OF SCOTT AND LOMBARD) MAYBECKS.COM lessness, high rents, a dearth of neigh- be added to city efforts to clean borhood promotion, crime, and unfair streets and sidewalks of feces, lit- competition from online businesses ter and needles; it was defeated in that receive sales tax waivers. the Board of Supervisors Budget and The city’s Office Finance Com- of Economic and mittee . . . April THE NEW WINE BAR Workforce Devel- The business could 14: date that opment prepared a Stephen Curry “State of the Retail get up to $10,000. is slated to be IN THE HOOD... 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AUTO REPS of San Francisco; the winning team In the wake of the death of a woman was fielded by ABC7 News . . . 1967: who was hit by a self-driving Uber the year rocker and Monterey native vehicle in Arizona, San Francisco Sammy Hagar first arrived in San Mayor Mark Farrell held a meeting Francisco; in March he was honored with city officials and representatives with his own plaque on the Bammies from companies operating autono- Walk of Fame in front of the Bill Gra- mous vehicles. The purpose of the ham Civic Auditorium . . . Royale: meeting was to educate city public term used by Carnaval San Francis- safety experts about the state of tech- co for its gender-neutral honorees nology and safety in self-driving vehi- instead of “king” and “queen” at its cles. April 21 competition . . . 884,363: the “The safety of our residents will population of San Francisco, as of the always be my top priority,” said Far- latest update from the U.S. Census rell. “Autonomous vehicles have the Bureau; that’s an increase of about 10 potential to change our streets, but percent since 2010. first we must ensure that this tech- nology is completely safe for every- DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS one — our motorists, pedestrians, New District 2 Supervisor Catherine bicyclists and public transportation Stefani faces her first election for a full passengers.” term in November 2018, not Novem- ber 2019, as reported in our interview Reservations Available Via Yelp or Facebook | Available for Private Parties SHAKE SHACK SUPPORT with her last month. The effort to bring a Shake Shack fast food restaurant and a Rumble News tips? E-mail: [email protected] 2800 California St @ Divisadero | scopodivino.com | 415.928.3728
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Reynolds Rap a few errands. As I turned the corner continued from cover from Fourth Street onto Market Street, I noticed a tall, bearded man staring at the quick walk down the mean streets of San cracked screen of an old iPhone. Beside Francisco dodging hypodermic needles, him was a beautiful fawn-colored pit human feces, and tents to see, after years bull, tethered only by a thick rope, and of doing things Friedenbach’s way, it’s as I approached she wagged her tail ever time to try something new. so slightly. “Can I say hello to your dog?” Just adding beds won’t solve the cri- I asked. The man looked up, wiping his sis. Courts also need more power when eyes quickly. “Yes, her name is Honey,” it comes to conservatorship. Currently, he said. judges base their decision solely on the “Are you having trouble with your way someone appears after a three-day phone?” I asked. He nodded. “My friend mandatory hold. That led state Senator sent me $50 on PayPal but I don’t have Scott Wiener to introduce SB1045, which a checking account.” I said I could get it After 7 amazing years serving the would allow counties to seek a 14-day for him by sending it to my account. He extension and repeat the process every 30 handed me the phone and we headed greater Marina area, we are excited days not only for the severely mentally ill to an ATM. I took out $50 and another but also for chronic drug addicts. Mayor $10 so he could get something to eat. Mark Farrell supports the legislation, He told me he’d driven his car from to share that La Bijouterie has moved as does Supervisor London Breed, who Florida hoping to find work up north. wants to transfer conservatorship over- He stopped in San Francisco, where his downtown to the Financial District. sight from the district attorney’s office car broke down. In the Haight, “some to the city attorney’s office when there’s kid” punched him, and when he came This move is the result of wanting to no criminal behavior involved, making it to, his backpack and his dog were gone. easier to coordinate help with other city He managed to find Honey, but his car make it easier for Bay Area customers agencies like the Department of Public had been towed. “I didn’t expect San Health. For the city’s 40 to 50 so-called Francisco to be so awful,” he said. “I just to access our store and find the ring “frequent fliers,” who repeatedly go from want to go home.” the streets to the emergency room, longer We walked to Target, and I bought of their dreams. and sometimes even permanent stays in Honey a harness, a leash, and some food locked facilities are a necessity grown and treats. Then we stopped at Trader from more than five decades of ignoring Joe's, where I purchased a $25 gift card, the problem. along with a sandwich and bottled water. The vast majority of mental patients “This should help you get on your feet,” We will greatly miss our cozy spot in the United States were released from I said, “and if you and Honey want to go hospitals and into communities under home, I’ll help.” He thanked me, and I on Union Street, as well as our a policy now considered a total failure. added my number to his phone. Many in the psychiatric field during the “I got out of the service a few years ago,” neighborhood community, but to 1950s and 1960s who helped craft that he said. “I wanted to make a change, but policy blame, in particular, the overreli- it won’t be here. It’s scary . . . so many quote the great Walt Disney, “Progress ance on tranquilizers as a cure-all. Poli- seriously crazy people on the streets. I ticians, pressured by the troubling image thought San Francisco was the richest city is impossible without change.” and financial strain of state-run hospitals, in the world. Why do they allow this?” were equally culpable. In California, the That, I told him, was the million-dollar number of patients reached a peak of question. 37,500 in 1959 under Governor Edmund As we parted ways on the corner We invite you to come visit us at our G. Brown, fell to 22,000 in 1967 when of Market and Fifth Streets, a woman Ronald Reagan was in office, and contin- propped herself against the wall of the ued to plummet during the first adminis- Old Navy store. She was disheveled, a new location on 388 Market St, cross tration of Edmund G. Brown Jr. mop of matted black hair framing her The senior Brown later expressed nearly toothless smile. As she covered her street Pine. Come in for a coffee or a regret. “They’ve gone far, too far, in letting body with a filthy blanket, two teenage people out,” he told The New York Times. boys began taunting her. “Show us your chat - we would love to see you! Then-director of the National Institute of boobs,” one said. “We’ll give you a dollar,” Mental Health Dr. Robert H. Felix, who said the other. She obliged, pulling down was a major player in the shift to com- the blanket to reveal her naked breasts. munity release, also expressed remorse. The boy snapped a photo and his friend Thank you for a great 7 years! “Many of those patients who left the state threw a dollar at the woman as they scur- hospitals never should have done so,” he ried away. A couple with two small chil- said. “We psychiatrists saw too much of dren flagged down a police officer, but I the old snake pit, saw too many people knew, with the current laws, not much who shouldn’t have been there and we could be done. Where would this woman overreacted. The result is not what we and others like her be safer — here on the , intended, and perhaps we didn’t ask the mean streets of San Francisco, or locked questions that should have been asked in a treatment facility with constant care? SetMerci and the LB Team when developing a new concept …” I think the answer is clear. 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Whether working in home offices or bumping into friends and neighbors at local coffee shops, the Marina’s workforce has environments that are conducive to the creation of new things. PHOTO: JACOBLUND An innovative ZIP code
BY KEVIN FRAZIER the places where ideas can be exchanged amid coffee refills and appetizers. n a 1963 new york times article Think of the Coffee Roastery on Chest- on San Francisco, Lawrence E. Davies nut: Each day people from different labeled experimentalism as a hallmark companies, with different educational Iof the city’s character and argued that for degrees, and from different parts of the Creative Moves San Francisco, bewitching the world with country and world regularly bump into new ideas came naturally. That is still one another. With each encounter — Here in the Wild West... true today and will likely continue tomor- each fold of the area’s innovation dough row, especially in the Marina District. To — another idea can be closer to being selling real estate is a high-stakes game understand why, let’s look at the assets born. The frequency of these encounters this neighborhood possesses that attract suggests that the Marina is far from done people who create businesses and trends actualizing inventive ideas. hinking of selling? It takes a maverick to get you and products. T The Marina has the base ingredients PEOPLE AS ASSETS the highest price and close the deal without a hitch. for creating innovation: smart people, What’s more, Marina residents tend I rope in the buyers, steer them your way, and do entrepreneurial professions, and an array to have deep educational foundations, of “third places.” Like kneading dough, which is another asset. According to the all the wrangling it takes to win. And...if your house where each fold and press makes new Information Technology and Innovation needs work, I do that too. Give me a call today! connections, unleashes latent potential, Foundation (ITIF), 80 percent of innova- and primes the dough for transformation, tors have an advanced degree. 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Academ- Marina residents work in the information ically, the total stock of degrees recently or professional, scientific, and manage- jumped. In just one year, from 2015 to ment sectors; more than 40 percent of all 2016, 239 more people with at least a patents filed in 2014 occurred in these Bachelor’s degree moved into the area; fields. Citywide employment in the same boosting the total percent of residents sectors is nearly 10 percentage points which such a background by 1.2 percent- lower than in the Marina. age points. ENJOY SAN FRANCISCO’S FINEST Demographically, there has been an CALAMARI APPETIZER ON US. THIRD SPACES expansion in the diversity of people Not only are Marina residents employed here. Since 2000, the total number of in the fields of the future, they are also foreign-born residents has increased by more likely to tap into the creative benefits more than 10 percent. Given that 35.5 of working from home. The high number percent of U.S. innovators were born of Marina residents with home offices abroad, per the ITIF, the influx of immi- amplifies the disruptive potential of the grants in the Marina is another sign of the district’s workforce. Like fresher ingredi- district’s budding innovative spirit. ents, workers with flexible arrangements, As with Boudin Bakery’s bread, which freed from the commute, can find it easier uses the city’s foggy air as a key element, to contribute more of their time to their a central ingredient to innovation is the purpose and passions. For more than 1 in surrounding environment. In the case 10 Marina workers, their daily commute of the Marina, residents are fortunate to is however many steps it takes to get to be surrounded by people with a wealth their favorite chair. 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Captain Engler address the homeless issue by getting dif- continued from cover ferent players together and get a relief to district [offices], rather than one agency Darwin Tejada You were born on the Northside and showing up and leaving because the per- you’ve served here in the past. From son needed [a different service]. a policeman’s perspective, what has And then I’ve been looking at the 311 Joins Pacific Union! changed in this area? information. It’s very important not to Taking the Northern District as a whole, wait for the calls for service and to try to I’ve seen a lot of real improvements and get out ahead of some of the complaints change. I think there’s been a lot of change about lower-level things. If some of the in neighborhoods closer to City Hall and parks need to be cleaned up, make the the lower Haight; I’ve seen a decline in calls to the other city agencies to clean up Representing Marina crimes in some of those areas. When I a park. I’m very much into keeping the property owners for more was a young cop, there was open-air drug streets and the open spaces clean, because than 25 years. dealing, especially on lower Haight Street it attracts other problems when you don’t and down on Market Street, and there was keep things clean. As a Marina homeowner active prostitution on Octavia. The neigh- himself, Darwin offers borhoods [have] come up. How many officers do you have at My number-one priority to address has Northern Station? How many would you extensive knowledge to been the auto break-ins. It’s not accept- like to have so you’d have enough to meet perspective sellers on how able; it affects residents, it affects tourists. all of your challenges? to maximize value when It’s the most important thing for me to I’m asking more of the cops since I’ve preparing a property for get under control. Though it’s a property arrived; we’re absolutely making sure the today’s market. crime, it’s completely disruptive around foot beats are filled, we’re running a plain- the neighborhood when we have crimes at clothes beat dealing with the auto break-in the Palace of Fine Arts, Japantown, Union issue, and [we’re doing community work Darwin is the #1 Realtor Street, Alamo Square. [In] those areas on the street]. The expectations are high, for the Marina district for we’re really throwing a lot of resources, so with more officers — I don’t know what the past 15 years. Please whether for beat [officers], undercover, the right number is — but with more, I can contact him directly for a and high visibility patrol, asking the offi- ensure we hit the mark we’re shooting for. confidential home cers to spend their time where the prob- Overall, police work has become more lems are. The problems are not secret. We demanding because the expectations have evaluation of your property. know where the break-ins are happening. increased so much; there’s new technol- What’s attracting people to the areas is a lot ogy introduced into the profession. The of tourists, a lot of rental cars, a lot of bags younger officers are very adept at it; they’re in the cars where they’re visible, and I want carrying smartphones; officers now have officers visible in those area. body cameras; but there are more expec- Darwin Tejada We’ve asked for the traffic division to tations of professionalism and being more 415 345 3023 help, so there’s been an increase in motor- complete and thorough in everything cycle officers in the district. We’ve brought they touch and do, and in preparing their DarwinTejada.com in the Honda Motorcycle cops — on those reports and memorializing the work they dirt bikes — on different days of the week; do. 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So I’m going to munity that our role as police officers is to listen. enforce the laws, however we find them, I’m also going to look at the crime statis- and do a really good job. tics, where the crimes are occurring, and really work at disrupting the patterns of What are your other top goals as cap- these car break-ins. It’s really important to tain of Northern Station? look at crime patterns and look for reduc- There is a program going on right now tions in all of the categories. addressing homeless issues. A unified Number three, and this is an in-house command has been set up with the dif- thing, but it’s really important with a young ferent city agencies. Officers from every police force to really nurture and train station have been assigned to report to those officers. I have certain expectations the Department of Emergency Manage- to develop those officers, put them in the ment every day. So we have police officers, proper police training — whether it’s a members of the Department of Public search warrant class or a retrial class, I Health, and [Public Works] working hand- want to see the officers developed. When in-hand with housing advocates and using you make an investment in the officers, 311-dispatched calls. So we’re trying to you get some reciprocity.
8 APRIL 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM From the District 2 Supervisor Top priorities Protecting our community
BY CATHERINE STEFANI police station. The hearing will ney George Gascón about trans- cooperation of our departments concealed weapons in the public take place at the Public Safety and parency and the importance of and housing resources to help right-of-way during public gath- am absolutely thrilled Neighborhood Services Commit- data. In addition, I am also work- them get back on their feet. erings like the Women’s March to be your District 2 supervi- tee meeting on Wednesday, April ing with the Palace of Fine Arts I am focusing my efforts on or the student-led March for sor. I have lived in the district 25 in Room 250 of City Hall, to upgrade its outdoor security homelessness reforms and hold- Our Lives event. There can be Ifor 17 years and have fought for starting at 10 a.m. system and cameras. ing our departments account- no peace when the threat of con- and served the residents of Dis- I have also called for a hearing able. A recent report requested cealed weapons is present. After trict 2 for almost a decade as on security and public safety issues HOMELESSNESS by Mayor Mark Farrell found the Parkland school shooting, I a legislative aide under former in all San Francisco Municipal As numerous reports have that the city needs to improve passed a resolution supporting Supervisors Michela Alioto-Pier Transportation Agency (SFMTA) shown, homelessness is one of in providing earlier interventions our youth’s inspiring advocacy and Mark Farrell. I look forward owned and operated parking the top issues of concern for our for the top 10 percent of users for common-sense gun reform. to continuing to be your voice garages and parking lots, includ- residents. Our current situation is of homelessness services, who I was so impressed with District and advocate at City Hall. ing the Pierce Street and account for 42 percent of 2 students and students citywide It is not by chance that I am Lombard Street garages total service expenditures. who joined me at the March focusing my first column on pub- in District 2. The SFMTA I am working with depart- for Our Lives event on March lic safety. As a mother of two chil- must take all steps neces- ment heads to provide 24. This nationwide movement dren (ages 8 and 13) and a former sary to ensure city-owned As a mother of two children, targeted solutions for the was motivated by students who prosecutor, it is one of my top garages and lots have the and a former prosecutor, individuals who need it survived the school shooting in priorities. I have hit the ground equipment and personnel most; thus saving taxpay- Parkland, Florida. I am in awe running to take meaningful and in place to keep people public safety is one of my ers money in the long run of their strength, resilience, and measurable steps to confront the safe. Half measures are that can be used for vital political prowess, and it inspires public safety issues that District 2 not acceptable. top priorities. public services. In addi- me to do all that I can to pro- and San Francisco face. Finally, I have been in tion, I support my col- tect future generations from the constant contact with our new absolutely unacceptable. We have league Supervisor London Breed’s threat of gun violence. PROPERTY CRIME captain at Northern Station, Cap- seen that mental health issues, effort to expand and improve These are only a highlight of In recent years, property crime, tain Joe Engler, who has been a drug use, or other circumstanc- our conservatorship laws, which the steps I am taking to ensure specifically car break-ins, has great partner and ally. I am com- es contribute to the number of allow a person or organization to that District 2 residents feel safe been at the top of our residents’ mitted to advocating for more homeless individuals living on make decisions for someone too and protected. I welcome you minds. Some people no longer funding for our police depart- our streets. As a member of the impaired to look after themselves. to contact me at 415-554-7752 feel safe in their neighborhood. It ment during our upcoming board of directors of the Home- or [email protected] if is something I hear all of the time. budget process. Adequate police less Prenatal Program for six COMMON SENSE GUN you have any questions or would That’s why I called for a hearing staffing for our understaffed years, I am very familiar with best REFORM like to suggest innovative solu- at the Board of Supervisors to department will help to provide practices needed to assist indi- San Francisco must lead the tions. hear progress and updates from the department with the inves- viduals, and I have admired the way to protect our residents and I look forward to working our San Francisco Police Depart- tigators needed to build strong organization’s results in break- visitors from the threat of gun together with you on these and ment’s recently created proper- cases against serial offenders. I ing the cycle of childhood pov- violence. I recently introduced many other issues that our com- ty crime units at each district have also met with District Attor- erty. We also need the combined legislation that would prohibit munity faces.
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Sketches from a North Beach Journal Your City. I was so much older Your Choice. vote 投票 bumoto 투표 bỏ phiếu then, and I'm younger June 5, 2018 Election than that now Vote at City Hall: beginning May 7 Vote by mail: request by May 29 BY ERNEST BEYL types like Ellen Huet, flautist (now with Bloomberg News); Jay Johnson, sing- Vote at your polling place: his month, april 11, i’m cele- er; and Josh Zucker on bass. Oakland on Election Day, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. brating my 90th birthday. I hope Tribune veteran Robert Loomis plays you agree I’m getting younger all pennywhistle and mouth harp. Tthe time. Remember the Bob Dylan line Fagan’s reference, “a few of our from “My Back Pages”? “Ah, but I was so famous pals” is Barry “The Fish” Melton much older then, I’m younger than that of Country Joe and the Fish and Peter Register to vote by May 21: registertovote.ca.gov now.” That’s me. “Four Strings” Albin, a veteran of Big Brother and the Holding Company. ‘STOPS ALONG THE ROYAL ROAD’ So what we’re expecting at the Origi- Original Joe’s is hosting a birthday nal Joe’s party is some rowdy folk music Be a Poll Worker bash for me and combining it with the and a bit of San Francisco rock ’n’ roll. launch of my new book — Stops Along Good reasons for you to drop by and and earn up to $195 the Royal Road: Adventures from a Life- say hello. time of Travel. As a kid, I was an invet- Get involved! ¡Participe! erate reader of travel books. As an adult, MY FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH 齊來參與! Makibahagi! I was able to get out of the armchair and People ask me what it is that keeps me 여러분의참여를기다립니다! go on the road. young. I love clams. I think eating clams is what keeps me young — the fountain Hãy Tham gia! PHOTOGRAPHING THE EMPEROR of youth. Whatever works! I always have The new book has chapters in which a shot or two of clam juice at the Old U.S. citizens and non-citizens I visit Shanghai before it fell to commu- Clam House. I go for the fried clams with legal permanent resident nists, photograph Japan’s Emperor Hiro- at Sam’s Grill and Seafood Restaurant. status are welcome to apply! hito on the Imperial Palace grounds, Clams with black bean sauce at the R & climb an Andes peak overlooking the G Lounge are a winner. Inca citadel Machu Picchu, and watch And then there’s linguine con vongole famous matador Antonio Ordonez as he at Sotto Mare. That’s something special. Apply at City Hall, Room 48 | Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. is gored in the bullring. Sotto Mare’s linguine with clams (yes, “vongole” is Italian for clams) is sub- sfelections.org (415) 554-4375 TEQUILA WITH LIZ AND DICK lime. What’s so special about it? Well, Other chapters deal with comic let’s start with the clams. They are tiny. adventures: partying with Ernest Hem- Found from British Columbia to North- ingway and Gary Cooper at Sun Valley, ern California, the tiny bivalves are drinking tequi- originally from Visit us at la shot-for-shot Japanese waters with Elizabeth but were intro- Taylor and Rich- I love clams. I think eating duced to the ard Burton in Pacific Coast .com Puerto Vallarta, clams is what keeps me about 1920. • Additional content from and attending These babies are a swank party young — the fountain of cooked briefly in featured writers at the colonial white wine (they Hong Kong youth. Whatever works! will open and • Expanded calendar governor’s resi- are ready to eat of events dence with my date dressed fashionably within a few minutes). Minced garlic as a gorilla. and chopped parsley are added. Then • Archives of past issues The party is Wednesday, April 11. comes the linguine. A few swirls in the Elsewhere here in the Marina Times pan and this dish is ready. And you don’t • Special offers and there’s an ad that will tell you all have to be 90 to eat this. much more! about it. HOW TO STAY YOUNG Like us on Facebook.com/MarinaTimes NONAGENARIANS WELCOME I have noticed the older I get the more No, you don’t have to be a nonagenar- advice I get on how to stay young. Some Follow us on Twitter.com/TheMarinaTimes ian to attend, but if you are you’ll proba- of this comes in spritely aphorisms. bly be in good company. San Francisco’s The other day my buddy James Mel- ace novelist Herbert Gold says he will ling looked at me and quoted honest Let Us Celebrate YOU be there. He’s a nonagenarian (94) and Abe Lincoln: “In the end it’s not the still spry and foxy as a fox. Photogra- years in your life that count, it’s the life Thanks to all our pher Fred Lyon promises to show up in your years.” Thanks buddy. clients & patients for and help me sign books — many of the And here’s some wisdom from Sandy your trust! photos are his — Fred’s 93. I’ve asked Walker: “To ascertain your real age Lawrence Ferlinghetti to drop by. But make an educated guess and divide by I’m giving him a pass — he’s 99. And t w o.” when you’re 99 you’re entitled to sit One day at the North Beach saloon back and put your feet up. Gino and Carlo (where everybody thinks they’re young), I asked the guy THE IRISH NEWSBOYS on the next stool how he stays so young Let there be music. There will be at looking. “The secret is to lie about your my party. Do you know about the Irish age,” he responded. Prizes • Fun • Food Newsboys? The group is led by Chron- My wife, Joan, a youngster, laid this Bring a Friend icle reporter Kevin Fagan, who plays one off on me when I recently com- guitar and sings. Fagan describes the plained about aches and pains: “They Irish Newsboys as “a bunch of newspa- say the older you get the better you get per types from the Chronicle, the former — unless you’re a banana.” Oakland Tribune, Bloomberg News — But the best advice I’ve received came and a few of our famous pals.” Besides from my doctor: “Whatever it is you’re (Call to RSVP & bring this invitation Fagan, there’s Chronicle reporter Steve doing, keep on doing it.” 1841 Lombard for a special gift ~ 415 921 1290 ) Rubenstein, who plays mouth harp and banjo; and some former Chronicle E-mail: [email protected]
10 APRIL 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM From the District 3 Supervisor Putting the breaks on streamlining Wall Street in Sacramento means Wall Street in our backyard
BY AARON PESKIN As the supervisor of the dens- means increased land prices. In market conditions and whether showcased the widespread est district in the city, I have a city like San Francisco with there are vulnerable commu- opposition to the bill. Everyone he more developer, a long track record of cham- limited land left to develop, this nities at risk of displacement from tenant advocates to neigh- tech, and Realtor dollars pioning housing creation and unchecked real estate moneti- without the housing security borhood leaders decried the get dumped into Sac- preservation, as well as tran- zation also means the city is left guarantees the state is unwill- massive citywide upzoning that Tramento, the more local juris- sit-oriented development. The with fewer options for parcels ing to provide. would allow an additional eight dictions feel the pressures of 60,000 units of housing cur- to develop 100 percent afford- SB 827 also does not guaran- stories of market-rate develop- gentrification and speculation rently in the pipeline are largely able housing. tee existing tenants protections ment in virtually 96 percent of locally. There is a direct cor- the result of area plans that SB 827 also does nothing to from displacement, particularly San Francisco, including Polk relation behind who is financ- my colleagues and I approved increase affordability above those in vulnerable low-income Gulch, the Marina and Cow ing lobbying efforts in Sac- during my last term in office what the city has already fought communities. As house-flip- Hollow. It was followed three ramento and who stands to — which were carefully ping, serial evictions, days later by an informational benefit from state legislative crafted through a gen- and real estate specu- hearing at the Planning Com- attempts to give hard-fought uine community plan- lation continue, we are mission where commissioners community planning controls ning process. Special interests have still waiting for mean- expressed serious concerns over to developers and real Yet the special inter- ingful attempts from the about every aspect of a bill that estate interests. ests controlling the state issued a directive state to reform the Ellis would convey massive windfalls The latest assault on urban legislature have issued Act and Costa Hawkins. to land owners while exacerbat- localities purports to be a tool a directive that is com- completely disconnected In the words of former ing displacement and gentrifi- for forcing suburban areas to pletely disconnected Los Angeles legislator cation. build their fair share of housing from San Francisco’s from our values of equity. Zev Yaroslavsky, “SB 827 Supervisors Kim, Fewer, Yee, where they are creating jobs values of equity, afford- is not a housing bill; it’s and Ronen have all joined me (and hypothetically transit for ability, and environmental pro- for. The affordable units in the a real estate bill, intended to in opposition to the bill, as has those jobs). This one-size-fits tection. San Francisco current- pipeline are largely the result monetize real estate. This bill former Senator Mark Leno. You all approach absolutely does not ly has the capacity to build of city supervisors negotiat- is not about yimbys vs. nim- can make your voice heard by achieve those goals. As the Met- 145,500 units of housing with ing for the maximum amount bys; it’s about wimbys: Wall contacting Senator Wiener and ropolitan Transportation Com- no additional upzoning — so of affordable units and com- Street In My Back Yard. With Assemblyman Ting and asking mission (MTC) maps clearly why the rally cries to “Build, munity benefits. With little to one stroke of the pen, the state them to pull the bill. If the reveal, the blunt impact of Sen- Baby, Build” and “Bulldoze, no public financing support legislature could totally trans- state would like to help San ator Scott Wiener’s and Assem- Demo, Upzone”? from state and federal cof- form the economics of real-es- Francisco’s housing woes, they blyman Phil Ting’s SB 827 is to SB 827 is a luxury gift to the fers, the city has had to fend tate development . . . while can start by passing Ellis Act effectively upzone transit-rich real estate industry, especially for itself. We have a duty to totally eviscerating decades of and Costa Hawkins reforms cities like San Francisco and when you layer the State Den- try to recapture value from planning.” now and follow it by giving us Los Angeles, leaving develop- sity Bonus on top of mandatory every benefit that we give My resolution to oppose SB the funding we need to build ment-adverse jurisdictions like minimum heights, effectively developers, and true value 827 was heard at the Land Use more affordable and support- Brisbane, Hayward and Lafay- upzoning most of the city to 105 capture varies depending on Committee on March 12 at a ive housing — not letting Wall ette virtually untouched. feet. That mandatory upzoning underlying zoning, lot sizes, two-hour long hearing that Street run our communities. RealEstateSF.com SHOWCASE HOMES OF THE BARBAGELATA GROUP
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MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES APRIL 2018 11 Food & Wine The Tablehopper Wine bars Spring at the Cliff House Two new places to lounge Warm & Cozy Inside – Amazing Views Outside Join us for these Cliff House Weekly Favorites and drink quality wine • Wine Lovers’ Tuesday – Half Priced Bottled Wines* BY MARCIA GAGLIARDI • Bistro Wednesday Nights – $35 Three-Course Prix Fixe • Friday Night Jazz in the Balcony Lounge Editors’ note: Last month • Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet in the Terrace Room we profiled a round-up of neighborhood wine bars; now there are two more to add to your list.
MARINA A few weeks ago, I had a sneak peek of Howells (2373 Chestnut Street) wine bar, which just opened in the former Mezes space. You’ll recognize Nate The vintage Parisian salon atmosphere at Bar Crenn. Welch behind the bar, PHOTO: ©TABLEHOPPER.COM who managed the Califor- nia Wine Merchant for a p.m.–midnight, and until 2 The house pâté en croûte decade, and has now part- a.m. Thursday–Saturday. is a pièce de résistance: nered with Sameet Mehta pork shoulder and back and Adam Weiner for this COW HOLLOW fat and bacon lardons and new project. Dominque Crenn’s latest Cognac and shallots and There’s a spacious and jewel box, Bar Crenn (3131 pistachios, too. (The pastry beautiful 25-foot bar built Fillmore Street, 415-440- is really a thing of beauty.) by Welch’s father-in-law, 0460), just opened in the There are a couple of larg- Don McCall. It’s rustic and former Cellar Door in Cow er plates as well, including handcrafted of walnut and Hollow. It’s like a Parisian quenelles Lyonnaise and roof metal from an old salon, or as a friend and I pied de cochon. Just wait barn that suffered in the thought, a French consul’s for the exquisite canelés de Butte Fire of 2015, with New York apartment from Bordeaux for dessert from hickory frames, wood dow- another time. Juan Contreras. Everything 1090 Point Lobos | San Francisco els, and a resin top. (McCall The light from the vin- comes out on vintage china 415-386-3330 | www.CliffHouse.com is quite the craftsman — tage chandeliers and wall and you’ll see some silver he has been working on fixtures is dim and creates too, adding to the elegant, Valet parking every night after 5:00 pm. the bar since September). an intimate atmosphere, old-world feeling. Promotions are not valid on holidays, some restrictions apply. * The space has bright blue while the chairs are loungy It’s food built for wine, vinyl bar chairs with tuft- and take up a fair amount and wine director Matt ed backs, and there are of room — it’s a luxury Montrose has you covered skylights, Deco-style brass to sit back and have that with quite the list, with a sconces, an unusual chan- much space around your focus on organic, biody- delier made of sticks, and a table. The marble bar is namic, and environmen- pressed-tin ceiling actually flanked by stools covered tally responsible vignerons made of acoustic tiles. in fuzzy wool, and there are and domaines, primarily It’s a handsome space, bookshelves full of books, French and Californian. and there’s also a mezza- an array of antiques, and You’ll also find some old- nine with more seating assorted objets that all con- school French-style and and a private cellar room tribute to a residential and low-proof aperitifs featur- you can rent for tastings of cozy, lived-in feeling, along ing vermouths and sher- high-end and rare wines, with a fresco on the wall. ries, including the Partage which accommodates six An array of global rugs and (crème de cassis, amontil- to eight people. There are heavy green-gray velvet lado sherry, sparkling wine, also plans to open the back curtains close off the out- and bitters). patio soon for brunch. side world and help damp- Mark your calendar for The main wine list has en the sound. Karan Brady April 15 (it’s not just Tax 20 by the glass, featuring is the designer behind this Day) when the reservations a variety of Californian, refined hideaway. open up for May (you can Old World, and Southern The à la carte menu is an plan when to drink your Hemisphere wines. There’s homage to classic French tax woes away). Reserva- quite a cellar list of high- dishes and chefs, with their tions are for parties of two end wines, too. recipes dutifully followed to four, at varying price Chef Sarah Galloway by chef Jonathan Black, points and experiences, (Spruce, Trestle, Stones executive chef of Crenn and there is a deposit. Par- Throw, Mason Pacific) is Dining Group (Atelier ties of one, five, or six can COMET CLUB offering a varied and Cali- Crenn, Petit Crenn, and call for availability. You can fornia comfort menu span- Bar Crenn). He says his also try to sneak in, maybe Dancing • Specialty Cocktails • 12 Brews on Tap ning cheese and charcuterie team has really been having late one night — they’ll options, plus sandwiches, fun learning and working accommodate however salads, and some Midwest- on the dishes. they can and are keeping ern dishes (with a Califor- The menu includes the half the room open for nia touch) like stuffed pep- names of the chefs next walk-ins. Hours for now pers and beef stroganoff. to their dishes, from Guy are Tuesday–Saturday 4:30 Dishes will range around Savoy’s ice-poached oysters p.m.–midnight (last kitch- $8-$16, but you can also tucked within two layers of en call is 11 p.m.). splurge on some caviar gelée (oyster cream, Meyer from The Caviar Co. lemon, New Zealand spin- Marcia Gagliardi writes While the block doesn’t ach), to Éric Fréchon’s a popular insider week- seem to be wanting for oeufs mimosa au thon et ly e-column, Tablehopper, wine options, they have cre- au crabe, basically some about the San Francisco ated a space and vibe that is of the fanciest and most dining and imbibing scene; a bit different than the oth- flavorful deviled eggs you get all the latest news at ers, and they want guests have ever tasted (especial- tablehopper.com. 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Get a taste of several Ernesto's winners on Green Street by visiting Belle Cora, Sotto Mare, and Gino & Carlo. PHOTO: FLICKR.COM/GMANVIZ
Appetites stands for Unione Sportiva, a loose asso- continued from cover ciation of Italian-American athletic clubs that existed in the late 19th century. Where did they eat? At U.S. Restaurant, BEST WINE LIST of course. This restaurant is about as Ital- Café Zoetrope (916 Kearny Street) ian as you can find. And it is excellent. The owner is Francis Ford Coppola, who in addition to being one of our BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT greatest motion picture directors, pro- China Live (644 Broadway) duces some of California’s best wines. Balanced handsomely between North APRIL 12, 2018 · 4-8 PM Many of them are on Café Zoetrope’s Beach and Chinatown is George Chen’s wine list. China Live, a food court with counter seat- $25 ADVANCE · $30 DAY OF · SAN FRANCISCO ing allowing diners to watch their superb BEST CRAB LOUIE Beijing duck being prepared. The place is SAVE $5 WITH PROMO CODE: MarinaWine5 Sotto Mare (552 Green Street) stunning and a marvelous addition to San When I was a boy there weren’t a lot Francisco fine dining. In the same build- 800-310-6563 · www.SRESproductions.COM of fancy lettuces. My mother would say, ing, George Chen operates an expensive “Here’s fifteen cents, go down to the Chinese specialty restaurant called Eight store and get a head of lettuce.” A head Tables — yes, it has only eight tables. I of lettuce was iceberg lettuce. That was it. haven’t tried it yet so I can’t comment. This came to mind the other day when I ordered a crab Louie at Sotto Mare. Sotto BEST HOLE IN THE WALL Mare doesn’t fool around with a lot of Hole in the Wall Coffee fancy stuff. Your mound of fresh Dunge- (524 Union Street) ness crab sits atop a pile of shredded When I write “Best Hole in the Wall” I iceberg lettuce. mean that literally. On the ground floor of a residential building, there’s a hole BEST CALZONES about five feet horizontally, three-and-a- “A place worth finding.” Calzone’s (430 Columbus Avenue) half feet vertically, and maybe three feet So where else would you expect the deep: I would guess 20 square feet. That’s best Calzones? And, in case you are it. You order your coffee then perch on new to the calzone world, this Italian one of the mismatched chairs out on the An Eater 38 Restaurant specialty is an oven-baked, doughy turn- sidewalk. Good for making neighbor- –SPRING 2017 over stuffed with your choice of several hood friends. savory fillings. BEST SALOON BEST MEATBALLS Gino and Carlo (548 Green Street) Tony’s Pizza Napoletana This old-timer opened in 1942. Good (1570 Stockton Street) honest drinks and good conversation. Just about everyone in North Beach Co-owner and bartender Frankie Rossi makes meatballs. Tony’s are the best. refers to the joint as the Italian Cheers. Now all we need is a hit TV series to put BEST PASTA this saloon on the map. E Tutto Qua (270 Columbus Avenue) First, let’s translate this: “e tutto qua” BEST WAITPERSON means “it’s all here” in Italian. The pasta Lauri Di Natale, Original Joe’s is house made. (600 Union Street) Lauri sets the proper tone at Joe’s. She’s BEST PIZZA savvy, speedy, and salubrious. Sodini’s Green Valley (510 Green Street) If you can’t find good pizza in North BEST RESTAURANT Named one of “The 38 Essential San Francisco Beach you’re not really trying. The best Original Joe’s (600 Union Street) is found at Sodini’s Green Valley — one Last year Original Joe’s celebrated its Restaurants, Spring 2017” –Eater San Francisco of the old Italian standbys in the neigh- 80th anniversary. I am already plan- borhood. ning to celebrate its 100th. North Beach wouldn’t be North Beach without this BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT great establishment. Betty Lou’s Seafood and Grill Prime Rib Every Night! (318 Columbus Avenue) That’s it until next year. at the Marina’s Best Kept Secret! I truly believe this is one of our city’s best restaurants. It just happens to be in For a complete listing of the 2018 sixth North Beach. Annual Ernesto’s: Best of North Beach Awards, visit marinatimes.com. Bar opens at 4pm | Dinner nightly 5pm-1am BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT Editors’ note: These awards are solely 3166 Buchanan Street at Greenwich | (415) 921-7600 Original U.S. Restaurant the opinion of the author and not those of (414 Columbus Avenue) the Marina Times. The important thing to remember is www.brazenheadsf.com U.S. doesn’t stand for United States. It E-mail: [email protected]
MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES APRIL 2018 13 Food & Wine City museum cafes offer a palette of dining options
BY JULIE MITCHELL and other beverages, including wine and beer, and there is a selection of grab-and- he city is home to a wealth go items like fresh salads and sandwiches of museums. Some, like the Cali- as well as snacks. The more formal menu, fornia Academy of Sciences and the which changes seasonally, includes a soup TExploratorium, are geared toward families of the day ($10), and a favorite entrée: with children, and others like SFMOMA spring vegetable and mushroom risotto cater to more sophisticated art-goers. But with asparagus, fava beans, English peas, all of the city’s museums have one thing cheese, and truffle oil ($17). A delectable in common: museum cafes. Whether you array of pastries and desserts is available need a quick cup of coffee and a snack, a all day. kid-friendly lunch, or an elegant dinner The Cafe at the Legion of Honor, with complete with wine, you’ll find these and its view of the park and an outdoor patio more at museum cafes. as well, has a similar menu with fewer prepackaged items. Hot and cold beverag- DINING AT SFMOMA es — including coffee, wine, and beer — Along with its modern design, SFMOMA are available along with an assortment of offers several stylish dining experiences. pastries, cake, and tarts. There are salads Those seeking a premium cup of coffee or and entrées with clever names that reflect an espresso drink and a pastry can stop by the Legion’s most current exhibitions; for local coffee pur- example, during veyor Sightglass the current at SFMOMA Casanova exhi- (Thursday–Tues- Whether a quick snack, a bition that runs day 10 a.m.–4:30 through May p.m.). kid-friendly lunch, or an 8, there is The For a family Charlatan Insala- friendly yet au elegant dinner, you'll find ta with albacore courant menu, tuna salad served there’s Café 5 it at museum cafes. with lemon oil, adjacent to the capers, herbs, museum’s sculpture garden. Dishes range onions, Dijon potato salad, green beans, from creamy penne pasta with spring an organic hard-boiled egg, Kalamata peas, bacon, and mushrooms ($16) to olives, and cherry tomatoes ($17.50), and grilled salmon, quinoa, and preserved the Casanova, grass-fed beef meatballs lemon salad ($17). Vegan and gluten-free cooked with tomato sauce and topped items are marked, and each dish has a with onions, roasted bell peppers, and recommended wine. Pastries and desserts parmesan cheese ($17). ($6) include Valrhona chocolate crois- Both cafes open Tuesday–Sunday 9:30 sants with churru sugar, and a peanut a.m.–4:30 p.m.; hot meals available 11 butter and chocolate chunk cookie duo a.m.–3:30 p.m. only. Outreach Ads April 2018 (Friday–Tuesday 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Count on WIC for Healthy Families Thursday 10 a.m.– 8 p.m.). THE SCIENCE OF EATING For an exquisite dining experience, The California Academy of Sciences in WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. You may qualify if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby; or have a child under age visit chef Corey Lee’s Michelin-star-rat- Golden Gate Park is the only place in the 5; and have a low to medium income; and live in California. Newly pregnant women, ed, gorgeously designed In Situ. Lee world to house an aquarium, planetarium, migrant workers, and working families are encouraged to apply. has created a menu inspired by chefs and natural history museum along with WIC provides Nutrition Education and Health information, breastfeeding support, checks and restaurants from around the world. educational programs, all under a domed, for healthy foods (like fruits and vegetables), and referrals to medical providers and Dishes change based on the ingredi- living roof. It is also home to two cafes: community services. ent availability and substitutions cannot The Academy Cafe and The Terrace. You may qualify for WIC if you receive Medi-Cal, CalFresh (Food Stamps), or CalWORKS be made. Small plates currently feature The cafe serves everything from breakfast (TANF) benefits. A family of four can earn up to $3,793 before tax per month and qualify. caramelized carrot soup ($7) and Mex- sandwiches and burritos ($2–$7) to house- Enroll early! Call today to see if you qualify and to make an appointment. Call City and ican-inspired tapioca and cheese fritters made soups, hot sandwiches, salads and County of San Francisco WIC Program at 415-575-5788. ($14). Medium plates offer dill-brined wraps, pizza, burgers, and sushi ($9–$18). This institution is an equal opportunity provider cabbage ($14) and a wasabi lobster with The kids’ menu includes all-natural hot Sunshine Ordinance Task Force mango jelly and Thai vinaigrette ($28). dogs and chicken nuggets ($8). Vegan and Large plates gluten-free op- The Task Force advises the Board of Supervisors and provides information to other City departments on appropriate ways in which to implement the Sunshine Ordinance include wild John tions are available (Chapter 67 of the Administrative Code); to ensure that deliberations of commissions, Dory with cab- (Monday–Wednes- boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County are conducted before the bage, turmeric, day 9:30 a.m.–5 people and that City operations are open to the people’s review. and mango-apple For an exquisite dining p.m., Thursday Upcoming term expirations or vacancies: compote ($42) experience, visit Corey 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. • Seat 1 must be nominated by the local chapter of the Society of Professional and faro risotto and 6–10 p.m., Journalists and be an attorney, for a two-year term ending April 27, 2020. with hen-of-the- Lee's Michelin-star-rated, Friday–Saturday • Seat 2 must be nominated by the local chapter of the Society of Professional woods mush- 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Journalists and be a journalist, for a two-year term ending April 27, 2020. rooms, smoked- gorgeous In Situ. Sunday 10 a.m.–5 and-dried ricot- p.m.; full meals 11 • Seat 3 must be a member from the press or electronic media, for a two-year term ending April 27, 2020. ta, and sorrel a.m.–3:30 p.m.). ($16). Desserts at In Situ are equally The Terrace offers farm-to-table shared • Seat 4 must be a journalist from a racial/ethnic-minority-owned news organization and nominated by the New California Media, for the unexpired portion of a two-year inspired. The restaurant adds a 20 per- plates, including an Asian chicken salad term ending April 27, 2019. cent service charge to each bill and takes ($12), chicken confit with baby lettuces, • Seat 5 must be nominated by the local chapter of the League of Women Voters, for a reservations (Friday–Tuesday 10 a.m.–5 Meyer lemon, radish, and mustard ($16); two-year term ending April 27, 2020. p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.). and a luscious chocolate pot de crème • Seat 6, must be a member of the public experienced in consumer advocacy, for a ($7); wine and beer is also available (Mon- two-year term ending April 27, 2020. CHOICES ABOUND AT FAMSF day–Wednesday 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Thursday The Fine Arts Museums of San Fran- 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and 6–10 p.m., Saturday– • Seat 7 must be a member of the public experienced in consumer advocacy, for a two- year term ending April 27, 2020. cisco include both the de Young Museum Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.). in Golden Gate Park and the California • Seat 8 must have demonstrated interest in, or have experience in, the issues of citizen access and participation in local government, for a two-year term ending April Palace of the Legion of Honor in Lincoln FUN AND FOOD 27, 2020. Park near Land’s End. Both are San Fran- The Exploratorium on the Embarcade- • Seat 9 must have demonstrated interest in, or have experience in, the issues of cisco landmarks. ro is a place where science is intertwined citizen access and participation in local government, for a two-year term ending April The cafes at both museums offer dining with education. The experiments and 27, 2020. options created by McCall’s Catering & exhibits are all created by the museum • Seat 10 must have demonstrated interest in, or have experience in, the issues of Events. The de Young Cafe has views of itself, in a large, airy space where adults citizen access and participation in local government, for a two-year term ending April both the park and the Barbo Osher Sculp- and kids alike can experience hands- 27, 2020. ture Garden with indoor and outdoor on learning and fun. Its cafe, Seaglass, CNS-3111865# seating. Guests can select from coffee, tea, MUSEUM CAFES, continued on 15
14 APRIL 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Museum Cafes grounds. Sandwiches, salads, and kids’ continued from 14 choices rule: There is a grilled chicken sandwich with pepper jack cheese and a opened in April 2013 with chef Loretta tuna salad sandwich, both on rolls ($10); Keller at its helm. The interior and patio and a popular pulled pork sandwich on a offer superb views of Treasure Island bun served with apple coleslaw ($10.50). and the Bay Bridge. Seaglass’s frequently Salads come in two sizes ($5 and $10) and changing menu offers creative pairings as range from a chicken salad with sumac, well as a full bar, local beers on tap, and dried apricots, toasted almonds, and more wine. Soup and salads from Caesar to kale on a bed of greens with tomatoes to a are available ($8–$11.50); added chicken quinoa salad with apples, roasted carrots, is $3.50. Expect to find sushi rolls, nigiri, and cauliflower with an apple cider vinai- sashimi, and poke ($7–$15), and entrées grette. like a chicken and rice or five-spice pork Kids can choose from a turkey and bowl ($13.95); pork or vegetarian tacos cheddar cheese sandwich on white bread, ($10.50–$12) are available on weekends. a grilled cheese sandwich, or macaroni A Niman Ranch all-beef hot-dog is $9 and cheese ($7–$8). Sumptuous cakes and an order of seasonal veggies is $5. and cookies complete the menu. And one Desserts are plentiful and include Strauss fun note: Beef chili topped with crème Dairy soft-serve ice cream (Monday– fraîche, cheddar cheese, and scallions ($8) Wednesday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Thursday 11 is always on menu because it was Walt a.m.–3 p.m. and 6–9 p.m., Friday–Satur- Disney’s favorite (Monday and Wednes- day 11 a.m.–4 p.m.). day–Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday– Visitors enjoy the outdoor dining at the de Young Cafe. PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE FINE ARTS The Seismic Joint is located next to MUSEUMS OF SAN FRANCISCO Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.). the entrance of the museum and offers snacks, coffees, and other beverages plus to which you can add rye or challah rugelach ($1.25). There's a take-home IMMERSIVE ASIAN EXPERIENCE a changeable pop-up menu, currently toast for an extra $1.50; and house-made menu, too. (Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2 For yet another choice, head to the salads, burgers (including plant-based bagels and bialys ($2) with traditional p.m., Saturday–Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Asian Art Museum’s refurbished and revi- Impossible Burgers), and a fried chicken toppings like smoked salmon with cream the walk-up takeout window is only open talized cafe (set to open this month), sandwich ($8.50–$15). Tuesday through cheese, red onions, and capers ($10–$13), Wednesdays, and whenever the museum is Sunday at the Museum, a takeoff of chef Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. or try the less traditional pastrami crust- not open to the public). Dueki Hong’s Sunday Bird pop-up in the ed smoked salmon with scallion shmear Boba Guys tea shop on Fillmore Street. JEWISH CULTURE COMPLETE ($10.50-$13.50). Wise Sons makes all THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF Look for a seasonal menu of tradition- WITH DELI its own deli meats from natural, hor- DISNEY À LA PRESIDIO al Asian favorites like bahn mi, dosa, The Contemporary Jewish Museum, mone- and antibiotic-free brisket. Deli The Walt Disney Family Museum in the soup dumplings, jianbing (Chinese break- recognized as San Francisco Landmark lovers can find classic hot pastrami or scenic Presidio features contemporary, fast crêpes), and other specialties from Number 87, and once a power substation corned beef sandwiches on house-made interactive galleries and exhibits narrated Asian-American home kitchens. with a classic red brick and cream-col- double-baked Jewish rye ($14–$15.50); in Walt Disney’s voice alongside early ored terra cotta exterior, houses an out- additional toppings like chopped chicken drawings, cartoons, films, a model of Come for the art and take time to nosh post of the popular Wise Sons Deli. liver and cheese cost a few dollars more. Disneyland and more. The Museum Cafe and nibble, too, with these menus geared There, with a large patio that spills onto Sweets include a slice of chocolate or cin- operated by Taste Catering offers light, to enhance your museum experience. Jessie Square Park, visitors can find Jew- namon babka, or sweet yeast cake ($4), or seasonal fare. Guests can sit indoors or ish classics like matzo ball soup ($8) a chocolate, cinnamon-walnut, or apricot outside overlooking the Presidio’s parade E-mail: [email protected]
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Art World Coming to the Palace of Legion of Honor Julian Schnabel’s Symbols of Actual Life comes to San Francisco
Left: Julian Schnabel, Untitled, 2017. Gesso on found fabric, 288 x 288 in.; right: artist installation proposal of Julian Schnabel — Symbols of Actual Life at the Legion of Honor. IMAGES COURTESY OF THE FINE ARTS MUSEUMS OF SAN FRANCISCO
BY SHARON ANDERSON This approach continues inside the new series of abstract paintings. Works and, in the artist’s words, “epito- museum where eight paintings from from Schnabel’s The Sky of Illimitableness mize much of what are the essential he legion of honor brings a three distinct bodies of work highlight series, begun in 2012 as a posthumous characteristics of the smallest and most rare exhibition to San Francisco Schnabel’s unorthodox, experimental tribute to Mike Kelley, presents a surre- nascent proposals of how imagery by one of the most significant approach to use of materials and his ges- alistically oversized goat superimposed drawing and material could be called a Tpainters of our time. Julian Schnabel’s tural painting style onto reprints of painting.” first West Coast exhibition in 30 years that lives some- 19th-century wall- Events related to the opening include features new large-scale paintings that where between paper. Also includ- a conversation between Julian Schnabel will occupy the Legion of Honor’s open- abstraction and Themes of creation, ed are paintings and Max Hollein, director of the Fine air courtyard. figuration. Found from Schnabel’s Arts Museums of San Francisco, which Themes of creation, destruction, and materials shape destruction, and Jane Birkin series takes place on April 19, 2018 from 6–8:30 transformation inform this unique instal- the finished works, transformation inform (1990) shaped like p.m. This program is free and open to lation experience. Six 24-by-24-foot including compo- the felucca sails the public. Attendees are encouraged to paintings, like architectural monuments, nents such as bro- this unique installation. the artist viewed RSVP, as space is limited. are executed on found tarp-like material, ken plates; textiles during his travels Julian Schnabel: Symbols of Actual which will be exposed to the elements like Kabuki theater backdrops, sails, tar- in Egypt. These canvases were sourced Life: 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Tuesday–Sun- over the four-month exhibition run. paulins, and velvet; images, names, frag- from the sail cloth Schnabel acquired day, April 21–Aug. 5; Palace of Legion of Reminiscent of earthworks like Robert ments of language; and thickly applied from the sailors. The boat’s name, Jane, Honor, 100 34th Ave., Lincoln Park, 415- Smithson’s Spiral Jetty or the tradition paint, resin, and digital reproductions. reminded Schnabel of the famous actress 750-3600, famsf.org of Tibetan sand paintings, the artworks Canvas made from sack linen burnt by Jane Birkin, so he added her last name will change and morph in their physical- many hours of sunlight exposure while along with abstract marks in oil and gesso. Sharon Anderson is an artist and writer in ity, their appearance finalized by chance covering stalls in a fruit and vegetable Symbols of Actual Life combines Southern California. She can be reached at encounters with the elements. market in Mexico are repurposed into a the monumental with the ephemeral mindtheimage.com.
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16 APRIL 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Michael Snyder on ... Television Welcome to the age of video overload: Here’s what’s worth watching
BY MICHAEL SNYDER yourself into a stupor. Now, it’s Plus, the score includes seductive, you can get your fix of small- of a Russian mob kingpin, with about that hit show you just have period-style music from British town supernatural horror from both men caught up in under- s mass media became to watch from first to last episode singer-songwriter Bryan Ferry, this German miniseries. Some- world machinations that span the increasingly massive in one sitting. Maybe it’s worth it, who appears as a cabaret per- thing treacherous has been wait- globe from England to Moscow during the past five but if the material is substandard, former during the series. Note: ing in the woods near the old to Prague to Israel and beyond. Adecades, some pundit or scholar it can be 13 hours of your life Watch in the original German nuclear power plant, and a plucky Engrossing and disturbing. developed the concept of “infor- you’ll never get back. with English subtitles rather than band of kids and some off-kilter mation overload.” One might In the interest of civic-mind- the distracting English dub. adults will be caught in the middle ‘PHILIP K. DICK’S ELECTRIC imagine a poor unfortunate in a edness, I’m recommending a few of its madness. The series, with DREAMS’ (AMAZON) metal helmet with attached wires programs now available on the ‘COLLATERAL’ (NETFLIX) dramatic arcs shifting between The sci-fi author, whose works and diodes to feed the brain an various streaming services, or will This is not just anoth- 1986 and 2019, has more than spawned the Blade Runner movies endless stream of facts and fig- be soon. If the concepts seem er police procedural. First, we its share of science fictional ele- and the TV series The Man in the ures. Alarming or not, this notion intriguing, give them a chance — have the impressive pedigree ments — and surprises. Yes, it’s in High Castle, gets name recogni- of info overload was dumped into as in more than one episode. Some of creator-writer David Hare, German, and, like Babylon Berlin, tion on this dark, future-forward the zeitgeist before the rise of dig- of these shows are slow-building, award-winning playwright (Plen- there is a streaming option for an anthology series. If you’re look- ital media. Today, the number of but do pay off. ty) and screenwriter (The Hours, English-language dub that should ing for smart, stylish, speculative streaming services is growing, and The Reader). Then, there’s the for- be ignored in favor of the original genre programming in the mode the competition to attract audi- ‘BABYLON BERLIN’ midable cast led by Oscar nomi- German with English subtitles. of Black Mirror, this is the place. ences via proprietary program- (NETFLIX) nee Carey Mulligan (Mudbound, Dick’s writings — dealing with ming is heating up. We’re in the One of two German shows An Education) as a London detec- ‘MCMAFIA’ (AMAZON) nightmarish dystopias, mind-al- middle of something unprece- on this list, Babylon Berlin is tive investigating the murder of With programs such as the teration, space tourism, synthetic dented, and we might as well call an incredibly stylish and com- a Syrian refugee who may have stunning adaptation of John le life, alien incursions, and more it video overload. plex ensemble drama set in the been the victim of a hate crime; Carré’s The Night Manager and — are adapted by a handful of So how does a guy who watch- decadent Weimar Republic era, John Simm (The Catch, Life on the smart, addictive ongoing able British and American writers es five or six movies a week to around 1929, before Hitler and Mars) as a crusading local pol- series Line of Duty, the British and brought to life by top actors, review, and needs to be up on the the Nazis rose to power. Its pro- itician in opposition to his own seem to have mastered the art including Bryan Cranston, Tim- latest TV shows, cope with video tagonists are a pair of police party’s platform on immigration; of the serialized crime drama. othy Spall, Vera Farmiga, Steve overload in the something-for-ev- inspectors whose lives intertwine and Billie Piper (Penny Dreadful, McMafia is the latest success in Buscemi, Anna Paquin, Terrence eryone world of Netflix, Amazon, with a handful of other folks in Secret Diary of a Call Girl) as the this regard, inspired by the rise Howard, and Geraldine Chaplin. Hulu, and their challengers? I have Germany’s extraordinary capi- politician’s ex-wife. Topical, well of international criminal gangs to be as selective and informed tal city of Berlin. Although it’s written, and well acted, it tells as depicted in the eponymous Michael Snyder is a print and as possible with what I choose based on a series of novels by its story over the course of four, nonfiction book on the subject. broadcast journalist who cov- to watch and especially what I’m Volker Kutscher, Babylon Berlin terse hour-long episodes. It’s a fine The miniseries, co-produced by ers pop culture on Michael Sny- willing to binge. And occasionally acknowledges the real and turbu- investment of your time. BBC in the U.K. and AMC in the der’s Culture Blast, via GABnet. — this is the hard part — I have lent history of that time and place. U.S., was co-created and written net, Roku, and YouTube, and on to put down the remote. The con- In addition to fine-tuned perfor- ‘DARK’ (NETFLIX) by Hossein Amini (The Wings of KPFK/Pacifica Radio’s David Feld- cept of a lost weekend tradition- mances by every actor, the art While waiting for the next sea- the Dove, Drive). It involves the man Show. You can follow Michael ally involved drinking or doping direction is superb and evocative. son of Stranger Things to drop, British-raised, London-based son on Twitter: @cultureblaster
“Ah, but I was so much older then, Stops Along the I’m younger than that now.” –Bob Dylan
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AUTHOR ERNEST BEYL Stops Along the Royal Road defines Ernie Beyl’s wanderlust Autographed copies of Celebration Sponsored By and pays tribute to those who have given him that Stops Along the Original Joe’s inveterate itch to move about the globe. These include Royal Road Grizzly Peak Press Richard Halliburton who wrote Royal Road to Romance that available Marina Times Beyl long ago decided to emulate.
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1906 Earthquake 112th SFUSD Arts Festival Anniversary Daily, April 14–May 21 Wednesday, April 18, 4:30 a.m. Asian Art Museum Lotta’s Fountain (Kearny & Market Sts.) This annual celebration of student creativity April Events Remembering the event that changed S.F. includes a visual art exhibition, live musical and forever, civic and community members will dance performances, literary arts, and hands-on not to miss this month gather at Lotta’s Fountain to commemorate the art activities. Visit website for schedule. Free, Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906. Free. 415-695-2441, sfusdartsfestival.org Earth Day at the Presidio MAJOR EVENTS Sponsored Saturday, April 21 27th Annual Easter Parade & Spring Volunteer events: 9 a.m.– noon Celebration BBQ & games: noon–2 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Fort Scott Field Union Street (Gough to Fillmore Sts.) Join the Presidio and the Golden Gate Activities include an Easter bonnet contest, National Recreation Area for a morning of stew- bounce house, kids’ rides and games, a ardship projects (including one geared for families petting zoo, pony rides, entertainment, and and children 9-years-old and younger) followed more, including an appearance by the Easter by a BBQ potluck and lawn games. All ages. Free with registration. 415-561-4323, presidio.gov Bunny. The public is invited to walk with 101st Annual Opening Day the mayor and his family in the parade (2 on the Bay p.m.; Union at Gough Sts.); visit website for 20th Anniversary Open House additional scheduling. Free, 800-310-6563, Thursday, April 26, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Spring Open Studios sresproductions.com Diamond Pain Relief & Wellness Crissy Field to Pier 39 Boating season kicks off with the blessing of (1841 Lombard St.) Hunter’s Point Shipyard (451 Galvez Ave.) 2018 Presidio Picnic the fleet and a festive parade featuring over Celebrate with prizes, fun, and food, and book Sat.–Sun., April 21–22, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. your next massage. Sundays, April 1 through Oct.7, 100 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, RSVP at 415-921-1290; Experience the largest arts community in San 11 a.m.–4 p.m. classic, and contemporary craft decorated to diamondwellness.com Francisco at this hidden gem on the edge Main Parade Ground the theme Nations on the Bay. Free viewing, of the bay. Explore over 100 seasoned and This year the Presidio Picnic highlights the 925-451-4621, picya.org emerging artists’ studios opening their ship- Bay Area’s multicultural traditions and diverse PHOTO: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PICYA.ORG GALAS & BENEFITS yard doors to the public to showcase their heritage with ethnic dance performances every paintings, sculptures, photography, weaving/ third Sunday to complement the international 41st Annual S.F. Decorator Showcase North Beach Citizens’ 17th Annual textiles, ceramics, and more. Free (including food offered by food trucks. S.F. Awakkoren Tue.–Sun., April 28–May 28 & Monday, Spring Dinner parking), 415-822-9675, shipyardartists.com Dance Group performs Japanese traditional May 28 Sunday, April 8, 6–9:30 p.m. dances April 29. Free (food for purchase), 415- 465 Marina Blvd. (btw. Scott & Avila Sts.) Sts. Peter and Paul Church 561-4323, presidio.gov This year’s home to be transformed by a team (666 Filbert St.) Art Market San Francisco of designers is a 1930 Spanish Revival built Share a delicious authentic Italian meal, bid Thu.–Sun., April 26–29 by George McCrea. Proceeds benefit S.F. on auction packages, and celebrate the theme Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center University High School’s financial aid program. of community while supporting this nonprofit View works from over 70 established galleries, $40, 415-447-5830, decoratorshowcase.org organization that helps homeless and low- as well as innovative newcomers from across income citizens. $175 & up, 415-772-0918, the country presenting a significant selection of www.northbeachcitizens.org contemporary and modern art. $25–$50, 212- 518-6912, artmarketsf.com LAST CHANCE Walk MS: San Francisco Macy’s 72nd Annual Flower Show: Sunday, April 22, 9 a.m. Startup Art Fair Once Upon a Springtime Start/Finish: Justin Herman Plaza Fri.–Sun., April 27–29 Come together with friends, loved ones, Hotel Del Sol (3100 Webster St.) Daily through April 8 and co-workers to fund raise, connect, and Enjoy an immersive, contemporary art Macy’s Union Square advocate for people affected by MS. Proceeds experience from a diverse group of juried Take time to smell the flowers at Macy’s iconic benefit National MS Society. Free, fund raising San Francisco International independent artists, local art nonprofits, spring flower show. Visit website for special encouraged. 855-372-1331, walkms.org Film Festival event information. 415-397-3333, social.macys. artist performances, installations, and panel com/flower-show/ discussions. $15, $30, & $100, s Daily, April 4–17 The Modern Ball 2018 tartupartfair.com/SF Various Bay Area venues 15th Annual Crossroads Irish-American Post-Modern Party The venerable festival celebrates six decades Festival Wednesday, April 25, 9 p.m.–1 a.m. with a lineup of 150 films and live events, Various days through April 15 SFMOMA (151 Third Ave.) dozens of filmmakers in attendance, and the Enjoy a pounding mix of music, dancing, and Various Bay Area venues MUSEUMS & presentation of two dozen awards for film art, as well as a can’t-miss headline performance Exploring and celebrating the history of the excellence. $16 (individual), $93 (6 films), & by Little Dragon in this biennial fundraiser for GALLERIES Irish diaspora, this cultural and literary event $150 (10 films); 415-561-5006, sffilm.org the museum. $150, 415-357-4000, sfmoma.org includes creative performance, music, readings, PHOTO: SFFILM.ORG - “DON'T WORRY HE WON'T GET FAR The Train: RFK’s Last Journey ON FOOT,” CLOSING NIGHT FILM, APRIL 15TH, 2018. storytelling, films, and more. Free–$36, 415-810- 52nd Annual Edgewood Fair: Thu.–Tue. through June 10, 10 a.m. 3774, irishamericancrossroads.org Derby Days SFMOMA (151 Third St.) Spring Wine Walks Friday, April 27, 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. This powerful, multidisciplinary exhibition ACT: Vietgone of three artists’ work sheds new light on Friday April 6, 4–8 p.m., North Beach The Bentley Reserve (301 Battery St.) Tue.–Sun. through April 22 the journey of Robert F. Kennedy’s funeral Thursday, April 12, 4–8 p.m., Polk Street This shopping Kentucky Derby-themed event The Strand Theater (1127 Market St.) train from New York City to Arlington features vendors from around the country. Friday, April 20, 4–8 p.m., Fillmore Street In this contemporary twist on the classic story National Cemetery on the occasion of Proceeds benefit Edgewood and its programs Stroll, sip, and shop your favorite stores while of boy meets girl, three young Vietnamese its 50th anniversary. that support Bay Area children and families in $25, 415-357-4000, enjoying wine samples and special treats. Visit immigrants leave their war-torn country for an crisis. $25, edgewood.org sfmoma.org website for start and route maps. $25–$30, 888- eye-opening road trip across the bewildering 310-6563, sresproductions.com and foreign landscape of 1970s America. $30– The Art of Rube Goldberg $95, 415-749-2228, act-sf.org Thu.–Tue. through July 8 Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon 2018 ARTS & CULTURE Contemporary Jewish Museum Sunday, April 8, 6:15–11 a.m. S.F. Playhouse: The Effect (736 Mission St.) Starts: Pier 39 Tue.–Sun. through April 28 This first comprehensive retrospective Ends: Ghirardelli Square Kensington Park Hotel (450 Post St.) exhibition of the celebrated and influential Run this scenic loop over the bridge and Two volunteers in a clinical trial for an antide- cartoonist’s work since 1970, brings together back. New this is year is more music, course pressant fall madly in love and wonder if it’s truly never-before-exhibited original drawings entertainment, and support. Runners who their feelings or the drug, causing the doctors to and preparatory sketches alongside rare commit to fundraising for St. Jude run for free. consider the ethical considerations of their work. photographs, films, letters, and memorabilia Registration ends April 2 or at sellout. $120, 800- $20–$125, 415-677-9596, sfplayhouse.org from the Goldberg family archives. $14, 415- 311-1255, runrocknroll.com/sanfrancisco 655-7800, thecjm.org
51st Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival COMMUNITY Renegade Craft Fair Spring 2018 Sat.–Sun., April 14–15 & 21–22 CORNER THEATER Japantown Sat.–Sun., April 7–8, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. 42nd Street Moon: Saturday Night This street fair features Japanese food, a film NERT Preparedness Training Festival Pavilion, For Mason Center Wed.–Sun. through April 15 festival, ikebana demonstrations, traditional Wednesday, April 4, 11, 18, 25 & May 2, 9 Celebrate spring shopping season and the Gateway Theatre music, taiko drummers, martial artists, and much 6:30–10 p.m. DIY spirit with more than 300 makers and Featuring music and lyrics by a 23-year-old more. The Grand Parade caps the festival on St. Francis Memorial Hospital, artisans. Enjoy hands-on workshops, local Stephen Sondheim, this rarely produced April 22 (1 p.m.). Visit website for schedule and 900 Hyde Street gourmet cuisine, music, and immersive nostalgic charmer tells the unassuming story of map. Free, 415-563-2313, www.nccbf.org Firefighters instruct this six-session training that special features while finding wonderful a group of Brooklyn boys trying to make good will get you ready for any emergency, and give you handmade items and unique gifts. Free, 312- in the stock market in 1929. Earth Day San Francisco $30–$60, 415-255- practical skills training for helping others around 226-8654, renegadecraft.com 8207, 42ndstmoon.org 49th Anniversary you. Free, register at http://bit.ly/2GMxCuY PHOTO: FACEBOOK.COM/RENEGADECRAFT Saturday, April 21, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. ACT: Father Comes Home from the Civic Center Plaza SFPD Community Meeting Wars Coinciding with the 100-year anniversary of Tuesday, April 10, 5 p.m. Poetry Month Celebration Tue.–Sun., April 25–May 20 the Save the Redwoods League, this year’s fair Northern Station (1125 Fillmore St.) Monday, April 9, 6–7:30 p.m. 405 Geary St. includes a Redwood Canopy Tent featuring Join Capt. Joseph Engler in an update Book Passage, Ferry Building Don’t miss this explosively powerful and renowned speakers and panel discussions. on issues affecting the Marina and the Join the Left Coast Writers to celebrate “extraordinary” (New York Times) new play Enjoy live music and performances, a chef surrounding neighborhoods comprising the National Poetry Month in an evening filled with inspired by Homer’s Odyssey and set amid the zone, fashion show, food trucks wine and beer Northern District. Free, 415-614-3400, guest speakers and special readings. Free with American Civil War. $15–$110, 415-749-2228, gardens, and more. Free, earthdaysf.org sanfranciscopolice.org/northernstation registration, eventbrite.com act-sf.org
18 APRIL 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Magic Theatre: The Gangster of Love Gordon Lightfoot Gut Health: Physical & Emotional Tue.–Sun., April 11–May 6 Wednesday, April 25, 8 p.m. SCIENCE & Well-Being Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center Palace of Fine Arts Theatre ENVIRONMENT Wednesday, April 18, 3:30–5 p.m. Raquel “Rocky” Rivera and her eccentric Often referred to as Canada’s greatest songwriter Enright Room, CPMC (2333 Buchanan St.) family settle in the Haight during the 1970s, a and known internationally as a folk-rock legend, Wildflower Walk Learn the basics about your GI tract, how it func- dynamic period of conflict, social change, and artis- Lightfoot is credited with helping to define the Friday, April 13, 2–4 p.m. tions, and the biological and environmental fac- tic flourishing; this play features live music, poetry folk-pop sound of the 1960s and 1970s. $49–$99, Presidio Cafe tors that influence gut health and how to improve reading, and the music video as key narrative 415- 563-6504, palaceoffinearts.org (Presidio Golf Course, 300 Finley Rd.) your physical and emotional well-being through forms. $20–$65, 415-441-8822, magictheatre.org Learn about plant adaptations, how plants lifestyle changes and probiotics. Free ($10 sug- get their names, and how local plants and animals gested donation), register at eventbrite.com NIGHTLIFE interact in this naturalist-led spring wildflower DANCE walk. Free, 415-561-4323, register at eventbrite. Fergie DJ com CHILD’S PLAY Smuin Ballet: Dance Series 02 Sat.–Sun, April 7–8 Temple Nightclub (540 Howard St.) Fri.–Sun., April 20–22 Back into the Earth Day Mark Foehringer: Alice in Wonderland Northern Ireland’s Fergie’s career stretches over Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m.– noon Thur.–Sun., April 26–29 Sat.–Sun., April 7–8 & 14–15 two decades and has made him one of the most Presidio Officers’ Club, (50 Moraga Avenue) YBCA Theater (700 Howard St.) Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center controversial, most successful, and most loved Get dirty and join the archaeologists to kick off This stunning triple bill features the world premiere This magical, zany, and fun, 50-minute production characters in dance music. Ages 21 & up, $20, the 2018 excavation season. Free, 415-561-4323, of If I Were a Sushi Roll by renowned choreogra- of Lewis Caroll’s classic story combines 415-312- 3668, templesf.com register at eventbrite.com pher Val Caniparoli, Helen Pickett’s Oasis with an contemporary dance and ballet. $22.50–$42.50, original score by House of Cards composer Jeff After Dark: Fish Sauce 628-400-1348, MFDPSF.org Beal, and resident choreographer Amy Seiwert’s California Cave Life Symposium Thursday, April 12, 6–10 p.m. Falling Up. $32–$79, 415-912-1899, smuinballet.org Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The Exploratorium California Academy of Sciences Learn about the history and surprising S.F. Ballet: Unbound This daylong symposium features science talks connections of the humble fish sauce, featuring Various days, April 20–May 6 by the authors of The Cave Fauna of California Stanford linguistics professor Dan Jurafsky. War Memorial Opera House and cavers working at Lassen National Forest, Free–$17.95, 415-528- 4444, exploratorium.edu This festival of 12 world premieres by the followed by a panel discussion of conservation most innovative international choreographers Heather Gillis Band issues. Free with admission ($36), 415-379-8000, calacademy.org spanning four programs over 17 days Fri.–Sat., April 13–14 celebrates the San Francisco spirit of curiosity, Biscuits & Blues (401 Mason St.) experimentation, and invention. $28–$365, 415- Twenty-two-year-old Heather Gillis is a guitar 865-2000, sfballet.org player, lap steel player, songwriter, singer and POTABLES & EDIBLES arranger who, with her band, captures music Little Explorers Petting Zoo tastes ranging from rock to soul to jazz and Taste of Mendocino gospel. $24, 415-292- 2583, biscuitsandblues.com/ Saturday, April 7, 1–5 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 10–noon heathergillis Gallery 308, Fort Mason Center S.F. Public Library, North Beach Taste wines from more than 30 world-class (850 Columbus Ave.) wines, spirits, and ciders while artisan food A farmyard of animals — ducks, chickens, FILMS & producers offer tasty cuisine in an intimate pigs, goats, rabbits, tortoises, and maybe setting with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. even an alpaca — will be available for LECTURES $60, 707-921-7629, tasteofmendo.com petting and love. 415-355-2875, sfpl.org PHOTO: FLICKR.COM/SPABIS Human Rights Film Festival Made in New Zealand Wine Tasting Thu.–Sat., April 5–7 Monday, April 16, 1–4 p.m. 20th Annual Bay Area Dance Week Presentation Theater, University of San Francisco Gallery 308, Fort Mason Center Family-Friendly Bike Ride It’s the 16th presentation of this festival devoted The New Zealand Winegrowers sponsor a walk- Saturday, April 14, 10–11:30 a.m. Daily, April 27–May 6 to films that promote human rights and raise around wine tasting event featuring current Meet: Presidio Visitor Center (210 Lincoln Blvd.) Various S.F. venues consciousness about abuses worldwide. Themes releases from more than 40 New Zealand Join a park ranger and Presidio Trust guide for Discover over 400 free performances, include political repression, genocide, working wineries accompanied by bite-size treats a gentle four-mile ride through the history and classes, and workshops featuring over 700 conditions, prisons, and more. Free, 415-422- from the acclaimed Farallon restaurant. $50, nature of the Presidio at a family-friendly pace. groups, artists, and organizations celebrating 5555, usfca.edu newzealandwine.com, fortmason.org Rent a bike from Sports Basement or bring your over 100 dance styles, including Argentine own. Ages 8 & up. Free. 415-561-4323, register at tango, classical Indian, jazz, hip hop, ballet, An Evening with Sean Penn evenbrite.com traditional hula, and more. Free, 415-920-9181, Monday, April 9, 6:30 p.m. bayareadance.org Herbst Theatre (401 Van Ness Ave.) SHN: Paw Patrol Live! PHOTO: FACEBOOK.COM/BAYAREADANCEWEEK Academy Award laureate Sean Penn talks Fri.–Sun., April 27–29 with novelist Barry Eisler about Penn’s first SHN Orpheum Theatre novel, Bob Honey Who. $55, 415-587-6705, A group of six rescue dogs, led by a tech-savvy commonwealthclub.org boy named Ryder, work together to protect MUSIC: CLASSICAL San Francisco Green Film Festival the community in this stage production of the animated television series. $30–$195, 888-746- Daily, April 20–26 Schwabacher Recital Series 1799, shnsf.com Various Bay Area venues Wednesday, April 4, 7:30 p.m. From the Amazon to Standing Rock, from the Veterans Bldg. (401 Van Ness Ave.) streets of San Francisco to the fields of Ethiopia, 35th Annual S.F. International Hear opera’s next generation of stars in see new stories from around the world at this fest Beer Festival JUST FOR FUN this annual series showcasing exemplary for acclaimed environmental films. Visit website artists who have participated in the prestigious for individual pricing, $80 (6-pack), $225 (festival Saturday, April 21, 7–10 p.m. Laughter Yoga training programs of S.F. Opera Center and pass), 415-7671977, greenfilmfest.org Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Wednesday, April 4 & 18, 5:30–6:30 p.m. the Merola Opera Program. $30, 415-864-3330, Enjoy hundreds of fine brews from the Bay Friday, April 13 & 27, 2:30–3:30 p.m. sfopera.com Area and beyond, complimentary bites from UCSF Osher Center (1545 Divsadero St.) Sponsored leading local restaurants, music, games, Help create a laughing community and have fun Sir András Schiff and fun. Proceeds benefit Telegraph Hill while reducing stress, enhancing endorphins, Sunday, April 15, 7:30 p.m. Cooperative Nursery School. $75 & $150, 415- strengthening and lengthening muscles, and Tuesday, April 17, 8 p.m. 421-3313, sfbeerfest.com more with deep breathing, stretching, clapping, Davis Symphony Hall PHOTO: FACEBOOK.COM/SFBEERFEST and laughter exercises. Free, 415-353-7718, osher. The Hungarian pianist concludes his ucsf.edu North American tour with two solo recitals focusing on specific works by Brahms and Women Movers & Shakers: Spring Sea Chantey Sing-Along the way they relate to works of Bach, Mozart, Cocktails of the Farmers’ Market Saturday, April 7, 8 p.m.–midnight Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Schumann. A Wednesday, April 18, 5:30–8 p.m. S.F. Maritime National Historic Park different program is featured each evening. Celebrating Italian Americans Grand Hall, Ferry Building (499 Jefferson St.) $15–$99, 415-864-6000, sfsymphony.org in Baseball Raise a glass with delicious handcrafted sips Join fellow sailors and scallywags for an evening and bites to Bay Area women change makers of traditional sea songs and chanteys led by park Telegraph Quartet Thursday, April 26, 6–8 p.m. in the world of food and drink (visit website for rangers aboard a historic ship. Bring a mug for Thursday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. S.F. Italian Athletic Club (1630 Stockton St.) lineup). Includes three full-sized cocktails and cider and dress warmly. Free, RSVP at 415-561- Museo Italo Americano and San Francisco Osher Salon, S.F. Conservatory of Music unlimited sample-size drinks. $55–$65, 415-291- 7171 or [email protected] Italian Athletic Club proudly co-present a (50 Oak St.) 3276, cuesa.org celebration of Italian Americans in baseball. The quartet will perform composer Robert Cannabis Festival San Francisco Special guests include author Lawrence Sirota’s third string quartet, Wave Upon Wave, Friday, April 20, 3 p.m. Baldassaro, who will present his new book, and John Harbison’s String Quartet No. 6 and Mission Dolores Park Beyond DiMaggio: Baseball Italian Style, SPORTS & HEALTH Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet in F major. Free, A celebration of the cannabis culture organized and filmmaker Roberto Angotti, whose 415-503-6275, sfcm.org as a co-located collection of events and activities film, Italian American Baseball Family, will Walk to Work Day Thursday, April 5, 7–10 a.m. and billed as a “mini Burning Man,” enjoy yoga, also be screened. This fun event includes an edibles bar, live art, expert talks, discussion complimentary antipasti and a no-host bar. Citywide MUSIC: groups, and the Stoned Olympics. Free, check Get free stuff like tote bags, coffee, or break- $12 & $15, 415-673-2200, sfmuseo.org/events Facebook for updates or 420festsf.com CONTEMPORARY fast snacks at across the city. Visit website for Ana Moura locations, information on contests, and volun- teering. Free, 415-431-9255, walksf.org Calendar listings Thu.–Sun., April 12–15 Miner Auditorium, SFJazz Center ‘An Inconvenient Sequel’ S.F. Giants vs. L.A. Dodgers Send your event listings to [email protected] (201 Franklin St.) Thursday, April 26, 7–9 p.m. with succinct specifics about your event, location, Devoted to the tradition-bound Portuguese Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Fri.–Sun., April 6–8 dates, times, prices, and contact information (tele- musical style that marries poetry about love, Former Vice President Al Gore continues to AT&T Park phone and Internet). loss, and the vicissitudes of fate to sumptuously pursue the perils of climate change in the follow Fans won’t want to miss the first home series plaintive melodies, Moura has emerged as a up to An Inconvenient Truth. A Q. & A. with of the season against the rival L.A. Dodgers Visit marinatimes.com for additional calendar list- force in this soul-baring music style. $35–$110, Award-winning director Jon Shenk follows the and the fireworks on Friday night. $39.75– ings. For sponsored listings, call 415-815-8081. 866-920-5299, sfjazz.org screening. Free, 415-561-4323, presidio.gov $525, 415-972-2000, sfgiants.com MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES APRIL 2018 19 At Home
Urban Home and Garden Green canopy The street trees of San Francisco
BY JULIA STRZESIESKI
treet trees beautify a neighbor- hood. Few would argue that it’s more enjoyable to walk down a tree-lined Sboulevard than a concrete corridor. On Friday, April 27 we celebrate Arbor Day, Sponsored by Cole Hardware and it’s a great time to consider planting a Join us for a free visit to the iconic tree in front of your home. And with the passage of Proposition E in San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park! in 2016, care of street trees reverted back to the city government. When Native Americans inhabited what is now San Francisco, the land- scape consisted of large swaths of grass- lands, sand dunes, and salt marshes, with only six species of trees and three types of bushes that can grow to tree size. More species of trees were eventu- ally introduced to Mission Dolores, and after the Gold Rush there were between Street trees add beauty, calm, and 400 and 500 tree species in the area. even increased property values. That number is now more than 500. San PHOTO: SANFRANMAN59 April 3 Francisco’s tree canopy is at approxi- mately 13.4 percent, which is actually They pay most of the costs and even quite low compared to many other cities. offer a limited number of free trees. 10:00 am – 6:30 pm There are approximately 669,000 trees in When you sign up for a tree, FUF will the city, with the most common being provide these services: Check utilities to the London plane tree (you’ll recognize ensure no interference; cut and dispose these as the distinctive trees at the Civic of concrete from the sidewalk; species Center), the Indian laurel fig, and the recommendations by their arborist; the New Zealand Christmas tree. Of the tree itself; hardware to support and pro- total trees, about 125,000 line the streets tect the tree; a volunteer crew to help of San Francisco, with the rest being in with the planting; new tree owner’s man- backyards and parks. ual; and three years of tree care service. Besides the obvious aesthetic quality The only thing you have to do is to trees bring to a neighborhood, there commit to watering the tree for the first COLEHARDWARE.COM are a plethora of three years. FUF additional bene- will plant trees fits. Street trees in any San Fran- increase the Two medium-sized, cisco neighbor- curb appeal of a hood where at house, therefore healthy trees can supply least 30 trees are increasing the requested. Plant- P hil’s Electric Co . property value. the oxygen required for a ings are commu- A study of home nity events that SINCE 1941 SALES SERVICE PARTS sales in Portland, single person for a year. include neigh- Ore., found that borhood resi- on average, street trees add 3 percent to dents, volunteers, and FUF staff. Most SPECIALIZING IN the median sale price of a house. Traf- of the tree planting costs are covered MIELE • SEBO • ELECTROLUX • BLUEAIR fic noise is absorbed and trees create a by grants and donations, with property sense of privacy. owners making a co-payment on a slid- ORECK • RICCAR • DYSON • SANITAIRE Trees produce oxygen, clean the air, ing scale. and reduce global warming. Two medi- Sidewalk garden landscaping proj- ROYAL • HOOVER • KENMORE um-sized, healthy trees can supply the ects are smaller scale and require just oxygen required for a single person for 8–10 homeowners on a block request- a year. By absorbing greenhouse gases, ing greenscaping. A typical FUF gar- trees clean the air by storing carbon den includes California native and dioxide in their stems and leaves. Air- drought-tolerant plants, giving the gar- borne particles such as dirt, soot, and den a great chance at survival. Expert dust are also captured by trees. If you are interested in learning more Sidewalk gardens and trees reduce about the urban forest of San Francisco flooding by capturing rain. During or would like to volunteer to lead tree LAMP REPAIR heavy rainstorms, large amounts of or sidewalk garden plantings, consider water can overload the city’s combined taking the Friends of the Urban Forest storm-sewer system, causing polluted Community Forester training program. runoff containing dangerous chemicals The six-week program is designed to into the street to get dumped in the bay. help individuals become the best volun- ELECTRIC SHAVERS: BRAUN • NORELCO • REMINGTON A mature tree can store 50 to 100 gallons teer arborist possible. of water during large storms. The aver- Topics include San Francisco ecology age tree in San Francisco can intercept and street tree identification, proper tree more than 1,000 gallons of rainwater a planting procedures, street tree biology NEW MIELE CX1 year. and structural pruning, fruit tree biolo- The presence of trees has a calming gy and structural pruning, community B lizzard Bag les s effect on traffic, reducing the speed advocacy and volunteer leadership, and of drivers. Trees and sidewalk gardens plant data collection with citizen science Canister vacuum increase revenues in shopping districts, projects. Classroom lectures take place with some studies showing consumers Wednesday evenings in FUF’s office in STARTING AT $499.00 have a 12 percent higher willingness the Presidio, and each lesson is accom- to pay for goods and services in retail panied by a field session the following Lifetime Filter areas with streetscaping. Street trees Saturday morning. also provide a natural habitat for birds Visit fuf.net to request a tree or street and insects. garden or for further information on 2701 Lombard Street @ Baker • (415) 921-3776 Are you interested in getting a tree Friends of the Urban Forest. Open: Monday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm planted in front of your home? Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF) makes it easy Julia Strzesieski is the marketing coor- philselectric.com • Phil’s Electric @philselectric and affordable for San Franciscans to get dinator for Cole Hardware and can be new trees in front of their properties. reached at [email protected].
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MomSense Talking tragedy Talking to your kids about school shootings
BY LIZ FARRELL HAVE SUPPORT SYSTEMS you are fearful they will hear We can’t begin to help our about it somewhere else. If they fter every school children process the unimag- do bring it up or you want them shooting there is an out- inable until we have processed to hear it from you, start by cry for change or solu- it ourselves. Establish your own asking what they have heard or Ations to make sure it doesn’t support system whether it is a what they know. When talking happen again; however, already spouse, friend, or family mem- about a school shooting, answer in 2018 there have been at ber you can talk to, so you can questions in an honest yet age least 17 instances of gun vio- work through your own feelings appropriate way. Remember, just lence in U.S. schools, including and emotions. It may start out as as your first thought may have the recent shooting at a high sadness or grief but then move to been could this happen at my school in Parkland, Fla. They are anger or frustration. child’s school? this may also be It's a difficult discussion modern parents must have. PHOTO: STOCKROCKET becoming all too common, and It is best to work through all this your child’s first reaction. It’s the frustrating part is nothing before talking to your child. When best if our children get the story by organizing the recent nation- er drills have become just as seems to change to prevent it that time comes, the best we can and the facts from us as parents wide March for Our Lives, common in many schools as from happening again. do is to model calm behavior. We and to limit their amount of which called for legislative fire and earthquake drills. Talk What is also becoming all can be sad but not hysterical. This television, radio, and Internet action to prevent gun violence. with your children about the too common is having to sit will help our children understand exposure. If you weren’t able to attend the measures that have been taken down and talk to our children when bad things happen we are march, there are other ways you at their school and at your home about this. With each breaking affected, but also we can learn GIVE THEM A VOICE can help give your children a to keep them safe. My biggest news alert, it becomes harder from these experiences. One of the best ways we can voice that includes writing to hope is these drills become a to use my go-to line: “that hap- It is also important for our work through our own fear or representatives in Congress or thing of the past and someday pened far away and couldn’t hap- children to know who their sup- our children’s is to help them by encouraging them not to soon we live in a world where pen at your school”. It becomes port system is to sort through understand they aren’t helpless buy or watch violent video we don’t need these tips because harder and harder to reassure their feelings. Let them know and they do have a voice. We games or movies that promote there are no more school shoot- our children of this, when as you are there for them but so are can teach and model for them gun violence. ings. Let’s hope that day comes the parent, I can’t even convince others such as teachers, counsel- ways to channel powerless feel- sooner rather than later. myself. ors, or maybe other close family ings into actions that can help In the end, when tragedy So how do we work through members. make change. We have seen strikes the best thing we can Liz Farrell is the mother of three our own fears while trying to this from the students who sur- do as parents is to reassure our young children. Formerly she was quiet those of our children? Here LET THEM TAKE THE LEAD vived the Parkland High School children the world is a good a news producer in Washington, are some tips that can help you Don’t rush to share disturbing shooting who have channeled place but there are people who D.C. and in the Bay Area. E-mail: try to do that. news with your children unless their fear, anger, and frustration do horrible things. Active shoot- [email protected]
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MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES APRIL 2018 21 Real Estate The Marina Times Real Estate Real Estate Reporter Housing crisis, part 3,564 Market Report: February 2018 By Hill & Co. Real Estate The war over SB 827 BY JOHN ZIPPERER SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON f you want to start NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET a heated argument Cow Hollow 2425 Filbert Street 3BD/2.5BA $4,900,000 At 0 with a neighbor, bring Iup SB 827. It’s a bill put Lake (no sales) forward by our state sen- ator, Scott Wiener, which
Laurel Heights 131 Parker Avenue 3BD/1BA $2,050,000 Above 15 would push communities to increase the density of 730 Euclid Avenue 4BD/3BA $3,800,000 Above 0 housing around transit stops and stations. Lone Mountain (no sales) Some people, like Wie- ner himself, see it as a way More and higher housing could be coming soon to Marina 47 Magnolia Street 3BD/3BA $3,900,000 Above 12 to be both environmen- transit stops in San Francisco and across the state. 245 Alhambra Street 4BD/3.5BA $4,421,000 Above 20 tally and economical- PHOTO: BIDGEE 31 Rico Way 4BD/3.5BA $6,200,000 At 6 ly responsible, reducing commutes and producing ings, described as the which saw rents rise 38.9 Nob Hill (no sales) badly needed housing. ‘missing middle’ between percent year-over-year. Others fear it means their high-rise steel construc- low-rise neighborhoods WHAT’S IN A NAME? North Beach (no sales) tion and single family will be filled up with cor- homes.” When this column ridors of tall buildings. A Cupertino city coun- began many months ago, Pacific Heights 1701 Franklin Street 11BD/5.5BA $7,000,000 Above 15 I have interviewed Wie- cil candidate writing in we poked fun at the new ner in the past for the the Mercury News sug- name given to a down- Presidio Heights 3500 Jackson Street 7BD/6.5BA $11,000,000 Below 162 Marina Times and have gested the bill would town neighborhood, so been impressed by his actually exacerbate hous- we need to keep up our Russian Hill 1742 Jones Street 3BD/3.5BA $4,995,000 Below 72 willingness to answer ing affordability prob- tradition by noting that directly any question, no lems. Though some of her people who use “Smis- Sea Cliff (no sales) matter how critical. To get claims were over the top sion” to refer to “South a sense of the heated feel- (she claimed it suspend- of Mission” should call
Telegraph Hill (no sales) ings surrounding SB 827, ed democracy and the it “Submission” and be check out Wiener’s back- key premise of the bill is done with it, because CONDOS and-forth with constitu- that market-rate housing they’ll clearly follow any ents and other comment- becomes affordable with trend. BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON ers on his Facebook page time, which is a premise NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET (facebook.com/ScottWie- I haven’t seen floated by HOMEAWAY ORDERED Cow Hollow 2701 Van Ness Ave. #304 1BD/1BA $985,000 Above 13 ner2). Though a few trolls anyone else with regard TO TURN OVER 2701 Van Ness Ave. #702 1BD/1BA $1,076,000 Above 13 intrude in the thread, it’s a to this bill; the only hous- RECORDS TO CITY 2724 Baker Street 3BD/2.5BA $2,175,000 Below 71 surprisingly troll-lite dis- ing that becomes more An appeals court in San cussion, which was nice affordable as it ages is a Francisco ruled in March Lake 252 26th Avenue 2BD/1BA $850,000 Above 30 to see; it was mostly peo- tenement), but she does that HomeAway has to 221 25th Avenue 3BD/2.5BA $1,650,000 Above 20 ple honestly giving their worry about displacement turn over to the city of reasons for supporting or of existing residents, San Francisco records opposing the bill. Just like which is the key problem on its local rental busi- Laurel Heights 189 Commonwealth Ave. #1 2BD/1BA $1,185,000 Above 17 in his interviews, Wiener facing all changes to Cal- ness activity to verify its 116 Palm Avenue 4BD/2.5BA $2,210,000 Above 12 engages many of the com- ifornia housing laws. It is compliance with rules for menters directly, even also the key problem con- paying hotel taxes. The Lone Mountain (no sales) correcting them where fronting the status quo, Austin, Tex.-based short- necessary (no, it’s not true where the severe hous- term rentals company, Marina 3569 Pierce Street 2BD/1BA $1,650,000 At 23 that Palo Alto and Menlo ing shortage results in the along with Airbnb, settled Park would be exempt pushing out of the people a lawsuit against the city Nob Hill 1731 Larkin Street #1 2BD/2BA $1,327,500 At 0 from the bill; no, your who can least afford to last year over a require- 1100 Sacramento St. #902 3BD/3.5BA $5,200,000 Below 247 neighborhood won’t be stay and can least afford ment that they verify seeing high rises, “unless to find another place in users of their sites have you think 4–5 story small the increasingly high-cost registered with the city. North Beach 460 Francisco Street #301 1BD/1BA $800,000 Above 6 apartment buildings — housing markets. ShareBetter SF, a coa- 690 Chestnut Street #110 1BD/1BA $830,000 Above 16 which already exist in Responding to the dis- lition of housing groups, your neighborhood — are placement concerns, Wie- praised the judge’s rul- Pacific Heights 2230 Pacific Avenue #204 1BD/1BA $925,000 Above 38 high rises”). ner amended the bill to ing, saying it showed the 1998 Broadway St. #1204 1BD/1BA $975,000 Above 17 Wiener wrote on Medi- explicitly preserve local viability of local authori- 2299 Sacramento St. #8 2BD/1BA $1,115,000 Above 28 um that if the bill passes, demolition controls and ties regulating short-term 1770 Pacific Avenue #103 2BD/2BA $1,575,000 Above 11 land “within a half-mile limitations, add protec- rental platforms. 1998 Pacific Avenue #305 2BD/2BA $1,650,000 Above 12 of high-connectivity tran- tions for rent-controlled 2665 Sacramento Street 4BD/1.5BA $1,700,000 Above 6 sit hub[s] — like BART, housing, and make other QUOTABLE 1835 Franklin St.#1201 2BD/2BA $1,760,000 Above 12 Muni, Caltrain, and LA changes to protect exist- According to the lat- 2186-A Vallejo Street 2BD/2BA $2,005,000 Above 7 Metro stations — will be ing residents. est San Francisco market required to have no den- report from Paragon Real 1915 Vallejo Street 3BD/6BA $3,450,000 Below 0 sity maximums (such as MONTHLY FACTOID Estate Group, “Only about 2190 Broadway St. #7W 2BD/3BA $4,350,000 Above 21 single family home man- Last year, 44 percent 2 percent of house owners 2190 Broadway St. #8W 2BD/3BA $4,800,008 Above 22 dates), no parking min- of San Francisco home- are putting their homes imums, and a minimum buyers made an offer on the market each year, Presidio Heights (no sales) height limit of between on a home they had not which is incredibly low by 45 and 85 feet, depend- viewed in person, accord- historical measures. About Russian Hill 1546 Vallejo Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,260,000 Above 14 ing on various factors, ing to Redfin. 5 percent of condo owners 999 Green Street #1405 1BD/1BA $1,600,000 Below 39 such as whether the par- sell their homes each year, 790 Bay Street 3BD/2.5BA $2,425,000 Above 10 cel is on a larger cor- RENTS OH-SO SO-SO plus the new-construc- 1388 Filbert Street #B 3BD/3.5BA $3,825,000 Below 21 ridor and whether it is Rents in San Francis- tion condos that come on immediately adjacent to co dropped 0.1 percent the market. This dynamic the station. (Developers between January and has made houses into the Sea Cliff (no sales) can, of course, decide to February of this year, but scarce commodity, and build below that height.) they rose 2 percent on has fueled dramatic house Telegraph Hill 373 Union Street 2BD/1BA $900,000 Below 30 A local ordinance can a year-over-year basis, price appreciation.” increase that height but according to the latest 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, not go below it. SB 827 report from RentCafe. Real estate news tips? E-mail: President, Hill & Co. Real Estate, 1880 Lombard Street, 415.321.4274, [email protected], www.hill-co.com. allows for many more The fastest-rising rents [email protected] smaller apartment build- were in Odessa, Tex.,
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