Northside Political Spotlight Knelt on the Floor in a Very Expensive Suit and Allowed Jazzy to Give Her a Big Kiss

Winter travel special March events Weekend Traveler: Patty Burness heads Celebrate Women’s History to beautiful Bodega Bay, p. 20 Month with Women in Food and other events, toast Travel with Your Dog: Wine country is open St. Patrick’s Day, enjoy a film for business and friendly for dogs, p. 21 festival, and more, p. 18

MARINATIMES.COM CELEBRATING OUR 34TH YEAR VOLUME 34 ISSUE 03 MARCH 2018 Reynolds Rap Farrell’s moment How Mayor Mark Farrell plans to lead San Francisco into a new chapter

BY SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS

uring the 2010 campaign to elect a new District 2 supervisor, I invited the three major candidates to my house for interviews. The rea- Dson was a personal one: My pit bull, Jazzy, was recovering from cancer surgery. Kat Anderson, Janet Reilly, and Mayor Mark Farrell; District 2 Supervisor Catherine Stefani. Mark Farrell all accepted, and I hosted each of them over FARRELL PHOTO: SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS; STEFANI PHOTO: COURTESY CATHERINE STEFANI the course of a weekend. I’m a fan of the old adage “I don’t trust anyone who doesn’t like dogs,” and all three candidates passed the test with flying colors — Janet even Northside political spotlight knelt on the floor in a very expensive suit and allowed Jazzy to give her a big kiss. Mark did that too, but he took it to the next level by bringing dog treats. little more than a month ations were widely credited to (or he feels about being called a "care- A political unknown, Mark Farrell was a native San after the sudden death of blamed on) District 3 Supervisor taker" mayor (see interview at right). Franciscan raised in the Marina. An attorney who Mayor Ed Lee, San Francis- Aaron Peskin. Breed's replacement Meanwhile, Supervisor Stefani talk- worked in venture capital, he had boyish good looks, a Aco politics took another surprising as mayor is the former supervisor of ed with the Times about her plans lovely wife, two adorable children (now three), and he turn with the vote by the Board of District 2, Mark Farrell. Farrell chose and what she brings to the Board was refreshingly naïve about City Hall. Supervisors to oust Board President as his replacement longtime Cow of Supervisors (see below left); and The campaign was grassroots — his parents went and acting Mayor London Breed. Hollow resident Catherine Stefani. Supervisor Peskin talks money and door-to-door passing out flyers and stumped for him in The Northside was at the heart In this issue, Mayor Farrell sits politics (see page 11). grocery store parking lots. The hard work paid off, and of pretty much everything that down with the Marina Times to talk he won the election. Nearly two terms later, he is the 44th happened. The backroom negoti- about his priorities in office and how —J. Zipperer REYNOLDS RAP, continued on 4

the opportunity to keep bars open District 2 Supervisor until 4 a.m. Their advocacy persists despite qualitative and quantitative evidence that shows allowing bars The Stefani era begins to stay open until 4 a.m. will harm community well-being, increase Longtime City Hall insider crime, move California out of line with national norms, and deleteri- Catherine Stefani talks about her ously impact the state’s economy. new role as District 2 supervisor Although I consider myself a relatively light drinker, apparently I have a habit of living near BY JOHN ZIPPERER bars. Throughout college, I lived in an apartment above a dive called n jan. 30, district 2 got a new supervisor Fathoms. And in 2017 I moved to when Mayor Mark Farrell selected Cow Hollow a studio perched above what I’ve resident Catherine Stefani to replace him. Insid- learned is referred to by some as Oers quickly praised the decision as savvy; she is generally “The Triangle” of bars — Sabrosa, described as a moderate, but one who is on good terms with Balboa Cafe, and, until recently, the progressives in City Hall. Eastside West. From the vantage Last call for alcohol. PHOTO: GEORGERUDY Stefani was a known quantity to Farrell, for whom she points offered by my apartment, had worked as an aide; before that, she had been an aide I’ve yet to see the positive cultural to Farrell’s predecessor, Michela Alioto-Pier for a total of contribution of late-night drinking. nine years, and in 2016 she was appointed a county clerk. Nothing good after 2 a.m. It’s true that bars, like any place In Farrell’s office, she served as his budget aid, and she told where people gather, share stories, the Marina Times she will bring that knowledge of the bud- Assessing the impact and the reasoning of and break bread have the potential get and city priorities to her work as supervisor tackling to be sources of social capital, plac- tough issues such as homelessness and street crime. She Senator Wiener's bid to extend bar closing times es where neighbors grow closer and recently spoke to the Times about her plans for her time communities grow stronger. How- in office. BY KEVIN FRAZIER couple occasions and found it to be ever, a bar’s marginal return to a spot-on. State Senator Scott Wiener community’s stock of social capital In early press reports about your appointment to y friends and i have (D-San Francisco) and other pro- undoubtedly dwindles as the night the Board of Supervisors, you were described as a saying that we stole ponents of the Let Our Communi- goes on. Don’t take my word for it. a moderate who has good relationships with the from the title of a How I ties Adjust Late-night (LOCAL) Act Instead, consider how the co-owner progressives on the board. Is that an accurate MMet Your Mother episode: “Noth- apparently have had better post-2 of Eastside West, the vertice of The description? ing Good Ever Happens After 2 a.m. experiences than I have. They Triangle, that recently shut its doors, STEFANI, continued on 9 a.m.” We’ve tested this theory on a aim to give California’s largest cities INSIDE THE MARINA, continued on 8 Contents In This Issue 16 18

News Calendar Around the city March events News briefs on the impact of short- Find plenty of events to celebrate term rental regulations in the city, San International Women's Month, and more, Francisco gets tough on nuisance crimes, in March. 18 new Supervisor Catherine Stefani pushes a new gun limitation in the city, Senator Travel Wiener pushes transit-oriented housing Heading out of town policy, plus a roundup of facts and fig- Patty Burness heads to The Birds' roost- ures. 3 ing place, Bodega Bay; and Susan Dyer Reynolds completes her two-part visit to Northside dog-exuberant wine country. 20 City in the spotlight Wellness John Zipperer dives into the gun debate and finds things both sides can do to To your health change things for the better; Ernest Beyl Thalia Farshchian has tips for keeping our describes the things that make North brains healthy. 22 Beach a great place to be; and Supervisor Aaron Peskin says it is time to get serious Family about campaign finance changes in the MomSense city. 6 Liz Farrell gets ready for the kindergarten crush. 23 Food & Wine Satisfying the stomach Real Estate The Tablehopper finds mouth-water- The Reporter ing delights at the new Souvia in the John Zipperer talks with Alexander Mulder Marina and B. Patisserie in Lower Pacific about off-market sales, plus other real estate Heights, and bids farewell to Hoss Zare; news. 24 Julie Mitchell highlights popular local wine bars; and Ernest Beyl debunks some food myths. 12 At Home Urban Home and Garden Arts & Entertainment Julia Strzesieski explains what to do about 26 Art and literature that leaky kitchen faucet. Sharon Anderson previews the Asian ONLINE SPECIALS Art Museum's Divine Bodies exhibition; Michael Snyder says the new Marvel Evalyn Baron, Michael Snyder's Coastal superhero film Black Panther lives up to Commuter, complete events calendar, the hype; plus the Marina's best-selling and more. books. 16 marinatimes.com

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News Briefs Quality of life NEW AMERICAN CLASSIC CUISINE City cleans up its streets and short-term rentals

BIG DROP IN SHORT-TERM HOME RENTALS San Francisco’s new regime of enforced registration of vacation or short-term rentals has resulted in a significant drop in the number of • HAPPY HOUR DAILY listings on major short- • FRIED CHICKEN TUESDAYS term rental sites such as Airbnb, HomeAway, • BEEF WELLINGTON WEDNESDAYS and FlipKey. Vacation • BABY BACK & MAC THURSDAYS rental monitoring com- • CIOPPINO FRIDAYS pany Host Compliance If a new state law passes, new housing develop- • STEAK FOR TWO SATURDAYS worked with the San ments around transit hubs, such as the Glen Park • SATURDAY BRUNCH Francisco Chronicle to BART station, could get density bonuses. • SPAGHETTI SUPPER SUNDAYS analyze the change in the PHOTO: DMOUNTAIN services after a January deadline to drop rental homeless advocates bonuses to new housing hosts who were not reg- questioning the ability developments locat- istered with the city. of the police to match ed within a half-mile According to the people with the needed of transit hubs, such as Chronicle’s Carolyn Said, services. But Henry Kar- BART, Muni, and Cal- there was a 55 percent nilowicz, president of train stations. decline overall in the the San Francisco Coun- According to Wiener, city in the number of cil of District Merchants “If more people live near rentals on the services. Associations, praised transit, more people can For example, Airbnb’s the police initiative, not- use it — meaning less listings fell by more ing the harm to busi- driving, lower carbon than half from 8,740 in nesses and the quali- emissions, less freeway August to 4,191 in Jan- ty of life from leaving congestion, and fewer 3213 SCOTT ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA • 415-400-8500 uary. HomeAway and the antisocial behavior crushing commutes.” (CORNER OF SCOTT AND LOMBARD) MAYBECKS.COM FlipKey declined by even unchallenged. Wiener responded to greater percentages. Said concerns about displace- also reported that apart- FIRST VS. SECOND ment by promising to ment rental site HotPads AMENDMENT add anti-displacement “saw an unprecedented On Feb. 13, new Dis- amendments to the bill surge in new ads for trict 2 Supervisor Cath- to protect existing resi- apartments to rent . . . erine Stefani introduced dents. THE NEW WINE BAR just as the registration the Free Speech Pro- deadline kicked in,” and tection Act, which if FACTS & FIGURES that HotPads noted that passed by the full Board 153/96/41: the num- IN THE HOOD... the new listings “were of Supervisors would ber of downtown San existing buildings heav- ban firearms at public Francisco city blocks ily concentrated in . . . parks, public gatherings, surveyed by NBC Bay ALSO HAS AMAZING FOOD! popular Airbnb spots.” and other First Amend- Area, followed by the ment-related events in number of those blocks ARRESTS FOR the city. The provision that were “sullied with › Happy Hour Every Day 3-6pm NUISANCE of city permits for the piles of feces,” followed 20% Off Beer & Wine! WINNER: HOMELESS public events would be by the number of those The city is beginning dependent upon the pro- blocks with needles on Best Wine Bar to get tough on the hibition of firearms. 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Reynolds Rap itors — the shock value of some of our continued from cover street behavior is unbelievable. We need to address it. We cannot continue to mayor of San Francisco, voted in by his ignore it. I am not afraid to be a mayor peers on the Board of Supervisors to who says we have some of the best men serve until June when voters will choose and women protecting us — we need to someone to serve the rest of the late Ed thank them every single day for putting Lee’s second term. Recently I sat down their lives on the line. But we also need with Mayor Farrell to ask him how life more of it. That is something I am keen- has changed, what he wants to accom- ly focused on. plish, and what the future holds. Another area you focused on is What is the biggest change that you housing. Are you still looking to build weren't prepared for? more densely near transit corridors? That’s a great question. I think simply Absolutely. To do nothing about our the awesome responsibility of being the housing crisis is tantamount to sticking mayor of San Francisco. It was an honor our heads in the sand. Housing costs are to represent District 2 for over seven out of control. Whether you’re a renter years. As you know it’s the neighbor- or a homeowner, it’s affecting every- hood I was born and raised in, and Liz body. We need to build more housing. and I are raising our children in. There It’s a supply and demand issue. We have was nothing better. Being mayor of our more people moving here, more people city is something wholly different, but working here, more people driving here likewise, an honor. than ever before. I’m the first to say the beauty of our city Will the issues you worked on as is in our neighborhoods. Whatever floats supervisor, like homelessness, remain your boat, we have neighborhoods that a focus? are unique, globally unique. To massively Public safety and homelessness are change the character of the neighbor- the two issues I’ve heard the most about hoods is not the right solution. San Fran- and spent the most time on as a super- cisco would truly lose its heart and soul, visor, and without a doubt they will which many are talking about anyway. remain two areas of focus for me as But, if we build smart, along transit cor- mayor. In terms of public safety, the ridors, where it isn’t just one person with property crime epidemic, whether it’s one car moving in … that’s the way we car break-ins or burglaries, is out of need to think about housing. If you think control. I’ve met with our new police congestion is bad today, imagine what Chief [Bill] Scott almost every day since it would be like five years from now. It taking office. I’ve asked him to put would take two hours to get across town. I Want Your House together an analysis of the true staff- We have to be smart and efficient ing needs of our police department to about how we build, and as we invest Here in the Wild West... make people feel safer. We need to have in transit corridors like Van Ness and selling real estate is a high-stakes game an honest conversation about that. We Geary, that’s where we need to build are a city without walls or borders and more housing. It takes a maverick to get you the highest price and always will be, so we are susceptible to close the deal without a hitch. I rope in the buyers, people coming into San Francisco — as How do you feel about building on the we discovered last week, an interna- waterfront? steer them your way, and do all the wrangling it takes tional crime ring was breaking into cars Along the waterfront, San Franciscans to win. And...if your house needs work, I do that too. in our city — but that doesn’t mean we are very protective. No one wants to don’t have responsibility to crack down become Miami Beach with high rises Give me a call today! on what’s happening. So public safety right smack on the water. How we’re will be a huge focus for me as far as time approaching it now and the projects and our budget. we’ve approved are, I believe, what is Barbara Dunlap right for San Francisco. Think about I was recently downtown and for the Pier 70 and the Giants’ Lot A — those Listing Maverick first time I saw cops asking some are a mix of housing for different income drunk guys passed out on the sidewalk levels, retail, open space . . . we need LICENSE # 01175481 to move on. Is this something you've that. Housing has to be our number-one [email protected] asked for? priority, but it can’t be only housing. www.BarbaraDunlap.com It speaks to the quality of life for resi- It has to be better infrastructure, open 415-359-6445 @barbara.dunlap dents, the quality of experience for vis- REYNOLDS RAP, continued next page

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4 MARCH 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Reynolds Rap campaigning or compromising posi- continued from 4 tions to win an election. I get to just do what I think is best for San Francisco space, commercial corridors, schools and our residents. Wow, is that a unique — we have more children now in San opportunity. Francisco than we have had in so long, I’m taking the job incredibly serious- something I’ve fought for. And just ly, carrying on a lot of legacies of Mayor today we announced we are dedicating Ed Lee, putting my own stamp on it, $330 million to children and family but also setting our city on a path for programs, thanks to something voters the future. approved in 2014. That’s exciting. What this city looks and feels like for the next How do you feel about the term generation is incredibly important. "caretaker mayor"? I wholly reject the notion of a “care- Why have you decided not to run to taker mayor.” Sit in this seat for a day fill the rest of Mayor Lee's term in and anybody will realize what a misno- November? mer that is. Mayor Lee’s death shocked all of us, We have so much to do, like putting and affected us all in different ways. the budget together. As someone who Whether you agreed or disagreed with was the longest-serving budget chair in his politics, he was an amazing human the city’s history, I feel particularly well being, truly a dedicated public servant equipped to lead that charge. I plan to to San Francisco for over 30 years. I’d be as active if not more active than may- gotten to know him very well. We trav- ors before me. It’s going to be a sprint to eled together; we worked closely togeth- the finish. But I absolutely want to leave er. We had very different styles of being my mark on the city. a politician, but his loss was real for me, for many people. The cascading effect of What is the funniest thing one of your course was no longer having a mayoral kids said since you became mayor? Farrell rejects the notion of being only a "caretaker" mayor. PHOTO: SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS election in 2019 when his term ended Just this morning my 5-year-old but a shotgun election culminating in son woke me up at 6 o’clock and said June of this year. months. Then it’s turning around and Is this the last we'll see of Mark “Daddy, you have to come with me!” Our three children are the most running for the November 2019 elec- Farrell, public servant? And he pulled me over to our Alexa important thing to Liz and me. Period. tion, and right back on the campaign I have absolutely no plans to run for machine and asked, “Alexa, who is Mark And Liz — well, I definitely married up. trail. And you know what? That’s not public office in the near future. I’m very Farrell?” The thought of spending the next six worth it. My family comes first. lucky to have a successful career outside And Alexa said something to the or seven months gone from the house, When reporters over the past year or of City Hall, a job I love that I can’t wait effect of, “Mark Farrell is a lawyer and on the campaign trail, not being able to two started speculating about me run- to return to. Who knows down the line? a politician and the 44th mayor of San coach our son’s baseball team . . . to not ning for mayor in 2019, I always told You never say never. Francisco.” be there for their school plays, and their them it was a possibility, but that my first I’ve had plenty of people come up He thought that was the bomb. activities, and just be the present father and last decision was going to be about saying, “We’re going to start a write-in that I am today would have killed me, my family. And no one really believed campaign for you,” or “You need to run E-mail: [email protected]. Follow the because we’re not getting these years that. But we obviously held true to that in 2019.” No thanks. I have a unique Marina Times on Twitter @TheMarinaTimes back. And it wasn’t just six or seven and I wouldn’t have it any other way. opportunity being in this job and not and like us on Facebook @MarinaTimes.

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ill the shooting deaths of 17 students at Representing Marina Wa Florida high school ever property owners for more result in changes in Amer- than 25 years. ican gun policy? That was the question As a Marina homeowner I was asked by a KFOG radio host in late February. himself, Darwin offers I responded I was glad she extensive knowledge to said “ever” in her question, perspective sellers on how because no, I didn’t think to maximize value when anything would change in Mill Valley students held a vigil for the students slain preparing a property for the near future; but eter- in the recent Parkland, Fla., school shooting. today’s market. nity is a very long time, so PHOTO: FABRICE FLORIN/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS who knows? Was I too pessimistic? state’s 10-day waiting peri- This is both a local story Darwin is the #1 Realtor You all know the facts. od for purchases of fire- and a national story. There for the Marina district for The horrific Parkland, arms. is nothing more local than the past 15 years. Please Fla., killings is just the lat- So California and San when you or someone contact him directly for a est mass shooting in this Francisco in particular you know has been shot. confidential home country in recent years. should be gun-free uto- Nothing. It is a life-chang- Though many people pias, right? Well, of course ing or life-ending experi- evaluation of your property. became activists in the not. Unless we convince ence, and it is far too often wake of the slaughter of Mexico to pay to build experienced in this coun- grade-school students at a wall around the state, try. In other countries — Newtown, Conn., it did guns will continue to be and, it must be noted, in not change the national purchased elsewhere with every other country — it Darwin Tejada legal situation. Follow- laxer standards and cross is experienced less often. 415 345 3023 ing the Parkland killings, the border into the Golden (When you learn that Hillary Clinton wrote on State. the country with the sec- DarwinTejada.com Twitter that since the New- That’s the Chicago trag- ond-highest level of gun town shooting, “438 peo- edy. That city has some of ownership in the world ple have been shot and 138 the toughest gun control after the United States is [email protected] killed in over 230 school measures in the country, civil war-torn Yemen, it shootings. That’s 5 school but Indiana is just a short should worry you.) License# 00971764 shootings every month, 16 drive away, and the Hoo- I’ll be honest. I don’t of which classify as ‘mass siers have very light reg- know if the Parkland shootings.’” ulation. A 2014 report by slaughter has fundamen- This has resulted in the Chicago Police Depart- tally changed American nothing being done to ment noted, “Between attitudes toward weapons control guns on a national 2009 and 2013, almost 60 of mass killing in private level. On a local and state percent of guns used to hands. But in the end, the level, on the other hand, commit crimes in Chicago most hellish calculus will much has been done, and were first purchased out- come into effect as more San Francisco (and Dis- side of Illinois.” Nearly 20 and more people have to trict 2) are at the forefront percent of the illegal guns deal with the moral hor- of such efforts. on Chicago’s streets came ror of their children or When Mayor Mark Far- from Indiana. spouse or pastor or aunt or YOU CAN DEPEND ON US rell was District 2 super- So a national policy is U.S. representative killed visor, he pushed through required if anything seri- or grievously injured by a FOR YOUR 5AM SHOWER bills to tighten loopholes ous is going to be done gunman. and increase data collec- to rein in the country’s We know there are NRA tion by police on gun sales. rampant gun violence. In a members who read the In January 2017, then-Su- democracy, that should be Marina Times. And you pervisor Farrell noted the pretty easy to bring about. often are characterized closing of the city’s last gun After all, fantastically large unfairly in this city. People store and said, “We should majorities of Americans treat you as if you agree be unapologetic about pri- — of both political par- with the fringe statements oritizing the public safety ties — support what are of Wayne La Pierre and of our residents first. If the called common-sense gun other NRA functionaries. last remaining gun store reforms, such as expanded But you are just as sick- chooses to shut down as background checks. ened by the killings of a result of my legislation, None of those have young people — and all so be it — I would much been enacted in Wash- people — as are the 225 rather see a preschool, cof- ington. Despite Ameri- million Americans who SFWATER.ORG/ALWAYSON fee shop, or other neigh- cans telling pollsters that are not NRA members. borhood-serving business they support these gun So you can help fix this. that contributes to the restrictions, they don’t You can contact your Our Systems At Work vitality of our city in its vote on it. A majority of NRA officers. You can run place.” Republicans support these for internal positions with- Our Water System Our Sewer System Farrell’s successor as restrictions, but it’s not a in the NRA. You can at the the Marina’s supervisor is deciding factor in their very least e-mail your NRA Water travels as far as 167 miles across Wastewater runs down your drains and Catherine Stefani, a gun voting behavior, so pro- officers to let them know the state straight to your home. through 1,900 miles of pipes in San Francisco, is properly treated in our plants, control advocate who as gun legislators continue to you want them to oppose We serve 2.7 million people in the Bay then safely returned to the Bay and ocean. one of her first pieces of listen to the National Rifle policies that let crazy people Area, 365 days a year. We have invested in legislation introduced a Association, even as the get their hands on weap- local and regional water projects to deliver We serve residents and businesses in San high-quality water when you need it. Francisco. Our combined sewer system bill to restrict weapons at NRA issues increasing- ons of mass killing. And treats wastewater and stormwater. large public gatherings in ly unhinged statements. you can contact Republican Infrastructure investments are critical to the city. (Just recently, the leader of members of Congress and protect public health and the environment, California also has state- the NRA announced that let them know that on this now and into the future. wide gun restrictions; in the right to own weapons issue, the NRA is not speak- late February, the U.S. is granted to Americans ing for you. @sfwater At your service, 24/7. Learn more at sfwater.org/AlwaysOn Supreme Court refused not by the Constitution to hear a challenge to the but by God.) E-mail: [email protected]

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Inside the Marina of local control. Politicians in Colora- continued from cover do also tried to extend the state’s bar closing time. Like officials in California, reacted to closing shop. “I think [the clo- they lacked sufficient evidence to justify sure] will be a good thing for the city.” a decision with such negative potential. Rob Lam told Eater San Francisco, “I’ll California officials should follow the be honest: Eastside West never contrib- course of Colorado Gov. John Hicken- uted anything to the social fabric of San looper, who responded to the threat of Francisco. In fact, we were a detriment.” extension with a letter which, in part, Unsurprisingly, Eastside West made read, “legislation with potential impacts The Thrillist’s list of 14 “Bad Decision on safety merits the highest scrutiny, Bars” in San Francisco, places “where and should be backed by clear and sup- you’re pretty much guaranteed to make a portive data and analysis.” National data bad (best?) decision or two seven.” Lam confirms now is not the time officials does not speak for every owner, and not purportedly dedicated to public safety every bar intends for its patrons to make should make drinking more prevalent. bad decisions, but The prevalence surely these pieces of drinking and of evidence weaken the costs of treat- Wiener’s position If demand for drinks ing its ails have that the LOCAL become increas- Act will improve was as high as claimed, ingly noticeable. the culture of Cal- Nationwide, emer- ifornia cities. wouldn't every bar stay gency room vis- As anyone who its due to alcohol has had too much open as late as possible? are up, reports of to drink knows, excessive drink- bad individual decisions can lead to ing among college students are up, and poor public safety outcomes. A study binge drinking among females, older of assault and robbery cases in Chicago Americans, and minorities is up. found that late-hour bars and liquor Economic data builds on the case made stores produce disproportionately high by public safety statistics to rebuke Wiener’s $ reports of criminal activity, especially legislation. A quick Google Maps search of 16 between the hours of 2 and 6 a.m. This San Francisco bars shows scads of drinking isn’t just a Windy City phenomenon. establishments that close down before the Research on crime in Albuquerque like- 2 a.m. limit. If demand for a drink was as wise revealed U.S. Census “block groups high as is claimed by advocates of the bill, that contain bars, alcohol serving estab- wouldn’t every bar stay open as late as pos- lishments, and restaurants that serve sible? Instead, the invisible hand appears Made for you, beer and wine are expected to report sig- to be guiding people home rather than nificantly more violent crime incidents toward yet another drink. Exclusively from us than block groups without those types Even bar owners are far from monolith- of places.” ically in support of the proposal. A rep- WWW.JESTJEWELS.COM 415-563-8839 [email protected] The Northern District of the San Fran- resentative of Amelie Wine Bar, a small 1869 UNION ST, SF * 3 EMBARCADERO CENTER, SF * 1791 4TH ST, BERKELEY * 356 SANTANA ROW, SJ cisco Police Department, which includes business with one San Francisco location, the Western Addition, Pacific Heights, was unequivocal in opposition to the Japantown, Polk Gulch, Russian Hill, and LOCAL Act. The representative went as the Marina, is no exception to crime far as to call the bill “a joke” and specu- trends seen throughout urban areas. Data lated it “will only help huge restaurants, collected by the SFPD reinforces that chains [and] nightclubs but [is] never from 2010 to 2017 crimes regarding auto going to help 99 percent of restaurants theft and sexual assault occurred at a and bars in the city.” higher rate later at night and on week- If passed, the legislation could also end evenings — when most visits to bars dampen property values. Cities that cham- occur, according to a review of Google’s pion crime reduction record increas- “Popular Times” feature. When analyzing es in property value. In contrast, where crimes reported during the seven-year crime becomes more prevalent, proper- window, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday ty values fall and more public resourc- accounted for: es are dedicated to reactive, rather than • 44.8 percent of all incidents proactive, responses to community safety. • 45.9 percent of cases related to While I personally am in favor of mak- auto theft ing California a more affordable place to • 46.1 percent of cases related to live, I like to think our legislators can sexual assault and rape find better ways of lowering the prices What’s more, of the sexual assault cases of homes than through increasing crime. reported on Thursdays, Fridays, and If the main focus of the LOCAL Act is Saturdays, 23.6 percent took place bet- increased economic activity, then advo- ween midnight and cates should redi- 2 a.m. Looking at rect their attention Fridays alone pro- to the economically duces an even more Up to 50 percent of stimulating effects startling stat with of crime reduction. 28.5 percent of sex- police service calls Senator Wiener, COMET CLUB ual assault cases when announcing taking place in the originate from bars and his renewed effort Dancing • Specialty Cocktails • 12 Brews on Tap two-hour timespan. to pass this legisla- These findings the surrounding areas. tion, claimed “peo- are not surprising ple wonder why or new. Studies dating back as far as the they are in a major metro area but can’t early 1990s found that up to 50 percent find alcohol after 2 a.m.” The easy answer of police service calls originate from is that communities have prioritized safe- bars and the surrounding areas. Amid ty over spirits. skyrocketing reports of auto burglaries Let’s hope Senator Wiener and others and the near doubling of annual reports in support of the LOCAL Act will do the of rape in San Francisco from 2010 to same. 2016, it’s hard to understand why Senator Wiener, a member of the Public Safety Kevin Frazier, a Portland, Ore., native, Committee, is continuing to push the moved to the Marina in late September legislation forward. The uptick in DUIs to start a job at Google. He previous- reported across California during the ly served as Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s 2017 holiday season makes Senator Wie- executive assistant and president of the 3111 Fillmore St. San Francisco 94123 ner’s position even harder to justify. College Democrats of Oregon. His partner, 415-567-5589 • CometclubSF.com Other leaders have rebuked arguments Dalton, and pup, Ty, live in a studio on for extended hours couched in language Fillmore Street.

8 MARCH 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Stefani changing the threshold for prose- Homelessness touches every many vacant storefronts on all I really understand the condi- continued from cover cuting auto break-ins. district in the city. What do you of the city's shopping streets. tional use process. Nothing is new I’ve already met with the new think San Francisco should do What if anything should be to me here. . . . People in the [city Yes, I have good relationships captain of Northern Station, Capt. about it? done about this? government] departments are not with a lot of people. I think it’s Joe Engler, to understand his I know the Marina and District Definitely we should be doing new to me. I’m excited because I the type of person I am. I said needs, and I will be prioritizing 2 has seen such an increase in something about it. I feel so for- can really hit the ground running at my swearing-in I’m a per- police resources in our budget. homeless people and quite frank- tunate in District 2; I love our on a lot of these issues. son who comes from a place of I want to understand what they ly frightening street behavior. We commercial corridors. We have empathy and respect for others. need to do their job and take a have to take a step back and some of the strongest, most vital Car break-ins are an epidem- I believe in trying to collaborate look at that. Police are not the understand how we got there. commercial corridors in the city. ic in San Francisco. What with people and looking for con- only factors in this equation. I’ll be Our federal funding for homeless We do have some vacancies. should the city be doing to sensus on difficult issues. meeting with [District Attorney] services has been declining for Now, some people meet their reduce them? George Gascon to get his [input, decades. San Francisco dedicates needs online — groceries definite- That’s what [will be explored What do you bring to the too]. a lot of money for homeless pop- ly, a lot of consumer goods. So I in a hearing I will be holding]. board that is unique, that ulations. . . . San Francisco has think it’s important that we rethink What should we be doing and wouldn't have been provided Your predecessor, now mayor, been able to stabilize ours. what our commercial corridors can what does the police department by another appointee? Mark Farrell, passed some We have done a lot to stabi- be, get together with merchants need from us to [deal] with this Unique? Well, I bring nine significant gun control legis- lize family homelessness, which and the Planning Department and issue, and what does the DA need years of experience as a legisla- lation. That is also an area of means the populations on our rethink zoning so our merchants from us? tive aide. Before that I was also concern for you. Is there more streets are the truly hard to reach can be successful in them. I believe it’s an issue that can on my neighborhood association, that can be done, or have and are suffering from mental I’m also looking at the vacan- be resolved. I won’t take no for an the Cow Hollow Association. I the local policy options been illness and addiction. I support cies. It’s not just saying that there answer. also spent the last two years as a exhausted for gun control? Wiener’s [proposed legislation are 20 vacancies on Union Street; When I talked to Captain Engler department head in City Hall, as We do a lot in San Francisco, Senate Bill 1045, which expands we need to look at each and every yesterday, he told me that when county clerk, which was invaluable and we do a lot in California. But the state’s conservatorship law to one and see why they are vacant. they had a police officer at the in being on the executive side. San Francisco continues to lead give cities more power to take Many are vacant because they Palace of Fine Arts, parked in the the way on this issue and do what over care for people who are have leases and they’re waiting for parking lot, keeping watch, they What are your priorities as we can. unable to do so for themselves, approvals from city departments. didn’t have any break-ins. So we supervisor? That’s why I introduced the due to mental illness or other Some do have landlords actively know that police presence works. I’m definitely focused on pub- concealed carry legislation [which reasons]. looking to lease them. Some are lic safety. I hear all the time that would ban concealed weapons Last year in District 2 we had awaiting seismic issues. And some Final question: Will you be people just don’t feel safe. They within 500 feet of public gather- this homeless individual who was have landlords who don’t care. endorsing in the mayoral elec- can’t leave anything visible in ings such as protests and parades], put on short-term psychiatric I think we need to take a hard tion this June? If so, who? their cars. They can’t have pack- based on what happened last year, [watch] multiple times. Some res- look at when someone chooses Right now, I’m just laser-fo- ages delivered to their homes. [which highlighted] the need for idents in the neighborhood even to leave a storefront vacant; it’s a cused on representing District 2. Many people can’t walk in their people to feel safe at protests and found his family [so he could be detriment to the neighborhood All of the mayoral candidates have neighborhood or take their kids marches. The idea of concealed reunited with them, but he stayed and it’s not acceptable. long records of public service. to the park. carry at protests . . . everyone was on the street]. I’m very passionate on this [I am looking into property concerned by that. We need to issue. I love our merchants. I’ll Catherine Stefani's appointment crime.] As a former prosecutor, I lead the way in San Francisco to Retail establishments in be working with our Department is to serve out the rest of Farrell's understand the challenges around show we’re serious about keeping District 2 — and across the of Workforce Development . . to term, which ends in November prosecuting auto burglary crimes people safe from gun violence. city — have been hit hard by look for ways for small business- 2019. and am very supportive of Sen- This is one law, but we need to online competition and huge es to open and [adapt ] to our ator [Scott] Wiener’s bill about keep talking about it. rent increases. 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MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES MARCH 2018 9 Northside P hil’s Electric Co . Sketches from a North Beach Journal SINCE 1941 SALES SERVICE PARTS Only in North Beach: Assets SPECIALIZING IN in the old neighborhood MIELE SEBO ELECTROLUX BLUEAIR BY ERNEST BEYL orful attractions in the city. It is certainly ORECK RICCAR DYSON SANITAIRE one of the strangest — a profoundly reli- eaders of these sketches col- gious and symbolic piece of street theater. ROYAL HOOVER KENMORE umns may remember I’m bullish The band’s brisk marches along the on San Francisco — optimistic streets of North Beach and Chinatown Rabout its future. And, while I acknowl- at the head of a Chinese funeral cortege edge the city has problems, I believe they not only stop traffic but turn the heads are solvable and we will solve them. of locals and tourists alike. The effect is I sparkle when I hear or read “only awesome, a dramatic epiphany, evocative Expert in San Francisco — good stuff.” And I of the mysterious passage to the next bristle when I’m faced with “only in San world. Francisco — bad stuff.” I want to be part While other cities with large Chi- LAMP REPAIR of the solution, not part of the problem. nese-American communities have on I believe frequently we tend to overlook occasion organized funeral bands on a the good stuff and dwell on the bad stuff. one-off basis, the custom has largely died In this column, I’m putting forth some out. But here in San Francisco it’s become good stuff — not just about San Fran- a colorful and meaningful fixture keep- ELECTRIC SHAVERS: BRAUN NORELCO REMINGTON cisco, but especially about North Beach, ing this cultural high note alive. my neighborhood, one of the city’s oldest and most unusual. THE BEAT MUSEUM We are proud An intrepid student of Beat culture, THE LITTLE FREE ROCK BOX Jerry Cimino operates the Beat Museum to introduce the new I suppose any San Francisco neigh- on Broadway. Visiting is a trip down borhood can have a Little Free Library nostalgia alley. Jerry’s museum also sells tied to a tree or a telephone pole. But books, photographs, and curios with Beat SEBO DART $499.00 only in North Beach are you apt to find Generation connections. • Twin motor a Little Free Rock Box. There’s one on • 5-year warranty Grant Avenue between Greenwich and SOTTO MARE • “Flex” neck for maneuverability Filbert. A few wooden shelves display Sotto Mare is the funky North Beach some interesting rock specimens. At the seafood restaurant where Tony Bennett • S-CLASS ﬁ ltration top is printed “Take a Rock, Leave a likes to have his birthday parties. These Rock.” Beneath is this: “The closer you days when he leaves his heart in San Fran- get to real matter, rock, air, fire, wood, the cisco it’s usually on Green Street between 2701 Lombard Street @ Baker • (415) 921-3776 more spiritual the world is.” It’s signed Stockton and Grant at the restaurant with Open: Monday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm • Jack Kerouac. I took a rock and left a the great Italian name that means “under philselectric.com rock and communed with the spirit of the the sea.” great Beat in the sky. CAFFE TRIESTE PARROTS OF TELEGRAPH HILL This classic coffeehouse has been a part Are You Insured For The There’s a fleet of green parrots of the unique fabric of North Beach for (red-headed conures) that have been more than 50 years. It was the first espres- Proper Coverage Amount? hanging around so house on the Telegraph Hill West Coast. 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GREEN STREET MORTUARY These are just a few “only in North MARCHING BAND Beach” assets that come to mind as I San Francisco’s tourism gurus may not write this. Sometimes I think I’m living realize it, but here in North Beach, the in a time warp in this old neighborhood. Green Street Mortuary Marching Band ranks right up there with the most col- E-mail: [email protected].

10 MARCH 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM From the District 3 Supervisor Campaign finance Empower public process, not a political economy: ethics reforms we need now

BY AARON PESKIN ited amounts of political spend- more urgent for transparency ing by corporations. In the war and accountability. The public ampaign finance re- games of politics, super PACs are deserves to know in real time formers and government the new mercenaries, fake news who is bundling prime media accountability advocates stories are the weapons of mass buys, funding nasty attack ads, Chave long organized under the destruction, and members of the and manipulating our person- mantle “Money Out of Politics” public are the ultimate victims. al information for influence, — and for good reason. In a Here in San Francisco, including social media accounts. world where corporations invest you may have read about the My legislation will also pro- billions of dollars to compete Anti-Corruption and Account- vide the public with the ability to for the public’s limited atten- ability Ordinance the Ethics connect the dots between major Can San Francisco change the rules for money in politics? tion, whoever can afford to con- Commission has been contem- donors’ political investments PHOTO: CMFG804 trol the medium can control plating for the past two years. and their business interests. the message. Special As an elected offi- a return on your investment. fake news — now. We can incen- interests have made cial, I have to file Form Big-spender bravado means tivize small grassroots donors, no secret of the returns 700 public disclosures, big-spender disclosures. regulate super PACs, and restore they expect on their After two years of stasis, there which list everything I have called for a historic joint some modicum of trust in gov- political investments. from my real prop- meeting of the Board of Supervi- ernment’s ability to weed out Donald Trump spoke is no reason we cannot pass erty holdings to my sors and the Ethics Commission corruption — now. Please join candidly on the 2016 business interests and on April 3 to take up this anti- me; let’s repudiate the politi- campaign trail about this legislation in advance of gifts I’ve received. corruption reform package and cal economy and re-anchor our giving large donations Commissioners and finally pass it. After two years democracy in a public process. to politicians to get the mayoral election. department heads of stasis, there is absolutely no them to “do whatev- submit these public reason we cannot pass this legis- NEW COLLEAGUE er the hell you want documents, as well. If lation in advance of an unprec- On a separate note, a heartfelt them to do.” (Which is probably I have introduced amendments you are prepared to pony up edented and historic mayoral welcome to my newest colleague why the National Rifle Associ- to strengthen and expedite this $10,000 or more for a seat at a election. This will be the most in District 2, Supervisor Cath- ation dumped $35 million into massive reform package, which candidate’s kitchen cabinet, the sweeping campaign reform in erine Stefani. She is smart, she Trump’s campaign …) could also move forward as public deserves to know what over a decade and our first solid is compassionate and, most of The past decade has seen emergency stand-alone legisla- other special interests you are effort to address the damage all, she is extremely dedicated to hundreds of millions of dollars tion. As we speed toward an bringing to the table with you. wrought by Citizens United. the communities of District 2. dumped into local and nation- unprecedented June 5 election, Whether you’re an angel inves- We can send a powerful mes- I’m looking forward to tackling al elections after the Citizens which will determine the lead- tor investing in multiple tech sage to dark money corporados some initiatives together, includ- United Supreme Court decision ership of our city for the next companies or the National Rifle saturating our public discourse ing illegal demolitions and spec- opened the floodgates to unlim- decade, the need has never been Association, you’re expecting with vitriolic distractions and ulator serial permitting.

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BY MARCIA GAGLIARDI 6–10 p.m., and offer some savory bites and snacks that are happy-hour-meets- MARINA teatime, like cured trout crostini with Those in the Marina will soon be able lemon ricotta. Another bite we had was to get their lamb salad and frozen Greek the banh meatball, a play on a banh yogurt on with the upcoming opening mi sandwich, with char siu pork belly of the fourth location of Souvla in the that was confited, breaded, and fried, former David’s Tea space (2272 Chestnut topped with a Kewpie remoulade with St.). They are targeting mid-2018 for the pickled vegetables used in banh mi, plus opening, and it will mimic the Hayes jalapeño and cilantro. (You and I both Valley size and layout, with some out- already know you want this.) And don’t door seating. The full Souvla menu will forget, they have a beer and wine license! be available from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. They will also offer a trio of desserts, like citrus cheesecake and an apple tart with COW HOLLOW vanilla Chantilly — it ends up Leong Potentially exciting for the neighbor- missed plating desserts in the restaurant “A place worth finding.” hood: If it makes it through planning world, so this is her way to get back to and approvals, New York’s Shake Shack that. Looking forward to all of this. could be taking over half of the vacant Real Food Company space (3060 Fill- FAREWELL, FRIEND An Eater 38 Restaurant more Street). The other half will be a Well folks, it’s the end of an era of Hoss- –SPRING 2017 boxing gym, handy for working off your pitality and Hossy Hugs: Our dear Hoss anger at binge eating a double Shack- Zaré has headed back to his native Iran Burger. Stand by on this one. and is starting a new chapter in his life back home. He has been such a big part LOWER PACIFIC HEIGHTS of our local culinary scene for years. He I (luckily) attended the fifth birth- started as a dishwasher at The Fly Trap day party of San Francisco pastry and back in 1988, which he later bought and viennoiserie favorite B. Patisserie (2821 took over. He’s had some really rough California St.), and business partners times (his parents were tragically and Belinda Leong and Michel Suas had so horrifically murdered in Iran, and he much news to announce, it made me suffered a heart attack back in 2010, wonder when they sleep. First up, they scaring us all), but he has always kept his are expanding to Seoul, Korea, and big heart open and full of love. opening in late April. We got to taste He included this in a farewell piece some of their Korea-bound creations he sent to me: “I spent three decades (which sadly are only going to be avail- of my life waking up to dazzling sun- able there), like gochujang cheese sablé; shines, soothing breezes, and calming hodo, or kinako, or golden sesame and sea waves of San Francisco filled with Named one of “The 38 Essential San Francisco red bean kouign-amann; and a gorgeous love of the sun, delight of the beach, and barley tea tart. generosity of the ocean overpowered by Restaurants, Spring 2017” –Eater San Francisco Next up, Leong is launching a new warmheartedness and thoughtfulness of brand, a completely different concept its people. You supported me during my called Mochi Mochi, based on mochi days of gloom and glory, success and doughnut holes (and some are stuffed failure, and health and hurt. In return with pastry cream) in flavors like bak- to all your kindness and hospitality, I Prime Rib Every Night! lava, horchata, and Boston cream. She brought you the sweetness of Baklava, at the Marina’s Best Kept Secret! will also be serving flavored milks (iced colorfulness of Koofteh, and richness of or hot) in flavors like chocolate, straw- the bone marrow, and my genuine Hoss- berry, green tea, and cookies and cream. pitality!” Indeed. Like B., it’s going to start as a pop-up at Bar opens at 4pm | Dinner nightly 5pm-1am venues around town while she looks for Marcia Gagliardi writes a popular insid- 3166 Buchanan Street at Greenwich | (415) 921-7600 a permanent location. er weekly e-column, tablehopper, about And then (I know!), they are also the San Francisco dining and imbibing launching a new “happy time” and des- scene; get all the latest news at tablehop- www.brazenheadsf.com sert bar at B. Patisserie. The plan is to per.com. Follow @tablehopper on Twitter open once a month, Friday–Saturday and Instagram for more culinary finds!

12 MARCH 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM New & Notable Wine bars Winning wine bars whet San Franciscans’ whistles

BY JULIE MITCHELL The California Wine Mer- 962-4200, cultivarsf.com) and chant (2113 Chestnut St., 415-567- Parigo (3232 Scott St., 415-580- ocated so close to the 0646, californiawinemerchant.com) 7080, parigosf.com) opened last wine country, we San draws wine aficionados along year. Cultivar is a unique combi- Franciscans love our vino. with those who just want to enjoy nation of wine bar, tasting room, Find great wine and food at Scopo DiVino. PHOTO: SCOPODIVINO.COM LWe buy it in bulk at Costco the bar’s open window seats in and retail shop, offering a small and BevMo; we buy it at Trader the afternoon or its casual atmo- but distinctive menu of wines by to relish great wine and food. Tim menu features French cheese and Joe’s and Safeway, and we like sphere in the evening. Owner the glass and bottle and excellent Schuyler Hayman, founder and charcuterie along with salads, to drink varietals at home, in Greg O’Flynn has been in the small and large plates. Parigo self-proclaimed “wine therapist,” mains, and luscious desserts. restaurants, and often, at wine wine-selling business since 1974, features an unconventional twist believes there is a strong emo- Union Larder is the newest bars. The city sports a wealth of and opened the wine bar the on the classic wine bar by creat- tional connection between enjoy- kid on the block — a wine bar, wine bars old and new. These same year as Nectar. The wine ing dishes to pair with the wines ing wines paired with good food. restaurant, and specialty food welcoming spots offer an oppor- list changes daily, and while the rather than vice versa, resulting Scopo DiVino offers wine from store. Its light, airy vibe and tunity to try and share wines majority of the wines are from in a wine bar with a food-for- around the word, a full brunch selection of more than 50 wines from around the world while California, there is typically an ward focus. and dinner menu, live music five by the glass, mostly from Califor- enjoying bar bites, small plates, ample selection of international And the newest offering by nights a week, and a wine-club- nia but also France, Slovenia, and and even full meals. wines as well. It offers about 45–50 chef Dominique Crenn, Bar like membership program. Hungary, make it an easy choice wines by the glass or half glass and Crenn (3131 Fillmore St., 415- for a glass of wine after work or a IN THE ‘HOOD custom-created wine flights. 440-0460, barcrenn.com), an MOVING ON UP place to stop and grab an unusual Nectar Wine Lounge (3330 Almost five years old, the intimate wine bar adjacent to In Russian Hill is Amelie bottle for a dinner party. In addi- Steiner St., 415-345-1377, upscale yet unpretentious West her two-Michelin-starred Atelier (1754 Polk St., 415-292-6916, tion to cheese and cured meats, nectarwinelounge.com) was the Coast Wine + Cheese (2165 Crenn, is set to open this month. ameliewinebar.com) and Union the menu ranges from duck liver first of its kind in the Mari- Union Street, 415-376-9720, Dedicated to enjoying the great Larder (1945 Hyde St., 415-323- mousse to hummus to house- na when it opened in 2004. Its westcoastsf.com), has found its wines of France, low-proof craft 4845, unionlarder.com). Amelie, made meatballs and a winter root old school, candle-lit ambience neighborhood niche, focus- cocktails and French-inspired which has two other locations vegetable salad. makes it a great place to taste ing on wines from California, bites will also be available. in New York City, is a modern wine along with salads, flatbread, Oregon, and Washington. It wine lounge with a distinctly As you can see, there is no and burrata. If you discover a also serves beers, cheese, and YOUR NEW LIVING ROOM Parisian flair, perfect both for a shortage of wine bars in the favorite, most of Nectar’s wines charcuterie, and small plates Just up the hill from the Mari- romantic date or a casual happy neighborhood whether you are a are available for retail. This is a like grilled cheese, crostini, and na in Pacific Heights is Scopo hour. Its wine list is comprised connoisseur or just want a place growing trend among wine bars; daily specials, and hosts periodic DiVino (2800 California St., of high-quality vintages with a for wine and a light meal. So ele- selling wine onsite is an easy way winemaker evenings. 415-928-3728, scopodivino.com), heavy emphasis on France but vate your palate and sip away. to offer patrons to purchase wine Chic and sleek wine bars Cul- a wonderful gem that offers a also includes California, New by the bottle. tivar (2379 Chestnut St., 415- truly convivial, comfortable spot Zealand, Chile, and more. The E-mail: [email protected]

MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES MARCH 2018 13 Food & Wine Appetites and Afterthoughts I Support Debunking the bunk Neighborhood about food and dining BY ERNEST BEYL before you put the bird in the oven. The fat will soon melt and baste the chicken n case you haven’t noticed, i for you. love writing about food. I love eating Newspapers ... it, too. This column is about debunk- ALLEN GINSBERG’S BORSCHT Iing the bunk about food and dining. Common knowledge has the Beats For some time now I’ve been keeping dining on cheap Chinese food and also notes on gross gustatory inaccuracies Italian stuff at the Old Spaghetti Facto- and misapprehensions — call them fake ry on Green Street. But Allen Ginsberg food news. favored Russian borscht. Here’s how he because it’s where integrity made it: Take a dozen or so beets, peel WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE them, and chop into bite-size pieces There are those philistines out there along with their stems and leaves. Salt in reporting still matters! in loopy land lightly and boil in who can’t stand about 8 to 10 cups Worcestershire I say there's no food of water until you NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPERS THREATENED! sauce. They think have a thick, red it tastes fishy, and that cannot be soup. Add a bit San Francisco’s network of neighborhood newspapers they may be right. of sugar and the But I say there’s no improved by a dash juice of a lemon. is threatened by Trump’s tariff on the major suppliers food that cannot Add a few small of newsprint. The Commerce Department slapped an be improved by a of Worcestershire boiled potatoes. dash of this stuff. Serve with a dol- overall tariff of 6.53%, beginning February on news- Bloody Marys sauce. lop of sour cream print, but it’s “pretty much a guarantee” that the U.S. of course — also on top. beef stew, steak tartar, short ribs, turkey will impose preliminary countervailing duties of 15 to gravy, vegetable soup, and Caesar salad. ALICE WATERS ON SEASONAL But what is Worcestershire Sauce? DINING 25% adding as much as 50% to the cost of our newspa- In 1837 two chemists, John Wheeley Alice Waters did not invent dining on pers, according to Forbes Magazine. Lea and William Perrins, made the first seasonal foods. She picked up the idea Worcestershire sauce. They were asked on a visit to France, and on reading the In a letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, both by Lord Sandys, who had been governor cookbooks of expatriate Richard Olney. of Bengal, to reproduce a sauce from Our own San Francisco food guru Nar- Democratic and Republican Representatives urged India that he favored. It missed the mark sai David preceded her on the seasonal and the chemists stored it in a cellar. Sev- stuff, too. denial of the tariff on Canadian newsprint which “could eral months later, they dragged it out and accelerate the decline for an entire industry and may put tasted it gingerly. It was terrific. The fish A MICHELIN STAR FOR COSTCO had fermented and that’s what provided Michelin Stars don’t necessarily mean small-market newspapers out of business.” the tang that Worcestershire sauce still you’re going to enjoy your meal. If a has today. Although the exact recipe is a Costco hot dog makes you happy, go for WHAT WE CAN DO secret, ingredients besides the fermented it. Come to think about it, the Costco fish essence are vinegar, molasses, soy food counter deserves one Michelin Star • Thank the advertisers who support your local paper! sauce, onion juice, and tamarind paste. — for its chopped onion machine. • Support the advertisers and mention the paper to the THE CHEESEBURGER IS SUBLIME PIZZA INEQUALITY The American cheeseburger is the Not all pizzas are created equal. Some businesses you trade with. most sublime food ever created. For me are mushy and doughy. Others are too it has the six basic food groups neces- oregano-ish. There are more than 20 sary for good living. Yes, I said six, not joints that serve pizza in North Beach. Angela’s experience, drive, five. Protein (burger), vegetables (let- All are good. Shop around and find a and passion to improve the tuce), fruit (tomato), grain (bun), dairy pizza parlor that pleases you. I like ’em (cheese) — and grease. Without grease a thin-crusted and crispy. lives of all San Franciscans cheeseburger is not a cheeseburger. is unmatched in this race. THE POWER LUNCH SAUERKRAUT IS NOT SOUR Just what is a power lunch? The term She will rise above the petty, I love sauerkraut. Sauerkraut is not originated in New York (of course) in divisive politics in City Hall sour when it is prepared correctly. The 1979 by Lee Eisenberg’s Esquire magazine trick is to rinse it article — “Ameri- and find solutions to the thoroughly in sev- ca’s Most Powerful issues that affect all of us. eral water baths Lunch.” Eisenberg before you cook You don't have to baste was referring to www.aliotoformayor.com it. The sauerkraut the famous Four will mellow out. a roasting chicken. The Seasons, the iconic The only time it’s restaurant in the permissible for chicken is perfectly Seagram Building. sauerkraut to be He said the Four sour (so the gods capable of basting itself. Seasons was the decree) is when place where deals an uncooked fork- were made. Do we ful is added to a hot dog in its bun. have power lunch restaurants in San Angela Hot dogs should be slathered with mus- Francisco? Of course! Three come to tard, topped with a squeeze of catsup, mind — Le Central, Sam’s Grill and Sea- chopped raw onion, pickle relish and, of food Restaurant, and Original Joe’s. But course, some sour sauerkraut. do you have to eat there to do a deal? No way! In this city deals are also done ROASTING A CHICKEN in pizza joints, coffeehouses, and on the You don’t have to baste a roasting sidewalks in front of take-out delis. San ALIOTO chicken. The chicken is perfectly capable Francisco is more egalitarian than New of basting itself — if you teach it how. I York. Let’s keep it that way. � got this from food maven Ruth Reichl. MAYOR Cut a few slivers of fat from your chick- E-mail: [email protected]. Follow the en and with your finger insert them Marina Times on Twitter @TheMarinaTimes Paid for by Angela Alioto for Mayor 2018 Financial disclosures available at sfethics.org between the skin and the breast meat and like us on Facebook @MarinaTimes.

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Art World Buddhist and Hindu sculpture Asian Art Museum asks life’s biggest questions in Divine Bodies

Left to right: The Esoteric Buddhist king of passion Ragaraja, Japan, Edo period (1615–1868); The bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, (1800–1900); Head of a Buddha image, (approx. 300–500), Pakistan. PHOTOS: ASIAN ART MUSEUM

BY SHARON ANDERSON Avalokiteshvara, or the bodhisattva of wooden sculpture from Japan’s Edo peri- many Hindu deities, possess both male compassion, is represented in traditional od, circa 1615–1868. and female forces. Karin G. Oen, assistant he asian art museum’s exhi- Tibetan colors on cotton from 1800– Beyond traditional representations of curator of Contemporary art, reflects “… bition Divine Bodies (March 9– 1900. The Cosmic Buddha from China’s the sacred, Divine Bodies includes four [L]ike a religious experience, Mona’s dif- July 29) will feature Buddhist and Tang dynasty is a limestone sculpture photo series from contemporary Indian ficult life offers us a glimpse of transcen- THindu figurative sculpture from 1,500 dating from 618–907. Head of a Buddha, photographers Gauri Gill, Dayanita Singh, dence within self-transformation, a par- years ago. Seventy large-scale histori- carved in greenish stone from Pakistan Pamela Singh, and Vivian Sundaram as able for what happens when we embrace cal sculptures and paintings will be on dating from 300–500, shows the deity well as video work from the American-Ko- what lies beyond the material world as it display, including contemporary pho- with eyes closed in serene meditation and rean duo David and Hi-Jin Hodge. This is given to us.” to-based work. appears as though it could be from the extensive presentation of photography Divine Bodies: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tues- The deities in human form — god- Art Nouveau era, circa the 1890s. Themes addresses an issue central to the exhibi- day–Sunday, March 9–July 29, $20–$25, desses, gods, Buddhas, and bodhisattvas of transformation and transcendence take tion: How can we discover meaning in an Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St., 415- — are meant to inspire introspection and on frightening forms in Vajrabhairava, a ever-changing, impermanent world? 581-3500, asianart.org connection to the human condition and wrathful Buddhist deity, wild eyed, open Photographer Dayanita Singh presents Editor’s note: View this story online at its connection to the divine. Through mouthed and with many arms, rendered the life of a eunuch named Mona in Del- marinatimes.com for March programming history, these statues encourage devotees in bronze with gilding from Tibet, circa hi’s hijra community. As someone born associated with the exhibition. to look at devotional images that then 1700–1800. The Esoteric Buddhist king of male and self-identified as female, hijra turn thoughts inward, reminding each passion Ragaraja transforms worldly lust are considered a third sex in India and Sharon Anderson is an artist and a writer person of one’s own spiritual path to into spiritual awakening. Scowling eyes are simultaneously shunned and consid- in Southern California. She can be reached enlightenment. made of crystal look out from this painted ered close to the divine because they, like at mindtheimage.com.

The Best of Books What’s flying off the shelves The Marina Books Inc. best-seller list

COMPILED BY BRIAN PETTUS NEW RELEASES in a profession, contribute to a fair and just society, detect 1. Harlem, by Walter Dean Food: What the Heck Should I nonsense, and influence others. Myers (paperback) Eat?, by Mark Hyman (Feb. 27) Citing examples ranging from 2. How to Turn Down a Even the most health con- Hammurabi to Seneca, Antae- Billion Dollars: The scious among us have a hard us the Giant to Donald Trump, Snapchat Story, by Billy time figuring out what to eat to Taleb shows how the willing- Gallagher (hardcover) lose weight, stay fit, and improve ness to accept one’s own risks is 3. North Water: A Novel, by our health. In Dr. Hyman’s an essential attribute of heroes, Ian McGuire (paperback) most comprehensive book yet, saints, and flourishing people in 4. Pachinko, by Min Jin Lee he takes a close look at every all walks of life. (paperback) food group and explains what 5. In the Light of What We we’ve gotten wrong, revealing The Escape Artist, by Brad Know: A Novel, by Zia which foods nurture our health Meltzer (March 6) Rahman (paperback) and which pose a threat. From Nola’s body was found on a 6. Wrinkle in Time, by grains to legumes, meat to dairy, plane that mysteriously fell from Madeleine L’Engle fats to artificial sweeteners, and the sky as it left a secret military (paperback) beyond, Hyman debunks mis- base in the Alaskan wilderness. realizes Nola is still alive, he’s hush-hush government contract. 7. 12 Rules for Life: An conceptions and breaks down Her commanding officer verifies determined to find her. Yet as he As news of the plight of thou- Antidote to Chaos, by the fascinating science in his sig- she’s dead. The U.S. government digs into her past, he learns that sands of soldiers stranded on the Jordan Peterson (hardcover) nature accessible style. confirms it. But Jim “Zig” Ziga- trouble follows Nola everywhere beaches of France is gradually 8. But What If We’re Wrong: rowski has just found out the she goes. revealed to the general public, Thinking About the Skin in the Game: Hidden truth: Nola is still alive. And on and the threat of invasion rises, Present as If It Were the Asymmetries in Daily Life, the run. To Die But Once: A Maisie another young man beloved by Past, by Chuck Klosterman by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Zig works at Dover Air Force Dobbs Novel, by Jacqueline Maisie makes a terrible decision (paperback) (Feb. 27) Base, helping put to rest the bod- Winspear (March 27) that will change his life forever. 9. Dog Man #4: Cat Kid, by In his most provocative and ies of those who die on top-se- During the months following Dave Pilkey (hardcover) practical book yet, one of the cret missions. Nola was a child- Britain’s declaration of war on Brian Pettus is the manager of 10. Underground Railroad: foremost thinkers of our time hood friend of Zig’s daughter Germany, Maisie Dobbs inves- Books Inc. in the Marina (2251 A Novel, by Colson redefines what it means to and someone who once saved tigates the disappearance of a Chestnut Street, 415-931-3633, Whitehead (paperback) understand the world, succeed his daughter’s life. So when Zig young apprentice working on a booksinc.net/sfmarina).

16 MARCH 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Michael Snyder on ... Film Panther power and subversion

BY MICHAEL SNYDER — at local venues. Now, he’s teaming with fellow t’s been a few weeks film buff Don Malcolm to since the release of the bring a remarkably timely incredibly enjoyable, selection of 12 vintage fea- Iwildly kinetic, and unques- tures to the Roxie Theater tionably groundbreaking (March 23–26): “The Dark superhero movie Black Side of the Dream: Subver- Panther, the latest addition sive Cinema for Subversive to what’s become known as Times 1933–1964.” the Marvel Cinematic Uni- Screenings include such verse — a sprawling, inter- notables as 1937’s Black connected series of movies Legion, a taut, long-ne- based on Marvel Comics’ glected drama starring a wealth of characters. young Humphrey Boga- For the uninitiated, Black rt as an alienated worker Panther, played with a quiet who’s convinced to join a air of power and nobili- whites-only terror organi- ty by Chadwick Boseman, zation that bears a resem- is T’Challa, who has the blance to the KKK; and strength and agility of blacklisted director Joseph

his namesake and a cool, Winston Duke stars in the Marvel release, Black Panther. PHOTO: COURTESY MARVEL STUDIOS Losey’s 1951 remake of the indestructible costume. Fritz Lang classic M about A member of the valiant ting. And, significantly, it in the proceedings. And CIA agent Everett Ross, and toward Avengers: Infinity a community in crisis due superteam the Avengers, was directed and co-written there’s even an introducto- Danai Gurira of TV’s The War, reaching theaters on to a child killer on the T’Challa is also heir to the by Ryan Coogler, a 31-year- ry segment set in Coogler’s Walking Dead as the lead- May 4. Yet, you needn’t see loose. Lavine and Malcolm throne of the fictional Afri- old Oakland, Calif.-born East Bay hometown that’s er of Wakanda’s all-wom- any of the other Marvel also toss in a couple of can kingdom of Wakan- African American film- crucial to the story. When an warrior squad. Special movies to get or appreciate better-known but equal- da — secretly, the most maker whose award-win- his father (the King and mention has to go to Letitia this one, making Coogler’s ly relevant offerings that technologically advanced ning indie debut movie, the previous Black Panther) Wright who steals every unapologetic but inclusive look at media manipula- nation in the world, thanks 2013’s Fruitvale Station, dies, T’Challa leaves his col- scene she’s in as T’Challa’s view of a black superhero, tion in the name of poli- to a cache of Vibranium was based on a real-life leagues in the Avengers and playful little sister Shuri, a his utopian milieu, and its tics: Elia Kazan’s A Face (an otherworldly element tragedy involving a young goes home to be anoint- tech genius and a charmer. rightful place in the world in the Crowd (1957) and that has helped to fuel the black man in the wrong ed king. There, he faces In spots, Black Panther at large that much more of Frank Capra’s Meet John country’s scientif- challenges to his echoes James Bond-style spy a triumph. Doe (1941). ic achievements coronation from flicks, plus mixes in martial Black Panther: currently The Dark Side of the and prosperity). representatives arts, African tribal intrigue, playing at all AMC theaters Dream: Subversive Cine- Preposterous? No. In spots, Black Panther of the five tribes and international political in San Francisco: Van Ness ma for Subversive Times Comic books! who co-exist in drama. That notwithstand- 14 (1000 Van Ness Ave.), 1933–1964: March 23–26, Even dis- echoes James Bond-style Wakanda. Mean- ing, Coogler never aban- Kabuki 8 (1881 Post St), The Roxie, 3117 16th St., regarding its while, a super-vil- dons Black Panther’s comic and Metreon (135 Fourth 415-863-1087, roxie.com near-unanimous spy flicks, plus mixes in lain named Klaw book roots nor fails to fit St.); amctheatres.com positive reviews martial arts, African tribal (Andy Sirkis of into the grand tapestry of Michael Snyder is a print and stratospheric The Lord of the the multimovie Marvel epic SUBVERSIVE and broadcast journal- box-office num- intrigue, and international Rings and War as it soars forward from SCREENINGS AT THE ist who covers pop culture bers, Black Pan- for the Planet of release to release. In fact, ROXIE on Michael Snyder’s Cul- ther is notable political drama. the Apes) wants to Black Panther references Elliot Lavine has carved ture Blast, via GABnet.net, and praiseworthy get his hands on events in prior movies such out a valuable niche as a Roku, and YouTube, and as a stand-alone entertain- place at the wrong time. Vibranium for mercenary as Captain America: Civil programmer with his on KPFK/Pacifica Radio’s ment in addition to being Despite Fruitvale Sta- reasons. And T’Challa has a War and includes elements ongoing series of rare or David Feldman Show. You a sterling continuation of tion and the well-received rival who he had heretofore that push the studio’s trans- forgotten movies — with a can follow Michael on Twit- Marvel’s cinematic chroni- 2015 Rocky Balboa sequel, never known: Killmonger media narrative forward particular emphasis on noir ter: @cultureblaster cle. The films in the MCU Creed, being the only fea- (Michael B. Jordan of Creed can vary greatly in tone. ture-length entries in and Fruitvale Station), who For example, the Captain Coogler’s filmography, believes he’s the right- America movies are earnest he was handed the stew- ful ruler of Wakanda and adventures with military ardship of the big-bucks, wants to spread Vibranium and espionage elements, high-profile Black Panther, weaponry to the poor and the misfit Guardians of the and has made something disenfranchised around the Galaxy are wacky space personal, sophisticated, world, then rule them after operas, and the recent Thor: and empowering while they overthrow their mas- Ragnarok is a frequently delivering one of the best ters. hilarious combination of effects-enhanced action Rather than overwhelm- family saga, gladiator epic, movies of the past 10 years. ing the story, myriad spe- and buddy comedy. But In short, Coogler has risen cial effects bring the glory Black Panther is unlike any to the occasion — and was of Wakanda to life, while of the numerous install- probably the best possible rendering the feats of the ments that preceded it, person for the job, regard- Panther, his allies, and his because it’s the first to spot- less of whether he was a enemies in vivid fashion. light a black superhero, and part of Hollywood’s cur- The actors’ characteriza- it wholeheartedly embraces rent and welcome diversity tions are rich and striking, the sociocultural aspects of campaign. In that regard, down to the most minor such an endeavor. Coogler joins Taika Waititi roles. His physical skills (Thor: Ragnarok) of Maori notwithstanding, T’Chal- OAKLAND NATIVE descent and Patty Jenkins la has a core of humanity DIRECTS (Wonder Woman) — so far, and warmth that Boseman Nitpickers will note that the only female director brings out when appropri- Marvel released three films of superhero movies — as ate. Boseman’s co-stars and about Blade, an African having made among the supporting players are a American vampire hunter, best of the genre. joy to watch. You get For- in the late 1990s and early est Whitaker as T’Challa’s 2000s. Those were outliers WONDERS OF mentor, Angela Bassett as with substantial budgets WAKANDA the Queen Mother, Lupi- and impressive profits for The setup and back- ta Nyong’o as T’Challa’s their time. Black Panther stories of Wakanda and romantic interest, Daniel differs in its predominantly T’Challa are effortlessly Kaluuya as T’Challa’s best black cast and African set- and clearly delivered early friend, Martin Freeman as Publicity still from 1937's Black Legion. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIACOMMONS

MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES MARCH 2018 17 Calendar S.F. Ballet: Frankenstein Tue.–Sun. March 6–11 War Memorial Opera House A sold-out hit in 2017, inspired by Mary Shel- March Events ley’s Gothic masterpiece, and set to Lowell Liebermann’s powerful score, this production not to miss this month features sumptuous costumes, and sets that will astonish. $40–$398, 415-865-2000, sfballet.org 24th Annual Art Inspiring Hope Gala Custom Made Theatre: Hooded MAJOR EVENTS Saturday, March 10, 5 p.m. Wed.–Sat., March 8–31 12th Annual S.F. International Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center 533 Sutter Street Chocolate Salon Support Camp Okizu, a summer program for The lives of two black teenagers (one from the inner city and one affluent) overlap in a Sunday, March 11, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Bay Area children with cancer and their families at their annual black-tie gala featuring gourmet holding cell. One decides the other has lost his S.F. County Fair Bldg. (1199 Ninth Ave.), Gold- food, specialty cocktails, headline entertainment, “blackness,” and assumes the role of professor, en Gate Park and more. $300 & up, 415-382-1503, okizu.org navigating a world of cheerleaders, Black Lives Indulge in chocolatey concoctions from dozens Matter, 2Pac, Nietzsche, Apollo, and Dionysus. of chocolatiers and attend demos and lectures $25–$45, 415-798-2682, custommade.org on everything from chocolate pairings to craft chocolates. This year’s salon honors Women in ARTS & CULTURE S.F. Playhouse: The Effect Chocolate. $20 (advance)–$30 (door), 415-345- Tue.–Sun. March 20–April 28 7575, sfchocolatesalon.com 15th Annual Crossroads Irish-American Kensington Park Hotel (450 Post St.) Company Wayne McGregor: Festival Two volunteers in a clinical trial for an antide- Autobiography Various days, March 3–April 15 pressant fall madly in love and wonder if it’s truly Various Bay Area venues their feelings or the drug, causing the doctors to Thu.–Sat., March 8–10, 7:30 p.m. Exploring and celebrating the history of the Irish consider the ethical considerations of their work. YBCA Theater (700 Howard St.) diaspora, this cultural and literary event includes $20–$125, 415-677-9596, sfplayhouse.org British choreographer McGregor fuses dance, creative performance, music, readings, storytell- art, philosophy, science, technology, and ing, films, and more. Free–$36, 415-810-3774, current events for a deeper look at how move- irishamericancrossroads.org MUSIC ment embodies much more than movement. The piece is inspired in part by McGregor’s The Fab Four: Ultimate Beatles own DNA. $40–$65, sfperformances.org Sponsored Tribute PHOTO: SFPERFORMANCES.ORG Saturday, March 10, 8 p.m. Bouquets to Art Palace of Fine Arts Theatre The Emmy Award-winning Fab Four has ODC: Dance Around Town Daily, March 13–18, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. amazed audiences in countries around the Thu.–Sat., March 15–17 de Young Museum world and is elevated above every other Beat- YBCA Theater (700 Howard St.) Now in its 34th year, this highly anticipated les tribute due to their precise attention to News of the World culminates the company’s event features a dazzling display of floral detail including three costume changes repre- 47th season with a bracing response to a turbu- arrangements inspired by the museum’s senting every era of the Beatles ever-changing lent world and features a reprise of last season, diverse collection of paintings, objects, career. $39.50–$62.50, palaceoffinearts.org What we carry, what we keep. $44.50–$154.50, and sculptures, as well as the building’s 415-863-9834, odcdance.org architecture. Visit website for additional Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet programming. $28, 888-901-6645, famsf.org Italian Language Courses Lickers: Satch & Fats IMAGE COURTESY OF THE FINE ARTS MUSEUMS OF SAN Thursday, March 16, 7 & 8:30 p.m. FRANCISCO March 5–April 28 NIGHTLIFE SFJazz Museo Italo Americano Celebrating Women’s History Month, Lavay Bldg. C, Fort Mason Center Danny Avila Smith and her diamond-sharp band interpret The Museo Italo Americano, founded in 1978, 167th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade the joyous songs of two of the great jazz pio- Saturday, March 10, 10 p.m.–Sunday, has been offering classes in San Francisco for & Festival neers and innovators: Fats Waller and Louis March 11, 3 a.m. numerous years with the best teachers and Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Armstrong. $35, 866-920-5299, sfjazz.org Temple Nightclub (540 Howard St.) the lowest tuition at all class levels, from Market Street (at Second) to Civic Center Plaza Get in the mood for dance music superstar Dan- beginning to advanced. Call, e-mail, or Find a hub of Irish culture at the Civic Center ny Avila, D.J. and producer of house and electro visit website for schedule and additional MTT Conducts Mahler’s Fifth Plaza with corned beef sandwiches, Irish bands house music. Ages 21 & up, $20, 415-312-3668, information. $175–$225, 415-673- 2200, Thu.–Sun., March 22–25 and dancers, kids’ activities, arts and crafts Davies Symphony Hall templesf.com booths, and community and cultural informa- [email protected], sfmuseo.org Experience Mahler’s glorious Fifth Symphony, tion. Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. Free, 800-310- regarded as one of his crowning achievements. Startup Mingle Party and 6563, sresproductions.com Opening with a dramatic trumpet solo and Fashion Show featuring the hauntingly beautiful Adagietto Friday, March 16, 9 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Macy’s 72nd Annual Flower Show: MUSEUMS & for strings and harp, the symphony moves from Once Upon a Springtime Hue Lounge and Nightclub (447 Broadway) GALLERIES mourning to triumph, reflecting a joyful period Hosted by fashion industry professionals and Daily, March 28–April 8 in the composer’s life. $45–$159, 415-864-6000, Startup Mingle’s Angelica Janice of Cake Angel, Macy’s Union Square Fernando Reyes: An Artist’s Evolution sfsymphony.org this is a fun evening of networking, intriguing Take time to smell the flowers at Macy’s iconic 1991-2017 fashion apparel, models, and music. $10–$15, spring flower show. Visit website for special Thu.–Sun. through March 11, noon–4 p.m. startupmingle_hue.eventbrite.com event information. 415-397-3333, social.macys. The Mexican Museum, Fort Mason Center com/flower-show/ The Oakland-based artist creates compelling Lepracon: St. Patrick’s Day San Fran- works (figurative and abstract drawings, oil paint- cisco Pub Crawl ings, paper cut-out collages, and prints) depict- Saturday, Mar 17, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. COMMUNITY ing the human form with strength and passion. Maye’s Oyster House (1233 Polk St.) CORNER Free, 415-202-9700, mexicanmuseum.org Enjoy drink specials and no cover at a long list of bars. Ages 21 & up, $5–$25, lepraconsf.com S.F. History Days Sat.–Sun., March 3–4, 11 a.m. Make Believe: The World of Glen Keane Pile: A Space Odyssey Old U.S. Mint (88 Fifth St.) Thu.-Tue., March 8–Sept. 3, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 9:30 p.m. In continuous programming throughout the Walt Disney Family Museum Monarch (101 Sixth St.) weekend, join dozens of organizations celebrat- This exhibition will highlight the work of Disney Harmony Sweepstakes A night of music featuring Pile Palace, Justin ing and telling the stories of the city’s unique animator Glen Keane, who created unforget- Campbell, and Iwata. Ages 21 & up, $15–$20, past. Meet community historians, archivists, A Capella Festival table characters like Ariel (The Little Mermaid), monarchsf.ticketfly.com genealogists, archaeologists, researchers, edu- Rapunzel (Tangled), and Pocahontas, and will Saturday, March 31, 8 p.m. cators, re-enactors, and other history enthusi- also feature some of his other projects including asts, and more, including art exhibitions and film a recent collaboration with retired NBA player Palace of Fine Arts Theatre From vocal jazz to doo wop, gospel to pop screenings. Follow @sfhistorydays for up-to-date Kobe Bryant. $25, 415-345-6800, wdfmuseum.org FILMS & programming. Free, sfhistorydays.org and all styles in between, you will be amazed at the versatility of the human voice on dis- LECTURES play in this most exhilarating evening of vocal THEATER harmony singing. This event always sells out, Ryan Holiday: Peter Thiel and the GALAS & BENEFITS so get your tickets early. $34.50 & $39.50, Gawker Conspiracy ACT: Vietgone 415-392-4400, harmony-sweepstakes.com Monday, March 26, 6:30 p.m. International Women’s Day in the Bay Tue.–Sun. through April 22 PHOTO: FACEBOOK.COM/BCVOCALS The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Thursday, March 8, 9 p.m. The Strand Theater (1127 Market St.) Author Ryan Holiday delves into the giant legal 1015 Folsom (1015 Folsom St.) In this contemporary twist on the classic story battle between Silicon Valley gossip site Gawker This event will showcase the richness of the of boy meets girl, three young Vietnamese Media and local billionaire Peter Thiel. $8–$50, local dance music culture by featuring Bay Area DANCE 415-597-6705, commonwealthclub.org women D.J.s and producers playing an array of immigrants leave their war-torn country for an styles including hip-hop, funk, world, bass, house, eye-opening road trip across the bewildering Rotunda Dance Series: and techno. Proceeds benefit migrant farmworker and foreign landscape of 1970s America. $30– Dance Generators 15th Annual International Ocean women. 21 & up. $10–$20, eventbrite.com $95, 415-749-2228, act-sf.org Friday, March 2, noon Film Festival Rotunda, City Hall Thu.–Sun., March 8–11 YMCA 7th Annual Y for Youth Luncheon Breach Once More: Rabbit Hole Kicking off the series’ eighth season, the group Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center Friday, March 9, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Thu.–Sat., March 1–24, 8 p.m.–10 p.m. will perform its latest playful dance-theater This festival features ocean-themed independent Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Young Performers Theater, Fort Mason Center work Base Ten, revealing how numeric systems film screenings, filmmaker Q. & A. sessions, Celebrate your support of youth empowerment This Pulitzer Prize-winning play charts a grieving evolved because of our two hands and 10 panel discussions, and the Seventh Annual and the future leaders of the Bay Area. This family’s journey through an empathic search for fingers, and considers the linguistic, mathemat- SFIOFF Student Film Competition for middle year’s program features U.S. Senator Kamala comfort after a life-shattering accident turns ical, historical and social ramifications of this and high school students. Visit website for Harris. See website for pricing or contact Jenna their world upside down. $25–$28, 415-346-5550, noncoincidence. Free, 415-920-9181, schedule. $8–$18 (individual films), $180 (festival Chen, 415-281-6780, ymcasf.org/yforyouth breachoncemore.org dancersgroup.org/rotunda pass), 415-561-6251, oceanfilmfest.org

18 MARCH 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM David Mamet 19th Annual Whiskies of the World Expo Wednesday, March 21, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 5–9 p.m. ual JCCSF (3200 California St.) Hornblower yacht S.F. Belle (Pier 3) The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, best Sample over 250 whiskies and meet the dis- known for rapid-fire dialogue and explorations tillers who make them in this event featuring of power relationships, masculinity, and cor- pairings, seminars, dinner, live music, and more. porate corruption, discusses Chicago, his new, Proceeds benefit Casa Circulo Cultural. $140, big-shouldered thriller set in mobbed-up 1920s whiskiesoftheworld.com Chicago. $28–$38, 415-292-1233, jccsf.org

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Friday, March 30, 7:30–10 p.m. WELLNESS Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center Sunday, April 1st 10am - 5pm For one night only, the Wild & Scenic festival features films drawing attention to the climate, pollution, and environmental activism. $20–$25, 530-265-5961, Easter wildandscenicfilmfestival.org Bonnet SCIENCE & Contest ENVIRONMENT 11:15-1:30pm Silent Beach Yoga: Full Moon Magnificent Magnolias Parade Daily through March, 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 4:30–5:40 p.m. at S.F. Botanical Garden Baker Beach Celebrate spring with the sights and scents of Join Julie Aiello of Outdoor Yoga SF for some 2 pm this spectacular annual bloom of nearly 100 moon salutations to recharge and restore in trees, whose branches burst into a profusion of this fully active practice. Headphones provid- saucer-sized pink, white, and magenta flowers. ed. $26, eventbrite.com Free–$8, 415-661-1316, sfbotanicalgarden.org

Curious Creatures NightLife Thursday, March 8, 6 p.m. 6th Annual Nutrition & Wellness Fair California Academy of Sciences Thursday, March 22, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Enjoy drinks, food and education as you learn Lobby, CPMC (2100 Webster St.) about tentacled, slimy, and lumpy lifeforms, Celebrate National Nutrition Month and enjoy including a screening of Spider Seduction. $12– food demos, healthful recipes, health screen- $15, 415-379-8000, calacademy.org ings, games, raffle prizes, and more. Free, 415- 923-3155, cpmc.org 31st Annual Pi Day Wednesday, March 14, 1–3:30 p.m. Candlelight Labyrinth Walk Exploratorium Friday, March 9, 6–8 p.m. Live Music Petting Zoo Enjoy Pi-themed activities, rituals, and antics. And Grace Cathedral Outdoor Dining Pony Rides Shopping pie. If you can’t enjoy in person, visit Explorato- Walk the labyrinth by candlelight and music rium Island in Second Life where you can play and pray for peace. Visit website for labyrinth Gifts Fun For The Whole Family with Pi exhibits. Free (entry subject to capacity; information and guidelines. Free, 415-749-6300, Presented by the Union Street Association ~ UnionStreetSF.com admission not guaranteed), 415-528-4444, gracecathedral.org exploratorium.edu Produced by Steven Restivo Event Services, Inc. ~ 800-310-6563 ~ SRESproductions.com

Solar Energy Project: Kenyan Youth Innovation Centers CHILD’S PLAY Thursday, March 15, 6 p.m. Breakfast with Enzo The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) Thursdays & Fridays, 10 a.m.–noon Learn about a pilot project that seeks to help Sports Basement Presidio the 84 percent of Kenyans in rural communities Drop in for two different sets (10 a.m. and 11 without access to grid electricity. It’s a program a.m.) of voice, accordion, guitar, banjo, jaw harp, utilizing youth involvement, entrepreneurial skills, ocarina, percussion and musical saw sing along and the teaching of self-sufficiency. Free–$20, fun for all — big and small, young and old, with 415-597-6705, commonwealthclub.org one of the best-rated musical artists for children Children’s Theatre Association ages 2 to 4. Free, (donations welcome), 415-437- of San Francisco Presents 0100, sportsbasement.com

POTABLES & EDIBLES Creative Family Fun: Im-PRESS-ive Herbs lice Saturday, March 10, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. A Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) in Wonderland Celebrate Juana Briones, a legendary woman of the Presidio’s past, who was a curandero, or healer, who used herbs and other natural ingredients to help the sick. Create your own work SATURDAYS of art from plants and herbs. Free (reservations February 3,10,24, March 3 encouraged), 415-561-4323, presidio.org 10:30am & 1pm A Week of Women in Food Family Film Night: ‘Coco’ Friday, March 16, 5:30–9 p.m. Musical theater for children Presidio Community YMCA (1152 Gorgas Ave.) Mon.–Sun., March 5–11 Presented at the Cowell Theater Various Bay Area locations Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie night spon- This seven-day dining experience of inspir- sored by Mayor Mark Farrell, in partnership with Fort Mason Center ing meals celebrates the voices, talent, the Presidio Trust and the Presidio Community Marina Blvd. at Buchanan and food of nine La Cocina-born Bay Area Y. Enjoy food trucks, bubbles, and face painting San Francisco women chefs. Participants include A-16, (5:30 p.m.), cartoon shorts (6:30 p.m.), and film (7 State Bird Provisions, Jardiniére, and others. p.m.). Free, 415-561-4323, presidio.gov Tickets Visit website for details and pricing. 415- $15 children 824-2729 ext. 309, womeninfood.org PHOTO: FACEBOOK.COM/LACOCINASFORG CREATURE FEATURES $18 adults For tickets and Coyotes: Beyond the Howl information visit Off the Grid Daily (hours vary) through March 10 www.ctasf.org Fridays, 5–10 p.m., March 2 through Sausalito Public Library (420 Litho St.) or call (415) 248-2677 Oct. 26 View photographs and video clips of coyote or Facebook.com/CTASF Fort Mason Center family interactions and their less-seen behav- This roaming mobile food extravaganza, the iors in this educational exhibition by Janet largest food truck gathering of its kind in the Kessler. Free, 415-289-4121, sausalitolibrary.org, Director: Bill Starr country, brings delicious food to the public with coyoteyipps.com Musical Director: Bill Keck free sides of music, craft, and soul. New this year Producers: are more dining areas, a craft beer garden, and E-mail: [email protected] Debbie Mitchell VIP tasting tickets. Free–$25, offthegridsf.com Valerie Raskin Irish Bread Shop Calendar listings Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m.–noon Sur la Table (2224 Union St.) Send your event listings to [email protected] Fresh-from-the-oven Irish bread with homemade with succinct specifics about your event, location, butter? Yes, please! Learn essential techniques dates, times, prices, and contact information (tele- for mixing, kneading and rolling two types of phone and Internet). dough, one with yeast and one without. Plus, Visit marinatimes.com for additional calendar list- “Alice In Wonderland - Prince Street Players Version”” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) you’ll practice shaping, baking and icing hot All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com cross buns. $75, 800-243-0852, surlatable.com ings. For sponsored listings, call 415-815-8081.

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The Weekend Traveler Follow the birds Delicious crab cakes and more in beautiful Bodega Bay

BY PATTY BURNESS The menu has a variety of offerings, but we opted for a nce you’re off Highway crab sandwich, the crab cakes 101 and headed west to (we were lucky enough to Bodega Bay, the drive is score them), and clam chow- Othrough open farm and ranch der. We enjoyed the bounty at land filled with orchards and the picnic tables in front of the vineyards. Then it’s over the tiny 360-square-foot shop as hills to the coast. When there’s we watched the comings and no fog, you can see the harbor goings of the fishing boats in and the Pacific Ocean shim- the marina (707-875-9472, mering just beyond. If you have spudpointcrab.com). more time, consider taking Drakes Sonoma Kitchen is Highway 1 up the coast for a located bayside at the Bodega stunning drive. Bay Lodge. It shares the same Bodega Bay is a picturesque fantastic views as the lodge and enclave in Western Sonoma offers a casual place to savor County filled with sea lovers breakfast and dinner. The stone and family-owned restaurants fireplace warms up the room and shops. Beaches, hiking morning and evening. Not only trails, and an abundance of do the ingredients and the wines wildlife and bird watching pre- celebrate Sonoma, but they only vail. This small town was the serve fish that are on the Sea- site of the first Russian con- food Watch list (compiled by struction in California in 1809. the Monterey Bay Aquarium to And if you’re a fan of Alfred educate consumers about the Hitchcock, you know The Birds importance of sustainable sea- was filmed here. Bodega Bay food). is easily accessible for an over- Generous portions are the night stay. rule at the restaurant, and the Rancho Bodega omelet is no STAY exception. Eggs, avocado, cho- At the Bodega Bay Lodge find rizo, pepper jack cheese, and dramatic views and luxe accom- roasted tomato salsa are served modations set among seven lush with home-style potatoes. With acres. Gardens explode with piping hot Taylor Made Farms drought-resistant plants. Set Organic Goat Rock blend cof- atop a bluff, the rooms and the fee, you are fueled and ready for restaurants face Bodega Head (a the day’s adventures. peninsula that protects the bay In the evening, the restaurant from the ocean), Bodega Bay, is the perfect location to watch and the Pacific. the sun set and enjoy local fare. My husband and I stayed in Choose from starters like oys- the Great Blue Heron, a spacious ters and Dungeness crab cakes oceanfront suite. Just across the or New England-style clam way was the Long-Billed Curlew chowder and roasted beet salad. (the names celebrate the pop- Entrées include pan-roasted wild ularity of bird watching). The king salmon with an array of modern rooms have vaulted ceil- vegetables (peas, carrots, cri- ings, private patios, top-notch minis, and more); dry-rubbed amenities, and wood-burning grilled Angus rib-eye steak with fireplaces. Join other guests for Top to bottom: Don’t miss Spud Point Crab Co.; Relax at the Bodega Bay Lodge; Bottom left: a sun-dried tomato Cabernet complimentary wine and cheese Tranquil Bodega Bay. PHOTOS: BO LINKS jus; and ricotta, arugula, and in the lobby at 5 p.m. (707-875- sun-dried tomato ravioli. Our 3525, bodegabaylodge.com). Bodega Head, part of the approach shots, rolling greens, Secret Gardens (406-581-4814, Sonoma wine picks included two Sonoma Coast State Park, is and a memorable trip from tee bodegabaysecretgardens.com/). 2014s: The Radio-Coteau Rus- PLAY & SHOP a marine reserve and conser- to green on every hole. Depend- sian River “Laguna” Pinot Noir A short walk from the lodge, vation area. It’s also a feeding ing on the distance you choose, DINE and the County Line Russian Doran Park has two beautiful ground for great white sharks the course stretches from 4,801 Everything you’ve heard River Zinfandel. A word of cau- miles of beach as well as hik- and the place to watch whales yards (gold tees) to 6,290 yards about the Spud Point Crab tion: Try not to get filled up on ing, biking, and horse trails. migrate (707-875-3483, parks. (black tees). Don’t be fooled by Company is absolutely true the incredible seeded sourdough The lodge even offers compli- ca.gov/?page_id=451). the shorter play: With substan- — they are simply the best. bread from Sebastopol’s Village mentary Electra cruiser bikes Golfers of all abilities will tial elevation changes and undu- There is even a sign posted Bakery. For dessert we had the to its guests. Have a picnic, fly feel right at home at The Links lating fairways, it’s a most luscious butter- a kite, fish, surf, or just relax. at Bodega Harbour, a cham- challenge for everyone scotch crème brûlée, There’s also a boat launch and pionship course that can also (707-875-3538, bodega then strolled back to campgrounds (707-875-3540, be enjoyed by duffers. Remod- harbourgolf.com). our room. parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/ eled by famed architect Robert After an active day Their popular crab cakes are Drakes Fireside Get_Outdoors/Parks/Doran_ Trent Jones II, the course offers (or not doing much sold out in one hour. Only Lounge serves both Regional_Park.aspx). fabulous coastal vistas, daring of anything!), there’s casual fare and din- nothing more sooth- 50 orders are made, so get ing room entrées ing that a visit to inside by the fire or the Spa at the lodge. in line before 1 p.m. outside on the patio Choose from mas- by fire pits. Use the sages, body treatments, and that states: “Caution: Our clam binoculars to track the sea- facials such as the Sonoma chowder can be addictive!” side action (707-875-3525, Coast Massage, guaranteed to Located right across the street bodegabaylodge.com/dining). help ease those aching muscles. from the bay and a marina, There’s also a heated pool, hot this family-owned business is a OTHER ESSENTIALS: tub, and sauna (707-875-3525, gathering spot for locals, fish- Bodega Bay Tourism: bodegabaylodge.com/spa). ermen, and visitors alike. bodegabay.com; visitbodegabay.com Adjacent to the bay, find Their popular crab cakes are Sonoma County Tourism: surf shops, galleries, markets, sold out in one hour. Every sonomacounty.com gift shops, and a candy and Sunday, only 50 orders are kite store. If you’re looking made, so you better plan on Patty Burness can be found on for a unique place to hold a getting in line before they’re Twitter at @pattygb or reached by special event, check out the available at 1 p.m. e-mail at [email protected]

20 MARCH 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Travel with Your Dog North Bay After the devastating fires, wine country is open for business

Part 2: The Mendocino Coast to Marshall wine, a roaring fire, and a very sweet black The next morning, we had our com- cat curled up beside us. plimentary organic breakfast in the BY SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS We stayed in one of the Forest Rooms, dog-friendly dining room, a large, open cozy and charming with a sophisticated space by the lobby overlooking the lush REJUVENATE AT THE STANFORD touch, paneled in wood to mimic the grounds. I enjoyed the Benedict topped INN BY THE SEA views from the private deck, replete with with meaty Portobello mushrooms, Just up the road from the spectacular a wood-burning fireplace ideal on a cold, tomatoes, spinach, and spicy silken tofu Little River Inn is the Stanford Inn Eco-Re- rainy night. The dogs were greeted with Hollandaise served on a house-baked sort (44850 Comptche Ukiah Rd., Men- house-made sweet potato treats (Skylar whole wheat English muffin. Steve had docino, 800-331-8884, stanfordinn.com). loved them, Blue not so much) while we the light, crispy oat and buckwheat Owners Joan and Jeff Stanford have creat- got warm chocolate-chip cookies — some waffle with organic maple syrup and ed a haven for rejuvenation that includes of the best I’ve had, vegan or otherwise. fruit compote. Skylar meets a llama at Stanford Inn. the Mendocino Center for Living Well I’m not a huge meat eater, so I was excit- PHOTO: SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS (massage and spa treatments, Chinese ed to have dinner at The Ravens (Steve NICK’S COVE: SANTA CLAUS IS medicine, cooking and gardening classes, not so much). We started with a salad of BOATING TO TOWN OVER THE HILL TO RUTHERFORD meditation, yoga and tai chi, and more), as massaged kale, which sounds pretentious, After breakfast, we headed for the When we wound through the hills above well as one of the country’s most acclaimed but is actually an important technique to quaint oyster-centric town of Marshall Rutherford, we saw dramatic evidence of vegan restaurants, The Ravens. bring raw kale to an edible texture. It was and a stay at one of my all-time favorite the ravaging wildfires — charred trees, On our last visit to Mendocino, Steve stunningly presented in a tower mixed dog-exuberant spots, Nick’s Cove (23240 skeletal grapevines, blackened ground, and I took the dogs on a beautiful canoe with raisins and avocado verjus (pressed Highway 1, Marshall, 415-663-1033, and crews still working to clean it up. ride at the inn’s “Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, juice) vinaigrette, topped with cauliflow- nickscove.com), where we arrived in the But when we arrived at one of my go-to too!” but the weather didn’t cooperate er ceviche and avocado tartare. Anyone nick of time to see Santa ride up in a boat. lunch spots, the Rutherford Grill (1180 this time. Instead, we took Skylar and who knows me well knows I love sushi, Locals and visitors alike gathered on the Rutherford Rd., Rutherford, 707-963-1792, Blue on leisurely strolls between fits of and the evening’s selection satisfied my dock for hot cider and a toy drive for local rutherfordgrill.com), it was teeming with rain through the orange, red, and yellow craving with carrots, maple-glazed tofu, kids. It set the tone for a relaxing stay locals, and we faced the usual hour wait tinged grounds. We introduced the dogs red bell peppers, avocado, and cucumber at Al’s (our favorite waterfront cottage) (worth it for the best French dip sandwich to their first llamas (though it was obvi- wrapped in brown rice and drizzled with where I took advantage of the claw-foot in Wine Country). When I asked the host- ous these weren’t the llamas’ first dogs) a silken tofu/Sriracha “Dynamite” sauce. soaking tub while Steve snoozed with the ess if the tourist business had returned, and wandered the organic gardens to see My favorite dish was the creamy carrot pit bulls in front of the wood-burning she shook her head. “We wish the media what would be on our dinner plates later. soup thickened with coconut creamer, stove and sunset bay views. We dined at would stop talking about the fires,” she The dramatic atrium-enclosed pool had cauliflower, and potatoes. The carrots are the restaurant later that evening on succu- said, a refrain we heard often during our us wishing we remembered swimsuits, steamed with tomatoes, roasted with gar- lent local oysters two ways: BBQ (house- weeklong trip. “Please let people know we but we were just as happy settling into lic and onion, and puréed until velvety. By made BBQ sauce, garlic-parsley butter) would love for them to come back.” the sofa in the lobby, festively decorated the end of our meal, Steve said, “I think and baked mornay (Point Reyes Toma for Christmas, where we found glasses of I’m coming around on the vegan thing.” cheese, Parmesan, breadcrumbs). E-mail: [email protected] REED & GREENOUGHREED & GREENOUGH 3251 SCOTT STREET at CHESTNUT 3251 SCOTT STREET at CHESTNUT

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BY THALIA FARSHCHIAN First, it is important to determine if MAN t is estimated that 24 million you have any food sensitivities because people around the world suffer from those foods trigger both stress and dementia, and this number is predict- inflammation. For both hyperglycemia Ied to double every 20 years until at least and hypoglycemia, one should adopt a 2040. Brain conditions are not limited to low-carbohydrate diet, have a breakfast FRIDAY older adults, and early signs can affect all of high-quality protein and fat, and eat ages. Optimizing brain function increas- something every two to three hours. es our ability to sustain attention, learn with greater ease, get quality sleep, and INFLAMMATION Housecleaning & Services maintain a good mood. The primary immune cells in the brain While our brain function is imperative are the microglia cells, which assist in • HOUSECLEANING to the rest of our body, maintaining its sending messages between neurons and health is often not addressed until it’s too removing dead neurons and plaques. • HOUSE AND PET SITTING late. Neurologic With persistent degeneration is inflammation difficult to iden- from diet, trau- • LIGHT MOVING AND PACKING tify in oneself, Healthy brain function ma, lack of oxy- making it easy to gen, environ- • GARDENING allow it to gradu- begins with proper fuel – mental toxins, ally decline. Once autoimmune dis- • ERRANDS the diagnosis of oxygen and sugar. ease, and blood dementia is made, sugar abnormal- • APPOINTMENTS Skylar there is little one can do to turn back ities, the immune system becomes taxed PAW OF the clock. Healthy brain function begins with an overwhelming amount of work, • ORGANIZING APPROVAL with proper fuel — oxygen and sugar. and neuroinflammation ensues. Chronic inflammation speeds neuron IMPAIRED CIRCULATION cell death rates and reduces the response Excellent local references, including Marina Times If our body goes more than five min- of existing neurons, causing symptoms utes without oxygen, our brain suffers like brain fog and depression. By regu- editor-in-chief, Susan Dyer Reynolds! permanent damage. While this is one lating inflammation, microglia cells have extreme, when our brain does not receive the ability to properly clear degenerated adequate oxygen, its performance is tissue to support existing healthy tissue. CALL STEVE RUSSELL: 415.373.2610 reduced. Compounds like curcumin derived Signs of reduced circulation include from turmeric and resveratrol derived high or low blood pressure; anemia; from grapes can be powerful in reducing cold hands, feet, and tip of the nose; inflammation in combination with an REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AIRPORT CONCIERGE SERVICE LEASE brittle nails; and fungal overgrowth on anti-inflammatory diet. toes. Gingko biloba and gotu kola are In terms of diet, one of the most The Airport Commission has commenced the RFP process for Airport Concierge Service two herbs that greatly enhance circu- inflammatory proteins from food is glu- Lease. This Lease is for the operation of VIP and concierge-style services at San Francisco International Airport. The Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) for this Lease is $10,000.00. lation and reduce high blood pressure. ten in wheat products. We are no longer Exercise is also key — heart-pumping eating the wheat our parents and grand- The term is three years with one two-year option to extend exercisable at the Airport cardio for 15 minutes upon waking can parents consumed and the processing of Commission’s discretion. Annual Rent shall be the higher of the Minimum Annual Guarantee or 8% of Gross Revenues. be extremely helpful. Good posture and the wheat has made it incredibly inflam- not hunching at a computer ensures that matory. Many people with neurologic An Informational Conference will be held on February 14, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. PST at blood is free to flow to the brain. imbalances and autoimmune conditions the SFO Business Center, 575 N. McDonnell Road, Third Floor, Suite 3-313, Aviation Management’s Conf. Room, at SFO. Small, local and disadvantaged businesses are benefit from a gluten-free diet. encouraged to participate. BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCES Alzheimer’s disease is also considered STIMULATION Please see website http://www.flysfo.com/business-at-sfo/current-opportunities for additional Type 3 diabetes. Individuals affected by The saying, “use it or lose it,” has never information or call John M. Reeb, Sr. Principal Property Manager, (650) 821-4512. diabetes are actually twice as likely to rung more true. As we age, we are con- The Youth Commission is a body of 17 San Franciscans between the ages of 12 and develop Alzheimer’s disease. Our brain tinuously losing brain cells called neu- 23. Created by the voters in 1995 through a charter amendment, the commission uses 30 percent of our glucose supply, rons. While we want to be healthy and is responsible for advising the Mayor and Board of Supervisors on policies and budgets related to youth. The commission is also charged with providing comment, making glucose a primary fuel source maintain the neurons we have, our brain recommendation, and feedback on all proposed laws that affect youth before the for proper brain is very efficient Board takes final action. function. When by creating webs Commissioners work diligently to connect young people with one another, develop glucose and the Many people with between neu- leadership skills and understanding of government, and make positive policy regulating hor- rons. The more changes. mone, insulin, are neurologic imbalances we engage, the The commission meets on the first and third Monday of every month at 5:15pm in too high or low, more webs we room 416 of City Hall. Their standing issue-based committees meet regularly in the performance is and autoimmune create, allowing Youth Commission office, City Hall Room 345. affected. us to continually Visit our website www.sfgov.org/yc, email [email protected], or call (415) 554-6446 Elevated glu- conditions benefit from learn and grow cose levels, or throughout life. The annual San Francisco Summer Resource Fair will take place Saturday, March 10 hyperglycemia, a gluten-free diet. My patients who 11am-3pm at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. The Summer Resource Fair will feature 150 summer programs, camps, classes and other services for children cause degenera- remain engaged and youth from age 3 to 18. Many of the programs are free or low cost, and may enroll tion and inflammation that disrupt nor- in studies, games, athletics, and other participants on the spot. The Fair is an excellent resource for families to start planning their mal functions, like clearing the amyloid activities live happier and healthier lives. summer, and it is a lot of fun: the Rec & Park Department will set up a KidZone with games, arts and crafts, a climbing wall, and other fun activities, Play-Well TEKnologies will host plaques in the brain that are associated Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of a massive Lego building project, and the SF Public Library will bring their Bookmobile and with Alzheimer’s disease. Signs of high dementia, mood disorders, and learning host a book giveaway. blood sugar include fatigue after meals, disabilities are not conditions we have to craving sweets after a meal, constant endure. Proactive health measures affect- Did you know that there is a daily pill to prevent HIV? hunger, and difficulty losing weight. ing circulation, blood sugar balance, and Find out about PrEP, a daily pill to prevent HIV, through an automated mobile texting Conversely, low blood sugar, hypogly- inflammation can be incorporated to conversation. You can learn about PrEP, have concerns addressed, and even find out cemia, can equally affect performance. improve and prevent neurodegeneration. where you can get PrEP! You can also refer friends to find out about PrEP through the texting service. Individuals with hypoglycemia must eat regularly, and if a meal is missed, they Thalia Farshchian is a naturopathic doc- Text “CITYPREP” to 213-33 (messaging and data rates apply). become irritable, fatigued, and/or expe- tor at Discover Health. Her background Email [email protected] or visit http://sfcityclinic.org/services/prep/asp for more rience brain fog. Low blood sugar levels includes both conventional and alternative information. can be greatly affected by stress and modalities, and her practice is primarily poor diet. focused on weight management, hormone This program is sponsored by the Population Health Division of San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH). Both of these conditions can be appro- imbalances and gastrointestinal conditions. CNS-3100129# priately managed by a balanced diet. E-mail: [email protected]

22 MARCH 2018 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Family

MomSense Schooling Navigating kindergarten decision time

BY LIZ FARRELL prepared to get on a wait-list get “the scoop” on who got into and keep trying. where. Parents, the same way we or many, march means It’s most important not to let teach our children to be kind and the start of spring, college your child see your anxiety. This considerate, we must remember basketball, and this year, is still a bit confusing and over- these virtues ourselves, especially Fa few more inches of snow in whelming for children, so keep during this time when tensions Tahoe. But for parents with chil- the discussions and decisions can run high. dren hoping to enter kindergar- between you and your spouse. Realize that some parents are ten in the fall, March, specifically Also, be open to “blessings in going to be excited, but there mid-March, has a whole differ- disguise.” Things may not turn will also be many who are disap- ent meaning. The public-school out exactly as you had hoped, pointed or frustrated. It can be Your first choice might not end up being the only or best option. lottery is held and acceptance but that may not be the worst difficult not to take a rejection letters for the independent thing in the long run. Ultimately, or wait-list letter personally, but comes the fun part of sharing the be dealing with this at school. schools are sent. This try to think of it as one exciting news with your child. For us, the school downplays it can be an anxious time of those blessings in dis- This can be tricky and confusing for the children because the idea for parents, especially if guise — maybe the right so best to keep it simple and age of all that change can be over- they have spent last fall Share your excitement with fit would not have been appropriate. You may choose to whelming for some children. touring, attending open right anyway. drive by the new school and share houses, parent coffees, family, and when it comes to Some preschools have a moment out front as you tell It may be a long next few interviews, and assess- instituted a “quiet time,” your child the news or provide a weeks for many of you, but I ments. Deciding where dealing with other families, where students are not special treat and then share the hope through the process you our children will spend allowed to say where news. Our youngest has spent learn something new about your the next nine years is one be discrete and humble. they got in for a week. many years watching his brother child and maybe even yourselves. of the biggest decisions This gives families time and sister head to school in uni- For us, my husband and I were we have to make as parents. It remember there has never been to make decisions if they are form, so we bought him his first grateful for the process and the can be overwhelming trying to a case of a child not getting into deciding between two schools uniform as our way of telling him. discernment as we learned a lot determine the best fit for your any school, and I can promise or time to get on a wait-list. No matter how you decide to about each other and what is child and your family in addition you, your child won’t be the first. My best advice is that you share share the news, it’s most import- important to us in an education to the stress of hoping your child Everyone will find a home in the your excitement with family, and ant to do it with excitement. Your and a community. Trust your gets into one of your top-choice fall. when it comes to dealing with child will feel that and in turn be instincts and try to enjoy this schools. Here are some tips on other families, be discrete and excited also. Kids don’t have a time of preparing your child for how to deal with this exciting yet SOCIAL GRACES humble. It would be a shame to great sense of timing at this age, the wonderful experience that anxious time: Every year I see this — in lose a friendship over this pro- so it is important to reinforce that awaits over the next several years. the excitement or misery of the cess. this will happen in a few months DON’T STRESS moment, parents forget their — they still have lots to learn and Liz Farrell is the mother of three There are many wonderful social graces — blasting how TELLING YOUR CHILD much fun to have with their pre- young children. Formerly, she was schools in our area. If you don’t many places your child was When you’ve made the deci- school friends. Make sure to also a news producer in Washington, get your first-choice accep- accepted on every social media sion, put down a deposit, or talk to your preschool director D.C. and in San Francisco. E-mail: tance letter or lottery pick, be platform to calling around to signed on the dotted line, now or teachers about how they will [email protected]

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MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES MARCH 2018 23 Real Estate The Marina Times Real Estate Real Estate Reporter Market tips Market Report: January 2018 The off-market sales option By Hill & Co. Real Estate BY JOHN ZIPPERER SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON IS AN OFF-MARKET NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET DEAL RIGHT FOR YOU? Cow Hollow 3218 Buchanan Street 3BD/3BA $4,400,000 Above 42 We’ve all heard the sto- 2739 Broderick Street 5BD/3.5BA $6,040,000 Above 18 ries from recent years about homes selling within Lake (no sales) days or even hours of going on the market. That might Laurel Heights (no sales) sound like a seller’s dream. But there is another option Lone Mountain (no sales) — selling or buying a property off the market, without it even getting listed on Marina 1256 Francisco Street 9BD/3.75BA $3,688,000 Below 27 Homeowners have been eclipsed by renters in the a multiple listing service. decade since the Great Recession started. Nob Hill (no sales) It’s an option that could be attractive to some people, but it all has to do with templating an off-market any discretionary processes North Beach (no sales) the seller’s appetite for risk, sale to see if it fits their or appeals. “Starting today, according to Paragon Real situation. we will see more housing Pacific Heights 2614 Sacramento Street 4BD/4BA $2,992,500 Below 0 Estate’s Alexander Mulder approved more quickly all 1785-1787 Broadway St. 6BD/5.5BA $3,700,000 Above 168 (bridgesf.com). 97 PERCENT FAILURE across our state, particu- “Some people will say, ‘I RATE larly affordable housing Presidio Heights 215 Cherry Street 6BD/6.5BA $8,250,000 Above 76 know I will get a good offer,’ With the Region- which is so badly needed and someone makes them al Housing Needs Allo- in our communities.” Russian Hill 44 Montclair Terrace 3BD/3.5BA $3,480,000 Below 69 a good offer, ‘but I want cation, the state of Cal- The 27.5 percent of the to put it on the market,’ ifornia sets the number cities that only failed in Sea Cliff (no sales) and that buyer walks away,” of housing units (of all the BMR category will said Mulder. “Or some- income levels) for each only have to streamline Telegraph Hill (no sales) times that buyer their affordable comes back and housing, making CONDOS sees it didn’t sell on If you're not going to projects that are BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON the market and now at least 50 per- NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET says it’s not worth move, update, and stage cent low-income that much. It really units eligible for Cow Hollow 2060 Union Street #7 2BD/1BA $1,651,000 Above 14 depends on the risk your home, do you really streamlining but 3038 Steiner Street 3BD/2BA $2,600,000 Below 90 tolerance of the sell- not projects that er. Some people are want photos of it online? are market-rate or Lake 3900 California Street #3 2BD/2BA $1,100,000 Below 95 risk averse, some with lower levels of 87 6th Avenue 3BD/2BA $1,650,000 Above 48 people like risk.” local community’s hous- affordability. An off-market sale ing goals. They are evalu- Laurel Heights (no sales) makes the most sense if ated for both market-rate DATA DUMP the sellers have a good idea and below-market-rate Some cities, such as Lone Mountain (no sales) of the market value of the housing. On Feb. 1, the San Francisco, are already property, or if they want a California Housing and known as being rent- Marina 240 Mallorca Way #A 1BD/1BA $785,000 Above 12 more rarified target buyer. Community Development er-majority towns. In the 1531 Beach Street 2BD/2BA $1,970,000 Below 40 For a recent off-market issued its report about aftermath of the Great 2235 Beach Street #301 3BD/2BA $2,000,000 Above 0 sale Mulder made on a how cities have done Recession, other cities 3425 Divisadero Street 3BD/2BA $3,150,000 Below 05 home on Chestnut Street, meeting their RHNA tar- moved from owner-major- the seller had a unit that gets. The result? Slightly ity to renter-majority cit- Nob Hill 1177 California St. #422 0BD/1BA $580,000 Below 98 had not been updated, and more than 70 percent of ies. Overall, renters have 850 Powell Street #101 2BD/1BA $995,000 Below 128 he didn’t want to move out cities and counties failed become a bigger portion 1461 Broadway St. #406 2BD/2BA $1,095,000 At 95 so it could be staged, but he for both market-rate and of the population than in 1440 Broadway St. #103 2BD/2BA $1,180,000 Above 72 had a pretty good idea of BMR housing; an addi- previous years. 1333 Jones Street #703 1BD/2BA $1,400,000 Below 210 what his unit would fetch tional 27.5 percent met Between 2006 and 2016 1333 Jones Street #510 3BD/2BA $1,875,000 Below 127 in a sale, so he chose to their goals for market-rate — an era that included the go with an off-market sale. housing but not for BMR popping of one of the worst 1200 California Street #4d 2BD/2BA $2,250,000 Below 89 His instincts were correct, housing. Only 13 cities housing bubbles in Ameri- 1100 Sacramento St. #204 3BD/3BA $2,725,000 At 116 and Mulder closed the deal (2.4 percent of the total can history and a resulting for the amount the seller tracked in the state) met foreclosure crisis — Rent- North Beach (no sales) expected. Cafe reports that If you go off-mar- the U.S. popula- Pacific Heights 2121 Laguna Street #36 2BD/2BA $1,015,000 Above 102 ket, your broker tion grew by about 256 Presidio Avenue #2 2BD/2BA $1,095,000 At 37 could choose to just Renters increased by 23.7 million people; 2200 Pacific Avenue #7B 1BD/1.5BA $1,500,000 At 0 share it with the top during that decade, 2133 Vallejo Street 2BD/2BA $1,825,000 Below 34 1 percent of agents. 23 million; the number the number of rent- 2100 Green Street #404 2BD/2BA $2,750,000 Below 71 “You reach out and of homeowners grew by ers increased by 2300 Divisadero Street 3BD/2BA $3,050,000 Below 11 call the brokers in 23 million and the 1940 Vallejo Street #4 3BD/3.5BA $4,700,000 Below 62 the Marina,” said fewer than 700,000. number of home- 2100 Green Street #800 2BD/2.5BA $4,800,000 Below 101 Mulder. “It doesn’t owners grew by go out to everyone; there’s their goals for both cate- fewer than 700,000. Presidio Heights 3975 Clay Street 5BD/2BA $2,395,000 Below 77 a good chance you’re going gories of housing. 3439 Sacramento Street 3BD/2BA $2,800,000 Above 0 to get your offer from one State senator and hous- QUOTE UNQUOTE of these people.” ing warrior Scott Wiener In light of a Paragon Russian Hill 1050 North Point St. #607 1BD/1BA $800,000 Above 03 Not only that, but if issued a statement saying, Real Estate report that 1070 Green Street #203 1BD/1BA $1,249,000 At 0 you’re not going to go to “When 97% of cities are a household income of 1090 Chestnut Street #2 4BD/4.5BA $5,700,000 Below 121 the expense and trouble failing to meet their hous- $303,000 is necessary of moving, updating your ing goals, it’s clear we need to buy a median-priced Sea Cliff (no sales) home, and staging it, do you to change how we approach home in San Francisco, really want photos of the housing in California.” He Seattle Times real estate

Telegraph Hill 455 Vallejo Street #212 1BD/1BA $995,000 Above 29 subpar presentation living cited the passage of Sen- reporter Mike Rosenberg 347 Lombard Street 3BD/2.5BA $3,115,000 Above 09 forever online? “If you put ate Bill 35 this past year, tweeted, “You’d need to something on MLS, there’s which will require cities avoid eating 33,600 avoca- a record of it,” said Mulder. failing their RHNA goals do toasts a year to gener- 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, Obviously, it’s something to streamline the approval ate $303,000.” President, Hill & Co. Real Estate, 1880 Lombard Street, 415.321.4274, [email protected], www.hill-co.com. sellers should discuss with of any housing project that their agent if they’re con- fits within zoning without E-mail: [email protected]

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Learn how to fix a leaking kitchen faucet. PHOTO: TURK_STOCK_PHOTOGRAPHER That leaky kitchen faucet

BY JULIA STRZESIESKI also be causing the leak. Again, it’s a good idea to replace this part now robably nothing in your rather than coming back to it later. kitchen gets as much use as your Repair kits are available that include kitchen faucet — arguably the both springs and the accompanying Pmost functional and utilitarian piece of seat. Next, check that the ball valve equipment in the house. A leaky faucet isn’t worn or damaged — a pitted or is probably one of the most common eroded ball slot is a dead giveaway. Also, NORTH BEACH SOMA ROCKRIDGE household problems and one of the the ball slot should fit snugly around 627 Vallejo Street 345 Ninth Street 5533 College Avenue simplest to fix. While one drip of water and attach to the faucet body’s pin. (at Columbus Avenue) (near Folsom Street) (a few steps from Rockridge BART) doesn’t seem like a lot, 4,000 drips can 415/200-2215 415/200-2154 510/230-0145 equal a liter of water. DISC FAUCETS RUSSIAN HILL COLE VALLEY DOWNTOWN The first step to fixing your leak is to With faucets of this type, usually the 2254 Polk Street 956 Cole Street 70 Fourth Street determine the type of faucet you have. culprit is a dirty cylinder. Remove the (at Green Street) (at Parnassus) (between Mission & Market) Kitchen faucets come in a variety of cylinder from the faucet body and clean 415/200-3370 415/319-6705 415/200-3444 www.colehardware.com styles: Cartridge faucets are found in the openings with a pad designed for both single- and double-handled models nonstick cooling surfaces. Next, rinse and are quite common on kitchen sinks; the cylinder under fresh water. If the ball-type faucets are single-handled and leaking doesn’t stop after reassembling have a dome-shaped cap or faucet knob; the faucet, the entire faucet will most Visit us at ceramic disc faucets are like ball faucets likely need to be replaced. in that they can have single handles, and under the cap, the workings of the disc SINGLE- AND DOUBLE-CARTRIDGE .com faucet are contained inside a cylinder FAUCETS • Additional content from (unlike the many individual internal Leaks here are usually caused by weath- parts within a ball-type faucet); stem ered O-rings. These are typically black featured writers faucets always have two handles and can rubber or Teflon circular seals found be distinguished within the car- • Expanded calendar from other types tridge. To replace of events of faucets by the an O-ring, bring way they turn off both the cartridge • Archives of past issues (you should feel A new faucet can even and retaining nut the pressure of a when shopping for • Special offers and give your kitchen a new rubber washer a replacement, as much more! being squeezed aesthetic with new these parts need inside the faucet as to be perfectly Like us on Facebook.com/MarinaTimes it turns); and sin- designs and finishes. matched. Remove gle handle pullout the old ring and Follow us on Twitter.com/TheMarinaTimes styles allow the spray to be directly clean any deposits on the stem. pointed, and the spray wand docks in Spread a thin layer of petroleum jelly the faucet neck. or heat-proof grease on the rings and the Once you’ve identified the type of fau- stem itself before sliding the new ring cet, the next task is to know what part, into its groove. in the midst of many, is causing trouble. First and foremost, you must turn off STEM FAUCETS the water supply. The shutoff valves will Faulty O-rings are also a common probably be located under the sink, but cause for leaks with this type of faucet. If ARE YOU A BUSINESS OWNER some older homes might require that your faucet uses packing string, remove IN SAN FRANCISCO? the water supply to the entire building the old string from the stem along with be turned off. For two-handle faucets, any buildup before replacing the string. San Francisco passed a new law that will help business and property owners turn off water to either the hot or cold Feel for wear on the top of the faucet’s better comply with state and federal disability access laws. If your business side first to isolate which side might be valve seat. If it’s not completely smooth, serves the public, this new law may apply to you. The Department of Building leaking. Be sure to include padding like it should be replaced or resurfaced. Inspection’s Accessible Business Entrance Program requires that your business have all primary entrances accessible for people with disabilities. Contact us cloth, tape, or gauze between every tool Another cause of a leak on a stem fau- today to learn more! First deadline for compliance is May 2018! and the faucet to protect against scratch- cet can be a worn out washer on the end ing or marring the surface. of the stem. Replacing the washer will Website: www.sfdbi.org/businessentrance Email: [email protected] Call: 415-558-6128 Visit: 1660 Mission Street, 1st Floor, Window #8 correct the problem, but because these BALL-TYPE FAUCETS washers come in different sizes, you ARE YOU A SMALL BUSINESS? Remove the cap and check the valve should bring the stem into a hardware The City’s Office of Small Business is a resource for you. They can assist you springs for wear. They might appear store to ensure a proper fit. with accessibility requirements and information on financial assistance. Call (415) 554-6134 or visit sfosb.org. compressed or have lost tension. While the faucet is disassembled is a good Julia Strzesieski is the marketing coor- time to replace the springs. The rubber dinator for Cole Hardware and can be seat surrounding the springs might reached at [email protected].

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Pictured far left: Team Howe (#1 Companywide Team). Pictured left to right, starting from top row: Real SF Properties (#1 Upper Market Team), Amy Clemens & Alec Mironov (#1 Noe Valley Team), Spiro Marin (#1 Marin Team), The Gullicksen Group (#1 Paciﬁc Heights Team), The Valandra Group, Team Honda, Jennifer Burden & Carren Shagley, SFNorth, Joan Loeer & Jim Beitzel.

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