2016: a Year of Profound Change Is Another Nonsensical Belief System,” Halls Responded

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heard from a lot of readers about last month’s Reynolds Rap (“The me-me-me millionaires”), mostly positive (the folks at Salesforce) and some Isurprisingly negative (tech folks who don’t believe they should have to share). Some of the letters confirmed my lack of faith in humanity, like the one from William Halls titled, “Bums and dogs.” Halls wrote, “I really don’t give a damn about bums or dogs. … If you care about bums and dogs, you and your friends should all get together and contribute to bums and dogs. Don’t wait for others to do the contributions. … You do it.” Halls assumed that I don’t contribute to causes, but in fact I do. Thanks to my

The Grim Reaper won no fans in 2016 by taking Muhammad Ali, Gene Wilder, and Leonard Cohen. Apple stock, I’m able to make donations each month to PHOTOS: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS; LEONARD COHEN PHOTO: TAKAHIRO KYONO charities I care about. I responded to Halls and reminded him about a little thing called karma. That didn’t set well either. “Karma 2016: A year of profound change is another nonsensical belief system,” Halls responded. “Keep on contributing to your priorities and understand BY JOHN ZIPPERER you hope will be a much better 2017 mic horizons were expanded by not everyone shares those priorities. And stop begging after a bad 2016? major missions to Mars and new and guilt tripping for the sympathy and money of others. hen the time comes to The year did see some major unmanned craft throughout the It is unseemly.” Ebenezer Scrooge couldn’t have said it put on a silly paper hat, high points. For the first time in solar system. any better. blow into a toy noise- our history, a major national But there were many low points To be honest, I feel sorry for people like Halls. I agree Wmaker, and raise a glass of cham- party nominated a woman to be that will make many people feel that with Salesforce founder and CEO Marc Benioff, who said pagne on New Year’s Eve, will you president of the United States. they can’t be done with 2016 fast of his fellow tech community’s lack of empathy, “You’re not be doing it to celebrate the end of a The Nobel Prize in literature was enough. really going to get the great feeling of life. The real pleasure wonderful year or to welcome what given to Bob Dylan. Our cos- YEAR END, continued on 20 REYNOLDS RAP, continued on 4

Bellingham by the Bay The Art World al fascination between father and son. Crafted from fabric scraps, We can be heroes found objects, paint, and papi- er-mâché, the puppets combine BY BRUCE BELLINGHAM the central theme of Klee’s work — the idea of play, with his love hristmas is about music. it’s also about of theater. (The puppets’ stylized, generosity of spirit, whether you can play an angular forms appear influenced by instrument or sing. But anybody can sing — as Bauhaus theater.) Clong as you want to sing. The only requirement for In his home, Klee invented sto- membership is a desire to do something sweet for ries, stage sets, and backdrops to somebody. And make a little joyful noise. bring his puppet theater to life The holidays are traumatic for some. They’re a joy purely to entertain his child, and for others. Sometimes the events coincide. That’s the although the puppets contain the irony of life — a continuing dichotomy. It also marks same dreamlike whimsy of Klee’s the end of the year. And some year it was. More tur- paintings, they have only recently bulence than any bad trip on an airplane could pro- been considered as art objects. vide. Shouldn’t mention that. Too many people crowd Paul Klee, Laternenfest Bauhaus 1922 (Bauhaus Lantern Festival 1922), The viewer’s imagination finishes into the airports this time of year. 1922; extended loan and promised gift of the Djerassi Art Trust. the story: clowns, ghosts, poets, It’s also a time to reflect on how this dear, beautiful, PHOTO: DON ROSS and specters — it’s easy to imagine beleaguered, battered city of St. Francis keeps us here. the puppets, now still and silent, Sometimes I think living in San Francisco is like living animated by the hand of the artist in a bad marriage. I’m sticking with her for the sake of Paul Klee at Play through who created them so many years my own intransigence. ago, and the joy they brought to I am heartened as the kids — linked together with life in the private world of Paul innocuous ropes — are trundled through the Ten- May 14, 2017 at SFMOMA and Felix Klee. derloin by dedicated guides. Just to keep the children Paul Klee at Play: Fri.–Tue. 10 from all harm. … These teachers, these volunteers, Puppets reveal playfulness a.m.–5 p.m. & Thursday 10 a.m.–9 they are real heroes. … p.m. through May 14, 2017; $25; KJ Landis is an angel in her own class. And that is BY SHARON ANDERSON ings, and prints alongside the SFMOMA, 151 Third Street, 415- first class. I recall Christmas trees with the dangling handmade puppets he created for 357-4000, sfmoma.org angels — all filigree and magic. KJ believes in spread- s part of an ongoing his son, Felix. While looking for ing the word of wellness. She’s published three books series dedicated to the art- frames at the Munich flea market, Sharon Anderson is an artist and on the topic. Her heart is a deep well of beauty. ist’s work, SFMOMA pres- Klee dropped off his son at the writer in Southern California. She BELLINGHAM, continued on 5 Aents Paul Klee’s paintings, draw- local puppet show, creating a mutu- can be reached at mindtheimage.com. Contents In This Issue 23 13

News Calendar Around the city December events News briefs on the good and bad news The holidays are hot and heavy this month, so about recent crimes in the city, plus a note it's time to break out the good party clothes about a possible hate crime at Fort Mason, and fill up your schedule. 14 and Mayor Lee says the city will stand reso- lute against Trump. 3 At Home Urban Home and Garden Northside Julia Strzesieski gives advice on indoor and The Marina and Cow Hollow outdoor holiday trees and plants. 16 Lynette Majer’s Marina-Cow Hollow Insider Real Estate goes holiday shopping; and Supervisor Mark Farrell says San Francisco must pro- Houses and housing tect its residents and its values under a Carole Isaacs explains the value in paying Trump presidency. 6 attention to your old furnace and water heater; plus the Roundup reports on Airbnb, North Beach and Telegraph Hill George Lucas's stalled affordable housing 17 Ernest Beyl wishes happy holidays to project, and more. everyone he's come across this year; and Supervisor Aaron Peskin recounts his Beauty achievements in 2016. 8 Looking good for the holidays Moanalani Jeffrey and Valerie Demicheva Food & Wine on putting your best face forward for the holidays. 21 Autumn eats The Tablehopper highlights the new Family Saratoga in the Tenderloin; and Susan Dyer MomSense Reynolds presents a Fab Five of gift-worthy Liz Farrell offers advice on holiday family cookbooks this holiday season. 10 time. 22 Travel Pet Page Another wine country Political Animal Patty Burness visits the rich wine-producing Susan Dyer Reynolds reports on on CNN land of Portugal. 12 Top 10 Hero Muttville and SFMTA's service dog ignorance. 23 Arts & Entertainment ONLINE SPECIALS Food, music, books Sharon Anderson on Bruce Conner Michael Snyder reviews two new movies: at SFMOMA, Evalyn Baron, complete Manchester by the Sea and Lion; plus the archives, and more. Marina best sellers. 13 marinatimes.com

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THE CRIMES THEY Can the city find a way it is indeed found to be a ARE A-CHANGIN’ to pay for better protec- hate crime, I urge the full Between August and tion out of its $9 billion penalty for the individual September, San Fran- annual budget? who committed this dis- cisco saw an increase in gusting act.” some high-profile crimes HATE CRIME AT FORT in the city, with homi- MASON MAYOR LEE ON cides going from zero A Nov. 14 incident TRUMP It’s the Season to 6 and rapes climbing involving an alleged San Francisco leaders from 27 to 33. Things assault and hate crime have been out front in were better on the against a Latina woman their condemnation of Northside, where there at Fort Mason’s Great the election of Donald of Giving were no homicides for Meadow has drawn the Trump (see supervisors either month, and rapes condemnation of Dis- Mark Farrell and Aaron declined by 33 percent. trict 2 Supervisor Mark Peskin, pages 7 and 9). All other categories of Farrell. The common message crimes declined both in “Hate, discrimination, of defending San Fran- the city at large and on the and violence are not wel- cisco values was echoed And we’re giving Northside in particular. come and will never be by Mayor Ed Lee, who Declines don’t mean tolerated in San Francis- issued a statement say- all’s well. Thefts from co," said Farrell. "With ing, “Today many San great automobiles did decline hate crimes unfortu- Franciscans are feeling (by 17 percent in the nately on the rise across anxious and nervous fol- Northside and 1 percent the country, we must lowing this divisive and citywide), but according recommit as a city and polarizing presidential money market to Police Department country to fight against election. But San Fran- reports, the Northern hate, discrimination, and cisco will remain San District still had 421 thefts violence anywhere it may Francisco. And the val- from autos in August and rear its ugly head. Hate ues that bind us together rates 350 in September. and discrimination fester as San Franciscans — One Cow Hollow res- and grow when we do inclusiveness, tolerance, ident, owner of two cars, not address and challenge and compassion for one recently shared with the it. We must never sit idly another — will carry us Marina Times a letter he by when members of our forward despite this elec- sent to city leaders implor- community are targeted tion season. San Francis- ing them to do something because of their ethnicity, co will continue to be about the rampant auto or color of their skin. a beacon of light, a city break-ins. “Our cars have “Thankfully, the San dedicated to progress, been broken into 23 times Francisco Police Depart- and a leader on issues as a resident of S.F.,” he ment has the suspect that have changed the wrote. “Seventeen of who may have com- landscape of our country those 23 break-ins have mitted this hate crime for the better.” occurred since July 2013 in custody and are cur- in a four-block radius of rently investigating the News tips? E-mail: our home.” alleged crime further. If [email protected] 1.00%

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to help other people …” And you don’t have to be rich to make a difference. As we enter into an uncer- tain time in our nation’s history, I believe we should be doing more than ever to help others. December is a natural time of giving. If you do your shopping online, consider Amazon- Smile.com, where you shop as you normally would, but Amazon donates a percent- Celebrity-designed spatulas that benefit the Share our age from each sale to the Strength campaign. PHOTO: WILLIAMS-SONOMA.COM charity of your choice (I do my Amazon shopping this tangle of gold chains. $40, day shopping, check out way all year long). You can safoundation.myshopify.com TheAnimalRescueSite.com, also visit online malls such For the kid (or big kid) part of the GreaterGood as GoodShop, GiftBack, who loves cruising in style: cause-related group of and iGive that allow you Bureo’s Minnow Cruiser is websites. Since launching to shop thousands of stores the first skateboard deck in 1999, GreaterGood has and designate a portion of made from recycled marine contributed more than $40 your purchase to affiliated debris paired with 30 per- million to charities world- charities. cent vegetable oil wheels wide. Pet-themed gifts It’s also time for my annu- and premium marine-grade on TheAnimalRescueSite al picks of gifts that give hardware. Each board pre- are broken down by cat- back and where to find vents more than 30 square egory (clothing, kitch- them. Sorry to disappoint feet of harmful plastic fish- en, garden, jewelry, etc.), you, Halls, but here is my nets from entering our and each item purchased 2016 list: oceans while providing funds the value of at least For the cooks in your support to local Chilean 14 bowls of food for shel- life: Sixteen million children fishing communities. It ter and rescue animals. in the United States struggle comes in four cool colors. There are thousands of with hunger — that’s one in $149, bureo.co items to choose from, but five. The No Kid Hungry For the kid (or big kid) I recently picked up a pair (nokidhungry.org) cam- who loves stuffed animals: of cozy faux-suede purple paign connects kids with Inspired by Lea Clark, paw midrise boots with nutritious food and teach- American Girl’s 2016 Girl of a warm, fuzzy lining and es their families how to the Year, choose from three a fold-over knitted cuff make healthy, affordable animals she loves: sea tur- with button accents (per- meals. They’ve teamed up tles, margay cats, and sloths. fect for wearing on winter with Williams-Sonoma to One dollar from the sale of walks with my rescued pit produce celebrity-designed each limited edition plush bull, Skylar Grey). It’s a spatulas to benefit the Share animal benefits the World gift that gives back times Our Strength campaign. Wildlife Fund. I adore all two — by entering the This year’s lineup includes animals, but I have to admit promo code GIVEAPAIR American Girl brand, I’m partial to sloths. $18- at checkout, Stride Rite Jimmy Kimmel, Chef $20, americangirl.com Shoes donated a match- Michael Voltaggio, Chrissy For the iPhone lover ing pair through Soles- Teigen, and the Bay Area’s (who also loves the color 4Souls, a nonprofit that own Ayesha Curry. $12.95, red): Founded in 2006 by provides shoes and coats Williams-Sonoma.com socially conscious U2 front- to people in need. $26.99, For the man who loves man Bono, Red collaborates theanimalrescuesite.com the smell of bourbon: The with iconic brands that For the wine lover: One- Barrel-Aged Oak Candle donate a portion of the pur- hope Vineyard is located by Damn Handsome is 100 chase price of special edi- in the Rutherford AVA in percent soy wax, hand- tion Red items to fight HIV/ Napa Valley. In 2009, an crafted in small batches AIDS. To date the organiza- idealistic group of friends using spent grains from tion has raised more than who wanted to make Michigan breweries and $300 million and impacted great wine with a charita- organic hops. The scent 70 million lives. The Red ble angle got some unex- captures the manly yet catalog is heavy on tech, so pected help from Michael sweet notes of old bour- it’s a great place to shop for Mondavi, whose son Rob bon barrels with balanced technophiles. The Special Mondavi Jr. became their notes of bourbon, oak, and Edition Product Red Juice primary consulting wine- vanilla. And each Damn Pack Air by Mophie is a maker. To date, Onehope Handsome purchase pro- lightweight yet protective has made more than $2 vides soap to someone in everyday case for iPhones million in donations bene- need. $18, societyb.com that delivers more than 100 fiting a wide array of caus- For the lady who loves percent extra battery, and es, including breast cancer, jewelry: The SA Founda- 5 percent of the retail price autism, veterans, the envi- tion (SAF) offers recovery goes to the cause. $99.95, ronment, and shelter ani- programs that include life mophie.com mals. The Onehope Glitter skills development and For the animal rescue Bottle Editions are perfect job training to women lover: It’s no secret that for the holiday season, who have escaped sexual I support animal caus- featuring Brut Sparkling exploitation and traffick- es, especially local grass- Wine (available in gold, ing. Their Global Wonders roots rescue groups that silver, and rainbow glitter products are one-of-a-kind depend on donations to bottles), California Char- handmade pieces made by save the lives of animals at donnay (pink), and Edna the women in the Nepal risk. Every year I buy cool Valley Pinot Noir and program, with 100 per- T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, Edna Valley Reserve Pinot cent of net revenue from and more either direct- Noir (red). $59-$360, the jewelry going back into ly from the groups or on onehopewine.com the program. As a mer- custom printing hubs like maid-loving Pisces, I’m par- Zazzle and CafePress (just E-mail: [email protected]. tial to the Siren Song neck- search for the rescue you Follow the Marina Times on lace, which features irides- want to support). But if Twitter @TheMarinaTimes cent cream and grey pearls you want to do global good and like us on Facebook cascading from an elegant for animals while holi- @MarinaTimes.

4 DECEMBER 2016 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Bellingham Nob Hill. She’s the Clara Barton for Speaking of compassion, my favorite I head back to Nob Hill, where continued from page 1 woebegone trustees of the neighbor- film this time of year is A Christmas the friendly ghosts live, and visit my hood. No one looks unhappy when they Carol (year-round, I confess.) Of course, old friends at the Big 4. That’s where There’s Ofc. Eric Robinson, assigned see her gorgeous face at the Hyde Out on we all know it is based on the immortal David McCullough once told me to the Tenderloin Police Station. He California Street. She’s one of those peo- Charles Dickens novel. the Big 4 is “the best saloon watches over the children like an adopt- ple who is not afraid to laugh out loud. I love that opening line: "Marley was in San Francisco.” I’m invariably ed dad. Big, tough cop, he loves his On Geary Street, you may find Jessica dead. As dead as a door nail." drawn to Huntington Park across kids. … Dale charming everyone from behind Since I was a kid, I wondered what a the street. Between the supreme- There’s the sagacious Nicole Hueb- the bar at Lefty O’Doul’s. I often check door nail was. Still ly elegant Grace ner at the Hotel Triton on Grant Ave- in to see which great necktie she’s wear- not sure. I'll leave Cathedral and nue, who likes to remind me that it’s all ing. Lefty’s is one place where I still feel that to the Con- The holidays have a the rusty-look- right to live in the present from time to safe in the city. … As I do on Nob Hill tractor's Union. ing Pacific Union time. and in the ever-changing Marina, which Yes, Marley was suffocating effect on Club. Of course, Christmas in San Francisco constantly transforms itself before my dead. But through Darkness is is about Union Square. It’s about Macy’s eyes. … Dickens, he came some of us. We feel we descending on with the kids with their noses pressed Back on the hill, Tom Wolfe still alive. Dickens was an exquisite twi- against the front windows, and Gump’s, holds domain over the Fairmont. I am hooked on com- can't measure up to the light on Christ- Paul Smith — one of the coolest shops — grateful for that. passion. Christmas mirth. Cheer up. There's mas Eve. I wander and about Kate Mosesova. She’s a visual One night, Tom and I went out look- is also about com- around the park. merchandiser. Kate tried to explain to ing for a styptic pencil for an elderly, ing alive. always redemption. What catches my me what that means, but I am, sadly, venerable guest of the Fairmont. If you We can't resur- eye is a couple on too obtuse. Oh, don’t know what rect the dead, but we resuscitate those one of the benches. They seem to be Kate runs that a styptic pencil is, who feel like they're close to it. I think of trying to keep the world away. With little shop down- don’t worry about my friends, like Dr. Samantha Bessega, my usual nonchalance, I sit at a nearby town called Dolce Of course, Christmas in it: You never and how they deal with suffering all the spot, and shamelessly listen to them & Gabbana. Sure San Francisco is about will. No one else time. And do so cheerfully. murmur to each other. smells good in knew, either. So The holidays have a suffocating effect “Is it going to be a good Christmas?” there. Union Square. It's about we failed in our on some of us. We feel we can't measure she asks him quietly, anxiously. “It’s And here’s a mission, but we up to the mirth. been such a terrible year.” new-found trea- Macy's, and Gumps, and tried. We were Let's cheer up. There's always the “Darling, it’s going to be the best,” he sure. Yes, a gift not discouraged. notion of redemption. whispers. “We made it this far. We can under the tree. Paul Smith, and about Christmas means That's what Dickens was on about. That's carry it further.” Two gals on Polk Kate Mosesova. one has to hope what Scrooge had to face. In a political sea- She sighs, and rests her head back on Street in Russian for the best. … son fraught with recrimination, it seems his shoulder. … Hill. They run a shop called St. Light- And we had fun. That’s what matters. reasonable to fight back with optimism. And yes, they are heroes. They ning — 1813 Polk Street. That’s Jenni … Tom is a hero because he keeps San And there’s Rachel Russell at Citi- brought their love this far. What can be Witt and Sita Lindner. They purvey the Francisco history, and shares it freely bank on Van Ness. I keep pestering more heroic than love? After all, it’s a greatest stuff. It always smells good in with the rest of us. … Rachel about “home lending” — but good time to be in love. there. So girl. It’s about time women There are the people at the Downtown she still won’t lend me her home. Just start running the world. We men hav- Senior Center. Peggy Gallagher … Sue for the weekend. Gee, I’ll even do the Bruce Bellingham is the author of Bell- en’t done so well. Horst … Ione Ishii … Ginger Martin, dishes. … I guess “wealth management” ingham by the Bay. Talk to him about And there’s Fillipa Simone. Beautiful and Erin Schiller. All give gifts not just is out of the question. home lending at [email protected]. name. Remember Simone Signoret? Of for the season, but for all days of the But when I get that holiday rest- Follow us on Twitter @TheMarinaTimes course you do. Fillipa is a princess on year. The gift is compassion. … lessness — as I am wont to do — and like us on Facebook @MarinaTimes.

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BY LYNETTE MAJER Street Youth, and Planned Holiday Elf Hunt: Also Parenthood. Because fed- beginning Dec. 3 and con- GO SHOPPING eral funding for some of tinuing through Dec. 11, We’ve mentioned that these programs may be put your sleuth skills to charming, historic court- at peril, your support is work hunting through par- yard a few times here, but needed now, so, shop now. ticipating merchants’ stores no mention is complete for the hidden elf. Finders without that of Atys (2149- HOLIDAY can then be entered into a B Union Street), which has CELEBRATIONS ON drawing for prizes. thrived for almost 20 years UNION STREET Union Street Holiday in its corner spot offering We love Union Street Wine Walk: For some a pleasing array of “con- during the holidays, with grownup fun, and to make temporary design objects” all the lights on the trees your holiday shopping — you know, those items and buildings, and even the even more enjoyable, take you don’t think you need meters disguised as candy a stroll along Union Street or didn't realize existed canes can make us feel and visit merchants offer- until you see them and better about feeding them ing wine tasting and treats then can’t live without. It’s and overlooking (or at on Dec. 8, 4–8 p.m. (You one of our reliable go-tos least feeling less annoyed) can do the same thing the when needing a gift, and that we got shortchanged following week, Dec. 15, we’ve scored some fine for our quarter. In addi- over in North Beach.) finds, like the sleek Ales- tion to the holiday lighting Holiday Caroling: Meet si cocktail shaker, and the festival, there are so many at 1 p.m. Dec. 17 in the olive-oil sampler, clever- more holiday happenings other charming Union ly crafted in the shape of this month, we thought Street courtyard, at the an olive sitting on a leaf. we’d list them so you can Episcopal Church of St. Last time we visited, the take full advantage of the Mary the Virgin (2325 Missoni home collection season right here in our Union Street) for caroling caught our eyes as did the neighborhood. And we’re up and down Union Street, Tom Dixon copper French all in some real need of joy then returning to the press coffee pot. Be sure to and celebration, right? church for refreshments. put Atys on your Christ- Fantasy of Lights: Start For additional infor- mas shopping list — Paul here with the official light- mation on these Union or David will kindly offer ing, Santa, and good cheer Street festivities, visit you an espresso to make that continues through- sresproductions.com. your experience even that out the month. From 3–7 Remember, all events much more special. p.m. Dec. 3, from Van are impervious to the Also sharing that charm- Ness Avenue to Fillmore weather, so don’t let the ing, historic courtyard Street, you’ll find enter- rain keep you from join- is Anomie (2149 Union tainment on every block ing others to celebrate the Street). There you’ll find with costumed charac- season. And by the way, a nicely curated selection ters, singers, pony rides, Palm House (2032 Union of jewelry and other acces- and more. Before Santa Street), offers a happy sories, home decor items, makes his photo-op visit hour anytime it’s raining, beauty products, and of from 5:30–7 p.m. at the providing us shelter to eat, course, clothing. What’s Cudworth Mansion (2040 drink, and dry off. special about Anomie Union Street), decorate Throughout the season, is they feature “emerg- ornaments or take a ride don’t forget to drop a toy in ing” independent brands, on a horse-drawn carriage one of the many collection which means those stylin’ from 3–5:30 p.m. Cap off barrels on Union Street for styles you won’t find in the evening with some the SF Firefighters Toy large retail stores. They are early Christmas shopping Program, the nation’s old- also committed to giving — many of the merchants est program of its kind. back to the community will have extended hours We like handing a bag of from dog rescue groups to and will validate parking toys directly to a handsome LBGT causes to support- at the Union Plaza Garage man in uniform at Sta- ing DNA testing for those (2001 Union Street near tion 16 (2251 Greenwich wrongly convicted. Buchanan), 1910 Union Street), so take your pick, Currently, specific items Street Garage (near Lagu- but be sure to pick one to in the store support the na), and the Lombard help brighten the season Charlotte Maxwell Clin- Street Garage (Webster at for less fortunate children. ic (providing supportive Moulton Alley). And don’t Best wishes for a wonder- integrative cancer care and forget to throw dinner in ful holiday season! other services for under- the mix at your favorite served women), Larkin Union Street restaurant. E-mail: [email protected]

6 DECEMBER 2016 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM From the District 2 Supervisor What next? Fighting for San Francisco values under a Trump presidency

BY MARK FARRELL So what does a Trump presi- cisco. We must pledge to stand dency mean for San Francisco? as one San Francisco to fight onald trump is our Potentially, a whole lot. against hate, discrimination, or country’s president- violence wherever it may rear its elect. His election HOW A TRUMP PRESIDENCY ugly head. The same is true for Dshocked and surprised many. AFFECTS SAN FRANCISCO discriminatory or racist policies Unfortunately, his campaign Trump’s ascent into the Oval put forth as well. and ultimate election has caused Office is personally affecting Under a Trump presidency, growing anxiety and fear for many San Franciscans. From San Francisco faces threats to people across the country and our immigrant communities our city budget, which in turn Your new commander in chief isn’t a fan of San Francisco. here in San Francisco. to women to our LGBT com- threaten vital services and pro- PHOTO: GAGE SKIDMORE I have heard from many munity and various faith com- grams that our residents depend residents across our city after munities, many of our neigh- upon. We are preparing as a city we cannot allow climate change We all care about the health the election about their con- bors feel anxious and afraid for to potentially receive less feder- skeptics or nonbelievers to win, and safety of San Francisco. We cerns and fear of living under a how they may be persecuted or al support for key areas such as because the future of our world fight for communities of color, Trump presidency. Not only for targeted under a Trump pres- transportation, housing, home- depends upon it. women, young people, faith com- themselves, but for their neigh- idency. lessness, and other important munities, immigrant communi- bors in our communities and Words matter. The racist, areas. As chair of our Budget MORE THAT UNITES US ties, and our LGBT communi- neighborhoods. And, for San misogynistic, and xenopho- and Finance Committee, I have THAN DIVIDES US ty. We strive for inclusivity and Francisco’s way of life. bic words and rhetoric used already met with Mayor Lee Many of the inside baseball diversity in all of our policies. We Make no mistake — the by Trump during the course and am working closely with his political fights we have inside stand up to bullies. We celebrate election of Donald Trump of his campaign has rightfully budget office to do everything City Hall seem insignificant our differences because we know has far-reaching consequenc- caused heightened concern for in our power to keep these vital now in the grand scheme of they only make us stronger. es. With a Republican presi- thousands of residents in the services and programs available things. The differences between One thing I strongly believe dent and Republican-controlled communities mentioned above to our residents in need. San Francisco progressives and a Trump presidency means for Congress, President Trump and and more. We need to acknowl- Trump believes climate moderates are not much when San Francisco is that now more congressional Republicans have edge their fears as legitimate. change is a hoax. It clearly and compared to Trump’s policies than ever we must recommit to more power than ever before to Acts of violence, hate, and dis- definitively is not. San Fran- and positions. Does that mean continuing to fight for the val- press forward with their policy crimination are unfortunately cisco has and should continue we’re going to refrain from vig- ues and policies that have made agenda. If there is a meeting of on the rise. to be a leader in passing and orous debate on local issues San Francisco the shining city the minds within the Republi- Just the other day we saw an implementing groundbreaking that matter to our residents? Of on the hill and a beacon of hope can Party on any of their stated assault and potential hate crime climate change policies. I want course not. But I believe that for many across the world. If ideas and policies, much if not take place in Fort Mason against this earth to be around for my there continues to be far more we don’t fight for what makes all of their agenda can and will a Latina woman that was simply children and grandchildren, that unites us than divides us San Francisco and America so become the law of the land. unacceptable. It is not San Fran- and to prepare for this future, here locally. great — who will?

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MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES DECEMBER 2016 7 Northside Sketches from a North Beach Journal Holiday wishes for my favorite neighborhood characters

BY ERNEST BEYL more to enhance North Beach than most of the posturing pundits who hang out in s a north beach flaneur, i come the old neighborhood. across a lot of neighborhood characters who lighten my load. This is RENEE SAMMON Aespecially important during the year-end Renee Sammon, server at the Original holidays. Let me tell you about a few of U.S. Restaurant. When Renee lays one on these boulevardiers who have made my past you, you know you’ve been smiled. year a little brighter and more interesting. To all of them — Buon Natale, Feliz Navi- LISA POLLARD COPPOLA dad, and Happy Hanukkah. I call her Saxlady. She let me play the Chi- nese gong in her band — the Green Street DANIELLA CRISMANI Mortuary Marching Band, which we all love I’m a big fan of Daniella Crismani at to watch as they stride through North Beach Mario’s Bohemian Cigar Store and Cafe. and Chinatown playing Christian hymns for Daniella makes Mario’s a happy place to the dearly departed. Lisa is the band boss hang out. She has a great smile and a lot and plays tenor sax like Dexter Gordon. of good banter — good banter is important to me. MELISSA LAVELLE Melissa Lavelle at Sotto Mare — Ah, ROY VOORHIES sweet Melissa, as the Allman Brothers Here’s a tip of my Panama hat to Roy might intone. I like her sense of humor. Voorhies, patron of my saloon Gino and When I ask for extra sauce for my shrimp Carlo. Roy is a North Beach roustabout who Louie, Melissa deadpans, “No more sauce always has time for a chat. One day he and for you.” But then she brings it. a woman at the bar were hugging. When I asked what was up with the hug, Roy replied, ANGELA ALIOTO “Just checking for the sake of quality control.” Angela Alioto. A while back, I vowed never to mention her name in my Sketches BERNARDO QUINTANA column again. No matter what nice things From time to time I encounter Bernardo I’ve said about her, she always let me have Quintana, the North Beach street haber- it with both barrels, and that’s tiresome. But dasher. Bernie moves briskly about North in the spirit of Christmas, I’m making an Beach trailing a black roll-on airline bag. exception here. He sells shirts, socks, jackets, and sweaters out of that bag. And I buy them. AARON PESKIN Aaron Peskin. The progressives’ progres- THE DUGGANS sive on the board of Supes. I don’t always Then there are the Duggans (John Senior agree with Aaron but when I call him to and Junior, Marie, and Elena) — my hosts at task, he doesn’t blow up. Original Joe’s, experts at making me happy. CELEBRATE THE SEASON ON THE CENTRAL STATION COPS BRUCE BELLINGHAM And — to all the cops at Central Station Bruce Bellingham, whom I sometimes — thanks guys and gals. refer to as Bruce “Belling the Ham,” is the prosciutto of North Beach, and a fine writer LAWRENCE FERLINGHETTI whose column appears in this paper. We are And to that poet, painter, pamphleteer, UNION STREET all lucky to have him. and publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti — soon to be 98 — I have a special Christmas wish LISA AMBROZIANI — youngster, keep doing what you’re doing. Or what about Lisa Ambroziani, the career dog walker of Telegraph Hill. Lisa’s RON SPINALI in charge of a bulldog named Sparky, who To Ron Spinali, my butcher, who also prefers to warm his tush on the sunny advises me on books to read — and sells sidewalk rather than take a hike around mine along with his incomparable Italian the neighborhood. sausage at Little City Market.

FOOK FOOK HERBERT GOLD And because we’re talking about crea- To novelist Herbert Gold who comes tures, great and small, here’s a happy holi- down from the Olympian literary heights day wish to Fook Fook, the deaf, blue-eyed, of Russian Hill to grab lunch at Caffe Puc- pure white mouser of Upper Grant Ave- cini with me and advises on my writing. I nue. A joy to the old neighborhood! appreciate it.

JAMES MELLING SHANICA ON THE 39 IT’LL BE AN In case you haven’t picked this up from I can’t forget my favorite Muni driver, ELFIN’ELFIN’GOOD TIME reading my columns, James is the Gentleman Shanica, who drives me home on the 39 Trencherman — my frequent lunch buddy bus when I need to get home. who always gets me home before dark. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION SAT, DEC. 3rd! EARL, SUSAN, JOHN, AND LYNETTE 3:00-7:00PM - Ornament DECORATING - sANTA - PONY RIDES JOE MASTRELLI And a Merry Merry to my Marina Times My salami man, Joe Mastrelli, proprietor colleagues — my publisher, the saintly Earl COSTUMEd CHARACTERS - Horse Drawn Carriage - TREATS AND MORE! of Molinari, has everything from antipasto Adkins; editor-in-chief, Susan Dyer Reyn- to Zampino — and a lot of charm that he olds; executive editor, John Zipperer; and UNION STREET HOLIDAY WINE WALK DEC. 8TH! dishes out with those monster sandwiches. managing editor, Lynette Majer — thanks for allowing me to write all this important stuff. THE GREAT UNION STREET ELF HUNT- WIN PRIZES! JOHNNY JONES I wish I could have written this Christmas My friend Johnny Jones, a bartender at column in vague traces of skipping reels of SHOP AND DINE UNDER AWARD WINNING TWINKLING LIGHTS! Original Joe’s, is a constant in my life. I rhyme like a recent Nobel Laureate but: think he has a book in him. Next time you I’m not a poet VISIT WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS: sresPRODUCTIONS.COM - 800-310-6563 see him, ask him to tell you some stories. And I know it. If you don’t find your name in this column, BRANDY MARTS there’s always next year. It’s a good day when I run into Brandy Marts, Calzone’s marketing guru. She does E-mail: [email protected].

8 DECEMBER 2016 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM From the District 3 Supervisor 2016 Season’s greetings follow a season of change ’Tis the season for reflection — and gratitude

BY AARON PESKIN bond — without raising taxes. Here at home, many of us Q, because certain opportunistic I pledge to stand with my col- Indeed, Proposition C was the were turned off by the outra- politicians needed a platform for leagues and the mayor to defeat ooking back over this only measure on the ballot that geous amount of outside spend- their vitriol. just this kind of hateful and past year, I’m incredi- actually addressed our afford- ing. Special interests poured a The outcomes of Nov. 8 require divisive assault. I’m ready and bly proud of what we’ve able housing crisis — and the record $24 million into Califor- an urgent recommitment to serv- fired up. Laccomplished together. I co-au- only measure requiring a two- nia lawmaker races, with the real ing our city with a fierce love I also wanted to extend a sin- thored legislation mandating thirds majority vote that actu- estate lobby, large corporations, of community. It means no one cere thank you to the community the highest affordability require- ally passed. Finally, we roundly and charter schools flexing their gets left behind. It means we members who worked together ments in the nation; I pledged repudiated attempts by the San political muscle must fight hard- to ensure that seven supervisors to take on the short-term rent- Francisco Association of Real- — a trend pro- er than ever ultimately supported a $100,000 al industry, and we have passed tors locally to halt and eliminate jected to con- to protect the emergency relief fund for the commonsense regulations, which affordable housing in San Fran- tinue breaking Tech employees neighborhoods survivors and victims of the Ital- other cities are now considering cisco by saying no to Proposi- records. In that have ian earthquake. Our sister city to protect their housing stock. tions P and U with a 2-to-1 vote. San Francis- must work helped define of Assisi once came to our aid, I placed a moratorium on con- San Francisco remains a beacon co, the dark hand-in-hand with us, and that and San Francisco is now able verting our valuable single res- of sentient thought. money from we have helped to support them in their time of ident occupancy hotels (SROs), The last year has brought tech titans our tenant activists to shape. It need. The Italian consular general the only form of housing for much to celebrate and be grate- like Airbnb means that reiterated how moved he was at some of our neighborhood res- ful for. But last month’s election was primarily toward defeating tech employ- a special dinner at the San Fran- idents living on fixed incomes. brought a reminder that there used to bol- the real Scrooges. ees must work cisco Italian Athletic Club last We passed citywide accessory is still much work to be done. ster friendly hand-in-hand month and asked me to thank our dwelling unit legislation to create Senator Bernie Sanders summed choices in key with our tenant constituents for their generosity. upward of 33,000 potential new it up in The New York Times last supervisorial districts and on activists toward defeating the real I also wanted to extend an invi- units of rent-controlled housing. month: “I am saddened, but not ballot measures. Voters strug- Scrooges at the top of the corpo- tation to come out to Great Star I’ve taken on "corporados" like surprised, by the outcome. It is gled to wade through millions rate pyramid, be it Ron Conway Theater in Chinatown for a spe- Airbnb, the Academy of Art, and no shock to me that millions of of dollars of negative noise and or the Association of Realtors. cial Dec. 8 screening of Company Millennium Partners, and chal- people who voted for Mr. Trump mixed messages. On the one It means that we have to priori- Town if you missed it at the Roxie lenged government excess and did so because they are sick and hand, we were told that we could tize San Franciscans over special Theater. We will be hosting a toy mismanagement. I passed cam- tired of the economic, political only solve homelessness by pass- interests. And in a nation now drive for the families of the Ping paign finance reforms to elimi- and media status quo. Working ing a regressive sales tax, even controlled by a far-right-wing Yuen public housing projects and nate politicians’ slush funds. And families watch as politicians get as a progressive tech tax reve- Congress, it means standing would love your support. Please this past November, with the campaign financial support from nue measure was shot down at united against attempts to punish contact Sunny Angulo in my office support of 76 percent of the elec- billionaires and corporate inter- the board. Some $750,000 was San Francisco for its values and at 415-554-7450 for more info. torate, we passed a $261 million ests — and then ignore the needs spent on demonizing the home- groundbreaking humanitarian Best for the holidays and see affordable housing preservation of ordinary Americans.” less with the ugly Proposition policies. you in 2017. MUNI PRICE CHANGES JAN. 1, 2017

MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES DECEMBER 2016 9 Food & Wine The Tablehopper New and updated

Th Saratoga proudly displays its bottles of liquor. PHOTO: TABLEHOPPER.COM Hot new Tenderloin destination: The Saratoga opens from Spruce team

BY MARCIA GAGLIARDI a partner in this venture, and he has created North Beach quite the extraordinary list. He said he has RestaurantTENDERLOIN ad been “hoarding” the past 1½ years and has Now open is the latest beauty in the Bac- sourced some vintage and extremely rare Junechus 2016Management Group portfolio, The spirits, more than 800 bottles in all and Saratoga (1008 Larkin Street, 415-932- focusing on Chartreuse — he even has a 6464), which is unexpectedly nestled on Chartreuse from the 1920s on the list. (His Marinathe corner Times of Larkin and Post — yup, right goal is to be the number one Chartreuse there in the TenderNob. bar in the country.) Vintage bourbons, 4.936” When X you 16” see the space, you’ll see why rums, and more will be added, too. principal Tim Stannard couldn’t resist the Obviously these come at a premium, so building, which was built soon after the those who are just seeking a well-made Provided1906 earthquake by: — it dates to 1907 (when cocktail will be happy to find an extensive Innkeeperit was the Elk Card Hotel) Services and then rebranded and fairly priced list ($12–$14). The bar one year later as The Saratoga. Stannard team is starting with highballs and some says when they discovered the spacious shaken and stirred numbers, and followed basement, it inspired them to make it into by Chartreuse cocktails from all over, a two-level supper club and bar. including some New York bar recipes. It’s rather stunning. As you approach the Monday–Thursday 5–11p.m., Friday– building, you’ll see the tremendous wall Saturday 5 p.m.–1 a.m. of backlit booze shimmering dramatically, along with a custom-tiered chandelier COW HOLLOW designed by Stephen Brady and Magnus The ever-changing series of dinners Schevene, who did a lot of the metalwork, at Mina Test Kitchen (2120 Greenwich including the bar shelves and details. Street) continue. Up now is Postcards Upstairs has a more dark yet warm from La Costiera, a concept featur- industrial bistro vibe, with room for 64. ing coastal Italian cuisine. Chef Adam Tables circle the stairwell that leads to Sobel’s menu highlights seafood like cru- the 23-seat downstairs — a more formal dos, shellfish, pastas, and whole fish. The dining room with white tablecloths and a five-course, family-style menu is $59, beautiful bar of Carrara marble and a tuft- classico wine pairings are $30, $40 for ed base. The lighting is sexy and flattering, the riserva. Italian-inspired cocktails by and this swank downstairs bar is where Brian Means are also available. Tuesday– you’ll want to start your next hot date, Saturday dinner. mark my words. Stannard was inspired by a favorite bar in Paris, and the grey mohair FILLMORE walls adorned with vintage art, selected by The ladies at Lower Pac Heights’ Gar- Lost Art Salon, add to a timeless, salon- denias (1963 Sutter Street, 415-621- style vibe. 7122), Dana Tommasino and Margie The menu by chef Mark Sullivan and Conard, have launched weekend brunch. chef de cuisine Jason Wittek is a playful The menu will shift up a bit weekly, but take on New American cuisine, but of the recent version includes a soft scram- course using the best ingredients, with ble with tarragon, chives, and Fontina produce from BMG’s SMIP Ranch. (um, heaven), and pork pozole verde There are bites good for upstairs or with a fried egg. downstairs, like seven-spice chicken sliders And then there’s the socca cake with with ’Bama white sauce and dill pickles, hen-of-the-woods mushrooms, roasted and of course there’s a burger (with Taleg- fennel, tatsoi, herbed tahini, shaved Par- gio cheese and slaw on an onion bun) and mesan, and a poached egg, because that’s a fun Cubano frank, which is a deep-fried how they roll. Some toasts, salads, and dog topped with slow-roasted pork, Swiss sweeter options like a mixed grain por- cheese, yellow mustard, and mojo relish ridge complete the story, and a grilled on a Mayfield Bakery roll (yeah, it’s pretty burger and even more light (low-ABV) amazing). cocktails will be coming soon. Satur- Larger plates include berbere-spiced day–Sunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. — and don’t chicken paillard accompanied with labneh, forget that lovely back patio with flowers while a classic Flannery dry-aged New York and vines, a little oasis of peace and quiet. steak comes in Cognac-peppercorn sauce. Desserts are full American nostalgia, from Marcia Gagliardi writes a popular insid- their version of a Ho Ho to Cracker Jacks to er weekly e-column, tablehopper, about the fried apple hand pies. San Francisco dining and imbibing scene; Barman Brandon Clements, who has get all the latest news at tablehopper.com. been with Bacchus since he started as an Follow @tablehopper on Twitter and Insta- hourly bartender at Spruce in 2007, is now gram for more culinary finds.

10 DECEMBER 2016 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Fab Five Reviews Fab Five gift-worthy cookbooks with local flavor

BY SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS of excellent choices, each with a location in New York City and local connection. putting Danny Bowien on the ith the rise in map as one of America’s most popularity of Food The Seasoned Life: Food, creative and acclaimed young Network and shows Family, Faith, and the Joy of chefs. Born in Korea and adopted Wlike Top Chef came a huge increase Eating Well, by Ayesha Curry by parents in Oklahoma, Bow- in the number of cookbooks pub- While she’s best known as the ien draws from his varied influ- lished. It seems everyone has a wife of Golden State Warrior ences for unconventional dishes cookbook these days. Some of and reigning NBA MVP Stephen like thrice-cooked bacon, fiery them sound straight out of the Curry, Ayesha Curry has been kung pao pastrami, and salt-cod SNL NPR sendup skit “Delicious making quite a name for her- fried rice. The book features these Dish” with titles like Rapper’s self with a new series on the beloved recipes, but it’s also the Delight: The Hip Hop Cookbook, Food Network and with her first fascinating story of the rocky yet The Sinatra Celebrity Cookbook: cookbook released in September. meteoric rise of the restaurant as Barbara, Frank & Friends, and Curry shares 100 family recipes told by Bowien and his collabo- The Dead Celebrity Cookbook and offers an intimate look inside This year, pick up cookbooks with local flavor. rators. Presents Christmas in Tinseltown her life with her husband and two (where’s Pete Schweddy when adorable daughters. I tested her or dairy) is more common today, ented and charismatic chef Tanya The Hog Island Oyster you need him?). There’s a Game signature brown sugar chicken, Millennium (now located in Holland’s 2014 cookbook features Lover’s Cookbook: A Guide to of Thrones cookbook, an Orange and it was a hit, as was the cab- Oakland) is still a leader in the 86 recipes for rib-sticking comfort Choosing and Savoring Oysters, is the New Black cookbook, an bage soup with meatballs. Many movement. This book was first food favorites like shrimp gumbo, by Jairemarie Pomo Aunt Bee from The Andy Griffith of the recipes encourage getting published in 1998, but recipes macaroni and cheese, and her This 2007 cookbook is the bible Show cookbook, and a cookbook your little ones into the kitchen. like cabbage- and shiitake-filled famous fried chicken and waf- for oyster lovers from the lords of called What the F*@# Should I This is a beautiful cookbook full spring rolls and baked madras- fles as well as updated takes like oyster farming. The oyster aficio- Make for Dinner? As bad as these of simple, creative, delicious rec- glazed tofu with saffron basmati braised smoked tofu with roasted nado on your list will learn how to all sound, I’ll still take them over ipes for the whole family. rice are as fresh as ever. Many of eggplant. The photographs are a choose, handle, store, and shuck In the Kitchen with Kris: A Kollec- the recipes are complex, so this stunning testament not only to the briny bivalves, and then apply tion of Kardashian-Jenner Family The Millennium Cookbook: book is best for the experienced, the food but also to the people those new skills in 40 recipes for Favorites. Extraordinary Vegetarian adventurous cook on your list. who inspire her and help to make raw oyster toppings and cooked Cookbooks make terrific hol- Cuisine, by Eric Tucker West Oakland the vibrant, diverse oyster dishes from renowned chefs iday gifts, but with the glut of When Millennium restaurant Brown Sugar Kitchen: New- place it is today. like Bobby Flay and Alice Waters. entries from celebrities and wan- opened in San Francisco in 1994, Style, Down-Home Recipes There are 40 photos ranging from nabe celebrities, celebrity chefs it was a revelation for diners from Sweet West Oakland, The Mission Chinese Food food shots to the Hog Island and wannabe celebrity chefs, who had never experienced an by Tanya Holland Cookbook, by Danny Bowien Oyster Farm in Tomales and the legitimate cooks and not-so-legit- innovative, elegant, exclusively A love letter to the communi- What began as a pop-up in restaurant in the Ferry Building. imate cooks, I thought it might be plant- and grain-based menu. ty gathering spot and soul food the Mission District became a helpful to offer a hand-picked list While veganism (no meat, eggs, restaurant of the same name, tal- phenomenon, spawning a second E-mail: [email protected]

MARINATIMES.COM MARINA TIMES DECEMBER 2016 11 Travel

Weekend Traveler Portugal Spend the holidays in wine country

BY PATTY BURNESS challenge of the hot cli- and bourbon ice cream mate. Visiting charming (l-and.com). hristmas in wine towns such as Reguengos Located in a histor- country conjures de Monsaraz and Mon- ic building near Évora’s images of spend- temor-o-Novo along the wall, Vinoteca Porta de Cing festive time in Napa wine trail is a plus. Here’s Moura is a unique haven or Sonoma, maybe Paso what my husband and I to kick back, enjoy the Robles or Santa Cruz found. sounds of jazz and bossa County. But how about nova, and sample wines this year exploring a THE WINERIES and foods distinct to the totally different wine (All have U.S. importers Alentejo. Like a private region, like the Alentejo except where noted.) home, find comfortable in Portugal? Herdade do Esporão seating areas with over- Right now, Portugal is (about 40 minutes from sized chairs and sofas one of the hottest des- Évora) produced its first and an intimate outdoor tinations on the planet, vintage in 1985, though patio space. and the Alentejo is only the property and history Experience the flavors about an hour east of date to the 15th century. of the region by trying Lisbon (a city so similar Archeological relics con- petiscos (tapas) made with to San Francisco, you’ll firm the significance of local breads, black pig, almost forget where you the site. Today, Esporão grilled sausages, prosciut- are). The wines of Alente- is dedicated to preserv- to, mussels with garlic and jo are great; the food is ing the land and forging coriander, smoked salm- delicious, and the people, strong bonds with the Evora’s Praca do Giraldo. PHOTO: BO LINKS on, and plates of meats like all of the Portuguese, community. Sustainabili- and cheeses. Choose are beyond friendly. ty is an integral part of 2015 Reserve White (40 cent Alfrocheiro, 10 per- black pig, and wild rab- from Portuguese wines, The Alentejo, with its their everyday life in how percent Arinto, 40 percent Trincadeira). bit; local cheeses made including many from Mediterranean climate, they farm their grapes cent Roupeiro, 20 percent At the olive oil mill, the from sheep’s milk from the area (facebook.com/ consists of vast plains and and their olives to the Antão Vaz) served with latest technology extracts a variety of breeds such vinoteca.portademoura/). rolling hills and is situated materials used in their red mullet, mussels, and all of the goodness from as Merino, French, and Another local favorite south of the Tagus River state-of-the-art buildings. squash. The 2013 Reser- each olive. It produces sev- others; and sweets made is Boutequim da Mou- and north of the Algarve. In addition to tours, va Red (40 percent Ara- eral labels, but our favorite from lots of egg yolks. Pão raria. Tucked on a side You’ll discover large cork biking, foraging, bird gonez, 30 percent Alican- was the grassy, spicy extra (bread) is another favor- street near the main forests — the Alentejo watching, and wine and te Bouschet, 20 percent virgin Cartuxa, a blend ite, usually quite dense square, get there early produces about half of olive oil tastings, the Trincadeira, 10 percent of several green olives and made into specialty to score one of the few the world’s corks — as restaurant at Esporão is Cabernet Sauvignon) was (Picual, Arbequina, and loaves and rolls for each seats in this tiny restau- well as acres of vineyards a favorite. The dining paired with succulent Cobrançosa), available meal. During the holiday rant. Domingos does it growing some of Por- room is open and airy aged beef. The peach and online (cartuxa.pt/en/). season, savor chestnuts all and will shower you tugal’s 250 native grape and extends to a patio, lavender tart for dessert Not far from Esporão, roasted in the streets and with tasty treats and the varietals. Here, towns are all overlooking acres of tasted as luscious as it find Carmim, the larg- the Bolo Rei (Portuguese hospitality of the Alentejo centuries old and reflect vineyards. The food is looked (esporao.com/en/). est winery in the Alente- King) cakes. (facebook.com/Botequim the rich cultural history expertly prepared, the It’s unusual to have a jo. Originally started Just before you get to -Da-Mouraria-Évora- of previous civilizations. presentation beautiful; foundation run a winery, by 60 winemakers, the Évora, make it a point of 1646157175624959). Many of the towns retain the fresh flavors represent but that’s the business cooperative now boasts stopping at L’and Vine- the walls that protected the bounty of their garden model at Cartuxa. That more than 900 members yards, one of the Small STAY them long ago, including and the local products. means the profits from who play a vital role in Luxury Hotels of the Inside the wall, try Évora — a Unesco World Choose your tasting wine and olive oil produc- the regional agricul- World. This ultra-luxe the Pousada Convento Heritage Site and the cap- menu and delight in the tion go back into running tural community. The property has an incredible Évora, once a convent, ital of Alentejo. the foundation high-tech facility boasts restaurant. The contem- now a high-end hotel. Évora is filled and contributing sophisticated produc- porary dining room over- With ample amenities, the with white- to the fabric of tion in the winemaking looks the property and is refurbished guestrooms washed houses the Évora com- and richly styled tasting lit with unusual copper were former monks’ from the 16th munity, including areas (think dark woods, fixtures said to resemble cells. Located across century, nar- social, educational, arches and columns, and the starry Alentejo sky. from the Roman Temple row cobblestone agricultural, and lots of stone). Only one At lunch, we indulged in (pousadas.pt/en/hotel/ streets, palaces, cultural projects. wine is currently import- an array of local season- pousada-evora). convents, mon- Located right out- ed to the United States: al ingredients perfectly About 20 minutes uments, church- side Évora’s walls, the 2012 Reguengos DOC prepared and artistically outside the wall, the es (the building the visitor center Tinto (carmim.eu/sobre/ presented. Ecorkhotel sits in groves of the medieval was once a refec- carmim/). The wine at L’and is of olive, holm (oak), and cathedral was tory in a Jesuit Ervideira is about 20 an important part of the cork trees. Aptly named, started in the retreat. Now it wel- minutes outside Évora. overall experience, but cork was used in the late 1100s), many comes thousands Currently, there is no not the driving force exterior of the building built in the pop- of visitors each U.S. importer, but stop at the eco-chic hotel. and works in tandem ular Manueline year to tour the at the cozy wine-coun- The grapes are estate with the natural heat of style of architec- modern interac- try themed tasting grown, and they bottle the earth and solar pan- ture. There are tive facilities, learn room for interesting a red, white, and rosé els to be an energy-effi- even ruins from a more about the wines (wonderful.land/ (none of which have U.S. cient property. It’s a casu- Roman temple. history and its sus- ervideira/?lang=en). importers). The restau- al, relaxed environment Wine tourism tainability efforts, At the Rota dos Vinhos rant has an international with modern ameni- is immensely and taste the wine tasting room in the heart wine list. ties (ecorkhotel.com/en/ popular in the and olive oil. of Évora, find a wealth Several amuse bouch- eco-hotel-evora). region with more Among the wines of information about the es whetted our appetites, than 60 wineries Above: L’and’s red mullet, cockle panade we sampled from region and winery visits followed by sumptuous OTHER ESSENTIALS on the Alente- and sauteed squid; Below: Cartuxa wines. the various labels (along the Wine Trail) as starters — pork terrine Tourism of Portugal: jo Wine Route. PHOTOS: BO LINKS were the 2013 well as taste several local under langoustine roe tar- visitportugal.com/en Most have exten- Pêra-Manca Vinho brands (vinhosdoalentejo. tar then grilled sardines Wines of Portugal: sive programs to engage experience. We started Branco (70 percent Antão pt/index.php?lang=en/). on an onion cake with an winesofportugal.info/ and educate their guests with cured and lightly Vaz, 30 percent Arinto) amazing organic tomato Alentejo Tourism: about their history and breaded mackerel in a and these 2012s: Cartuxa EAT salad. Red mullet was the visitalentejo.pt/en/ their wines. Some also savory broth of fish bones Tinto Reserva (60 percent Évora and the Alente- star of the entrée served Small Luxury Hotels of produce olive oil and and tomato water paired Alicante Bouschet, 40 per- jo region are known for with a cockle panade and the World: slh.com/ have restaurants to show- with the 2015 Monte cent Aragonez Tempranil- dishes mixing pork with sautéed squid with fish case their wines with Velho White (40 percent lo) and the 2012 Cartuxa clams and coriander, rus- sauce and crispy peppers. Patty Burness can be found high-end gastronomy. Antão Vaz, 40 percent Tinto Colheita (50 per- tic bread, and fish soups Every bite was memorable. @pattygb (twitter.com/pat- Reds predominate, with Roupeiro, 20 percent cent Aragonez, 30 percent and aromatic herbs. Also Dessert was a knockout: tygb) or reached by e-mail at fewer whites due to the Perrum). Next was the Alicante Bouschet, 10 per- popular is lamb stew, Peaches in lavender syrup [email protected].

12 DECEMBER 2016 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Arts & Entertainment Michael Snyder on ... Film Two for the ballot

BY MICHAEL SNYDER Over the course of the movie, Lonergan plumbs the depths of a handful of unfor- s december tumbles in to the gettable characters populating Manchester, sound of jingle bells and cheer, and, in doing so, draws us deeper into the awards season ramps up in Mov- truth and consequences of Lee’s history. Aieland. Holidays mean blockbusters and In flashback, the relationships between prestige releases from the major studios. Lee, his wife, Randi, and his brother, Joe But there are also top-quality foreign and are laid out in short, effective scenes, as is independent offerings that could garner the offhand connection Lee has with his nominations and will satisfy grown-up nephew Patrick. There is pain in watching cineastes who don’t care about the size of their intertwined fates unravel and fasci- a movie’s budget or the “chore” of reading nation in the way they try to cope with the subtitles. circumstances they face. Here are two films that just hit theaters To say that Affleck is on-point through- Casey Affleck in Kenneth Lonergan’s Manchester by the Sea. and will doubtless capture the attention of out is an understatement. His exploration PHOTO: CLAIRE FOLGER, COURTESY OF AMAZON STUDIOS AND ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS Oscar and Golden Globe voters looking to of Lee’s inner and outer conflicts is a career fill out their ballots and entice critics mak- high point. Kyle Chandler is rock solid up, no one would believe it.” Even though parents’ pride and joy. He’s on track for ing their best-of-the-year lists. in the role of Joe, and Lucas Hedges is I know that the movie was based on a true a successful career in hotel management, natural and likeable as 16-year-old Patrick story and specifically on an autobiography and he’s got a loving girlfriend (Mara). Still, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA — a smart kid with a bright future who written by its protagonist Saroo Bierley, he feels something is missing and decides Screenwriter-director Kenneth Loner- is burdened by loss, wrestling with justi- and it recreates real events in roughly to seek out his roots and the family he left gan, having already earned praise for his fiable anger and bitterness, and looking the same order as they occurred in his behind, despite not knowing the town of first two feature films (You Can Count for ways to get past his sadness. Finally, in remarkable life, it remains an astonishing his origin nor the train route he traveled on Me and Margaret), reaffirms his com- one of her most powerful and tender per- tale that defies belief. Directed by Garth as a lost, scared kid. Thus begins a journey mitment to quality moviemaking with formances, Michelle Williams makes an Davis from a script by Luke Davies, Lion of self-discovery that is daunting and ulti- another memorable character study that indelible impression as Randi — a woman stars the accomplished actors Dev Patel, mately inspiring. sticks with you long after the end credits whose genuine love for Lee lingers, even Rooney Mara, Nicole Kidman, and David As the grown-up Saroo, Patel has taken have rolled. Manchester by the Sea — a if it’s forever tainted by their shared past. Wenham, and an unaffected Indian child on a part that echoes his first high-profile contemporary interpersonal drama set in Williams is not on screen for very long. named Sunny Pawar in his acting debut. screen lead in Slumdog Millionaire, yet New England — feels like the best thing Nonetheless, this is as praiseworthy as a And it will raise your spirits, even as it Lion offers a more complex set of chal- Lonergan’s done so far. supporting actress turn could be. breaks your heart. lenges to navigate as he portrays a young Though it’s primarily the story of an In consideration of its maritime setting The record shows that Saroo Bierley was man torn between two cultures. Pawar is ordinary, well-meaning man with ordinary and bleaker moments, the movie is given born in a very poor, rural area of India and guileless, guarded, and adorable as Saroo passions and weaknesses who is trans- an appropriately dark, chilly air by cinema- was raised, along with his older brother at age 5. Kidman is particularly fine, formed by tragedy, the movie’s greatest tographer Jody Lee Lipes. The dank exteri- and younger sister, by a single mother who playing against type as a middle-class accomplishment is how it goes beyond his ors are in pronounced contrast to the heat- labored in a quarry to keep her family fed wife and mother, and she never overplays struggle to do the right thing and shows the ed emotions of Lee and his extended family, and sheltered. Saroo’s mother also counted the boundless love the woman feels for ways that his actions impact the people he making their conflicts and resolutions even on her oldest son to find work, and on one the son she rescued from a potential- knows and loves. Casey Affleck plays Lee more impactful when they finally flare up. of his expeditions to earn some money at ly horrible fate. With its exotic locales Chandler, a janitor leading a mundane, sol- Manchester by the Sea isn’t a vacation a menial job, he brought 5-year-old Saroo and determined hero, Lion is one of the itary under-the-radar existence in Boston. from our troubles. Lonergan and his cast (Pawar) with him. But the brothers got more impressive depictions of resolve and But Lee gets word of his brother’s death are not trading in escapism. They’re offer- separated. Thinking himself abandoned, devotion that I’ve seen in some time — and must return to the fishing village where ing a very moving examination of flawed the frightened and confused Saroo board- and I’m not lyin’. both men were born and raised. In short people in stressful situations. The fact that ed an empty train that took him to Cal- order, we learn that Lee has been named they are capable of earning your affection cutta, thousands of kilometers from his Michael Snyder is a print and broad- guardian of his teenaged nephew, and it’s a and concern is a mark of how good a job home, setting the boy on a perilous odys- cast journalist who covers pop culture on responsibility that he can’t imagine under- they’ve done. sey that eventually resulted in his adoption KPFK/Pacifica Radio’s David Feld- taking. Lee was once a husband and father by a kindly suburban couple (Kidman and man Show and on Michael Snyder’s in his hometown, and that seemingly cozy LION Wenham) in Australia. Culture Blast, via GABnet.net, Roku, and life was undone by his heedlessness and by The biographical docudrama Lion Twenty-five years later, the completely YouTube. You can follow Michael on an unthinkable accident. brings to mind the line, “If you made it assimilated Saroo (Patel) is his adoptive Twitter: @cultureblaster

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Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir Candlelight Concert Sunday, Dec. 4, 4 p.m. Old First Presbyterian Church (1751 Sacramento St.) December Events Ring in the season with the sweet sounds of children singing from this internationally WHAT NOT TO MISS THIS MONTH acclaimed organization. $18, 415-474-1608, oldfirstconcerts.org

HOLIDAY NEW YEAR’S GALAS & BENEFITS Kitka: Wintersongs HIGHLIGHTS CELEBRATIONS Saturday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. Old First Presbyterian Church (1751 Sacramento St.) 31th Annual Japanese New Year This critically acclaimed and wildly popular LIGHTING AND MORE Bell-Ringing Ceremony winter holiday program highlights seasonal Saturday, Dec. 31, 11:30 a.m.–noon music from a wide variety of Eastern European 30th Annual Macy’s Holiday Windows Samsung Hall, Asian Art Museum ethnic and spiritual traditions. $23–$25, 415-474- Daily through Jan 1 (except Dec 25) Participate in the striking of the 16th-century 1608, oldfirstconcerts.org Macy’s Union Square bronze bell to leave behind any negative The SF/SPCA’s magical Holiday Windows experiences, wrong deeds, and ill luck of S.F. Girls Chorus: A Highlands Holiday adoption outreach program returns to find 2016. First come, first served; pick up tickets at Monday, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. homes for kittens, cats, puppies, and dogs while admission desk. Free with museum admission Davies Symphony Hall raising funds for the shelter’s programs. SPCA ($15), 415-581-3500, asianart.org The program features new music for voices and volunteers will be on hand to introduce the 32nd Annual Cable Car Caroling bagpipes, seasonal favorites, and sing-alongs animals and the adoption process. Free viewing, BATS: New Year’s Eve Special with the 350-voice, Grammy-winning chorus. 415-554-3000, sfspca.org $30–$60, 415-863-1752, sfgirlschorus.org Saturday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 12:30–4:30 p.m. Meet: Roosevelt Middle School Bayfront Theatre, Fort Mason Center (460 Arguello Blvd.) A Chanticleer Christmas Ring in the new year with a night of improv Tour the city on motorized cable cars, Saturday, Dec. 17 8–10 p.m. and laughter with scenes and stories sure to stopping to carol for isolated and disabled St. Ignatius Church (650 Parker St.) capture your heart and imagination (scheduled older adults at their residences followed by The program includes old, new, and familiar to end before midnight). $35, 415-474-6776, a hosted dinner and celebration. Proceeds music from Nanino. Byrd, Poulenc, Jennings, improv.org benefit the Institute on Aging. $75, 415-750- Shaw, Sametz, and others in this popular 4141, cablecarcaroling.org Christmas program. $35–$75, 415-252-8589, New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise chanticleer.org Saturday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.– 1 a.m. S.F. Belle (Pier 3) Holiday Heroes Handel’s Messiah Enjoy live entertainment, dancing, a huge Monday, Dec. 5, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Wed.–Fri., Dec. 14–16, 7:30 p.m. roof deck for fi reworks viewing, open cocktail AT&T Park Grace Cathedral bars, a buffet dinner, festive party favors, a Raise funds and awareness for Bay Area at-risk American Bach Soloists present their celebrated boarding photo, and more. $248, 415-438-8300, children and enjoy arts and crafts activities, video annual performance of Handel’s masterpiece. Home for the Holidays at Carolwood hornblower.com games, photo opportunities, food and beverages, $20–$118, 415-621-7900, americanbach.org a candy bar, a silent auction, rare access to the Giants batting tunnels and dugout, and the chance Holiday Sing-Along Wed.–Mon. through Jan. 9, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Eye Heart New Year’s Eve Party to meet your real-life sports heroes and team Thursday, Dec. 15, 6-8:30 p.m. Walt Disney Family Museum (104 Montgomery Saturday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.–2 a.m. mascots. $175 & up, 650-321-4142, wenderweis.org Presidio Officer’s Club (50 Moraga Ave.) St., the Presidio) Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Gather around the piano to share music The intricate scale model of Walt’s Holmby Celebrate in style with top-shelf cocktails and Help is on the Way for the Holidays XV and holiday cheer, led by performers from Hills home will be decorated with seasonal tunes spun by some of the best DJs in the Bay Monday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. 42nd Street Moon. Festive drinks from lights, and beginning Dec. 7, the museum will Area at this dance party with state-of-the-art Marines’ Memorial Theater (609 Sutter St.) Arguello restaurant will be available for invite one lucky family to be the first to flip lighting, visuals, sound system, art installations, Benefiting Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness purchase. Free, registration required, 415-561- the switch each morning following. Exhibition and interactive, multimedia displays. $125 & up, Center and Larking Street Youth Services, this includes family and company Christmas cards 4400, presidio.gov fortmason.org 15th anniversary gala includes entertainment by and more, including December screenings the cast of The Lion King, The King and I, and of Christmas with Walt Disney. Free with Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir admission ($20), 415-345-6800, waltdisney.org Scrooge in Love with special guests, Jason Brock, Saturday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Paula West, and more. $60 & up, 415-273-1620, PHOTO: OXFORDPOETRYELECTION.COM COMMUNITY Slim’s (333 11th St.) richmondermet.org This multiracial and multicultural choir promotes CORNER a message of faith, hope, love, and joy in a 87th Annual Golden Gate Park Holiday rollicking, feel-good, energy-packed show that’s Tree Lighting Christmas Card Drop-off THEATER the best way yet to spend a Christmas Eve. Thursday, Dec. 1, 4–8 p.m. Wed.–Mon. through Jan. 31, 11:30–5 p.m. Ages 6 & up. $15, 415-255-0333, slims-sf.com McLaren Lodge, Golden Gate Park (501 Stanyan St.) Diamond Massage & Wellness Center ACT: A Christmas Carol Don’t miss one of the most anticipated holiday (1841 Lombard St.) Most days, Dec. 2–24 events in the city: the lighting of the Monterey Drop off your greeting cards (front side only, Geary Theater (405 Geary St.) cypress in Golden Gate Park. Free, sfrecpark.org no envelopes) to send to St. Jude’s Ranch Featuring a lively cast of dozens, gorgeous for Children in Boulder City, Nev., where costumes, and those deliciously spooky ghosts, Presidio Holiday Tree Lighting & they will be recycled to create new holiday the Bay Area’s favorite holiday tradition returns Forest Walk and all-occasion cards then recycled sold to with a sparkling, music-infused production of this Friday, Dec. 2, 5:30–8 p.m. support St. Jude’s programs and services for timeless classic. $25–$115, act-sf.org Lincoln Blvd. (at Funston Ave.) abused, neglected, and homeless children, 42nd Street Moon: Scrooge in Love Join in this decades-old Presidio tradition young adults, and families. 415-921-1290, featuring the Golden Gate Carolers. Light diamondwellness.com Wed.–Sun., Dec. 7–23 refreshments and kids’ activities will follow at Marines’ Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St.) the Presidio Community YMCA (63 Funston Toy Drive A year after A Christmas Carol, Scrooge’s life takes a turn for the romantic — new ghosts (and old pal Ave.) as well as a lantern-lit 20-minute forest Daily, Dec. 2–20, (call for hours) Jacob Marley) arrive to help him find his lost love, Brian Setzer Orchestra: walk at 6 p.m. Bring a flashlight and meet in Hill & Co. (2107 Union St. & 1880 Lombard St.) Belle. $25–$75, 415-447-0188, 42ndstreetmoon.org Christmas Rocks the YMCA gym. RSVP requested. Free, 415-561- Drop off unwrapped and new toys or books for 5300, presidio.gov distribution to needy children. 415-921-6000, SHN: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Saturday, Dec. 24, 8 p.m. hill-co.com The Warfield Theatre 14th Annual Parol Lantern Festival & Wed.–Sun, Dec. 14–18 & Tue.–Sun., Dec. 20–24 Expect a wild evening from one of music’s Parade great guitarists and vocalists, the ex-Stray Project Glimmer: Boxing Joy Golden Gate Theatre (1 Taylor St.) Saturday, Dec. 10, 5–9 p.m. Cats front man in this annual extravaganza Sat.–Sun., Dec. 3–4, 10 a.m.–noon & This timeless tale of joy and goodwill is a must- Yerba Buena Gardens, Jessie Square, & St. of the band’s top hits as well as classic 1–3 p.m. see classic that tells the story of a song-and- Patrick’s Church Christmas songs, plus inspired guitar work Fort Mason Center dance team putting on a show in a magical The Bay Area’s Filipino community gathers for a by Setzer himself. $49.50–$69.50, Sort, clean, and wrap holiday gifts for at-risk Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act thewarfieldtheatre.com festive celebration of holiday spirit, hope, unity, teenage girls and women. Refreshments in the process. $45–$214, 888-746-1799, shnsf.com and pride to the glow of hundreds of lights from provided. Registration required. Free, colorful handcrafted parol lanterns. Enjoy holiday projectglimmer.org, register at eventbrite.com 24th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy treats, live music, and an exhibition of parol Thu.–Sat., Dec. 23–25, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. lanterns. 415-239-0249, kularts.org DANCE Christmas Outreach New Asia Restaurant (772 Pacific Ave.) Enjoy this uniquely Bay Area holiday tradition of 31st Annual Dance-Along Nutcracker Lighted Boat Parade Saturday, Dec. 10, 8:30–3 p.m. Jewish comedy and delicious Chinese cuisine. Sat.–Sun., Dec. 10–11 Friday, Dec. 16, 6–8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Visit website for guest lineup. $49 & $69, 925- Pier 39 to Crissy Field & return City Impact (230 Jones St.) 743-1292, koshercomedy.com Yerba Buena Center for the Arts The oldest and largest lighted boat holiday Help cook, prepare, and deliver hot meals to This year’s show, The Fantastic Adventures of Captain Nutcracker is a zany superhero quest parade returns and features more than 60 boats inner-city residents, disperse gifts, and serve blended with Tchaikovsky’s classic fairytale. $30, festooned with lights and holiday decorations. sit-down meals to the homeless. $25 donation, MUSIC 415-292-1770, sfcityimpact.com 415-978-2700, ybca.org Free, 415-673-3530, visitfishermanswharf.com S.F. Bach Choir: Christmas by Candlelight S.F. Ballet: The Nutcracker Hanukkah Candle Lighting S.F. Firefighters Toy Program Fri. & Sun., Dec. 2 & 4 Daily, Dec. 10–29 (except Dec. 25) Daily, Dec. 25–Jan. 1, 4 p.m. Daily Calvary Presbyterian Church (2525 Fillmore St.) War Memorial Opera House JCCSF (3200 California St.) Any S.F. firehouse Performing with the Renaissance wind band, A tradition since 1944, this annual production is Celebrate illuminating the darkness of eight of In its 67th year of helping children, the S.F. The Whole Noyse, this program features set in early 20th-century San Francisco. Join the the darkest days of the year with candle lighting, Firefighters Toy Program is the largest in the U.S. contemplative, lush, mystical, jubilant Christmas adventures of the Nutcracker, the Mouse King, storytelling, singing, and festive treats. Free, 415- and is looking for donations of unwrapped toys. music from many periods and countries. $35, and Clara. Ages 5 & up, $42–$498, 415-865-2000, 292-1200, jccsf.org 415-777-0440, sffirefighterstoys.org 855-473-2224, sfbach.org sfballet.org

14 DECEMBER 2016 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM SantaFest Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.–noon Golden Gate Club (135 Fisher Loop, the Presidio) Take the kids for gingerbread house decorating, Santa photos, and crafts to support homeless children. $125, 925-935-9938, childrenofshelters.org

Deck the Hall Sunday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Davis Symphony Hall Smuin Ballet: The Christmas Ballet Members of the S.F. Symphony Orchestra and special guest artists will dazzle and delight with holiday favorites in this family-friendly concert and Thu.–Sun., Dec. 15–18 party. Tickets include a postconcert party with Tue.–Sat., Dec. 20–24 entertainment, arts and crafts, and refreshments. YBCA Theater (700 Howard St.) $42–$60 (VIP packages available), 415-864-6000, This enormously popular holiday celebration sfsymphony.com returns with equal parts sugar and spice, and something for both the naughty and nice, from Mark Foehringer Dance Project: ballet, tap, and swing to other dances drawn Nutcracker Sweets from holiday traditions from around the world, Sat.–Sun., Dec. 10–18 & Mon.–Tue., and exciting new additions, including three world premieres, including Joy to the World Dec. 19–20 (pictured) by Smuin’s dancer Nicole Haskins. Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center $25–$89, 415-912-1899, smuinballet.org This unique 50-minute production of the classic holiday ballet is designed for families with young children. $21–$31, 415-345-7575, nutcrackersweets.org Moscow Ballet: Great Russian Nutcracker Monday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. The Warfield Theatre (982 Market St.) Enchant the whole family with larger than life magical props, a 60-foot growing Christmas tree, and spectacular Russian-made costumes and sets. $40–$175, 888-929-7848, thewarfieldtheatre.com

POTABLES & EDIBLES 2nd Annual Holiday Brunch Market Sunday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.–2:45 p.m. Peter and The Wolf with the SFS The Progress (1529 Fillmore St.) Youth Orchestra and Linda Ronstadt Get your holiday shopping done early and pick up some treats for yourself offered by 20-plus Sunday, December 11, 11 a.m. local vendors. There will also be walk-around Davies Symphony Hall brunch dishes and drinks for sale, so come Don’t miss S.F. resident Linda Ronstadt in her Come Ride With Me hungry! 415-673-1294, theprogress-sf.com fourth year narrating, but her first since 2009, of this children’s classic. The SFSYO accompanies Here in the Wild West... Annual Crab Feed and performs other holiday classics. $15–$70, Thursday, Dec. 8, 6–11 p.m. 415-864-6000, sfsymphony.org selling real estate is a high-stakes game. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center It takes a cowgirl to get you the highest price and close This event held among the Christmas trees sells out every year. Start with cocktails, then enjoy the deal without a hitch. I rope in the buyers, steer them a fresh crab and pasta dinner, and finish with Presidio Forest Wreath-Making Workshop dancing to benefit at-risk youth. $85–95, 415- Sat.–Sun, Dec. 17–18, 11a.m.–4 p.m. your way, and do all the wrangling it takes to win. If you 856-0939, guardsmen.org Main Parade Ground Create holiday decor with trimmings from are planning to sell your home and hit the trail, North Beach Holiday Wine Walk the Presidio forest, with help from our merry Thursday, Dec. 15, 4–8 p.m. volunteers. Greens, wire, clippers, and frames are let’s talk soon! Grant & Columbus Aves. & Vallejo & Green Sts. provided. Bring your own trimmings — ribbons, The tasting event will include merchants offering cards, and mementos. Food is available for wine samples and special treats inside their purchase. Free, registration required. 415-561- stores throughout North Beach. Pick up tickets, 5300, presidio.gov Barbara Dunlap map, and glass at Belle Cora (565 Green St.). $20–$25, 800-310-6563, sresproductions.com Mittens & Mistletoe: A Winter Circus Listing Maverick Cabaret Daily (except Dec. 27), Dec. 21–31 LICENSE # 01175481 SPORTS Dance Mission Theater (3316 24th St.) This charming, light-hearted, all-ages variety [email protected] Run Wild San(ta) Francisco 5K program features innovative clowning, spectacular www.BarbaraDunlap.com Sunday, Dec. 4, 8 a.m. circus feats, and holiday hijinks performed 415-359-6445 Starts/Ends: Crissy Field by some of the most talented Bay Area and @barbara.dunlap This flat loop around Crissy and out to Fort Point international theatrical circus artists. $18–$65, 415- offers stunning views — strollers welcome. Kids’ 225-7281, sweetcanproductions.com 100-Yard Dash starts at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit S.F. Fire Fighters Toy Program. $42 (5K), $5 (Kids’ Dash), entrants encouraged to bring toys, JUST FOR FUN runwildsf.com Mercatino di Natale Great Santa Run 5K Sat.–Sun., Dec. 3–4 Sunday, Dec. 11, 8:30 Museo Italo Americano, Fort Mason Center, Bldg. C Starts/Ends: Crissy Field (across from Sports Inspired by the famous Christmas markets in Basement) Northern Italy and throughout most of Europe, This figure eight loop around Crissy Field is flat, this event will exude the warm atmosphere of fast, and scenic; the Rudolph one-miler along the Christmas, where you can find the perfect gift: dirt trail starts at 9 a.m. ($25). Santa suits provided artisanal Italian food, handmade jewelry, Italian in race packet. Proceeds benefit Opportunity fashion and accessories, art objects, and other Village. Family/team discounts available. $45–$50, unique craft items all made by Italian artisans. Free, 415-246-1390, titanium-racing.com 415-673-2200, museoitaloamericano.org

Miracle Mile/5K Holiday Classic Annual SFMade Holiday Gift Fair Sunday, Dec. 18, 8:15 & 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Starts: Peacock Meadow, Golden Gate Park Calif. College of the Arts (111 8th St.) Run in either race or both to benefit the UCSF Discover locally made gift items including jewelry, Diabetes Center. $40 (Miracle Mile), $40 (5K), $45 gourmet gifts, coffee, chocolate, wine, home items, Cards. Gifts. Wrap. By the Thousands. (both). 415-760-9000, miraclemile.ucsf.edu bags, body products, men’s and women’s apparel, children’s wear, pet gear, and stationery from more Create your own or ﬁnd something unique. than 50 vendors. Free, 415-408-5605, sfmade.org CHILD’S PLAY Flax is the one stop shop for the holidays. E-mail: [email protected] ODC: The Velveteen Rabbit Thu.–Sun. through Dec. 11 Calendar listings YBCA Theater (701 Mission St.) | FLAXART.COM Celebrate this Bay Area holiday tradition though Send your event listings to [email protected] FORT MASON CENTER • 415.530.3510 music, dance, and a powerful narrative, in a story with succinct specifics about your event, loca- FMC hours: Mon–Sat 10am–6:30pm, Sun 10am–6pm that celebrates the unique relationship between a tion, dates, times, prices, and contact informa- FLAGSHIP IN OAKLAND IS NOW OPEN! little boy and his stuffed rabbit, and the enduring tion (telephone and Internet). power of love. $15, 415-978-2700, ybca.org Visit marinatimes.com for additional calendar listings.

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Urban Home and Garden Brrrr Holiday tree and plant care

BY JULIA STRZESIESKI where it will get filtered giving it 14 hours of dark- sunlight and protection ness and 6 to 8 hours of uring the holi- from wind. Allow it two bright sun, keeping the day and winter to three weeks to acclima- temperature about 70°F. months, we tend tize, and then put it where With luck, your poinset- Dto turn our focus indoors it will stay until next tia will be blooming again as the rains (we hope) set December — or plant it. in December. in. With a little love, you You can keep the same can keep the plants and live tree in its contain- FORCING BULBS FOR trees you purchase for the er through several hol- WINTER COLOR holiday season fresh and iday seasons, depending Certain bulbs can be well cared for to enjoy as on how fast it grows (but “forced” in pots — tricked long as possible. plant it before it becomes into thinking that they root bound). Be sure it have gone through a win- FRESHLY CUT TREES gets the right amount of ter season and that it is Select the freshest-look- light and water. spring and time to blos- ing tree available. To Pick up your live tree som. These include ama- test for freshness, gently by the pot — not by the ryllis, crocus, daffodil, grasp a branch between dwarf iris, freesia, grape your thumb and forefin- hyacinth, paperwhite ger and pull it toward narcissus, scilla, and you. Very few needles tulip bulbs. should come off To force bulbs, in your hand. plant in a shal- Shake or low container bounce the tree or bulb pan on its stump. (a pot that is You should not wider than it is tall), see an excessive with the roots facing amount of green needles down. Amaryllis should fall to the ground. Some be planted in pots with loss of interior brown drainage holes. Put a needles is normal. small amount of soil in Care for your cut the pot, then the bulb, Christmas tree as you then more soil, firming would a bouquet of fresh it around the roots and flowers. Make a straight bulb. Leave the upper half cut across the base of the to two-thirds of the bulb trunk, taking off about above the soil. an inch, and immediately Poinsettias should avoid Crocus, daffodil, free- place the trunk in water. drafts and dry heat. sia, hyacinth, paperwhite, Check the water level tulip, and most other often. (Most tree retail- stem. Many live plants smaller bulbs go in pots ers or lots will make a start their decline during without drainage holes, fresh cut for you on the careless transport. Pro- with decorative stones, spot.) Place the tree in tect your tree en route to gravel, or potting soil. a cool spot, away from your home. Cold and dark treatment: appliances. Keep your A dark, unheated garage tree fresh with a liquid POINSETTIA CARE or refrigerator is ideal for tree preserve, which will Keep your new poin- this. keep needles green with settia in bright, indirect Treatment times vary its quick absorption. A light and away from pets per bulb: crocus 4–6 polymer granule tree (they're poisonous). Keep weeks; daffodil 12–14 preserve will also keep a the temperature around weeks; dwarf iris 15 tree fresher by absorbing 65°–70°F and the soil just weeks; hyacinth 12 weeks; and then slowly releasing moist. Avoid drafts and tulip at least 8 weeks (15 water. dry heat, such as too near weeks is better). Once you a fireplace or heater, and see sprouts or roots grow- LIVE POTTED TREES feed it a well-balanced ing, you can take them Buy a live tree out of the dark. that is suited Bring the pots into to your climate Care for your cut the coldest part of zone. Choose the the house (50°– healthiest-look- Christmas tree as you 60°F is preferable) ing tree available with indirect sun- and test for fresh- would a bouquet of light. Gradually THE UNION STREET INN ness as described accustom them Bed & Breakfast above for cut fresh fl owers. to warmth and The Union Street Inn with it’s beautiful trees. Think about light. Once the English Garden welcomes your family and where you’ll eventually fertilizer. With luck and shoots are 4–6 inches tall, guests to stay with us for the “Holidays”, plant your tree, because dedication, you may be move them to a bright, refurbished rooms with private bath en live trees will grow to able to get your poinsettia sunny window with lots suite, a full breakfast, wine/cheese and full-size trees before you to bloom again next year. of direct sunlight to stim- Wi-Fi are included. A 10% discount for know it. With proper care In March or April, ulate blooming. Marina residents. Please take a look at us in a large enough contain- when the bracts begin to To keep the blooms online, rates are from $249 to $319. er, you should be able to turn a muddy green, cut lasting longer, move the move your tree from out- the plant back to 8 inches plants to indirect light side to indoors to enjoy tall. Keep it near a sunny from time to time and to You can contact us at as your Christmas tree window, and by May it a cooler part of the house [email protected] for several successive hol- should have new growth. during the night; water or by phone (415) 346-0424 idays. Transplant it to a larger through the blooming Keep your live tree pot, and during the sum- period. indoors for no more than mer put it outside. Fer- Come stay with us for the Holidays! 10 days, keeping it well tilize it with a balanced Julia Strzesieski is the mar- watered and away from fertilizer twice a month keting coordinator for Cole www.unionstreetinn.com heat. After the holidays, until December. Around Hardware and can be reached move your tree outdoors the first of October, start at [email protected].

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Real Estate Today The heat is on A furnace is not just a furnace in San Francisco

BY CAROLE ISAACS Basements normally do not get buyers A 60-year-old gravity furnace and an excited, but I hope my column will give old water heater will take up considerably edium-priced homes often you food for thought. To get an idea of more floor space than a new energy-ef- include some remodeling. It is the cost to replace a gravity furnace and a ficient furnace and tankless water heater. common to find a home with water heater, I checked in with a client who Also, an old furnace will more likely than Man upgraded kitchen or bath or both, but recently bought a single-family home and not have large asbestos-wrapped ducts tak- a trip to the basement might reveal a dif- had made the switch to a new furnace and ing up headroom in the basement. Con- ferent picture. tankless water heater. He told me It cost sidering that the average price per square My goal is to bring to your attention $17,500 for both, including labor. This was foot of a home is running at more than upgrades that at first glance may not be as a high-end furnace (97 percent efficiency $1,000, every inch of floor space liberated exciting as a new kitchen or bath, but cost modulating 3.5 ton 80,000 BTU) with is money in the bank and provides new much less and will have a positive effect on a HEPA filter and humidifier attached. opportunity. quality of life, add value to your home, and The cost included removal of old furnace When I asked my buyer how much save money over the long term. and asbestos. I found at the low end a space he gained when he upgraded the As the price of housing in San Fran- new furnace could cost as little as $3,500 furnace and water heater, he said “Prob- cisco has continued to rise, buyers are (not including removal of old furnace ably around 100 square feet actual space, forced to choose and ducting). but really more than that because the old smaller homes. The interest- furnace was taking up a lot of space in the Everyone is chal- Check out the basement ing thing with middle of the basement, while the new lenged to stretch this particular (much smaller) one is against a wall. Also, their imagina- buyer is that he closely when you are the new ducting is recessed in the ceiling. A water heater isn’t sexy, but buyers like tions to make passed up many The old ducting was chewing up ceiling to know it’s new and won’t cause them every square inch considering making an offer. homes that had height.” headaches. PHOTO: TOMWSULCER of space count. nice remodels The end result was a large open base- Often I tell my new buyers that any place because they had an old gravity fur- ment ready to develop into a garden apart- water heater to old energy hogs. This does that sells home-organizer systems is worth nace with asbestos-covered ducts. He was ment, making $17,500 seem like a small not include added value to your home by a visit to warm up their minds to city liv- afraid of the health hazards related to price to pay for the positive upgrade with liberating space or the benefit of being ing, where space is at a premium. asbestos and asbestos removal. Eventu- benefits of enjoying a warm home and warm and cozy in the winter in your home. It is common knowledge that a coat of ally he found a beautiful home that had instant hot water at a reduced cost. If you have personal experiences on paint is the most economical way to make everything his family needed. It also had The moral to this story is quite sim- how to add value to a home that you a positive change in the look and feel of the original gravity furnace complete with ple: Check out the basement closely when would like to share, please e-mail me at a home. Next in line, there is the kitchen asbestos-covered ducts. My client found you are considering making an offer on a [email protected]. and bath remodel. Often in no time at all, that asbestos removal is closely controlled home. Do not let an old furnace or ancient the idea of knocking down a wall to make by the government and can be done safely. water heater scare you off. I know buy- Carole Isaacs is a Realtor with McGuire an open floor plan becomes a “must have.” This old furnace, heating ducts, and water ers today like to do their own research. Real Estate, where she is a Top Producer. What started out to be a $25,000–100,000 heater were something that could not I found many websites that had detailed Follow her on Twitter @CaroleIsaacs, visit remodel can double or triple in cost if you only be replaced, but liberated space to calculators to compare the energy savings her online at caroleisaacs.com or call 415- don’t keep a tight grip on your budget. use for another purpose. and cost of a new furnace and instant hot 608-1267.

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The Marina Times Real Estate Real Estate Roundup Property news Market Report: October 2016 By Hill & Co. Real Estate Housing at any price SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON BY JOHN ZIPPERER NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET Cow Hollow (no sales) GEORGE LUCAS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT ON PAUSE Lake 115 14th Avenue 4BD/2.5BA $2,850,000 Above 42 76 6th Avenue 4BD/3BA $3,525,000 Above 15 Grady Ranch, filmmaker and philan- thropist George Lucas’s ambitious plan Laurel Heights 147 Parker Avenue 4BD/3.5BA $3,400,000 Above 8 to build affordable housing on his Lone Mountain 140 Stanyan Street 3BD/2.5BA $2,100,000 Above 10 property in Marin County, has hit a snag. PEP Housing calls it a “once in a Marina 2070 Beach Street 4BD/3.5BA $3,125,000 Above 3 3741 Broderick Street 5BD/4BA $5,100,000 Above 14 lifetime opportunity to create quality, environmentally conscious housing for Nob Hill (no sales) our local teachers, nurses, police offi- cers, and other essential members of If filmmaker George Lucas succeeds North Beach (no sales) in his Marin project, Grady Ranch our community who are being priced Pacific Heights 2225 Divisadero Street 2BD/2BA $2,300,000 Above 6 will be the largest privately funded 2611 Divisadero Street 4BD/5.5BA $4,125,000 Above 23 out of Marin.” But those potential res- affordable housing project in the 2640 Divisadero Street 4BD/3.5BA $4,975,000 Above 0 idents will have to wait a while longer; country. PHOTO: JOEY GANNON 2342 Octavia Street 4BD/3.5BA $5,000,000 Above 32 the developer’s website notes that “This 2609 Scott Street 5BD/3BA $5,750,000 Above 7 2244 Steiner Street 5BD/4.5BA $6,000,000 Below 36 project is currently on hold. Please 10 Normandie Terrace 3BD/5BA $7,600,000 Above 2 be patient while we continue to work NEW HOUSING FOR VETS 2808 Vallejo Street 6BD/4BA $8,500,000 At 0 through the logistics in making this Over the past two years, San Francis- 2480 Broadway Street 5BD/3.5BA $11,742,500 Below 126 2250 Vallejo Street 7BD/7BA $21,800,000 Below 213 property a reality.” co has found housing for 700 formerly The project has been controversial homeless veterans, according to Mayor Presidio Heights 27 Presidio Terrace 7BD/4.5BA $6,500,000 Above 17 37 Presidio Avenue 7BD/5.5BA $7,625,000 Above 9 with neighbors from the start, with Ed Lee’s office. With an estimated 300 3323-3325 Clay Street 6BD/5BA $9,250,000 Below 116 threats of lawsuits and grumbling about more homeless vets in the city, Lee and bringing the great unwashed masses the city’s Department of Homeless- Russian Hill 14 White Street 2BD/1BA $1,608,889 Above 17 33 Montclair Terrace 3BD/2.5BA $3,133,000 Above 7 into that tony section of Marin. But ness and Supportive Housing looked if completed, the 224-unit project on to make a dent in that number with Sea Cliff 425 El Camino Del Mar 4BD/3BA $3,360,000 Above 11 Lucas Valley Road would include 120 75 new units of supportive housing 85 25th Avenue 3BD/2.5BA $3,400,000 Above 8 units for people earning 80 percent for veterans. The Tenderloin Housing Telegraph Hill (no sales) of the area median income (between Clinic will manage the Crown Hotel $65,700 and $101,400); the remaining (528 Valencia Street), which opened in CONDOS units would be for seniors at a variety of late October with 50 units, 30 of which BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON incomes; 70 percent of the land would are for veterans, and the Winton Hotel NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET be kept as open space. (445 O’Farrell Street), which will have 45 units for veterans among its 104 Cow Hollow 2945 Baker Street #4 0BD/1BA $399,000 At 31 AIRBNB, SAN FRANCISCO SHIFT total units when it opens before the 1568 Union Street #202 2BD/2BA $1,365,000 Above 14 STANCE end of the year. Lake 182 8th Avenue 2BD/2BA $1,359,983 Above 15 Airbnb is not the only short-term 6324 California Street #1 3BD/3BA $1,510,000 Above 117 rental firm operating in San Francisco, LAND OF THE $150,000 RENTER 1501 Lake Street 4BD/3BA $2,000,000 Above 15 but it is the poster child of the short- There has been a sharp uptick in the Laurel Heights 28 Parker Avenue #201 2BD/2BD $950,000 Above 38 term rental industry and concerns that quantity of renters in San Francisco

Lone Mountain (no sales) such activities result in the loss of with household incomes of at least normal rental units. The company has $150,000, rising 35 percent from 2014 Marina 80 Retiro Way #3 1BD/1BA $940,000 Above 33 resisted efforts to get it to forbid unreg- to 2015, according to Curbed San Fran- 2143 Bay Street 2BD/2BA $2,145,000 Below 17 129 Retiro Way 4BD/3.5BA $2,650,000 Above 11 istered “hosts” from using the service, cisco. Curbed reports that about 25 1456 Jefferson Street 3BD/3BA $2,800,000 Above 29 and it says it has removed hundreds of percent of the city’s rental population illegal hotels or “hacker hostels.” is from households with incomes at Nob Hill 1333 Jones Street #T321 0BD/1BA $310,000 Above 82 1508 Jackson Street 2BD/2.5BA $960,000 Above 12 Now Chris Lehane, Airbnb’s head of $150,000 or more. 1635 California Street #41 2BD/2BA $980,000 Above 49 policy and public affairs, wrote in a San 1335 California Street 2BD/1BA $1,100,000 Above 97 CITY OUT OF THE PUBLIC 1439 Sacramento Street 2BD/2BA $1,200,000 Below 29 Francisco Chronicle op-ed article that 1333 Jones Street #1503B 1BD/1BA $1,242,000 Below 25 “Airbnb is ready and willing to do more HOUSING BUSINESS 1151 Taylor Street #1 2BD/2BA $1,275,000 Below 59 to address the specific problems that In early November, San Francisco 1355 Pacific Avenue #401 1BD/2BA $1,300,000 Above 11 1520 Taylor Street #603 2BD/2.5BA $1,755,000 Below 20 remain.” He wrote that Airbnb hopes completed the transfer of its ownership 1250 Jones Street #1402 2BD/2BA $2,100,000 At 80 to simplify the registration process and and management of all 29 public hous- “work directly with city government to ing projects (with 3,500 units) from the North Beach 690 Chestnut Street #109 1BD/1BA $735,000 Above 33 520 Chestnut Street #406 1BD/1BA $859,000 Below 17 prevent bad actors from abusing the San Francisco Housing Authority to 26 Vandewater Street 2BD/2BA $1,080,000 Below 62 Ellis Act and be more proactive in help- community-based groups. 530 Chestnut Street #C312 2BD/2BA $1,160,000 Above 24 ing ensure hosts don’t exceed the 90-day “For decades, San Francisco’s public Pacific Heights 1950 Gough Street #406 1BD/1BA $1,140,000 Below 32 cap on rentals.” (In mid-November, San housing has been under-funded, but 2155 Buchanan Street #7 2BD/1BA $1,305,000 Above 24 Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted today we take a significant step towards 2106 Jackson Street #1 1BD/1BA $1,325,000 Above 13 3046 Jackson Street #B 3BD/2.5BA $1,330,000 Above 19 6–2 to reduce the cap to 60 days per revitalizing and rebuilding distressed 2205 Sacramento St. #301 2BD/1.5BA $1,400,000 Above 13 calendar year.) public housing for extremely low-in- 1900 Broadway #3 1BD/1BA $1,415,000 Above 18 USA Today noted that the company’s come families and residents,” said Mayor 2919 Pacific Avenue #10 2BD/2BA $1,520,000 Above 7 2050 Divisadero Street #2 3BD/2.5BA $1,675,000 Below 47 shift came a week after “a judge indicat- Ed Lee. The move was part of an effort 3294 Clay Street #6 3BD/2BA $1,798,000 Below 55 ed he would likely rule against Airbnb between the city and the U.S. Depart- 1925 Pacific Avenue #3 3BD/2BA $1,950,000 Above 7 1650 Broadway #101 3BD/2.5BA $2,088,000 Below 15 in a lawsuit against San Francisco over ment of Housing and Urban Develop- 1925 Pacific Avenue #4 3BD/2BA $2,100,000 Above 13 the regulations.” ment to mix various funding sources 2462 Sacramento Street 3BD/4BA $4,295,000 At 0 and subsidies to deal with underfunded ONLY THE CHEAP ONES LEFT Presidio Heights 214 Arguello Boulevard 3BD/2.5BA $2,010,000 Above 11 public housing stock. San Francisco’s most expensive Russian Hill 1925 Leavenworth St. #7 1BD/1BA $708,800 Above 27 home is no longer on the market. A QUOTE UNQUOTE 2831 Polk Street #2 1BD/1BA $895,000 At 12 1000 North Point St. #1007 2BD/1BA $1,088,000 Below 53 9,000-square-foot mansion on Vallejo “Right now, U.S. real estate is looked 58 Allen Street 2BD/1BA $1,121,250 Above 3 Street sold for more than $21 million, upon as a safe haven investment for 999 Green Street #1005 1BD/1BA $1,175,000 At 0 a price that had dropped from $28 foreign buyers. Any uncertainty created 1830 Mason Street 2BD/2.5BA $1,305,000 Above 10 1180 Greenwich Street 2BD/2.5BA $2,100,000 Above 11 million, according to the San Fran- around the safety of that investment, 1150 Lombard Street #35 3BD/2.5BA $2,795,000 At 84 cisco Business Times. The purchaser such as concerns about the ability to liq- 44 Macondray Lane #6W 2BD/2.5BA $2,825,000 Above 6 1150 Lombard Street #38 3BD/2.5BA $3,000,000 At 0 is reportedly local tech entrepreneur uidate their assets or even occupy their Kyle Vogt. homes could cause shocks to the luxury Sea Cliff (no sales) But don’t despair if you have more housing market in particular.” Telegraph Hill 1819 Stockton Street 2BD/1BA $1,395,000 At 29 money than you know what to do with; —Nela Richardson, Chief Economist, 1909 Stockton Street 3BD/2.5BA $2,850,000 Above 23 the Business Times also notes that for a Redfin, quoted in SFGate.com mere $15 million, you can purchase a The data presented in this report is based on the San Francisco Multiple Listing Service and is seven-bedroom home on the edge of Real estate news tips? accurate to the best of our knowledge, but cannot be guaranteed as such. For additional information, the Presidio. E-mail: [email protected] contact Hill & Co., 1880 Lombard Street (at Buchanan), 415-321-4362, hill-co.com.

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Year End In other local politics of film and television lost continued from page 1 news, San Franciscans Kenny Baker, Doris Rob- decided you can never erts, Alan Rickman, Rob- MEET THE NEW BOSS be too young to vote, so ert Vaughn, Gene Wild- On the political scene, 16-year-olds were given er, Anton Yelchin, Garry 2016 saw the strengthen- the right to vote or, if Marshall, and many oth- ing of power by authori- they follow the example ers. tarian, populist-national- of their elders, the right The death of singer ist governments in Rus- to stay home and not vote Leonard Cohen toward Join us for New Year’s Eve! sia, Turkey, Hungary, the but to complain about the end of the year was Philippines, Thailand, and politics anyway. State- greeted with repeated air- China — and in Novem- wide, voters approved a ing of his big hit “Halle- ber, Americans finally proposition to make rec- lujah,” whose sad, sweet decided to join the party. reational marijuana legal, lyrics encapsulated the The election of business- which was a self-serving grief that millions felt man and televi- not only for sion personality Cohen but for Donald Trump 2016. to the presidency Voters made There was shocked Demo- positive news crats across the recreational marijuana from the land country. It also of science, shocked Repub- legal, which will help however; self- licans across driving cars the country. It many of them weather continued to shocked Ameri- conquer the ca’s allies around the next four years. world, even the world. Per- with the set- haps the only person move that will help many back of accidents involv- who wasn’t shocked was of them weather the next ing Tesla cars in self-driv- MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 6-9pm Russian President Vlad- four years. ing mode. Automation imir Putin, who is wide- At press time, San Fran- took further leaps, how- San Francisco F ire F ig hters ly believed to have made cisco election officials ever. Bay Area writer good use of his KGB expe- were still counting thou- Robin Sloan has put for- Toy Program fundraiser rience to deploy skulldug- sands of late-arriving bal- ward an idea to use arti- BRING AN UNWRAPPED GIFT FOR gery to undermine Dem- lots for three supervisor ficial intelligence to help ocratic candidate Hillary seats, and the results of writers finish their works. DESERVING CHILDREN. Clinton’s campaign. those races could tip the And three decades since Food and beverage specials • Raffle for great prizes Surprise or not, the elec- balance of power back in it was invented, a Rubik’s tion took the wind out of the moderates’ favor. With Cube was finally solved a lot of San Francisco res- the failure of Proposition in less than a second by a Bar opens at 4pm | Dinner nightly 5pm-1am idents. The implications D, an attempt to weaken robot. That gives the 'bot 3166 Buchanan Street at Greenwich | (415) 921-7600 of the national election for the mayor in the eternal plenty of time to help me this city could be consid- twilight struggle between finish writing this article. erable. Trump rode a wave moderates and leftists on of right-wing populism, the Board of Supervisors, FIRST YEAR OF THE lambasting immigrants Mayor Ed Lee retains the REST OF YOUR LIFE in general and Muslims power to appoint the suc- In 2008, British author and Mexicans in particu- cessor to supervisors who Tom Holland examined lar, threatening sanctuary leave office mid-term. So the state of Europe as it cities such as San Francis- even if the election results approached the year 1000. co with the loss of federal don't tip the balance, Lee In The Forge of Christen- funds, and, once he was could still change the dom: The End of Days elected, filling his cabinet calculus by appointing and the Epic Rise of the with strongly anti-immi- a moderate to fill Jane West, he recounted how grant figures. One esti- Kim’s seat if she succeeds Europe was weak, frac- mate is that San Francisco in beating fellow super- tured, surrounded by hos- could lose up to $1 bil- visor Scott Wiener in the tile nations, and having a lion a year from the federal race for state senator. (At crisis of faith. For millions government, but CBS San press time, Wiener had of people, the millennium Francisco political analyst declared victory, but Kim was supposed to herald Melissa Caen told a recent had not yet conceded.) the return of their sav- town hall meeting that the ior, but when that failed actual figure if Trump tries ARTS & SCIENCE to happen, the continent’s to carry out his threat is Back in June, comedi- people and leaders and likely to be much small- an Chris Rock tweeted institutions had to reori- er, due to the structuring a photo of Muhammed ent themselves to that fact of funding, contracts, and Ali and Prince with the and try to change their other bureaucratic matters. words “I wish this year lives themselves. A.D. Never before have liber- would stop already it’s just 1000 appeared for many als loved bureaucracy so too much.” Ali and Prince of them the worst of much. both died in 2016. times, but Holland points Many San Franciscans We should have known out that we can see now are also worried about that the year was going that it was an important discrimination, racist vio- to be a rough ride right time in which many of lence, intimidation, and at the start, when the the seeds of Europe’s rise the rollback of civil rights. legendary David Bowie to global prosperity and Those are all causes that died on January 10, 2016. power were sown. have long been identified Throughout the year, he So in future years, peo- with this notoriously lib- would be joined by local ple might well be looking eral city, and the support favorite Paul Kantner, back at 2016 and 2017 as that Trump received from Merle Haggard, Maurice the time when America white nationalist groups White, Sharon Jones, undertook a serious reju- has stoked those fears. The Leon Russell, and Glenn venation of its democracy, Board of Supervisors and Frey, among others. Just its media got refocused on Mayor Ed Lee have made when America decided it facts and real news, and clear their intention to would rather follow fake its economy was retuned fight any threats from the Facebook news posts to help everyone. David Trump administration; than genuine news, PBS Bowie will still be dead, the city was even consid- Newshour’s Gwen Ifill left but maybe your lifelike ering setting up a special us for good. Former 49er David Bowie household legal team to defend its Bob Harrison passed robot will sooth the hurt. immigration policy and away, as did former Giant local immigrants. Jim Davenport. The world E-mail: [email protected]

20 DECEMBER 2016 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Beauty

Looking Good Beauty is skin-deep Put your best face forward: Facials to look your holiday best

BY MOANALANI JEFFREY AND VALERIE DEMICHEVA Nature gives you the face you have at 20. Life shapes the face you have at 30. But at 50 you get the face you deserve. — Coco Chanel

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SPECIALIZING IN BY LIZ FARRELL MIELE • SEBO • ELECTROLUX • BLUEAIR all always feels like a sprint, and as ORECK • RICCAR • DYSON • SANITAIRE soon as Thanksgiv- Fing is over, it’s time to put ROYAL • HOOVER • KENMORE our heads down and get to the finish line of the new year. All that racing and hustle and bustle of the Expert holiday season can leave us and our kids craving those quiet and less chaot- ic moments. In December, LAMP these times can be hard to find unless we carve them out and make them a pri- ority. We all need a break REPAIR from the frenzy of holiday shopping, parties, and endless to-dos, so call tim- ELECTRIC SHAVERS: eout for your family and BRAUN • NORELCO • REMINGTON spend some time together. Here are some ideas for simple family fun around the holidays: Holiday lights: Tree lighting ceremony in the Presidio. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT PHOTO: FACEBOOK.COM/PRESIDIOSF/ Happy Holiday s There are so many great family-friendly hol- and close to home. 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My favor- Sense Media. ites are those we Collaborative divorce Every year it puts parties, and to-dos. received our first Mediation together a great married Christ- list for all ages of mas, the one Consulting family-friendly movies for snacks, arts and crafts, and after our oldest was born, Premarital agreements the holidays, which can be even a lantern-lit evening and the one we got the found at commonsense- forest walk. This year it first year we moved into Postmarital agreements media.org/lists/best-holi will be held on Dec. 2 at our home. Ornaments day-movies-for-kids. This 5:30 p.m. are great ways to com- auer family law site not only lists all the Another one of our memorate special events, great movies, but it tells favorite festive traditions is so creating a family orna- Lisa J. Auer parents what to look out to pack a “car picnic” and ment each year is a great Attorney and Mediator for. One of my favorites, A drive around to see some tradition to start. Each 12 Funston Avenue, Suite B Christmas Story, takes on of the amazing Christmas child can take turns for The Presidio a whole different meaning lights in different neigh- “their year” deciding how San Francisco, CA 94129 when watching it as a par- borhoods. Yelp.com has the family will commem- 415 772 5686 ent with my kids. Or how reviews of some of the best orate the year. They can Home Alone can be very houses or places to check be made with pictures or [email protected] funny with all the slap- out. We have found some as a craft with signatures www.auerfamilylaw.com stick humor but can also amazing displays in Marin or made online. leave kids with questions and in the East Bay, but like, “Could this hap- there are plenty right here Each year before the pen to me?” In the site’s in San Francisco, includ- mayhem of December hits, reviews, it’s all laid out so ing the famous Tom and I promise myself I won’t let Visit us at you can find the best pick Jerry Christmas House in the craziness of the season for your family. Whether Noe Valley. overtake the true mean- it is Frosty the Snowman ing, which is spending or Love Actually, watch- TRIM THE TREE time with the people we .com ing these movies together One of our family’s love and who matter most. • Additional content from immediately puts my fam- favorite traditions has Just as we schedule holi- featured writers ily in the holiday spirit. always been the day we set day parties, don’t forget to aside to pick out our tree schedule some family time. • Expanded calendar LIGHTINGS AND and decorate it. Recent- You may find that in the LIGHTS of events ly, with my son and his simplest, quietest moments If you are looking for a allergies, we have had to are when some of the best • Archives of past issues little outdoor fun to feel go the fake route. One of memories can be made festive, there are plenty of the upsides is the amount and traditions evolve. • Special offers and tree lightings. Some of the of time saved getting the big trees (Union Square, tree set up and putting Liz Farrell is the moth- much more! Pier 39, and Ghirardelli the lights on. This used er of three young chil- Square) were lighted last to be a few-hour ordeal dren. She was formerly Like us on Facebook.com/MarinaTimes month, but the Ritz-Carl- (I like a lot of lights), and a television producer in ton tree lighting will be now it takes 15 minutes, Washington, D.C. and in Follow us on Twitter.com/TheMarinaTimes Dec. 1. However, our fam- which leaves a lot more San Francisco. E-mail: ily’s favorite is kid-friendly time to decorate. [email protected]

22 DECEMBER 2016 MARINA TIMES MARINATIMES.COM Pets

Political Animal News roundup Muttville makes top 10 CNN Heroes; man with service YOUR dog hassled on cable car MAN BY SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS

uttville senior dog rescue, one of our very favorite rescue groups, has made the top FRIDAY M10 finalists for CNN Hero of the Year. While volunteering at the San Francis- co SPCA, Sherri Franklin noticed that older dogs didn’t get adopted. Watching Housecleaning & Services the dogs lose hope broke her heart, so in 2007 Franklin started Muttville. Since • HOUSECLEANING then, the group has found forever homes for more than 4,000 senior dogs, allowing them to live out their golden years • HOUSE AND PET SITTING the way all faithful companions deserve. From humble beginnings in Franklin’s • LIGHT MOVING AND PACKING home, Muttville now has its own facility where dogs roam freely in big rooms • GARDENING filled with comfy beds and sofas. They have a network of more than 100 foster Muttville Senior Dog Rescue founder • ERRANDS families (though, like every rescue, they Sherri Franklin is a finalist for CNN can always use more). Hero of the Year. PHOTO: DOGTIME.COM • APPOINTMENTS Skylar One of Muttville’s most successful PAW OF programs is pairing senior dogs with Act clearly states that service dogs don’t senior citizens. I know from taking care need to be wearing identification and • ORGANIZING APPROVAL of my stepmother, Kickie, that dogs can only two questions may be asked: “Is this make a huge difference in elderly lives. animal required because of a disability?” Excellent local references, including Marina Times Since my rescued pit bull Skylar and I and, “How does this animal assist you?” began staying with Kickie part-time, According to San Francisco Municipal editor-in-chief, Susan Dyer Reynolds! her blood pressure — once dangerously Transportation Agency (SFMTA) policy high — has stabilized. And she’s not regarding service animals on cable cars, only healthier, she’s happier. Her doctor animals may be “on the owner’s lap on CALL STEVE RUSSELL: 415.373.2610 credits the dog. the exterior of the car,” which is exactly Muttville also has a program called what was happening in this case. “Fospice” (hospice and foster combined) In an Oct. 31 interview with San Fran- to care for terminally ill dogs. Franklin cisco Examiner reporter Joe Fitzgerald City and County of San Francisco and her dedicated band of volunteers Rodriguez, owner Tad Tadesse says he Outreach Advertising find homes with loving families and and his service dog, Rosie, have been December 2016 Stay Connected To the City through SF311 cover the cost of palliative care. Some- removed from Muni vehicles more than times dogs given two months live much 20 times, but certainly not because of The SF311 Customer Service Center is the single stop for residents to get information longer. I can also relate to that — my Rosie’s behavior — when Tadesse visited on government services and report problems to the City and County of San Francisco. beloved Jazzy was given two months to the Examiner office, Rodriguez says that And now, we have even more ways for you to stay connected to the City with our live with her cancer diagnosis, but she Rosie “sat, twirled, hugged, shook hands SF311 App and SF311 Explorer website. lived another two years, largely because and gave kisses on command.” The SF311 App lets you get information on City services and submit service requests she had great care and a loving home. Paul Rose, spokesperson for the on-the-go right from your smartphone. You can track your service requests through You can vote for Muttville through SFMTA, told the Examiner the operator the app or through our new website, SF311 Explorer. Dec. 6 up to 10 times per day on Face- “did not feel safe,” but “at no point was book, Twitter, service denied.” Download the SF311 App from your smartphone’s app store and visit the SF311 or on the CNN Tomaselli says Explorer at explore311.sfgov.org today! website (cnn. otherwise in her Count on WIC for Healthy Families com/specials/ Watching the dogs Facebook post, WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. You cnn-heroes) for writing: “Cop may qualify if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby; or have a child a maximum of lose hope broke her insists that this under age 5; and have a low to medium income; and live in California. Newly pregnant 30 votes com- man get off the women, migrant workers, and working families are encouraged to apply. bined using all cable car (run by heart, so Franklin WIC provides Nutrition Education and Health information, breastfeeding support, three platforms. SFMTA) because, checks for healthy foods (like fruits and vegetables), and referrals to medical providers The winner will according to the and community services. be announced started Muttville. dog owner, the during a televised driver is afraid of You may qualify for WIC if you receive Medi-Cal, CalFresh (Food Stamps), or special, CNN Heroes: An All-Star Trib- his pit bull service dog — and refused CalWORKS (TANF) benefits. A family of four can earn up to $3,747 before tax per month and qualify. ute, on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Pacific to operate the cable car unless the dog Time. Each finalist receives $10,000, and owner got off the car — even after he Enroll early! Call today to see if you qualify and to make an appointment. Call City and the winner takes home the grand prize presented written documentation of the County of San Francisco WIC Program at 415-575-5788. of $100,000. You can meet the mutts on dog’s status.” This institution is an equal opportunity provider weekends from noon to 4 p.m. at Mutt- Tadesse didn’t have to show docu- ville headquarters (255 Alabama Street mentation, but he did. He also complied Board of Supervisors Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings December 2016 Meetings at 16th). For more information, visit with all the rules, as did Rosie. So let’s muttville.org. … face the facts: If Rosie were a golden • December 6 retriever, this incident never would have • December 13 SERVICE DOG KICKED OFF MUNI happened. Last month a reader sent me video of a Whether the driver was indeed “afraid There will be no scheduled meetings on December 20th and 27th. San Francisco police officer and a Muni of pit bulls” is irrelevant — he violated LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST supervisor confronting a man with a the Americans with Disabilities Act by CHINESE…. SPANISH…. FILIPINO service dog on a cable car as the dog lies refusing transportation to Tadesse and calmly across the man’s lap. his service animal. Requests must be received 48 hours in advance required for interpretation. For more According to a Facebook post by Gina I hope the SFMTA is upping their information see the Board of Supervisor’s website www.sfbos.org, or call 415-554-5184. Tomaselli, who took the video, the cable training on this issue, and teaching driv- The City and County of San Francisco encourage public outreach. Articles are translated car driver refused to continue the trip as ers that breedism (service dog or not) is into several languages to provide better public access. The newspaper makes every long as the dog was on board, even after never O.K. effort to translate the articles of general interest correctly. No liability is assumed by the the man identified the dog as a service City and County of San Francisco or the newspapers for errors and omissions. animal. The Americans With Disabilities E-mail: [email protected] CNS-2950125#

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