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SAN FRANCISCO ■ AUGUST 2009

Storefronts Empty, But Still in Demand Now 7 shops have closed on Fillmore

By Donna Domino ion for men and women. Black Fleece will succeed glassware designer Si- here are now seven retail mon Pearce at 2223 Fillmore. Th e vacancies on upper Fillmore, fi rst stand-alone Black Fleece bou- Tbut most have pending leases tique opened earlier this year in New with new tenants, a sign that the area York’s Greenwich Village. A second is doing better than other shopping will open soon in Tokyo, and the Fill- streets that have seen many businesses more location is expected to open in shuttered in the continuing economic September. downturn. Mendelsohn said the new tenant Pam Mendelsohn, an agent with will pay “lower rent, but not much.” Johnson-Hoke who is handling Several tenants, including salon several of the vacant properties, ac- owners, have expressed interest in the knowledged that there have been former Aveda salon at 1928 Fillmore, more vacancies in the last six months and a lease is pending, Mendelsohn but pointed out there are “lots of in- said. She said the site cannot be leased terested tenants.” until the terms of Aveda’s bankruptcy Among the incoming businesses are fi nalized. A hearing was scheduled is a Brooks Brothers spinoff called at the end of July. Black Fleece, which will off er fash- TO PAGE 5  As the Paint Peels For a fi fth year, 2028 Fillmore sits empty as brother, sister battle over father’s estate

By Donna Domino Residents Association. “Th is is damaging to espite re- the neighborhood and peated com- the shopping district Dplaints that as a whole.” the building has be- In reply, Novato at- come a neglected eye- torney Daryl Weinroth sore, the vacant store- said his clients, Corey front at 2028 Fillmore and her brother, John enters a fi fth year with Treutlen Sperry, were papered windows and “aware and mindful” peeling paint, the fall- of the property’s con- out from a long-run- dition, but that “they ning family feud. must beg your indul- Neighborhood res- gence a bit longer.” idents and merchants “It was unknown to have complained for 2028 Fillmore: eyesore my clients when their years about the build- father passed away that ing’s deterioration to lawyers for the these properties could not be split as estate and to Sue Corey, the daughter was intended by their father as they of the late owner, John Adam Treutlen are technically one parcel of property Sperry, who is said to control the va- on the city’s property rolls,” Weinroth cant store. wrote in September 2008. “ON POINT” BY FRANCIS LIVINGSTON | THOMAS REYNOLDS GALLERY “We are concerned that the prop- Sperry, a longtime presence on Summertime … and the licking is easy erty at 2028 Fillmore Street, which Fillmore Street, died at age 81 in June has been vacant for an extended 2004. He owned both 2028 Fillmore As the fi nal month of summer arrives, Fillmore Street offers a number of tasty period of time, is now visibly fall- and the storefront next door at 2020 options for a cone or a cup of ice cream or frozen yogurt. Take a tour of the ing into disrepair,” noted an August Fillmore, home of Harry’s Bar. wide-ranging possibilities in the neighborhood. SWEET SCOOPS | PAGE 10 2008 letter from the Pacifi c Heights TO PAGE 5  FURTHERMORE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

By Donna Gillespie Monetta White is also enthusiastic about the accomplishments of the youth s the entertainment and dining Street Life Up, program Mo’ Magic, a community organi- options continue to expand on the zation founded in 2004 by the public de- Ablocks of Fillmore south of Geary, fender’s offi ce to help combat violence in neighborhood leaders and city offi cials are the Bayview-Hunter’s Point district. Th ree reporting a signifi cant decrease in crime. Crime Down years ago, Mo’ Magic expanded into the “South of Geary has special things hap- Fillmore and the Western Addition. pening now,” says Monetta White, vice Mo’ Magic provides local youth with president of the Fillmore Community vocational training, educational resources, Benefi ts District and co-owner of the res- reentry programs and activities that pro- taurant 1300 on Fillmore. South of Geary, new businesses and mote literature and the arts. “Yoshi’s is a big part of it,” White says. “Businesses are opening. Streets are be- community groups are bringing change heryl Davis, the program’s direc- ing cleaned up. More people are out and tor, explains the magic of Mo’ Magic: about.” S“We do an event every Tuesday. We Neighborhood picklemaker Brad Koester delivers. Below, one of his offerings. White, who also lives on Fillmore, says CRIME IN THE NORTHERN DISTRICT bring groups from all parts of the Western the area is still often unfairly stereotyped. Addition together. Events like this break “Some people think that because the pro- MAY 2008 MAY 2009 down turf issues.” jects are nearby, it’s unsafe,” she says. Davis says a factor critical to the peace Th e Pickles Arrived on a Bike Robbery 37 27 White says recent economic devel- in the streets is a new-found cooperation my wife and i time was agreed opment and improved public amenities Burglary 76 66 between city service providers. were intrigued upon and the de- — including the newly renovated Fillmore Larceny/theft 346 278 “Before, there was bickering between all by the article in livery was made by Center Plaza — have all played a part in the service providers,” Davis says. “Ella Hill Motor vehicle theft 51 49 the May issue of picklemaker Brad drawing diverse groups of people together Hutch, African American Art and Culture, the New Fillmore Koester himself on and making the area safer. Vandalism 65 53 the Booker T. Center, the Family Resource [“Latest in a Long his bicycle. Weapons laws violations 16 10 Center — the adults were modeling bad Line of Picklers”] We eagerly tried he police confi rm it’s so. behavior. People now put their issues aside. Suspicious occurrences 29 20 describing a local all of the products “Crime is down all over the dis- Th e mandate is: We work together.” enterprise which received, with unan- Ttrict,” says Capt. Croce Casciato of Forgery/counterfeiting 21 13 Th e new order brings together a diverse produces Boozely’s imous approval. Th e Northern District station on Fillmore, “and Prostitution 15 9 group. homemade pickles and preserves. pickles are fresh-tasting, crunchy and there are statistics to prove it.” “Th e merchants, 1300, Rasselas, the Source: San Francisco Police Dept. Always on the lookout for fresh-tast- totally satisfying. Th e marmalade is tart Recently released statistics show de- school district and particularly the police ing crunchy pickles and never satisfi ed and delicious, albeit a bit runny. creases over the past year in nearly every department are a big part of this. Twice a with those in the supermarket, we de- Having devoured all the pickles, we kind of crime. says. “Th ey’re creating a situation in which going to commit a crime where people are week, we meet with the police,” Davis says. cided to pursue the products of this cot- ordered more and added a jar of Meyer Casciato credits community organiza- criminals can’t operate.” looking,” says Cindy Brandon, executive “People feel empowered now. Th ere’s some tage industry. Being adventurous, we or- lemon marmalade. Again effi cient de- tions such as SAFE — the nonprofi t Safe- Casciato cites a recent example. “We just director of SAFE. accountability.” dered a jar of each of the pickles: spears, livery ensued, plus an enthusiastic ac- ty Awareness for Everyone, which helps had an auto boosting at Clay and Steiner “Th is is something we hear all the time,” She adds that, these days, when resi- string beans and bread-and-butter, plus knowledgment of our return business. residents and businesses organize neigh- Streets,” he says. “Neighbors came out and she says. “Someone saw someone suspi- dents of the old Fillmore see unacceptable a jar of the kumquat marmalade. We have yet to check out Brad’s day borhood watch groups — for playing a sig- followed the suspect. Offi cers got dozens of cious and they say, ‘We weren’t really sure behavior on the street, they speak up about An online order at www.boozelys. (or evening) job as a waiter at Florio nifi cant role in reducing crime. phone calls.” He adds, “People are talking what to do.’ When you do call the police, it. “Th eir reaction is, ‘We don’t want that com produced an e-mail in response, restaurant, but trust that the service ren- “SAFE groups and community groups to their beat offi cers more.” then they will have a bigger presence in here,’” she says. “We’ve got this community then a phone call regarding delivery. dered is as effi cient as that of his other are becoming more common,” Casciato “People who might be criminals aren’t that area.” engaged.” When would we be at home to re- occupational pursuit. ceive the jars? A mutually convenient Lee Zeigler

■ A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FILLMORE CENTER many groups will benefi t from the renovation of Kimball Field. [“Synthetic Turf: Better Th an Grass,” May.] Adult leagues, comprised mostly of players who don’t even live in the neighbor- hood, will be thrilled. Wealthy youth sports programs, like the JCC, which can charge their participants $250 for a 10-session soccer program, will benefi t. FILLMORE SUMMER And, of course, San Francisco Rec & Park will be only too happy to rake in the rental fees, which is really what this is all about. What remains to be seen is if small volunteer sports programs in the neighbor- hood, like the one I am involved in, will ever get on the fi eld — and if we will have CONCERT & FILM SERIES to have fundraisers just to pay for the privilege. Jim Harfman ■ 2 0 0 9 please accept this quick note as a “Yea!” for the clever, witty and informative re- view of the Fillmore-area coff ee shops in the May edition. Cheryl Lurie’s article [“Brother, Can You Spare a Latte”] created mental images Join the vibrant Fillmore community for alternating Friday Evening Concerts Carlito Del Sol & America and an experience which could be rivaled only in person. Her piece went down weeks of Friday concerts and Thursday flicks in the easier than iced coff ee at noon on a hot summer’s day. Concerts begin at 6pm and will end around 7:30pm After reading her piece, I want to check out all the spots profi led in your fun, hip Plaza. Joining the line up are soul, salsa, blues, and cool neighborhood clarion. reggae and funk bands and a mixture of action and Friday, July 31st Rick Hubbard family films headlined with performances by local CARLITO DEL SOL & AMERICAA community groups. Concerts begin at 6pm each (salsa) evening. Movie nights open with performances by Friday, August 14th local artists at 7pm, with film screenings at 8pm. SILA AND THE AFRO Fillmore Center Plaza is located at the intersection FUNK EXPERIENCE (funk) Sila and THE NEW FILLMORE the Afro Funk of Fillmore Street and O’Farrell Street. There’s Experience 2130 Fillmore Street #202 ■ San Francisco, CA 94115 seating for 100, with plenty of premium open space 415 / 441-6070 to throw down a blanket and enjoy the show. editors@newfi llmore.com Thursday Evening Films The Plaza is wheelchair accessible. Editors Barbara Kate Repa & Thomas R. Reynolds Community Group Performances begin at 7pm. Films begin @ 8pm/dusk Production Ginny Lindsay Proofreader Donna Gillespie For more information: 415/921-1969, or log onto until 9:30 or 10pm (depending on the length of the film) Advertising inquiries ads@newfi llmore.com or 415 / 441-6070 www.fillmorejazzcbd.org/summerseries.html Published on the fi rst weekend of each month. Deadline: 20th of prior month Thursday, August 6th Come In & Visit The Fillmore Center is also home to the Fillmore Farmer’s Market each Saturday from 9am Subscriptions by mail are available for $30 per year. Please send a check. until 1pm, which is accompanied by live music. The Fillmore Summer Concert and Film Series 7:00pm – Handful Players is made possible by Laramar Corporation and the Fillmore Center Apartments and a generous contribution by Bruno’s restaurant, which will be donating the proceeds from concession sales 8:00pm: AKEELAH AND THE BEE 2047 Fillmore Street to Mo’ Magic, an educational, economic and social development programs of under-served (between California & Pine) The neighborhood connection youth and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. Thursday, August 20th Every month, 20,000 copies are delivered to homes and businesses in the (415) 922-3811 Mon-Sat 10-6 / Sun 12-5 Fillmore, Pacifi c Heights and Japantown. We thank you for your support and 7:00pm - Infin8Sync: Independent Artists Group also encouragement and we welcome your ideas and suggestions. BYOA between 15th & 16th Avenures: Mon-Sat 10-6 8:00pm: IRONMAN 1428 Irving St. (415) 564-8160 Archive of recent issues: www.NewFillmore.com COMM UNITY Comments and letters about neighborhood issues are welcome there, too. BENEFIT DDISTRICT www.vitaminexpress.com Concerts, performances and films are subject to change. DESIGN: WWW.KEITHPOTTERDESIGN.COM

2 NEW FILLMORE August 2009 August 2009 NEW FILLMORE 3 CRIME WATCH Despite Vacancies, ‘Fillmore Continues to Be a Good Street’ Narcotics, Trespassing another man to leave the premises, but he  FROM PAGE ONE Jeremy Paul, who is working with struggling economy. Th e owners of the di- children of the building’s late owner, John Sutter and Gough Streets refused. In the interim, in a fl ash from the past, Fraiche, and is also a permit consultant vided Toraya space got their asking rate for Treutlen Sperry, settle his estate. June 13, 10 a.m. Since the man who would not leave was building owner Rich Urbiztondo says he for several buildings in Cow Hollow, says Woodhouse Fish Co., Plant said. Even among ongoing businesses, many A hotel manager called police regard- not a resident there, the offi cers asked him will sell items remaining from the Main- Fillmore Street is faring better than near- store windows sport signs advertising sum- ing trespassers in the hotel. Th e manager to go. After several requests, the man still line Gifts store he operated there for 15 by Union Street, which has many vacant verybody is having a diffi - mer sales, some at signifi cant discounts. said there was a hotel room in which no refused to leave. Th e offi cers attempted years before leasing to Aveda. storefronts. cult time but Fillmore seems “Business has been steady but not as one was registered, but he could hear a dog to place him under arrest, but the suspect “Th is street is wonderful, with all the “Th ere’s a lack of formula retail that “Eto be doing better,” Plant said. busy as last year,” said Josh Rodriguez, barking inside. struggled and pulled away. He fought with new restaurants,” he said, noting the newly makes it really pleasant on Fillmore,” Paul “Th ere’s still a lot of interest in food uses; who works at the high-end L’Occitane Th e offi cers entered the room. One of the offi cers, slightly injuring them in the opened Woodhouse Fish Co. next door at said. “Fillmore just has a nice sprinkling of restaurants do well in that neighborhood.” body products store at Fillmore and Sacra- the occupants had an outstanding war- scuffl e. 1914 Fillmore. Restaurants, said Urbizton- smaller businesses and greater diversity.” Among other neighborhoods, Plant mento. rant and was carrying narcotics and a crack With the help of additional units, the do, are carrying much of the street’s ongo- Paul notes a key indicator that business said Castro and Chestnut Streets are still Juan Gomez, who has been working at pipe; he was booked at Northern Station. offi cers were able to take the suspect in- ing business. may fi nally be on the upswing: Wait times doing well. the Grove restaurant for seven years and is A second occupant was cited for trespass- to custody. He was booked at Northern “It’s coming back, and it’s going to be for applications are increasing at the city Two highly visible vacancies, at 2185 now assistant manager, said business is “a ing and released. Station. a very trendy street,” he said. He’s had “no building department. and 2028 Fillmore, remain off the market, little slow but not much.” problem” leasing the store, he said, and ex- “Fillmore continues to be a good street,” despite expressions of interest from numer- At Fillmore Hardware, a neighborhood Shoplifting Parole and Weapon Violation pects the new tenant to pay higher rent. said Ted Plant of the Edward Plant Co., ous potential tenants. mainstay for nearly 50 years, business has Webster and Hollis Streets Franklin and Fern Streets which leased the space to Fraiche. “Upper Th e ailing owner of the large, two-story slowed, but loyal customers are helping June 13, 12:15 p.m. June 15, 10:30 p.m. cross the alley, what was previ- Fillmore has always had good quality ten- building at 2185 Fillmore, formerly home keep it afl oat, says co-owner Terri Hayes, Offi cers received a call about a shop- Offi cers received a call about a man ously Toraya Japanese restaurant ants and customers, and it’s a little more of Shabby Chic and Fillamento, doesn’t whose family opened the store in 1961. lifter who was being detained. When of- wielding and waving a 12-inch knife. Th e Ahas been divided into two spaces. fashionable than other streets.” want to lease or sell it, said Mendelsohn, “We’ll tough it out,” said Hayes while fi cers arrived, security guards told them a offi cer approached the suspect, who told At 1910 Fillmore, construction has begun Plant said rents on Fillmore, which who recently spoke to the owner’s attor- stocking shelves in the store recently. “Th e St. Dominic’s Catholic Church woman had stolen more than $100 worth him he was on parole. He said the knife on Fraiche, a fresh and frozen yogurt store. ranged as high as $6 per square foot last ney. locals still come in, thank goodness. Th ank MASSES of meat, which she had hidden in her purse. the offi cers were looking for was in his bag. Fraiche already has two outlets in Palo Alto, fall, haven’t really dropped, although Plant Th en there is 2028 Fillmore, which has God there’s no Home Depot nearby; that When the woman left the store, a security Th e man was detained. Th e offi cer contact- and plans to open on Fillmore in the fall. thinks they should go lower because of the been vacant the past fi ve years while the would probably drive us out.” SUNDAY 5:30 pm (Saturday Vigil) guard pursued and held her, then signed a ed the suspect’s parole offi cer, who placed 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 am citizen’s arrest warrant. a parole-hold on him. Th e subject was ar- 1:30, 5:30 & 9:00 pm Th e woman was arrested for theft and rested and booked at Northern Station. WEEKDAYS for having an outstanding shoplifting war- The vintage shop that long 6:30 & 8:00 am & 5:30 pm rant. Narcotics Store Sits called 2028 Fillmore home SATURDAY Pine and Franklin Streets moved out fi ve years ago. 7:40 am Rosary, 8:00 am Mass Stay-Away Order June 16, 1:30 a.m. PRAYERS & SACRAMENTS Buchanan and Eddy Streets Offi cers were patrolling the area when Empty as the gances. “He’d take the rent checks to Wells The church is open for prayer all day June 13, 5 p.m. they observed a vehicle with an expired reg- Fargo, put the money in his sweatpants and and into the early evening. Offi cers were patrolling the Plaza East istration driven by an individual with four ride Muni back home,” he said. Liturgy of the Hours (Daily) housing projects when they observed two passengers. Th ey stopped the vehicle; the Paint Peels In the early 1950s, Sperry, a native San Morning Prayer 7:15 am/Sat 8:00 am men running. Th e men then jumped into a driver, who had several previous narcotics Franciscan, opened the Mardi Gras bar Evening Prayer 5:00 pm vehicle with no license plates. arrests, agreed to let the offi cers search his  FROM PAGE ONE and restaurant on Fillmore Street, which Reconciliation Sat 5:00 pm, Th e offi cers, who recognized the two vehicle. Inside it, the offi cers found crack In November, Eric Miller, a San Francisco he operated for more than 20 years before Sun 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 am, 5:00 pm from numerous prior contacts, knew one cocaine. Th e driver and one of the passen- real estate attorney representing the Sperry it became Harry’s Bar. Th e Mardi Gras was Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament man was on felony probation and had an gers were arrested and booked at Northern Trust, said the process of splitting 2020 and a favorite watering hole for sports teams Mon & Wed 8:30 am & 6 pm Tue & Fri 8:30 pm order to stay away from the area. Th e of- Station. 2028 Fillmore was being completed. like the 49ers football team and the War- fi cers stopped the vehicle and took the “Th e trust has now instructed me to go riors basketball team. John F. Kennedy and 2390 Bush St. (at Steiner) • (415) 567-7824 • Free Parking suspect into custody. He was booked at Robbery With a Gun forward . . . to establish clear title so that Prince Charles also dropped in. Northern Station. Washington Street each property can be distributed out of the Th ree months before his lease expired in and Van Ness Avenue trust. I will move this along as quickly as June 2004, the owner of the vintage shop Th eft From an Automobile June 16, 10 p.m. possible,” Miller wrote. He said he had also got a letter from his landlord’s daughter. Van Ness Avenue and Post Street A man who alleged he had been robbed conveyed concerns about the building’s “It’s in very bad and deteriorating shape,” every week from potential tenants inquir- “It said, ‘Our father is ill and we don’t June 14, 1 a.m. told offi cers that another man had ap- condition to the trustees. Scott said. “I think it’s getting to the point ing about the property. know what we’re doing with the build- Offi cers responded to a call concerning proached him and asked him for his laptop. where it’s derelict and has become a blight ing,’ ” Spigolon recalled. Th en, before the an auto theft. Th ey had a description of the Th e suspect then showed him a gun. Th e ince then, nearly nothing has been and an eyesore in the neighborhood.” efore it was vacated in 2004, the lease ended and with no further commu- suspect and set out to look for him. One man carrying the laptop quickly walked done to maintain the property, said He said his organization has discussed storefront was home to a vintage nication, a real estate agent came into the offi cer located the man nearby; he was still away, but the suspect followed him. SPaul Wermer, a director of the resi- urging the city to invoke a new ordinance Bclothing store, Departures from the store and put up a for lease sign, he said. holding the GPS device he had just taken Th e two struggled over a bag the suspect dents association. “Th ey replaced the wa- that allows the city to clean up the property Past, for 15 years. Owner Steven “Spig” “Th ey never talked to me about renew- out of the vehicle. A witness identifi ed the was trying to take from the man. When the ter-streaked brown paper in the windows and bill the owners. Spigolon described Sperry as a “father-like” ing my lease,” said Spigolon, who said he suspect and he was placed under arrest. man yelled for help, the suspect ran from with fresh but crumpled paper,” he said. “PHRA can and will participate in try- fi gure who was such a caring landlord that understood the family wanted $10,000 a During a search, offi cers located a crack the scene, but was quickly apprehended by “It’s pretty horrendous. Th ey seem to be ing to get the city to do something,” Scott he lowered the rent during the recession of month in rent for the store in 2004. pipe on the suspect. A computer check offi cers in the area and placed under arrest. having great fun fi ghting about it.” said, “but given the history, I’m not terribly the early 1990s. showed the man was on parole, and so a Th e offi cers searched the area, but were un- Neither Sue Corey nor either of the hopeful.” “I needed help on my lease, and he re- hatever the price, it apparent- parole-hold was also placed on him. able to locate a gun. attorneys for the estate responded to re- Pam Mendelsohn, a leasing agent for newed it because he saw me as a good ten- ly will be many more months peated calls for comment about the status Johnson-Hoke, the company whose sign ant,” said Spigolon, who now operates the Wbefore 2028 Fillmore comes Battery on a Police Offi cer, Police contact numbers of the property. has hung above the doorway of the empty Costume Party store on Hyde Street. “He alive again with a new retail business. Resisting Arrest, Trespassing Emergency: 911 “I’ve heard it’s a battle,” said Greg building for fi ve years, said recently the gave me a new 10-year lease with lower “It’s sad and foolish to let it sit empty Gough and Ellis Streets Non-emergency: 553-0123 Scott, president of the residents associa- Sperry siblings are still trying to split the rent and better terms.” when people are interested in renting it,” June 15, 9 p.m. Anonymous tip line: 575-4444 tion. “People will cut off their nose to spite property. A fi nal agreement is “getting Spigolon remembers Sperry as a frugal said Scott, head of the residents associa- Dispatch received a call about a fi ght in Cell phone 911: 553-8090 their face,” he said of the dispute between closer to being completed,” she said. man who didn’t like to spend money on tion. “Th ey may as well be lighting $100 an apartment building. One man wanted Northern Station: 614-3400 the son and daughter. 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ROSE PERDU ■ But many have lamented one missing in- DICKIE SPRITZER gredient: prepared food to have for break- “Th e biggest thing for me is going out fast or a snack while shopping, people- nity that’s going through its revitalization, says White. “Th ey go home learning how booth ready for Saturday morning, begin- to the farmers market on Saturdays and watching and listening to jazz. as a business owner it’s your social respon- to cook healthier meals. Eventually, I want ning the day before. On Fridays, the food, seeing the sense of pride and big smiles on Now You Can Eat While You Shop at the Market Among the fi rst to step into that void sibility to help people in your community. to take on more kids and possibly have it utensils, marketing materials and other their faces,” says Davis, the Mo’ Magic di- were Monetta White and David Lawrence, It’s about giving back.” all year round to get kids interested in the necessities are prepared, packed and made rector. “It represents this idea of something By Syed Ali Dhillon, who has been working at various farmers markets for 20 the community-minded owners of the ele- ■ hospitality business.” ready to go. On market day, all the energy bigger — an opportunity to grow, meet new years. “And I found that there was a niche here and people would gant soul food restaurant 1300 on Fillmore, So they created two programs to help Th e second program is already year- is devoted to the booth, beginning with a people and engage with the community in long with the restaurant 1300 on Fillmore, three more love vegan, vegetarian and organic food that supports a sustainable which opened a block south of the market introduce neighborhood youth to the res- round: It’s the booth at the farmers market commitment to show up at 6:30 on Satur- a way that they never would have before.” new arrivals have popped up at the farmers market in re- living.” at the end of 2007. With the restaurant al- taurant and hospitality business. run by White, a chef from the restaurant day morning. Th e participants have no doubts about Acent weeks with a wide range of off erings to eat on the Also now pitching a booth on the plaza at the Fillmore market ready a neighborhood fi xture drawing rave One is a summer cooking program en- and three teenagers who are a part of Mo’ “Th ey’re on time and they love it,” says the best part of working for 1300. spot on Saturdays while marketing, listening to jazz or greeting is SF GRILL, a new grassroots business run by Ryan Garcia and Seni reviews, the couple decided to branch out abling youth between the ages of 12 and 19 Magic, a neighborhood organization that White. “It’s like golf — one of those things “Eating the food,” Bolden and Gill say the neighbors. Felic that specializes in organic sausages, turkey burgers, sauces to the farmers market. to shadow the chefs in 1300 on Fillmore encourages collaboration between service where it starts early and takes all day. But in unison with broad smiles on their faces. One is DONNA’S TAMALES, which is owned and run by Marcelo and dips. Th is summer they’ve been onsite at the and create some of the dishes from the providers, city agencies and local youth. once you’re out there, you have a good “Credit the care and dedication of Mon- Garbino, a native of Argentina. After working at farmers markets Th ey chose the Fillmore market to set up a Saturday morning market stirring up individual portions of restaurant’s menu. “1300 on Fillmore approached us and time.” etta and David for what they’re doing,” says throughout the Bay Area over the last 10 years, Garbino fi gured grill because of Felic’s personal tie to the neighborhood: Originally their savory grits with shrimp, wild mush- Participants meet at the restaurant once talked about how they wanted more people ■ Davis. “But it’s not just, ‘you come in, you he’d give the Fillmore market a shot, since it’s a part of the city he’s from Croatia, he met his wife here. rooms or bacon and eggs. Now the neigh- a week for two hours. During the fi rst hour, in the community to be involved with the Michael Bolden, one of the youth from get a cooking lesson and you leave.’ It’s all always liked. All of his tamales are organic and vegetarian. So far, his “Th e process is having fun and engaging all the senses,” said bors can sample 1300 on Fillmore’s high- they prep and cook the meal, which has hospitality business,” says Sheryl Davis, the Mo’ Magic who helps with the booth on life lessons they’re learning. top seller at the Saturday market is a goat cheese tamale with sun- Garcia, who, along with Felic, seems to thrive on chatting with class soul food — and extend a hand to the varied from sweet pea ravioli to fi sh and program director of Mo’ Magic who has Saturday mornings, is on the verge of “Th ey’re helping them understand that dried tomatoes. marketgoers, urging them to taste samples of their off erings and youth of the Fillmore at the same time. chips to fried green tomato salad. During been there since its inception in 2006. “Th e graduating from high school and dreams appearance, clothing, attire and attitude Another newcomer is Raj Dhillon, owner of INDIA GOURMET, mugging for snapshots. “David comes from very strong values the second hour, the kids clean up after en- culinary group, I handpicked those. As far of going to culinary school. He’s a paid will translate and support them when they which specializes in both vegan and vegetarian food. He also of- “We have the visual quality,” said Garcia. “We have the beau- of giving back, and I come from the same joying the meals they made. as the farmers market kids go, they went employee at 1300 on Fillmore three days leave the program,” Davis says. “It’s starting fers chicken and lamb for the meat eaters, along with fresh naan tiful aromas coming from our grill and our tastes are exquisite. core foundation from my family,” says “One of the things I like is that the kids through an interview process.” a week, helping both in the restaurant and to spill over into their day-to-day lives. It’s prepared at the market in a portable clay oven. We’re cultivating community around what we’re doing and build- White. “When you’re coming to a commu- are looking forward to it every summer,” Preparation is required to get the market at the booth. But he often comes in on defi nitely impacting beyond the kitchen.” “You have a diversity and a great mix of people here,” said ing friendships.”

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6 NEW FILLMORE August 2009 August 2009 NEW FILLMORE 7 Kirk Webber, far left, the owner and chef of Cafe Kati, and his artistic culinary creations still attract a loyal clientele to his colorful Sutter Street dining rooms after almost 20 years. Heaven Can Wait After dueling death, Kirk Webber is back in Cafe Kati’s kitchen

By Tess Minsky But now he’s back in the kitchen, serving knew if these kids were willing to embrace But Webber was ahead of the surge, think I can make a better roast duck than “It was an amazingly diffi cult time — many loyal customers on Cafe Kati’s mail- back, his personal involvement has also photographs by kathryn amnott new takes on small — and large — plates his new and unusual combinations, many taking classics from various Asian cuisines the Chinese, who have been roasting ducks devastating,” Webber says. He endured 26 ing list. “I emailed them to let them know allowed him to match portions to today’s of the fresh Asian fusion cuisine that origi- other diners would too. and putting a modern twist on them befi t- for ages?” surgeries and six months of recovery, three I wasn’t just playing hooky, that I actually palates. ife and times have presented Kirk nally inspired him, as an ambitious 24- ting a “Star Chef of the Year”— an honor Instead, he adopts a certain technique of them in intensive care. He says he sur- wasn’t feeling well. Th ere was so much love “Th e biggest thing in the U.S. is the Webber with plenty of opportuni- year-old chef, to come up with the $30,000 pring rolls still grace Cafe Kati’s bestowed upon him by the California Culi- or adds new ingredients, such as sticky rice vived the uncertain months in intensive and support from the customers, it almost small plates movement,” Webber says. At Lties to test his mettle — or to turn needed to open Cafe Kati’s doors on a menu — these days stuff ed with nary Academy Educational Foundation in or local mushrooms. Other ingredients care by imagining himself still at the res- brought tears to my eyes.” fi rst people thought it was a fad or a way toque and run from Cafe Kati, the restau- sketchy stretch of Sutter Street in 1990. Smango, chopped mint, thai basil, ci- 2003. that often fl avor his dishes are Kiefer limes, taurant. of making more money — “a less food for rant he founded nearly 20 years ago. Back then, Webber says, many people lantro and mai fun noodles. Webber says A taste in point is Kati’s signature drag- lemongrass, ginger and soy sauce. “I would order the nurses around, tell- ow Webber is back in action at more money kind of deal,” he says — but it He got robbed eight times — twice at tried to deter him. “Some said I was crazy,” he supports local farmers by fi nding many on roll: prawns, avocado and cucumber ing them to bring out the food because it Cafe Kati. He says working at a has evolved as a way to enable adventurous knifepoint and six times at gunpoint — got he recalls. “But I wasn’t going to let any- of his ingredients at the farmers market wrapped with smoked salmon and served ebber says it was his love of was getting cold, and they would have to Nsmaller neighborhood restaurant diners to try new tastes. hit over the head with an Uzi, went through body chase me out of my dream.” and using them as the basis for dishes that with wasabi vinaigrette, available in gener- creative cooking and Cafe Kati remind me I was in the hospital,” he says. allows him to be totally hands-on, rather “People want to try new fl avors and are some tumultuous personal times and, most He says the moment he knew Cafe Kati fuse fl avors from around the world. ous half or huge whole orders. Wthat helped pull him through “It’s diff erent if you don’t have a job you’re than delegating tasks to a sous chef. demanding these small plates,” Webber recently, survived a bout with an often fatal and he would succeed was when a neigh- “French chefs give fusion cuisine a bad “It’s not the job of the chef to copy or a recent battle with necrotizing fasciitis, a passionate about. But food is my passion.” “I get to touch every plate and talk to says. “If you don’t dramatically change your disease that kept him hospitalized and re- borhood African-American family’s fi ve name,” Webber said, “Nowadays, every- completely remake dishes, but to make mi- quick-spreading soft tissue infection that is In addition to help from friends and every table,” he says. menu, people get tired of it. You have to cuperating for nearly six months. kids devoured his fresh spring rolls. He thing seems to be fusion.” nor adjustments,” he says. “Who am I to often fatal. family, there was strong support from In addition to getting immediate feed- keep evolving.”

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8 NEW FILLMORE August 2009 August 2009 NEW FILLMORE 9 JAZZ

By Anne Paprocki decadent twist on the ice cream sandwich. Big Band, photographs by kathryn amnott Th ough the wait for a table can be long, Pizzeria Delfi na will do gelato orders for ith a bit of summer left to take out — if you order ahead, you can Big Sound savor, there’s still time for generally get gelato within 15 minutes or Wone of the season’s simplest so. on Tuesdays pleasures: taking a leisurely stroll on Restaurant hours are Monday, Wednesday Fillmore while savoring a cone or a and Th ursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; cup of ice cream or frozen yogurt. Th e Tuesday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and at Rasselas neighborhood has many options — from Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday the new craze for unsweetened frozen 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 440-1189 for By Anthony Torres yogurt to Argentinean gelato to time- take out. tested Filipino ice cream. group of incredible musicians Five Royal Ground called the Contemporary Jazz saxophones Jubili 2060 Fillmore Street Orchestra is now playing — with — including a A big baritone 1515 Fillmore Street Royal Ground is decidedly not a no cover charge — at Rasselas, at 1534 sax — help give Jubili serves up the unsweetened frozen dedicated frozen yogurt joint, but where Fillmore, on Tuesday nights. For 13 years, the 16-piece yogurt that’s become popular all over else can you do your laundry and cool off CJO played every week at Jazz at Pearl’s Contemporary town — nonfat and with fewer than 100 with a fro yo at the same time? At $2.75 in North Beach. But Pearl’s closed last Jazz Orchestra a Sweet Scoops deep, dense air- calories a half-cup serving, it’s a treat as for a generous small and $3.50 for a large, summer, and the group now holds court healthy as it is delicious. Th e atmosphere you can treat yourself without breaking on Fillmore Street. tight sound. in the store is clean and modern, and there the bank. Th e Contemporary Jazz Orchestra is are stools and tables for those who wish to A local’s guide to ice cream and frozen yogurt In addition to the adjoining a 16-piece big band whose enormity and linger. Th e tart yogurt comes in original, laundromat, Wash ’n Royal, this corner depth of sound immediately commands STEVE SHERATON peach and strawberry sorbet fl avors. But coff ee house boasts free wifi and a large attention as you step into the club. it’s the toppings that stand out: fresh fruit, seating area. Note that the frozen yogurt is After you listen for a while, what stands jazz renaissance is indeed being realized. On recent Tuesdays, musicians in the the bandleader away from dinner with his mochi, candy — and cereals galore. the traditional, sweet kind. It’s still fat free, out is the overriding big band sound, Being in the presence of a group of audience volunteered to sit in or were date to sit in on trumpet for a smoking Yogurt is $2.45 for a small, $3.45 for though, and decently creamy. Chocolate which creates a rich density through the musicians who are deadly serious in their invited to play with the band. If you know version of a tune called “Cherry Juice.” a medium and $5.90 for a large; toppings and vanilla are the only fl avors, making arrangements for fi ve saxophones up execution of intricately layered air-tight this music, and the speed and complexity Th e previous week, Steve Lucky of the add $1.25 for one, $1.45 for two or $1.75 this a spot for those who love the classics. front, four trombones in the middle, four arrangements — of both swinging jazz with which some of it is played, then you Rhumba Bums sat in on vocals with the for three. Cafe hours are from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. trumpets in the rear, and the piano, bass, standards and original compositions — know how advanced it is musically and group. Jubili caters to the morning crowd, too, Monday through Saturday; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and drums in the rhythm section. brings to mind how utterly blessed we how accomplished the players from the If people get hip to how great these serving cereal with milk as well as yogurt, Sunday. Th e more time you spend in Rasselas, are to live in a neighborhood where you audience have to be to handle the charts. sessions are, the small gathering of people fruit and granola parfaits. While $3.65 for the more amazing it seems that a group can walk down the block, come in off the Th e last time I was there, the session lucky enough to fall into this huge big a bowl of cold cereal is pricey, it does come Tango Gelato of this size and dynamism can be heard in street on a week night and partake of was surprisingly open. Tenor sax player band universe now at Rasselas on Tuesday with fresh fruit. 2015 Fillmore Street such a casual and intimate venue. Th e fact a musical experience that resonates with Melvin Bell got up from his table in front nights will grow. Th e gathering won’t be Open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday With its two cozy window booths and that it happens on Fillmore drives home a high level of cultural attainment and of the band and cut loose on a great tenor small for long, because the music is too through Friday; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on a sophisticated fl avor palate, Tango Gelato the idea that the dream and promise of a sophistication. solo. Th en Kurt Th ompson was coaxed by great to go unnoticed. Saturday and Sunday. is the street’s best date option when it comes to frozen treats. Stop by after a Miyako Ice Cream Parlor dinner out to see what creamy gelato and 1470 Fillmore Street refreshing sorbet fl avors are available. When owner and operator Tom Th e gelato is pricey at $3.50 for a small, Bennett opened this tiny shop 17 years $4.75 for a medium and $5.50 for a large, ago, it was one of only two businesses on but the rich fl avors compensate for your the block. While the teeming area is very lighter wallet. diff erent now, little inside the shop has for a large, with Mitchell’s fl avors costing Pizzeria Delfi na With a variety of unique options changed. Bennett’s warmth radiates; he $2.95 for a small and $4.25 for a large. 2406 California Street including lemon ricotta, blackberry is happy to reminisce about his years on In addition to serving scoops and Th ough this starry newcomer to the cabernet, passion fruit, olive oil and VVIAIA VVENETOENETO Fillmore and will gladly serve up samples sundaes, the shop is stocked with big glass neighborhood is most noted for its pizza, strawberry cream, a mix of fl avors is Celebrate since 1990 of old-fashioned ice cream. jars displaying everything from Lemon Delfi na also serves rich gelato made in recommended. Even customers ordering A ggenuineenuine ppieceiece ooff ItalyItaly While many of the fl avors are simply Heads to Coconut Long Boys to giant a small serving — a chico — are allowed summertime house every day. iinn tthehe hhearteart ooff PPacifiacifi c HHeights!eights! Dryer’s classics, he also serves several pickles — also for sale. Flavors change often to feature to combine two diff erent fl avors. Pairing a on our terrace! Try our wonderful menus for unusual Mitchell’s varieties, including Miyako also off ers quite possibly the seasonal fruits and herbs. 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10 NEW FILLMORE August 2009 August 2009 NEW FILLMORE 11 LOCAL HISTORY

Before It Was Harlem, the Fillmore Was Jewish New exhibition includes cellphone walking tour

ost in the long-running battles over redevelopment, the displacement of its African-American population and Lthe removal and incarceration of its Japanese-American community is the story of another era from Fillmore’s past: For the fi rst half of the 20th century, the neighborhood was home to a vibrant Jewish culture. Th e story comes alive in a new exhibition, “Jews of the Fillmore,” on view now in the lobby of the Jazz Heritage Center at 1330 Fillmore Street. In addition to archival photographs and other documentary material presented in collaboration with the Judah L. Magnes Museum in Berkeley, the exhibition also includes a self-guided walking tour with commentary via cell phone. “Th e Jewish contribution to the development of San Francisco is not well known,” said Frances Dinkelspiel, president of the Magnes Museum. “Visitors to this exhibit will get a chance to peek back in time to the days when the Fillmore was the crossroads of many vibrant cultures and communities.” Th e exhibition is curated by Fred Rosenbaum, author of the forthcoming Cosmopolitans: A Social and Cultural History of the Jews of the San Francisco Bay Area. “Th e Fillmore was artistically creative, politically assertive and keenly Jewish,” said Rosenbaum. Th e exhibition is open from noon to 10 p.m. daily. Admission is Inside Shenson’s free. It continues through October 20. Th e walking tour may be taken Kosher Meat Market

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In 1906, Jews from downtown and South of Market Th e American Th eater opened in 1909 as part of In the early 20th century the two blocks bordered by Th e colorful and beautifully restored Victorian On the site now occupied by the post offi ce once displaced by the earthquake streamed into the Fillmore. the Fillmore Street Chutes, an amusement park that Fillmore, Buchanan, McAllister and Golden Gate were at 1057 Steiner is one of the few remaining original stood the architecturally imposing Geary Street Jewish shops, markets and institutions moved with them. occupied the entire block bordered by Fillmore, Webster, home to two synagogues, three kosher restaurants, four buildings from the Jewish Fillmore. Built in 1892 by Temple of Congregation Beth Israel. Founded in 1860, Names like Shenson’s, Diller’s, Goldstein’s, Green’s, Turk and Eddy. Th e park had rides, including the large Jewish bakeries, fi ve kosher meat markets, at least three shipping magnate Daniel B. Jackson, the building is now Beth Israel grew at the initiative of a handful of Jews Goldenrath’s, White’s, Schindler’s, Altman’s, Waxman’s, water slide for which it was named, as well as dancing, Jewish delicatessens or groceries and one Jewish liquor the Chateau Tivoli, a bed and breakfast. At diff erent who were interested in worshipping according to the Langendorf ’s, Koblick’s, the Webster Street Shul, the movies, vaudeville acts, concessions — even a zoo. merchant. times, it was also home to two important local Jewish Orthodox traditions of Polish Jewry. Golden Gate Avenue Shul, the Geary Street Temple, Visitors to the park might have seen the great Jewish Keneseth Israel, known as the Webster Street Shul, institutions. At the time of the 1906 earthquake, Beth Israel the Yiddish Cultural Center began to fi ll in the Fillmore vaudevillian Sophie Tucker, who performed there a few was at 935 Webster. Th e other synagogue, Anshey Sfard, In 1917 it became the Emanu-El Sisterhood’s had just completed construction of its new building at landscape. At 1312 Fillmore Street, now the home of the times. Th e American Th eater became one of seven movie known as the Golden Gate Avenue Shul, stood at 1140 Residence for Single Jewish Women, which encouraged 1839 Geary. Th e temple was severely damaged but not Jazz Heritage Center, stood the Eagle Market, called the theaters on an eight-block stretch of Fillmore. Golden Gate. Th e Central Hebrew School, attended by the acculturation of recent East European Jewish completely destroyed. Th e 1500-seat building was fi nally Jewish market by the locals. More entertainment was available nearby, at the hundreds of the neighborhood’s Jewish children over the immigrants to San Francisco. Later, as the Yiddish dedicated in 1908 and the congregation remained in this

Th e Jewish community planted roots in the Fillmore corner of Post and Steiner. Dreamland Auditorium years, was down the street at the corner of Grove and Cultural Center, it became a focal point for secular grand building until 1969, when it merged with reform MAGNES MUSEUM after the quake and remained in the area until after — later called the Winterland Arena — off ered ice Buchanan. Jewish activities — including the study of Yiddish Temple Judea and moved out to Brotherhood Way, Temple Beth Israel in ruins after the 1906 earthquake. World War II. skating, dancing, wrestling and boxing matches. Briefl y, Th e Jeff erson Market, a few blocks away on language, literature and culture. In addition to lectures where it remains. Th e temple on Geary Street stood until Now walk south on Fillmore. Note the bricks in in the early 1930s, San Francisco’s fi rst professional Buchanan, was one of four places that sold Kosher by prominent Yiddish writers from around the world, it 1989, when it was destroyed by a fi re. In its fi nal years it By 1969, when Beth Israel moved out of the the sidewalk recalling the musicians who played the hockey team played at the Iceland Pavilion on the corner chickens, along with Sosnick’s, Diller’s and Shenson’s. was also a center of radical politics. became the Duquette Pavilion, an homage to designer Fillmore, most of the Jews in the neighborhood had Fillmore in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, as well as some of Sutter and Pierce. Customers would select their live chickens, which were Just next to 1057 Steiner was once the home of Tony Duquette. moved to the Richmond, the Sunset and the suburbs. of the neighborhood’s historic Jewish businesses and Given its entertainment tradition, the Fillmore was a taken into the back of the establishment to be butchered Moshe Menuhin and his family. Menuhin was a Hebrew To the left of Beth Israel, then as now, was the Th eir institutions and businesses went with them. institutions from earlier in the century. natural birthplace for the jazz scene when a sizable black by a shochet — a kosher slaughterer — then wrapped in language teacher and, for a while, the principal of the Fillmore Auditorium. To the right was the Albert Pike Congregation Anshey Sfard is now located on Clement population arrived in the neighborhood to work in the newspaper and passed back to the customers. Central Hebrew School at Grove and Buchanan. His Memorial Scottish Rite temple. Th is temple too has Street in the Richmond. war industries during World War II. Among the nearby eateries, Diller’s Strictly Kosher son Yehudi, who spent his early years in the house, been demolished, but achieved its own kind of renown Th e Jewish era of the Fillmore is remembered now Restaurant, on Golden Gate between Webster and would become one of the great violinists of the 20th in the 1970s when it became home to the People’s as a vital period in the rich, multi-layered history of this Fillmore, was the most popular. century. Temple, led by Rev. Jim Jones. ever-changing neighborhood.

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Single Family Homes BR BA PK Sq ft Date Asking $ Sale $ 2703 Bush St 3 2 1 1705 30-Jun 1,150,000 1,140,000 213 Moulton St 2 2.5 1 2163 19-Jun 1,550,000 1,530,000 2675 Sacramento St 3 2.5 2 30-Jun 1,895,000 1,900,000 By Saralee when my head’s buried in the food 2860-2862 Greenwich St 4 3.5 2 1-Jul 1,949,000 1,949,000 bowl, as it frequently is now, and 3232 Pacific Ave 3 4 3400 17-Jun 2,500,000 2,500,000 ’ve called this beautiful they think I can’t hear: “Eleven 2406-08 Washington St 4 3.5 1 12-Jun 2,750,000 2,750,000 neighborhood home my entire kittens! It has to be some kind of 3511 Jackson St 4 3.5 2 3419 30-Jun 3,295,000 3,295,000 Ilife — more than two years now, record. According to the Internet, 2440 Filbert St 5 3 4 3285 17-Jun 3,495,000 3,495,000 although a proper lady never tells cats are only supposed to have four 2626 Green St 3 3.5 2 2-Jul 4,500,000 4,350,000 her age. And the truth is, no one or fi ve.” knows for sure. Th ey seem to dish out an endless 2332 Washington St 4 4.5 3 4790 18-Jun 4,495,000 4,400,000 My mom left for parts unknown supply of chow here, and they’ll 2525 Webster St 7 6.5 5 24-Jun 6,750,000 5,600,000 when I was very young. I went to scratch my neck almost as long as 2601 Lyon St 4 3.5 1 4146 25-Jun 6,399,500 6,399,500 live with a new friend who outfi tted I want. But they’re stricter sorts. 200 Locust St 5 5.5 2 6500 8-Jul 7,195,000 7,195,000 me with a fetching red collar and I’m absolutely not allowed outside, gave me free rein to come and go even to chase the stray fl y. Not that Condos / Co-ops / TICs / Lofts in and out the window just as I I have much spare time, anyway. 1730 Broderick St #11 1 613 30-Jun 407,500 407,500 pleased. With a brood of nine little ones, it’s 2727 Jackson St #4 1 1 812 3-Jul 499,000 460,000 It was fun while it lasted. But a a constant cycle: eat-nurse-sleep, 1450 Post St #315 2 1.5 1 1067 3-Jul 544,703 490,000 moment of ardor with an attentive eat-nurse-sleep, eat-nurse-sleep. 2295 Vallejo St #105 1 1 1 26-Jun 599,000 587,250 tabby left me with eight kittens to My new friends have made it 2121 Laguna St #2 1 1 1 740 30-Jun 599,000 590,000 tend — and me just a kitten myself. clear this is going to be my last litter. 2357 Jackson St #6 1 1 1 19-Jun 599,000 599,000 No sooner had the kids left the But I have to say, this might be my 2060 Union St #4 1 1 1 960 30-Jun 599,900 605,000 nest than I was out the window Mother of 11 most beautiful brood yet: fi ve gray 3295 Clay St #2 1 1 1 923 6-Jul 649,000 620,000 again. A small partay with a cool and white, four black and white. 1724 Lyon St 1 1 1 811 16-Jun 695,000 655,000 gray long-haired tomcat and I soon Octomom has nothing on Saralee. One of them has a little pencil- 2717 Sutter St 3 2 1 1000 19-Jun 729,900 699,000 found myself with nine little ones Now who has a home for a kitten or two? thin mustache and looks exactly Bobby 1945 Washington St #204 2 2 1 937 18-Jun 715,000 715,000 this time. like Walter Cronkite, who died just 2427-B Bush St 3 1.5 2 1200 18-Jun 729,000 715,000 Th ey all found good homes, most about the time they arrived. Th ey’re his little lightning bug of a dog is Bobby, a delightfully 3065 Clay St #302 1 1 1 1187 8-Jul 835,000 815,000 of them in the neighborhood. Th e two weeks old, and it’s hard to tell eccentric two-year-old boy from Fremont Animal Shelter. 1725 Pierce St #1 2 2 1 2-Jul 949,000 910,000 friend who took me in promised Th ere I was, hugely pregnant and know me at all and hiss at me when I just yet who’s a boy and who’s a TPart Chihuahua, the other part remains a mystery — though 2717 Sacramento St 3 2 1 24-Jun 995,000 975,000 again to take me to the vet to be about to be surrendered to the people just try to sip a little water out of the girl. But that one’s got to be named a few of our staff suspect he’s part squirrel due to his trademark 3436 Clay St #2 2 2 1 1390 14-Jul 1,125,000 1,050,000 spayed. But it never happened, and at Animal Care and Control. And bowl they’re ignoring anyway. How Walter, no matter what. one night a black and white calico word on the street is that they’re not sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to It sure would be nice to keep bouncy run! Don’t get us wrong — Bobby is just as snuggly as he 2001 Sacramento St #5 3 2 1 1912 10-Jul 1,195,000 1,095,000 3018 Sacramento St 3 1.5 1 16-Jun 1,199,000 1,120,000 appeared as if out of nowhere. He always that nice. have a thankless child. my kids in the neighborhood. is animated. So if you are looking for a playful kind of love, stop seemed sweet, but he left without so Just as I was shipping out, a On July 11 — 7/11, which seemed If you have room in your heart 2404 Washington St 2 2 1 19-Jun 1,275,000 1,275,000 in to meet bubbly Bobby! much as a name — and me in the neighborhood couple invited me to to have a lucky ring to it — my time and your life for a perfect kitten, 2768 Green St 3 2 1 14-Jul 1,795,000 1,650,000 family way yet again. come live with them. Funny thing is, arrived and this time I delivered up please contact my friends at 3041A Webster St 3 2 1 1766 7-Jul 1,870,000 1,870,000 Just about then, the friend I was when I got to their house, who should 11 kittens, none of them small things, editors@newfi llmore.com, or call 2343 Fillmore Street living with moved in with his sister, be there looking all grown up so fast if you catch my drift. Nine of them 441-6070. Th ey promise that each Sales up 20% over last month who is allergic to cats. Or so she but two of my kids from the fi rst lived, which is still a basketful. one comes with a free knitted cat Adoption Center: (415) 568-3058 These current sales signal the end of the spring market, given that most of the claims. litter. But they act like they don’t even My new friends talk about me toy.

Do something good for pets Visit us at: www.petsunlimited.org properties went into contract in May or early June. The last month showed a signifi cant increase, with 13 single family homes and 21 condos and TICs closing — a healthy 20 percent increase from last month, and right in line with

the 35 closings recorded during the same period last year. The month’s supply ... of inventory is also similar to a year ago (3.6 months vs. 3.4 months). But the average number of days on the market (81 days now vs. 21 days a year ago) Pacific Heights Jordan Park Pacific Heights continues to remain high as built up inventory fi nally sells. $4,950,000 $4,150,000 $1,695,000 Buyers are still taking their time before making offers on properties that have MagniM ficent 6BD/6BA Beautiful Three WonderfulW 3BD/2.5BA been sitting on the market for a few weeks or more. However, those properties HomeH 1st time on Level 5BD/3.5BA + Pkg Flat. Large that show well and are well priced are receiving an early wave of interest and marketm in 35 years! Built Home. Extra large publicp rooms and several of them have gone into contract quickly, including a number of the high- ini 1897 by renowned lot with artist studio beautifulb architectural end estate properties. Such was the case with 2626 Green, 2332 Washington and architecta Edgar Mathews, over garage. Has four details.d The living room thist magnificent home bedrooms on one level featuresfe hardwood 200 Locust, all of which went into contract within 15 days of being listed. But isi located in the heart including incredible floors, a fireplace, and most of these quick sales closed at or below the asking price. This was not the ofo Pacific Heights. master suite. Kitchen lotslo of windows. There

case in the recent past, when homes went into contract quickly after receiving estest EnchantingE garden with breakfast area. is a grand formal dining multiple offers and closed over the asking price. entrancee opens to Deck, garden and lots roomro and a pantry dramaticd wood of parking. Must see! Properties that took a while to sell included 2601 Lyon, the 4-bedroom, 3.5- withw a wet bar. The paneledp 2 story foyer. 140Commonwealth.com kitchenk features top bath “Princess Diaries” home, which fi nally closed at an undisclosed price after GrandG rooms. 2-car pkg. Eileen Mougeot ofo the line appliances. nearly a year on and off the market. The house, which backs onto the Presidio, www.2421Pierce.comw (415) 321-4242 2251Broderick.com2

was originally listed in July of last year at $8.25 million. The middle unit at Best Dianne Weaver Jamie Howell Michelle Yelen 2768 Green closed at $1.65 million — $845,000 below its original asking price in (415) 321-3118 (415) 321-4399 (415) 321-3123 January. At a sale price of $1.53 million, 213 Moulton closed $19,000 below its selling price in June 2005. The market typically slows down as we head into summer. But there is reason Pacific Heights Pacific Heights PPacific Heights to expect that this year may be different. $1,395,000 $1,375,000 $$1,250,000 Bright, Fresh, Elegant 2BD/2BA RRemodeled — Data and commentary provided by JOHN FITZGERALD, a partner in Classic Top Floor Condominium. 33BD/2BA Flat. This the Byzantium Brokerage and an agent at Pacifi c Union. Contact him at Flat in 2-unit 1900 Broadway is hhome has both a jfi [email protected] or call 345-3034. Building Great a beautiful, stately fformal living room Pacific Heights condo! 7 unit building with aand a formal dining 3BD/2BA. Spacious, lovely lobby and rroom, as well as a remodeled kitchen elevator. This classic llarge foyer and a huge w/adjacent family building exemplifies ggourmet kitchen with “If I had but two loaves of bread, room. Living room San Francisco style a Viking range, an I’d sell one and buy hyacinths with fireplace and and charm. Walk iisland, a Physer Pykel built-ins. Formal dining to Alta Plaza, Union ddiswasher and more. to feed my soul.” room. Bright and airy Street and many 2870Washington.com2 with a great layout. other conveniences. JamieJ Howell 2232Divisadero.com 1900Broadway.com (415)( 321-4399 Caroline Kahn Werboff Caroline Kahn Werboff MatM Howell (415) 321-4260 (415) 321-4260 (415)( 321-4398

These are just a few of the Towels Lower Pacific Heights Pacific Heights Gently used towels and blankets are great bedding for shelter $825,000 $699,000 homes you’ll find for sale at J ENNIFER LIND DESIGN CityCityCity s s s and hospital animals. Donating your towels and blankets will help Maybe the City’s Elegant 1BD/1BA Hill & Co. Stop by our offices Coolest Condo. Condo. Large and to see more, or visit our Web site at the Adoption Center offset the cost of caring for our homeless This contemporary bright top floor www.hill-co.com. stand-alone 1BD/1BA unit located in the animals—and right now they are in great demand and very much condo is a private and heart of Pacific quiet oasis 2 blocks Heights. Features appreciated! from Fillmore Street; hardwood floors, a JUDITH SKINNER with a deeded private newly remodeled courtyard, serene gourmet kitchen and 2343 Fillmore Street fountain, French a gracious courtyard INTERIOR DESIGN DECORATION Fine Gardening and marble and meticulous entrance. (415) 921-6000 • www.hill-co.com Adoption Center: (415) 568-3058 backyard with 1769Broadway.com 38 Years of Experience slate pavers. Adrian Stevens

Visit us at: www.petsunlimited.org 415.829.3400 1725Pierce.com Offices on Lombard Street, offi ce (415) 321-4334 Union Street and 24th Street Do something good for pets [email protected] 360.739.3639 mobile Trent Fashimpaur Missy Wyant Smit

(415) 321-3112 (415) 321-4315 All of our shelter animals benefi t from one or more of the donor-supported charitable funds: 415.776.8272 [email protected] The Darryl Tsujimoto Endowment, the Berrigan Fund, the Shelter Animal Medical Fund,

the Foster Pet Medical Fund and from individual donations from animal lovers like you. TTThe CThe CThe C 14 NEW FILLMORE August 2009 Best The City’s August 2009 NEW FILLMORE 15 FOOD, DRINK & ENTERTAINMENT

DINING PIZZA MARKETS 1300 on Fillmore Delfina Pizzeria Fillmore Fine Foods 1300 Fillmore 771-7100 2406 California 440-1189 1981 Sutter 563-0190 Cafe Kati Dino’s Pizza Friends 1963 Sutter 775-7313 2101 Fillmore 922-4700 1758 Fillmore 346-3226 Captain Submarine Extreme Pizza Gino’s Grocery 2486 Sacramento 346-3888 1732 Fillmore 929-9900 2500 Fillmore 775-1908 Cassis Pizza Inferno Mayflower Market 2101 Sutter 440-4500 1800 Fillmore 775-1800 2498 Fillmore 346-1700 Chouquet’s Mollie Stone’s 2500 Washington 359-0075 2435 California 567-4902 Crepevine BAKERY & DESSERTS Pacific Food Mart 2301 Fillmore 922-1722 Bittersweet Chocolate Cafe 2199 Sutter 614-2385 Curbside Cafe 2123 Fillmore 346-8715 2455 California 929-9030 Boulangerie Bay Bread Dosa 2325 Pine 440-0356 ENTERTAINMENT 1700 Fillmore 441-3672 Delanghe Patisserie Boom Boom Room Elite Cafe 1890 Fillmore 923-0711 1601 Fillmore 673-8000 2049 Fillmore 346-8668 Noah’s New York Bagels Clay Theater Florio 2213 Fillmore 441-5396 2261 Fillmore 352-0810 1915 Fillmore 775-4300 Tango Gelato The Fillmore Auditorium Fresca Peruvian Cuisine 2015 Fillmore 346-3692 1805 Geary 346-3000 2114 Fillmore 447-2768 Harry’s Bar The Grove 2020 Fillmore 921-1000 2016 Fillmore 474-1419 COFFEE Rasselas Jazz Club India Palace Cafe Murano 1534 Fillmore 346-8696 1740 Fillmore 567-7789 1777 Steiner 771-0888 Sheba Piano Lounge Jackson Fillmore Trattoria Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 1419 Fillmore 440-7414 2506 Fillmore 346-5288 2201 Fillmore 447-9733 Sundance Kabuki Theaters Johnny Rockets Peet’s Coffee & Tea 1881 Post 931-9800 1946 Fillmore 776-9878 2197 Fillmore 563-9930 Yoshi’s Jazz Club La Boulange Royal Ground Coffee 1330 Fillmore 655-5600 2043 Fillmore 928-1300 2060 Fillmore 567-8822 La Mediterranee Starbucks Coffee 2210 Fillmore 921-2956 2222 Fillmore 673-3171 La Salsa Trio Cafe 2401 California 771-7848 1870 Fillmore 563-2248 Maruya Sushi Tully’s Coffee 1904 Fillmore 921-2929 2455 Fillmore 929-8808 Neecha Thai Cuisine 2100 Sutter 922-9419 Osaka 1923 Fillmore 346-6788 Ten-ichi 2235 Fillmore 346-3477 Pride of the Mediterranean 1761 Fillmore 567-1150 Thai Stick 2001 Fillmore 885-6100 Via Veneto 2244 Fillmore 346-9211 Vivande 2125 Fillmore 346-4430 Woodhouse Fish Co. 1914 Fillmore 437-2722 Yoshi’s Japanese Restaurant WINE & SPIRITS 1330 Fillmore 655-5600 D&M Wine and Liquor ZAO Noodle Company 2200 Fillmore 346-1325 2406 California 864-2888 Vino 2425 California 674-8466 Wine Jar 1870 Fillmore 931-2924

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