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WWW.MARINATIMES.COM CELEBRATING OUR 30TH YEAR VOLUME 30 ISSUE 4 APRIL 2014 The Back Story Reynolds Rap Missing in action Where were the Telegraph Hill Dwellers after Broadway bombing?

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id you hear about the North Beach strip club worker and how a bomb he set off on Broadway led San Francisco investigators and Dfederal agents to two much bigger fish with a huge cache of weapons and explosives? If you did it’s because you saw it on Bay Area FOX and ABC television stations, or you read it in the San Jose Mercury or the San Diego Tribune. When those outlets ran the story last month, the San Francisco Examiner’s headline touted the near completion of Coit Tower’s mural renovation. The San Francisco Chronicle has been , one of many murals painted by Diego Rivera in San Francisco The Making of a Fresco Showing the Building of a City similarly silent. This could be because we have two of PHOTO: GEIGENOT / FLICKR the weakest daily newspapers of any large metropolis in America when it comes to local issues, or, perhaps — like a lot of people — they prefer not to tick off the Fatso and Frida in San Francisco Telegraph Hill Dwellers (THD). Why, you may ask, would a group that touts itself by ernest beyl Gate International Exposition that took why he painted himself holding the as the watchdog of North Beach want a bombing place on San Francisco’s Treasure Island actress’s hand, he replied, “To promote in the neighborhood linked to a major federal bust iego Rivera, the interna- in 1939–40. Called Pan American Unity, closer Pan-American relations.” to stay under wraps? Well, as I mentioned in last tionally renowned and con- the 1,800-square-foot fresco featured After the exposition, the mural was to month’s Reynolds Rap, Joe Carouba, co-owner of BSC troversial Mexican artist, had 10 giant panels. One depicted the art- be installed in a library building planned Management, which controls all the strip clubs in North Dwarm associations with San Francisco. ist, his back turned to his ex-wife Frida for San Francisco Junior College — Beach, has pledged $200,000 to its pet project, the Top He found it to be a fascinating bohe- Kahlo, as he faced his lover, movie star now City College of San Francisco of Broadway Community Benefit District (TBCBD), mian city and a source for major com- Paulette Goddard, married to another — but U.S. entry into World War II where he also serves as vice president. The president of missions of his work. For example, he Hollywood legend, Charles Chaplin, halted most construction projects, TBCBD, Stephanie Greenburg, is also president of the created a giant mural at the Golden also shown in the mural. When asked RIVERA, continued on 16 REYNOLDS RAP, continued on 4

Bellingham by the Bay Changing times Real Estate Investor No worries: It’s all uphill from here by bruce bellingham I’m here. But I know it’s a were devoted walkers. great walking town with its Walker. It’s even my mid- hen I find famous hills that intimidate dle name. I’ve not driven myself in trouble the faint of heart. a car in 29 years. Thomas — those occa- Herb Gold, the liter- De Quincey was sure that Wsions are more frequent than ary prince of Russian Hill, Wordsworth’s daily constitu- I would like to admit — I take turned 90 last month. It tionals contributed to “what In Chinatown, SPOSFI protests Ellis Act reform legislation by State Senator Mark Leno a long walk along the water. has much to do with his is excellent in his writings.” PHOTO: NONI RICHEN That’s the Marina Green to daily walking regimen. And … “Back in the day,” the Fort Point and back again. keeping the juices flowing sagacious Nicole Huebner That usually relieves my by turning out more than likes to remind me when relentless anxiety. But cer- 30 books. … Lawrence I habitually invoke ancient Speculators or scapegoats? tain city blocks will suffice. Ferlinghetti, the publisher, times. Hitting the bricks Hyde Street between Clay poet, and Patriarch of the is not exclusive to artists. The city’s small property owners and Union … Upper Grant Beats, turned 95 in March. The other day I saw Board Avenue in North Beach … He, too, keeps a habit of of Supervisors President frustrated with city, state opposition the serpentine trail up to swimming and walking. David Chiu in a business the Palace of the Legion of Lawrence observed: “The suit on Polk Street, riding to by john zipperer pers or by supervisors is smaller owners Honor. That’s where Rodin’s dog trots freely in the street work on a bicycle. It’s some- of rental properties. sculpture The Thinker sits and sees reality …” Poets thing he does regularly. ity Hall is buzzing with pro- What are the economics of being a and ponders, What the and dogs are notable walk- Deborah Kerr barked posed legislation to address pub- small landlord in San Francisco? Do reg- hell am I doing here? Good ers. The Wall Street Journal’s at Richard Burton about lic worries over housing afford- ulations intended to protect renters have question. I’ve been in San Amanda Foreman discov- walking in Tennessee Cability in San Francisco in this current any negative effect on the rental market? Francisco for over 40 years ered that Wordsworth … Williams’s Night of the economic boom (see page 26). One group Last year, journalist Jacqui Kenyon and still haven’t a clue why Coleridge … and Shelley BELLINGHAM, continued on 9 that isn’t being quoted much in newspa- INVESTOR, continued on 28

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News Calendar Time to get schooled April events News Briefs reports on the Marina’s new You never know what to expect in tech-heavy school, fighting car crime, Muni springtime. Will it be so rainy you’ll changes, and the city’s new free WiFi ser- want to spend the entire month inside vice; plus letters to the editors. 3 with a cup of warm coffee or at a muse- um? Perhaps you want to hit the side- Community walk for outdoor activities and parades. Come rain or shine, there’s a lot to do Improving the way things work here this month. 18 John Zipperer reports on the wave of burglaries of cars, homes, and shops; Living Mayor Ed Lee wants to reduce textile waste; and Supervisor Mark Farrell says Spring fashion government should not squelch the bur- Maryann LoRusso says women’s styles are geoning sharing economy. 5 bold and accessible; Patty Burness takes a trip to delightful Paso Robles; Julie Mitchell Street Beat tells us what’s going on with Fitmob; and Liz Farrell profiles “mom-preneurs” Jen April activities Rinehart and Heidi Gregory. 20 The Northsider highlights the Easter parade and the big Friends of the Library At Home PHOTOS: MISHA BRUK book sale; plus Ernest Beyl updates us on North Beach happenings. 8 Urban Home & Garden Julia Strzesieski gives gardening advice. 24 Food & Wine Real Estate Osso Steakhouse What’s for dinner? The Tablehopper says Off the Grid is back Renting, buying and selling Carole Isaacs asks if you want space or a f you haven’t The stylish Art Empire Steak Building on the pavement at Fort Mason; Julie Mitchell tests out Nico; Garrick Ramirez life; Real Estate Roundup reports on Ellis been to Osso Deco-inspired design Cut. It’s the juiciest, profiles Alta bar manager Ashley Miller; Act proposals, downpayment assistance Steakhouse yet, provides an elegant most perfectly mar- Susan Dyer Reynolds says the time is tripe for struggling first-time buyers, AirBnB to try something new; Ernest Beyl pres- challenges, and more; and the Mystery Imake a reserva- yet relaxed ambiance. bled beef that has ever Homebuyer is stumped. 25 ents his second annual Ernesto awards; tion today! There The New York Steak been set before you. and Lynette Majer pours the wine. 10 is so much to love is dry-aged 4-6 weeks “It’s osso good!” Pet Pages about the place — for a flavor that is Arts & Entertainment Famous cats and dogs that great atmosphere, nothing short of a rev- Valet Parking Where movies and clothes should be famous are always in fashion great food, great elation. For the truly Susan Dyer Reynolds yaps with Muttville’s Michael Snyder gives his Academy Awards Sherri Franklin about saving senior dogs; wine, great cocktails hearty, try the three- 1177 California at Jones post-mortem (he’s not pleased) and reviews Ernest Beyl introduces us to a bunch of — you’ll be happy inch-thick Bone-in 415.771.6776 Finding Vivian Maier (he’s pleased); Sharon famous cat lovers; Sky’s Buys focuses on Anderson takes a look at the story behind water-friendly collars and tags; and Skylar you did. New York New York www.ossosteakhouse.com artist Georgia O’Keeffe’s de Young exhi- Grey wants a bed after all. 34 bition focusing on the stunning works that she created during her time in Lake ONLINE SPECIALS George, New York; plus the Marina’s best-selling books. 16 on www.marinatimes.com

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News Briefs Altschool, Break-ins, Yee, Free Wi-Fi Transfer funds while GOOGLE VETERAN changed since I went LELAND YEE transferring trains BRINGS TECH-BASED to school in any kind of ARRESTED SCHOOL TO MARINA foundational way, and IN FBI RAIDS Instead of querying by the degree to which San Francisco’s Dem- potential schools about we really have disec- ocratic Party leader- their student-to-teach- onomies of scale,” he ship was rocked by the er ratio, Max Ventilla told Forbes. March 26 arrest of state thinks you should ask The Yale-educated Senator Leland Yee. The about its student-to- Ventilla founded Kryp- former city supervisor engineer ratio. Ventilla, a teian Systems and (and current candidate former Google employ- Aardvark, which was for California secretary ee, is readying to launch acquired by Google, of state) was arrested on his third AltSchool in where he became part bribery and public cor- San Francisco. The first of the founding team ruption charges, and his two are already open, behind Google+ and Sacramento offices were with the third now was the head of person- also raided. The actions accepting applications alization across Google’s were part of a series of for a fall 2014 opening product line. The list of federal raids in the Bay in the Marina at Fort AltSchool’s engineers Area aimed at corrup- Mason. An additional includes a number of tion and gang activities; two are opening soon in other Google veterans. also swept up in the raids other locations. And if you’re still inter- was Raymond “Shrimp The AltSchool phi- ested in the student-to- Boy” Chow, a former losophy is based on a teacher ratio, the answer Chinatown gangster. highly personalized edu- is that there is currently cation plan for the stu- one teacher for eight FREE WIFI APPROVED dents. Twelve engineers students. Find details at The Board of Super- on staff support techno- altschool.com. visors unanimously ap- logical delivery of weekly proved Google’s gift of free tablet-based “playlists” SECURITY CAMERAS Wi-Fi at 31 parks and pla- based on each child’s FOR CAR THIEVES zas in the city. The Wi-Fi individual needs. Neighbors around deal was proposed by Ventilla’s educa- the Palace of Fine Arts Supervisor Mark Farrell, tional effort recently have asked the city to who said the Internet raised $33 million from step up its policing and availability will “further investors, including other security measures provide access to educa- Founders Fund and to deal with a depress- tion, information and Andreessen Horowitz. ingly large number of inclusivity to every resi- He told Forbes that the auto break-ins. District 2 dent and visitor who takes idea for the schools Supervisor Mark Farrell advantage of our parks, came from his own has suggested that funds plazas, and open spaces.” MOBILE BANKING. search for a preschool the city received from Installation of the free for his daughter. “I was a celebrity wedding that Wi-Fi will begin this shocked by the degree took place at the Palace spring and be completed Simplicity in hand. to which the best pro- last year could be used in the summer. grams and the worse to fund security cameras We just love it when you stop by our branches. But we also programs had barely for the area. Tips: [email protected] know you don’t always have time. So, we now bring a lot of the personal banking services you need, to you. With our new mobile banking app, you can do things like view balances, search transactions and even transfer funds. See how easy it is to Francisco, a goal to which Community take care of your banking and go about your day – without delay. The In-Box: Housing Partnership is dedicated and which Supervisor Farrell has shown Letters to the Times great interest in addressing. The sug- gestion that our project is plaguing I write to address a gross misrep- Lombard Street is deeply dishearten- resentation in your February 2014 ing, as is the implication of the head- issue. The largest cover image, show- line that Lombard requires “saving” ing the Edward II construction site at from this project. 3155 Scott Street, is featured promi- I am compelled to respond to this nently above an article titled, “Saving article by the inaccuracies it has encour- Lombard Street.” aged. Edward II is not an abandoned The article, written by Supervisor building. I also imagine Supervisor Download our Mobile Banking app or [Mark] Farrell, describes a vision for Farrell never intended to suggest that Lombard as a livable corridor with the Invest in Neighborhoods program visit fnbnorcal.com to learn more. thriving businesses and a safer pedes- should address construction sites such trian environment. Farrell discusses as ours. I deeply appreciate the service the need for wider sidewalks, signal that your newspaper provides to the upgrades, new landscaping, and better neighborhood, but when your cover is utilization of vacant properties. As we used as a platform to mislead the read- at Community Housing Partnership ers, I must share my discontent. implement dramatic structural and architectural improvements to a build- Gail Gilman ing we plan to operate for the next Executive Director several decades, it is a vision we share. Community Housing Partnership The cover image shows the Edward II in the midst of construction, when ply- Editor’s note: The four images that wood covers openings on the ground accompanied Mark Farrell’s article were floor where we are installing energy- meant to illustrate many of the issues efficient replacement windows. The facing Lombard Street, and we did not image caption states, “Poor road condi- intend to suggest that the Edward II Visit our Marina Branch and talk to Branch Manager Reina Ceja. tions and derelict buildings are among project was part of the problem. For the issues plaguing Lombard Street.” updates on the Edward II project, see Your neighborhood bank. Edward II is not a derelict building, News Briefs in the August 2013 and 2197 Chestnut Street but rather one where we are invest- March 2014 Marina Times. San Francisco, CA 94123 ing to build a community asset that 415-287-8800 will help combat homelessness in San E-mail: [email protected]

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Even non-prudes can wonder why strip clubs aren’t regulated here PHOTO: COURTESY FAME NIGHTCLUB Reynolds Rap Studios at 435 Broadway negative impact they have continued from page 1 Street. The man was later on the area. Even Carouba identified as Ryan Schultz, himself doesn’t want any Southern Telegraph Hill an employee of Centerfolds new strip clubs — though Neighborhood Association strip club. Schultz’s arrest led he certainly wants to keep (SoTel), which is, of course, San Francisco investigators the nine his company cur- closely affiliated with THD. and the FBI to Sean Gunther, rently runs. I would say that gives them who they say sold Schultz “Going forward, we want at least 200,000 reasons the explosives, which in turn to see more diversity on to deflect attention away led them to Marc Ormando. Broadway,” he told the from trouble at the strip Both men were arrested San Francisco Chronicle in clubs. Carouba is, in fact, March 6 and authorities August 2013. “We are not a well-known philanthro- confiscated more than 400 looking for more strip clubs pist in North Beach, donat- pounds of explosive powder, or dance clubs, we are real- ing generously to causes 700 “barrel bombs,” 1,300 ly looking for more music THD and its supporters pounds of fireworks, nine venues, restaurants … We care about. Is his philan- handguns, and eight rifles. want folks to be out there thropy a good thing — but we want it to for the neighbor- be safe, fun, clean and hood? Yes. Can it livable. ...” also buy him coop- Authorities found more That’s why Carouba eration from those than 400 pounds of supports the mis- powerful neighbor- guided liquor mora- hood groups? If you explosive powder. torium. Don’t get me think it can’t, I have wrong; I love the idea He’s skilled. a market-rate condo on “We believe it could have of more destination dining Telegraph Hill to sell you. leveled the house. It could — except Carouba knows He’s your neigHbor. I don’t have a problem have taken down neighbors’ better than anyone that res- with strip clubs per se, but houses,” Sgt. Rachel Murphy taurants along the Broadway I do have a problem with from San Francisco’s Special Corridor usually fail. In 2005, hypocrisy, which seems to Investigations Division told he and veteran New Orleans He keePs rear its ugly head whenever ABC7News. In the video, chef Andrew Jaeger opened the topic of politically con- Schultz is seen setting the Andrew Jaeger’s House of nected community organi- bomb on a pipe while oblivi- Seafood & Jazz in the former tHe city moving. zations comes up. While the ous people walk by. After home of the Condor Club, THD, SoTel, the TBCBD, Schultz departs, it takes sev- made famous in the 1960s by NEaL PatEL Transit Planner and their close ally, Board eral minutes, likely because topless dancer Carol Doda. of Supervisors President of an ignition delay, for After two lackluster years, he and District 3 representa- the bomb to explode. In a shut the restaurant down and tive David Chiu, press on stroke of amazing luck, no brought back the Condor. with a liquor moratorium one is walking by when it When I interviewed for new businesses along goes off. “When it explodes, Rhoda Jaeger, Andrew’s the Broadway corridor, not there are pieces from the wife, about the closing in one of them has suggest- building, possibly from the 2007, she told me it was ed stronger city regulation pipe, that get sent out like hard to get past the strip Mayor Lee: Support the Middle Class in San Francisco and oversight of the strip shrapnel, and if that hit club stigma. “We were used We depend on skilled professionals like Neal Patel to keep clubs, such as permitting somebody that could really to flamboyance in New the water flowing, buses moving, hospitals open, and all through the Entertainment hurt you,” said Murphy. Orleans, and we still did the other things our city needs to operate. Let’s support Commission, as a possible Why Schultz singled out a strong business in that a long delayed 5% cost of living raise. Because while we solution to the mayhem Broadway Studios remains atmosphere,” she explained, that occurs there — despite a mystery, though it’s no “but if you walk outside can’t correct every wage inequity in San Francisco, we can ample evidence that a pre- secret, according to some our restaurant here on a start with more than 4,000 city employees. ponderance of the incidents people I spoke with in Saturday night, it’s not a involve those establish- North Beach, that owners place you would want to ments. And that brings us Francesca Valdez and her bring your family.” Learn more at 21UnsungHeroes.org. 5% back to the bombing. husband, Karl Pleskot, have Nearly a decade later that for On the night of Monday, been vocal opponents of the remains the case — and fairness Nov. 18, 2013, security assessment TBCBD charges legislated cocktail blocking LocaL 21 – Professional Public emPloyees video captured a man plac- Broadway Corridor land- isn’t going to change it. ing an explosive device in lords, as well as open critics the doorway of Broadway of the strip clubs and the E-mail: [email protected]

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Police Blotter Crime and punishment Trend: Burglaries and car crimes by john zipperer and will hopefully be off our streets for time.” But the officers searched the bag ets and a large bottle of wine (the vin- a long time.” and found identification for the owner; tage was not disclosed) in his jacket and nowing the trends in local Other crimes committed regarding when the police contacted him, he was tried to exit the store without paying. crimes can help you be alert other people’s cars included something able to identify his property and the sub- Security tried to stop him, but he threw to possible problems and, one plain clothes officers spotted while on ject was booked at the county jail. the watches away from himself and Khopes, avoid becoming a victim. In patrol in early February as part of an Sometimes the criminals make it even smashed the bottle of wine, as well as addition to the modern plague of operation targeting auto burglaries easier to be caught. On Feb. 15 on the knocking further items off the shelves. iPhone robberies, of particular note in and auto theft. They observed a sus- 1900 block of California Street, officers Security was able to catch up to him as our neighborhoods are the break-ins of picious vehicle around Franklin and responded to a call to check on the police arrived. cars, homes and shops. Hickory at 2:34 p.m. in the afternoon, well-being of a male who had appar- Several days later, officers stopped a and a computer ently passed out male riding a bike without a light in the CAR CRIMES records check behind the wheel dark at 8:17 p.m. near Eddy and Larkin Writing in his community newsletter revealed that the of a running Streets. The subject was on probation in February, Northern Station Captain vehicle had been Of particular note in our vehicle. They with a search condition, and when the Greg McEachern noted a significant reported stolen. woke and safely officers searched him they found meth- arrest in a problem that continues to The driver imme- neighborhoods are the removed him amphetamine in his pocket; they also plague the Northside. “[O]ur undercov- diately pulled from the vehicle, found someone else’s checkbook. The er street crimes unit became aware of over the car and break-ins of cars, homes, which turned out meth tested positive, and the owner of car burglars working the area of Japan began walking to have been sto- the checkbook told officers it had been Town. The officers searched and located away from it, but and shops. len and have had stolen in an auto burglary. Subject and the suspects and after following the officers quickly different license property were all booked. suspects for a short time they observed detained him and booked him. plates put on it. It was returned to its Late in the morning of Feb. 9 on the them break into another vehicle. The On Feb. 4, again plain clothes officers owner, and the subject was booked. 500 block of Grove Street, another type officers moved in quickly to arrest the — this time around Post and Octavia of burglary revealed itself when officers individuals and a foot pursuit occurred. Streets— noticed an individual they rec- BURGLARIES were called to a residence by a home- Two of the three suspects were appre- ognized from previous incidents and Homes and retail shops have been owner who had spotted a subject in his hended and the third is known. While arrests. He was trying to open the door the subjects of break-ins or shoplift- garage trying to steal bicycles. When the following up on the case the officers of a vehicle. He seemed to notice the ing thefts with stubborn frequency. For subject fled, he boarded a bus but he was determined that the suspects were unmarked police car and started walk- example, on Feb. 1, officers arrived to out of luck. The bus stopped and officers involved in no less than 13 vehicle ing away, carrying nothing. The officers deal with a shoplifter who resisted their were able to detain the subject without break-ins that day; five in the Northern went around the block and when they efforts to handcuff him. They finally further incident; he was booked. District, five in the Southern District, passed the subject again, he was carrying managed to do it despite the subject’s On Feb. 15, in the early morning hours and three in the Mission District. The a laptop computer and several chargers attempts to keep his arms too close to someone working in a restaurant on the officers recovered numerous stolen for electronic devices. He also had a his body to allow them to put on the 100 block of Gough Street heard crack- items and were able to contact and laptop bag. Officers detained the subject, handcuffs. According to store security ing sounds coming from the kitchen return the items to their rightful own- who told them, “I found it in [the] grass. staff, the subject had walked into the area. When he went to investigate, he ers. The suspects are facing prosecution People leave stuff lying around all the store, put several watches into his pock- POLICE BLOTTER, continued on 6

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From the Mayor Cleaning up the city Police Blotter instances they ransacked continued from page 5 the garage, stole items, and also obtained apartment saw a subject inside who keys. They were however raised a crowbar above his unable to get access to the Reaching zero waste head and tried to hit the apartments. One neigh- victim with it. Luckily, the bor was even home in the victim was able to disarm apartment at the time. One Let’s get textiles out of the landfill the subject and contact break-in was from the roof- the police. top.” Word from the local by mayor ed lee We launched the Zero Salvation Army. This will Currently, there are over And, finally, the Russian police station is that crimi- Waste Textile Initiative to keep usable textiles local 100 locations across the Hill Neighbors association nals are trying to break into s Mayor of San tackle this problem. In a and will provide jobs for city at local businesses, reports on a string of break- buildings and are taking Francisco, I am first-of-its-kind partnership our residents. community organiza- ins taking place along Hyde anything that’s easy to grab: very proud that in the nation, San Francisco However, not all textiles tions, office buildings and Street. “Thieves have bust- bikes, mail, UPS and FedEx Aour city diverts 80 percent has teamed up with local can be reused locally. Until schools, where residents ed front door locks and packages, and similar low- of its waste recently, San can drop-off their unwant- accessed garages. In two hanging fruit. from the Franciscans ed textiles. Instead of toss- landfill, one could only ing them into the black of the high- Did you know that San put items garbage bin to waste away Crime Statistics Comparison est diversion Franciscans send 4,500 pounds like worn- in the landfill, these items through January 2014 rates in North out athletic will be reused or recycled America. of textiles to landfill each hour? shoes in the into new products like VIOLENT CRIMES 2013 2014 CHANGE This is good black gar- insulation material, floor- Homicide (Citywide) 3 2 -33% for our environment, helps retailers, large and small, bage bin. Not anymore. ing, or cushioning in Homicide (Northern District) 1 0 -100% us reduce our greenhouse along with our nonprofit Thanks to our Zero Waste stuffed toys, insoles, and Rape (Citywide) 19 21 +11% Rape (Northern District) 1 3 +200% gas emissions, and puts us partners and schools to Textile Initiative, items bags. The initiative pre- Robbery (Citywide) 370 266 -28% well on our way to reach expand and unify San like worn-out athletic vents textiles from ending Robbery (Northern District) 41 27 -41% our goal of zero waste in Francisco’s textile reuse and shoes, well-worn linens, up in the landfill and it Aggravated assault (Citywide) 297 267 -10% 2020. San Franciscans recycling market. and clothing can be given conserves resources and Aggravated assault (Northern District) 37 27 -27% should be proud of how Clothes, creates jobs. TOTAL (Citywide) 689 556 -19% much we have recycled and shoes, and It is good TOTAL (Northern District) 80 54 -33% composted, yet we still need other items for our envi- PROPERTY CRIMES 2013 2014 CHANGE to take responsibility for the that are in These items will be reused or ronment and Burglary (Citywide) 449 537 +20% remaining items going to good con- our economy. Burglary (Northern District) 69 79 +14% the landfill. One of our tar- dition hold recycled into new products like I hope you Auto theft (Citywide) 481 455 -5% gets this year is textiles. a great deal will work Auto theft (Northern District) 60 55 -8% Why textiles? Do you of value for flooring, cushioning, and bags. with me to Theft from vehicle (Citywide) 1,413 1,256 -11% Theft from vehicle (Northern District) 302 287 -5% know that San Franciscans our local make this Arson (Citywide) 30 26 -13% are sending 4,500 pounds textile reuse market. I a second life. Just drop initiative a success. You Arson (Northern District) 6 2 -67% of textiles to landfill each encourage our residents them off at one of the can learn more about the Other theft (Citywide) 1,462 1,367 -6% hour? Textiles are one of to donate these items to many “SF Save Fashion” initiative and find a drop- Other theft (Northern District) 222 186 -16% the top five materials we nonprofit organizations textile collection boxes in off location near you at TOTAL (Citywide) 4,524 4,197 -7% send to our landfill. such as Goodwill and the San Francisco. sfenvironment.org/textiles. TOTAL (Northern District) 739 663 -10%

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6 APRIL 2014 THE MARINA TIMES WWW.MARINATIMES.COM From Our Supervisor’s Chambers Making it work Embracing innovation in government by supervisor mark farrell Francisco, or worse, being stood ity to thrive concurrently, and ther regulation that would effec- evaluated and further analyzed up while having to miss important continue to deliver real value to tively cap or end the possibility before proposing additional t this point, most of meetings, or time with family and our residents. of these types of services has excessive regulations. us have either used, or friends. In the era of smartphones, been less than appropriate. certainly are aware of, our taxi dispatch system is quickly REGULATIONS DISCUSSED After the hearing, some of my EMBRACE INNOVATION, Athe various ride-sharing servic- becoming outdated. Technology AND PROPOSED colleagues publicly stated that DON’T DISCOURAGE IT es that exist in San Francisco, has enabled much more innova- A recent hearing was held here they would explore moving for- Our regulations must continue such as Uber, Lyft and SideCar. tive solutions to an increasingly at City Hall in response to the trag- ward with further regulations, or to protect consumers, but also These ride-sharing companies, antiquated industry to even worse, capping the must adapt to shifts in technol- also known as “transportation meet the demands of number of cars these ogy and consumer demand in network companies,” are thriv- our residents. ride sharing services order to stay in tune with the ing in San Francisco because At the same time, In government, we should could have on the streets times. San Francisco in particu- they are filling a market demand, I don’t believe we embrace emerging innovations of San Francisco at any lar has a unique opportunity to which unfortunately was not should demonize or given time. Regulations harness the booming technol- being met by our traditional blame taxicab drivers such as ride sharing services, that are appropriate ogy industry in our city, and taxicab companies. who are simply try- make sense – capping embrace technology services and Over the past few years, one of ing to make a living. not fear them. or eliminating service platforms that not only improve the biggest advancements in the They work long hours simply does not. the everyday lives of our resi- technology community has been and endure a challenging work ic accident that occurred on New There are legal questions and dents, but the way we operate our the burgeoning “sharing econ- environment to provide for their Year’s Eve in the Tenderloin neigh- concerns also at play in this government as well. omy,” which is revolutionizing families, and I believe our city borhood when an Uber driver debate. The California Public Technology has cleared the many parts of our lives. For the government should continue to tragically struck and killed 6-year- Utilities Commission (CAPUC) path for new companies such car service industry, these popu- promote the growth and health old Sophia Liu. The hearing was is the state entity that is respon- as these ride-sharing services lar ride-sharing services have truly of our local taxicab industry. held to discuss public safety and sible for regulating these compa- to find creative ways to offer revolutionized consumer behavior. In government, we should insurance concerns related to these nies. It is questionable whether competitive and efficient options Instead of calling ahead for a taxi- embrace emerging innova- various ride-sharing companies, so we in local government have any for local transportation. Elected cab that may or may not arrive on tions such as ride sharing ser- that we in local government could authority whatsoever to further officials and regulators alike time, why not tap a few buttons on vices, not fear them. In City have a proper understanding of regulate, cap, or eliminate any should support small business your smartphone and receive text Hall I have made it a priority how these ride-sharing companies of these ride-sharing compa- innovation — it is something messages letting you know exactly to embrace new and emerging are keeping our residents and their nies. The CAPUC has under- to embrace, not run away from. when your car will arrive? Why be technologies that have shown drivers and passengers safe. gone an extensive public rule- Threatening these companies forced to provide a physical address the capacity to deliver better The hearing itself was appro- making process, which I have with excessive regulations and to to a central dispatch system when services and improve our qual- priate, as public and local officials supported, that has provided a shut them down ultimately does these applications can locate you ity of life in San Francisco, and should have every assurance that set of regulations for these com- a disservice to the constituency seamlessly through GPS? ultimately I believe both ride these companies are not posing a panies to legally operate under. government aims to serve – the We all have horror stories about sharing companies and our threat to public safety. We should allow the proper general public. We should all long waits for taxicabs in San taxicab industry have the abil- The discussions around fur- time for the CAPUC rules to be demand better.

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Northsider April in and around the Marina

Clockwise: Union Street is the place to be for an Easter parade and celebration this month; The Wednesdae Salon, just one of many at the new Salon Village; Put on your comfy shoes and head to Fort Mason to get lost among the tables of books PHOTOS: STEVEN RESTIVO; SALON VILLAGE; FRIENDS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY Holiday fun and an avalanche of books by john zipperer given away each day, with Friends giving out daily clues on Twitter (twitter.com/ 23rd Annual IT’S TIME FOR AN friendssfpl) and Facebook (facebook.com/ EASTER PARADE ON UNION friendssfpl). Prizes include $100 gift certif- It’s been 23 years since the businesses icates to Delfina and State Bird Provisions, on Union Street began holding an Easter tickets to the San Francisco Ballet, the parade, and in that nearly quarter century Exploratorium, deYoung Museum and of time, the celebration has grown to about more. And that’s a fact. 30,000 participants coming into the neigh- borhood and partaking in lots of family- POP-UP BAR AT GREENS friendly activities. Greens Restaurant bartender Christian The 23rd Annual Easter Parade and Zamora has developed a “pop-up bar” Sunday April 20 10am - 5pm Spring Celebration takes place Sunday, April program, called Arts & Crafts, that will 20, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. In addition to the parade, pop up Fridays through Sundays, 5–9 which begins at 2 p.m., there will be (take a p.m. The program features a farm-to- Easter breath — it’s a long list) inflatable bounce table menu that includes artisanal cock- Bonnet houses, kid’s rides and games, a climbing tails, craft beers and wines. wall, hands-on activities for children, cos- Greens is located at 2 Marina Boulevard Contest tumed characters, a petting zoo, a pony ride, in Fort Mason, Building A. 11:15-1:30pm and live musical performances. And if you’re feeling creative or just lucky, IT TAKES A SALON VILLAGE Parade enter the Easter Bonnet Contest; the judging On March 22, 17 separate beauty busi- booth will be on Union Street at Buchanan nesses threw a party for their grand open- at and from 11:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m. bonnets will ing. Calling themselves the Salon Village, 2 pm be rated in a number of categories, including the businesses had hors d’oeuvres, drinks, Best in Show, Best Couple, Best Pet, Most live music from Anastasia Van Wingerden, Elegant, Most Comical, and several others. and raffle prizes. But even if you missed the fun, you can still visit the village’s cosme- BOOK LOVERS HEAD TO THE FORT tologists, hair stylists, makeup artists, and The Friends of the San Francisco Public other beauty professionals at 1538 Pacific Library don’t just want to pull you into Fort Avenue (near Polk and Pacific). Mason to buy some books; they want to pull your leg first. The venerable organization GENTEEL PUB CRAWLS? announced that its upcoming book sale If you walk the streets around Union, was inundated with so many used copies you’ll see signs urging good behavior for of 50 Shades of Grey that volunteers have pub crawlers. People supporting the con- pulled out all 10,000 copies of the book and tinued presence of these lucrative walks shipped them off to the Midwest. despite local concerns about noise, public Live Music Petting Zoo That’s not true, of course. What is true urination, and other disturbances, are try- Outdoor Dining Pony Rides Shopping is that if the thought of a quarter-million ing to civilize the traveling bacchanalia (see Gifts Fun For The Whole Family books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, vinyl “Pub Crawls Roil Union Street,” Marina records, and other types of media is enough Times, October 2013). With city officials to get you out of your seat, you can head looking into ways to reduce problems from over to Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion April their presence, it looks like a little self- ® 15–20 for the Spring Book Sale from the regulation is taking place. Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. In addition to all of those goodies to sift Got any tips for the Northsider? E-mail: through, there will be up to three prizes [email protected]

8 APRIL 2014 THE MARINA TIMES WWW.MARINATIMES.COM Northsider April in and around the Marina Bellingham Darny runs the wonderful one-of-a-kind continued from page 1 bakery in the 1700 block of Polk Street. Part of the bakery is an antique shop, Sweet Iguana, “Shank’s mare, Mr. Shannon, Antiques, guided by Richard Pullano. ... shank’s mare!” That means walking. In New Down Polk Street is Brownie’s Hardware, England anyway. Night of the Iguana — which has been operated by Steve Cornell’s surely it’s about reptile dysfunction. Well, family for three generations. Not just a lots of other dysfunctions. hardware store, Steve keeps a treasure trove Jaywalking cannot be considered a legiti- of mid-Polk history in the window. The mate form of exercise. But you can try telling larger collection is in the basement. Steve that to the traffic judge when you get a $67 is retiring — but the store and the museum fine. Pedestrian deaths are way up this year, will go on. It’s a terrific glimpse of what hap- so are the number of citations being handed pened to San Francisco back in the day. … out. The SFPD, which issues the tickets, Old-timers who gather almost daily at the says the fine will be cut in half if you go to Golden Coffee at Sutter and Leavenworth court. All the same, that’s a fortune for some like to talk about what they heard and living in the Tenderloin, where the greatest saw back in the day. Sid Bloomberg, now number of tickets are issued. Why is every- in his 90s, knows all sorts of bits about one in such a hurry these days? Where are the big stars Barbara Stanwyck … Bette they going so urgently? Jean Cocteau said Davis … and Lana Turner. Sid worked in we are all “on a locomotive racing toward Hollywood. He’s often with James Grant. Death.” Why not slow down? Maybe that Overhearing their chitchat is gossipy and thought belongs back in the day, too, Nicole. fun. … There’s Tony Cahill, a safe deposit But just in case, everyone, don’t jaywalk. In box for forgotten stories — he’s a WW II vet the Midwest, back in the day, the term “jay” who volunteers on the Jeremiah O’Brien. was applied to a moron or an idiot. With the … Jack Powelson helps people but in his advent of the motorcar, the term “jaywalker” own subtle way. ... Jack is still working at and “jaydriver” caught on. … Stu Smith was an Oakland law office. He’s a generous fel- not fond of walking, but in his 73 years he low, they tell me. … Peter and Mary Lee, accomplished more than many pro athletes Golden loyalists, have been coming here for do. I first met Stu in the 1980s when he ran 10 years precisely at 7:15 a.m. You can set a restaurant in the Financial District named your watch by it. … The omnipresent Jack Zott’s. Later on, at another tavern he owned Keating, another scrambled egg regular, off Market Street called Harpoon Louie’s, Stu produced a picture called Lunch Counter. explained that he ordered his staff to keep a Choy Choy and Nancy Zhen keep the glass filled with vodka and grapefruit juice Golden Coffee on course from the kitchen in every corner of the saloon at all times seven days a week. It’s a real old-fashioned so Stu did not have to walk too far for a coffee shop where the news is analyzed with drink. “I’ve decided that I’m going to drink the intensity of the Rand Corporation. … myself to death,” he told me. He had just The Downtown Senior Center on O’Farrell been diagnosed with HIV. But Stu did not is honoring its 60 to 70 volunteers with a drink himself to death. Instead, he poured lunch on April 27. A good time to honor the himself into organizations like Shanti …the center as well. LGBT Task Force … the Castro Country The one-and only Sid Caesar died in Club, which supports struggling addicts and Beverly Hills in February. His old friend, alcoholics. He also worked with the SFFD’s actor Joe Bologna (who’s married to the Toy Program, Positive Resource, and the hysterically funny Renee Taylor, yes, The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation. He Nanny’s mother), sent me a description of spoke freely about his sobriety and his alco- Sid’s funeral: “A lot of laughs and a lot of holism. How many people he saved can’t be tears,” writes Joe. “Renee and I spoke. After counted. … Yes, Stu was one of a kind. San the other speakers, Mel Brooks et al., we got Francisco can claim a few. back up and asked for everyone to celebrate Rick Wilkinson’s Book Stall is on the Sid by sending him off with a standing ova- one-block long Trinity Place. It’s not really tion. Everyone jumped up, then clapped, a bookstore. “I like being on the sidewalk, cheered, whistled and bravoed for, must mingling with the people, locals and tour- have been a minute; and, I had the feeling ists alike.” On hand, he has portraits of that had Renee and I not wound it down, Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas by the they would have continued the cheers, claps, ubiquitous Jack Keating. “A book stall takes whistles and bravos for the rest of afternoon. me back to Paris and London, where they It was very moving.” … These are the people still flourish,” says Rick. … Around the cor- who really walk the walk. … ner, another one-and-only business: Nicky the Barber has his unusual shop inside Bruce Bellingham is devoted to outdoor Cable Car Clothiers. Yes, inside. How about exercise, particularly racing through money. a new suit and a haircut to match any period He is the author Bellingham by the Bay, and of history, such as the Roaring Twenties or invites readers to contact him. But don’t get the punk look? That back-in-the-day style. too close. Bruce is given to inexplicable out- Nicky the Barber is at 108 Sutter. … Earl bursts … [email protected].

Sketches from a North Beach Journal

Square, waffles and jazz Since 1928

by ernest beyl ANGELA WAFFLING? were several more. Now it Several months ago, is April and still no word on SQUARE IN A ROUND HOLE Angela Alioto, identified in the offertory from the good As an ancient and honor- this column as the Mother Angela’s congregation. There able Washington Square Bar & Superior of Vallejo Street, are those who are wondering Grill veteran who felt seduced called a press conference if she is waffling. and abandoned when Moose presumably to announce gave it up, I can say that this she had — as promised — BIG MONEY IN JAZZ latest reincarnation — The come up with “angels” for the Mal Sharpe who plays the Square — by Teague Moriarty $2.5 million for Lawrence “bone” and his Dixieland and Matt McNamara, is the Ferlinghetti’s Piazza and sextet, called Big Money only one that has felt right Poets’ Plaza. Ferlinghetti’s in Jazz, will be swinging at 659 Merchant Street (off Kearny) to me. This Square fits into vision calls for a green pedes- Original Joe’s on weekends a round happy hole that Ed trian island in North Beach beginning this month. www.alfredssteakhouse.com • 415.781.7058 Moose, spouse Mary Etta on Vallejo between Grant Complimentary 3-Hour Self-Parking at the Hilton Hotel's Public Parking Garage With Dinner Purchase Moose, and co-founder Sam and Columbus. That press For a longer version of this col- (entrace on Washington past Montgomery) Dietsch created. conference was cancelled, as umn, visit marinatimes.com.

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Brunch Across the Bay… The Tablehopper Meals on wheels and more

t’s time to head over ning with oysters or sizzling Nearly three dozen food trucks are heading to Fort Mason PHOTO: LYNN FRIEDMAN / FLICKR to Sausalito for a week- iron-skillet roasted mussels, end brunch. Salito’s Crab shrimp and crab and move IHouse & Prime Rib is the ideal to specialties such as a crab Off-the-Grid returns to Fort Mason; destination that’s just minutes enchilada, fresh fish or prime North Beach Little Vine owners to from the city. For $9.95 you can rib. Sweets have their own get three eggs with bacon and category with freshly made open Union Larder in Russian Hill spicy sausage and iron skillet beignets, Tortuga Caribbean open face omelets all come with rum cake and salted caramel by marcia gagliardi NOB HILL Some chef news: Despite reporting to house made kettle toasted bread. vanilla crunch cake. pring weather is here along the contrary in December, it looks like Specialties Salito’s is with longer days, and how per- chef Gloria Ciccarone-Nehls will not be include bacon fresh, bright fect — every Friday at Fort Mason returning to Big 4 (1075 California Street, Sfrom 5–11 p.m. (rain or shine), once 415-771-1140) upon its reopening later b r u s c h e t t a It’s the perfect get- and full of again you’ll find more than 30 Off the this year. The restaurant is currently look- benedict and casual ambi- Grid food vendors including the likes of ing for a chef to replace Ciccarone-Nehls, away on a foggy city Azalina’s, Red Sauce Meatballs, the Lobsta while she is looking forward to having crab benedict, ence. Large, Truck, and Johnny Doughnuts. There’s some time off to decide her next move. served with day. You can take multi-leveled also a heated area set up, as well as music She began at the restaurant in the late crispy potato- the ferry and pretend decks over- and lots of carnival games. Think an old- 1970s at the age of 21 and had been at school arcade, with Whack-a-Mole, Skee- the kitchen helm for more than 30 years. litos and toast. you’re on vacation in look the water Ball and shuffleboard. There will also be We’ll miss you, Gloria, but can’t wait to There are and the beau- local wine on tap, Magnolia’s brews, and see what you do next, and we hope it other options a faraway village. At ty of the area cocktails from The Alembic. Sounds like involves a well-earned and long vacation! a great way to wrap up the week! and if you start least for a day! is absolutely UNION SQUARE with a chili breathtaking. RUSSIAN HILL An exciting opening downtown is Residents are going to be very happy Kin Khao (55 Cyril Magnin Street, 415- mary, a blood orange mimosa It’s the perfect getaway on a to hear about this new and impending 362-7456) in the Parc 55. Owner Pim or a peach bellini, you will think foggy city day. You can take addition to their neighborhood: Melissa Techamuanvivit (Chez Pim) and chef de you are truly on vacation. the ferry and pretend you’re on Gugni and Jay Esopenko of the popular cuisine Michael Gaines have opened this Little Vine specialty grocery (and sand- casual Thai restaurant, featuring authentic If you’re not in the mood vacation in a faraway village. wich shop) in North Beach are planning dishes made with many local high-quality for breakfast, the full menu is At least for a day! Sitting on to open a new concept, Union Larder ingredients, and almost everything will be (1945 Hyde Street), in Russian Hill. It handmade, from the sauces to the curries. offered as well with a selec- beautiful Richardson Bay, the will be a cheese, wine and charcuterie bar Pim said the two things the kitchen won’t tion of cheeses and salumi blue sky and sparkling water with a full-service cheese counter, plus be making are fish sauce and fermented with kettle bread to a full- are the perfect setting for an many of the same grocery items featured shrimp paste. Don’t miss the fried duck at Little Vine. They’ll have around 15 taps egg, the Dungeness crab noodles, and the blown feast of whole roasted afternoon or evening of cock- with wine, beer, kombucha, and cold- curries. The space has a capacity for 75 Dungeness crab and prime tails and dining al fresco. brew coffee. There will also be oysters all diners and a clean look, with handmade rib. The menu is accessible. Brunch is served on the week- day (yes!), some Alpine-style dishes like wood tables and a bar made of sycamore raclette, fondue and bratwurst, plus their where you can enjoy cocktails by the It’s simple food, well-sourced, ends beginning at 10:00 am. killer sandwiches and a couple of salads. Bon Vivants. Dinner 5:30 p.m.–11 p.m. abundant and comforting John-Paul Henaff (Ame, RN74, Central or so, with the bar opening at 5 p.m. for Kitchen) will consult on the food — he is cocktails. Bar bites and cocktails will be yet sumptuous. 1200 Bridgeway, Sausalito known around town as a wine guy, but he served until 2 a.m. You can craft your din- 415.331.3226 has an extensive background/knowledge ing experience by begin- salitoscrabhouse.com of gastronomy as well. MISSION Esopenko is extremely passionate about Charles Phan and his team have opened wine, and the space is inspired by a cava a new concept in the former Heaven’s bar he adored when he lived in Barcelona Dog space, which has been closed since — he wanted to create a place all about November 2012 (after an unfortunate eating delicious food while drinking good pipe backup and flood). The new restau- wines. There will also be pour-over cof- rant and bar will have a strong English fee from Bicycle Coffee; espresso is TBD accent, and is called The Coachman because space is limited. There will be (1148 Mission Street) in honor of the around 30 seats, with a bar and some Chinatown restaurant where he was a tables. The look will be larder-inspired, busser and his father was a janitor in and there will be floor-to-ceiling shelving 1978, soon after the family immigrated to in the back with rolling ladders. The space the United States. was originally a parking garage that was The menu is focused on British food later renovated into condos, and they are done well. Phan said he would continue taking over the 800-square-foot commer- doing what he always likes to do: take cial space on the ground floor, which has classic dishes that have a place, story big windows. Look for an opening around and history, research them, and prepare early June. Hours will be Tuesday–Sunday them well. There’s a reason some dishes ADVERTISEMENT. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., and they’ll be open on stick around, he said — they’re tasty Mondays soon after opening. TABLEHOPPER, continued on 11

10 APRIL 2014 THE MARINA TIMES WWW.MARINATIMES.COM New and Notable The French connection It’s Crab Season…

The clean and classic look of Nico PHOTOS: COURTESY OF NICO he tourists have Things are quieter now that Nico features bites and left for home and fall is finally here so parking is the Franciscan Crab easier and more plentiful. You sips of deliciousness TRestaurant is the best place can grab a banquette and look to “get your crab on!” It’s all out the twenty foot windows by julie mitchell things like celery root In addition to the cha- and cheese or petrale meleon menu, there is a about the crab and no mat- at the beautiful bay, watch the mall, shared plates sole. Starters ($11–$13) thoughtful wine list and ter how you like it, you will boats come and go and gaze at are the darlings of usually feature a soup, nightly wine and food pair- the city’s newest such as carrot with crème ings as well as wines by the find it there. Start with crab the beauty of the city that we Srestaurants, and Nico on fraiche and licorice; or glass orchestrated by both chowder, fol- all treasure. Sacramento Street is no salsify (a root vegetable) Delaroque and wine direc- exception. Whether you with brown butter and tor Malcolm Brownson, lowed by crab The chilly call this charming spot coffee. Other unusual and who has impeccable taste Grab a banquette that seats 44 a bistro or colorful pairings include and a friendly, approach- Caesar salad, weather is a brasserie, chef Nicholas asparagus with wood sor- able demeanor. Nico also move on to a and look out the perfect for the Delaroque — who was rel, hazelnut and whey; offers a few house cock- raised in Paris and has beets with pomegranate, tails, domestic and import- crab enchi- twenty foot windows Franciscan’s worked at hot spots Luce, purple basil and sheep’s ed beer, and aperitifs. Le Garage and Manresa milk ricotta; and lamb And each night Brownson lada, crab at the beautiful bay. other seafood — and his wife, Andrea, tongue with artichoke, opens a magnum of vintage Alfredo or the options like have concocted a French- potato and mustard. Champagne and offers it by inspired yet thoroughly As far as mains ($22– the glass ($12.50 for three big boy—two plus pounds of garlic-steamed clams and hearty Californian menu that $25) go, there is always a ounces and $25 for six). changes daily, showcas- fish, like black cod with Whether you’re in the whole roasted Dungeness crab! seafood Cioppino, perfect for a ing seasonal ingredients broccolini, green garlic and mood for a full-fledged But there is more than just cold day by the bay. And if you served up in dainty por- crab; and often duck and romantic dinner, a glass tions. But ye of hearty pork, for example, pork of bubbly and a bite before crab on the menu for those can find room, try a decadent appetite don’t despair. with cabbage, turnip, and a movie, or something in who may desire an alterna- dessert made with their house Nico also has four main hedgehog mushrooms. For between, be prepared to courses that offer up more nonmeat eaters, there is enjoy it all at Nico. tive—there is artisanal salu- made frozen custard ice cream. in the way of substance, as always a vegetarian item Note: Nico has a private well as a cheese course and such as potato with egg dining room, the Maple mi and burrata, a shredded four desserts. Each dish yolks, truffles, cauliflower, Room, which features a short rib sandwich and filet Pier 43 ½, 415.362.7733 at Nico is crafted like a and almond. (Note that large, plank table crafted special gift that combines these are not vegan items.) from solid maple. It sits mignon, among many other franciscancrabrestaurant.com flavor, color and texture There are also always beneath a skylight and to pique the senses and three French cheese selec- accommodates 7–14 people. possibilities. Open daily at 11:30 am delight the diner. tions ($6 each; $15 all Bites ($8) head up the three), and desserts ($8) Nico: 3228 Sacramento menu and often include that often incorporate fruit Street (at Baker), 415-359- oysters prepared in differ- such as pear or Clementine, 1000, nicosf.com; Tuesday ent ways, and croquettes, and even avocado with through Saturday 5:30– yummy puffs filled with lime and chocolate. 9:30 p.m.

Tablehopper The chef de cuisine is Ross Wunderlich, continued from page 10 who was a sous at Hard Water. As for the cocktails and beers, naturally and people like them — the classics like bar manager Erik Adkins has a deeply prime rib, Yorkshire pudding, smoked historic take on it all. The cocktails (16 in herring with beets, and lamb sweet- all) will be focused on punches, cups, cob- breads with green beans. He doesn’t blers, and some farmhouse/rural drinks, want to make things up and create spanning both Georgian and Victorian something new here, but instead offer eras. There are also two beers on offer, his own perspective of these dishes, both cask-conditioned ales that will be tweak some to be a bit lighter or heavier, hand-pumped. The space was updated a or add a few more vegetables. Phan bit, and now has around 100 seats in all. also mentioned making the dishes fam- The Coachman is open nightly for dinner. ily style. Some initial dishes include rutabaga-brown bread soup; creamed Marcia Gagliardi is the founder of the spinach; Waldorf salad; beef tartare with weekly Tablehopper e-column; subscribe fried smelt; blood sausage with braised and get more food news and gossip at table cabbage, apple, mush; skate wing with hopper.com. Follow her on Twitter: @table ADVERTISEMENT. brown butter and capers; and prime rib. hopper. E-mail: [email protected]

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In the Spirit Alta

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Left: Alta’s Ashley Miller; Above: The Last Rose cocktail PHOTOS: GARRICK RAMIREZ Bar manager Ashley Miller

by garrick ramirez layers and depth. It’s kinda fun,” Miller says. I cynically equate that last phrase with chang- shley Miller would make an ing room attendants who aren’t sure how best expert florist. As bar manager to comment on a new pair of pants, but she’s for Alta Restaurant (1420 Market right. It really is fun. And delicious. ASt. near Fell, 415-590-2585, altaca.com), By now, it’s become apparent that Alta everything she creates is bright, season- is like the Pixar of cocktail programs: al, and radiates with fragrance. Take her employing new techniques to produce recent Gatekeeper cocktail, a sly reference a familiar product that will dazzle and to the Ferry Building that combines tequila, delight beyond expectations. tangerine, and chili de árbol. Before she Before I leave, Miller says, “I gotta reaches for a cocktail shaker, she’s at the show you The Carbonator.” She plugs in farmers’ market sniffing out what’s fresh a canister device to a CO2 tank stashed and in season. In this case, it’s tangerines, under the bar. We could easily be at the which she applies three ways: zested and Exploratorium. She’s about to make The dehydrated to line the rim of the glass, Last Rose (see recipe below). The carbon- infused in tequila with chili de árbol, then ator does just what you think it might: It put directly into the cocktail. The vivid adds a pleasant fizz. “It’s a great way to and refreshing drink — a wiser, cultured take a booze-forward cocktail and lighten cousin of the Margarita — is like a sunny it a bit,” she says. After pouring the drink, afternoon at the market. Miller lights a rosemary sprig and wisps The place We’ve gotten blasé to restaurants preach- it around the glass like a shaman blessing ing fresh and seasonal, but it’s actually the journey ahead. a rarity on cocktail lists. Brown and bit- where locals ter (industry jargon for the ubiquitous BOWLED OVER Manhattans and old-fashioneds that we What does Miller hide in her home love) still dominate. “Certainly we embrace bar? Roughly 65–70 bottles of tequila. As the stirred cocktail,” Miller explains, “but a previous beverage director for the Tres eat seafood! we try to keep things bright and relate to restaurant group, she visited a huge num- what’s available to us and [consider] the ber of distilleries whose product found weather outside.” a loving home back in the Bay Area. She also likes relaxing with a good, local IPA Spectacular Bay Views MODERNIST COCKTAILS like Racer 5 or Lagunitas. On the day I met with Miller, it was a When’s she’s not sipping tequilas at her perfect San Francisco day, sunny and in the Pacifica home, she’s likely down the street low 70s. I thought I had pulled her away bowling a respectable 140 on the lanes from the beach, but she was actually in at Sea Bowl. And what prized possession a business meeting with a perfumologist. does an aromatics obsessive roll with? A “Each of our cocktails has a scent associated chocolate-scented bowling ball of course. with it,” she says. Miller’s bar top resembles a Union Square perfume counter with minia- The Last Rose ture spray bottles of eucalyptus and litsea oil By Ashley Miller (adapted for home use) used as finishing touches for cocktails. Serves 1 A savory spritz of dill enhances the Curious George (whiskey, dill, lemon, 1 ounce Mezcal smoked egg white), a surprisingly easy- 1 ounce green Chartreuse drinking whiskey sour-pickleback hybrid. ¾ounce lemon juice “It’s one of the favorites that we’ve done ¼ounce rosemary simple syrup (see below) World Famous Restaurant here,” she says. The name refers to the pri- mary spirit: George Dickel whiskey that’s Combine ingredients in a metal cocktail been infused with dill and pickling spice. shaker, shake, and then double strain. Add Miller says choosing a clever name is the a splash of Prosecco to give it that warm hardest part of creating a drink. Hard to weather feel. Garnish with a burnt rose- NO believe it in this case. Before it reaches your mary sprig. glass, the Curious George has seen a sous- 9 FISHERMEN’S vide water oven (to infuse ingredients into the Rosemary Simple Syrup whiskey), Alto-Shaam smoker (to cold-smoke Combine equal parts water and sugar in an egg white), and whipped cream canister (to a small saucepan and heat over medium- 415.673.7025 dispense the rich, creamy topping). Perhaps high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce to a sim- Free Validated Parking GROTTO now is the time to mention that Alta is the mer, and steep one bunch of rosemary in latest project of Coi’s Daniel Patterson, a noted the mix for 30 minutes. No. 9 Fisherman’s Wharf at the foot of Taylor modernist cuisine advocate. Enjoy! The result is a gorgeous cocktail with a fishermensgrotto.com Banquet Facilities Available frothy, slightly sweet topping served on the Garrick Ramirez can be reached on Twitter at stem. “It drinks like a whiskey sour but it’s got @WeekendDelSol or at [email protected].

12 APRIL 2014 THE MARINA TIMES WWW.MARINATIMES.COM La Vita Delizioso Trippa alla pomodori Have the guts (to try cooking with guts) by susan dyer reynolds In a large sauté pan or French oven, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. uring summers spent in Rhode Add garlic, celery, carrot, onion, and sauté Island, I remember awakening to until soft and onions are translucent (about the slightly rancid smell of tripe 10 to 15 minutes). Add tomato paste and stir D(cow stomach) boiling on the back burner. until well incorporated. My Sicilian grandfather was a huge believer Meanwhile, cut cooled tripe into small in using every part two-to-three-inch of the animal, and pieces. Add to that includes the vegetable mixture, guts. In fact, in his and cook over culture, the guts are medium heat for 5 revered. While tripe to 7 minutes. smells funky during Pour the toma- the mandatory boil- toes and their ing process, it tastes juices into a mix- terrific in soups ing bowl and break and stews — I par- up tomatoes by ticularly enjoyed it squishing them when my grandfa- with your hands. ther slow cooked it Add to sauté pan with fresh tomatoes and simmer until from his garden. sauce has reduced For breakfast, he’d and thickened, add a farm-fresh about 15 minutes. poached egg on top, Meanwhile pre- and it was even tast- heat oven to 350 ier the next day for degrees and toast lunch, served as a slices of ciabatta Trippa alla pomodori (tripe with tomatoes) sandwich on fresh, with poached egg bread on a sheet airy ciabatta rolls. pan until golden I got a hankering for my grandfather’s reci- brown. Rub the toasted slices with whole pe recently, so I went to see David Budworth, garlic cloves, drizzle with olive oil, and place better known as Dave the Butcher, who in a basket lined with a clean dishtowel. shares his 25 years of experience with cus- Remove tomato-tripe mixture from tomers at Marina Meats (2395 Chestnut heat, season with salt and pepper, add Street, 415-673-6700, marinameats.com). At freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano any good meat market, you can ask the cheese, and stir well. Pour into serv- butcher to special order something not nor- ing bowls and top each with a poached mally on hand. My mantra is “eat less meat, egg (optional) and extra Parmigiano eat better meat, and know where your meat Reggiano. Serve immediately with toast- comes from,” so Dave ordered the tripe from ed ciabatta slices for dipping. California’s Five Dot Ranch (fivedotranch. com), where owner Todd Swickard has been Julia Child’s Chicken Liver Mousse producing free-range beef without the use of (Adapted from Mastering the Art of antibiotics or additional hormones for nearly French Cooking) 15 years, strictly adhering to low-stress han- dling, proper nutrition, and holistic manage- 2 cups chicken livers ment practices. Yes, good meat costs a bit 2 tablespoons butter more, but if you eat meat less often and in 2 tablespoons minced shallots smaller portions, it costs around the same as ⅓ cup cognac (may substitute brandy) the mystery meat at large grocery chains — ¼ cup whipping cream and you and your family will be healthier for ½ teaspoon salt it. On the bright side, the guts (also known as Dash of allspice offal) are the cheapest parts. Dash of pepper The second recipe is my favorite chicken Pinch of dried thyme liver mousse, and there’s a reason why I love ½ cup melted butter it so much — it comes from the masterful Kosher salt and pepper to taste “French Chef” herself, Julia Child. Remove any greenish or blackish spots Trippa alla Pomodori (Tripe with Tomatoes) from the livers, as well as any sinew. Cut Serves 4 to 6 the livers into one-half inch pieces. Melt butter over medium heat in a sauté 2 pounds cleaned and boiled tripe, cut into pan until foam has subsided. Sauté livers small pieces with the shallots for 2 to 3 minutes until ⅓ cup good quality extra-virgin olive oil livers are just stiffened but still rosy inside. 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped (plus 2 extra, Scrape into a blender or food processer. left whole, for toasted bread) Pour cognac or brandy into pan and boil 1 rib of celery, chopped down rapidly until it has reduced to about 3 1 carrot, chopped tablespoons. Scrape into the blender or food 1 yellow onion, chopped processer. Add cream and seasonings. Cover 1 tablespoon tomato paste and blend at top speed for several seconds 1 (14-ounce) can whole peeled San until liver is a smooth paste. Add melted but- Marzano plum tomatoes ter and blend several seconds more. Adjust Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper seasoning. Pack into a bowl or jar, cover with 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, freshly wax paper, and chill for 2 to 3 hours. 12 - 100 grated Ciabatta bread, sliced For an optional cognac gelée recipe, see the online version of this article at marina Fill a large stockpot with water, add tripe, times.com. and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours VALET PARKING over low heat. Drain in a colander and set E-mail: [email protected] aside to cool.

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Appetites and Afterthoughts The second annual Ernestos: Best of North Beach awards

by ernest beyl will deliver to most parts a fine old Italian lady who of the city including the got the minestrone recipe ell, never say Marina, and you can dine in from her mother, and her never, as politi- front of the TV if it makes mother from her mother. cians frequently you happy. That’s amore. You get the idea. Wutter self-servingly. In my case, last April I released my BEST BURGER BEST WHITE first, and as I wrote then, Mo’s Grill, 1322 Grant CLAM CHOWDER “probably my last,” Ernestos: Avenue. This is a big seven- Once again, last year’s Best of North Beach ounce burger grilled over winner, Capp’s Corner, Awards. But now, by popu- red–hot lava rocks. And if scores with me in this lar demand, as they say, and you tell the counter person category. How can an Italian, red-sauce If you are still buying Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the joint have the best New England clam supermarket, STOP! Get the only real, certiied California There were a few who wanted to run chowder? Let me Extra Virgin Olive Oil at We Olive. Come in today and do me out of the neighborhood. Let’s see tell you. I believe a tasting, you'll be amazed and thrilled that you did. the key to Capp’s what happens this time. chowder is leeks — those things that Fax and mail order purchases with a swelling endorse- you want your burger with look like adult scallions — Free delivery in the Marina ment from my publisher “everything” the way I do, and lots of chopped clams and my editor, here we are it will come with a thick and a few pieces of potato. Shipping all over the U.S. with the coveted Second slice of raw purple onion, Capp’s clam chowder is Olive Oil and Wine pairing daily Annual Ernestos. a slice of tomato, mayon- well balanced with no one For the most part, readers naise, and fresh romaine let- flavor element overpower- Weddings, parties, corporate events, and clubs enjoyed the first Ernestos, tuce leaves. Add your own ing the others. I’m aware I Cooking classes but there were a few recalci- mustard. Mo’s also has the may have struck a nerve trant hard cases that wanted best milkshakes to be found with this chowder award. Call for reservations 415-673-3669 to run me out of the neigh- anywhere in the city. So, if you are a doubter, borhood. Let’s see what hap- join me at Capp’s Corner, pens this time. BEST CHEESE STEAK 1600 Powell Street, And by the way, we’re Buster’s, of course. some Friday and we can talking about real food here, Buster’s, 366 Columbus duke it out. not super-hip palate porn, Avenue, does cheese steak designed to titillate rather like a god intended. I’m not BEST RED than nourish us in a glori- sure it’s like the cheese steak CLAM CHOWDER ous manner. mother ship Philadelphia Original Joe’s gets the We asked the irresist- intended, but who cares? nod for the best New York- ible and trustworthy Fanny Key words to remember style chowder. Again, it’s Wong from our neighbor- when ordering a cheese well balanced — a proper hood Wells Fargo to over- steak at Buster’s are “jala- tomato base, with lots of see the results of these new penos” and what the menu clams. It’s tomatoey and secret Ernestos. So there calls “Cheese Wiz.” Actually clammy and it’s terrif- has been no tampering with it’s Cheez Whiz, a Kraft ic. Original Joe’s is at 601 the results. And, of course, Foods processed, orange Union Street. I always dine incognito, cheese sauce. But we’re not frequently employing a red judging Buster’s by its spell- BEST RAVIOLI fright wig with my Michael ing are we? If you can’t get good ravi- Bauer-Chronicle disguise. oli in North Beach, where But enough — let’s get on BEST HOT DOG can you get it? I go to the with it. Again it’s Buster’s. A Original U.S. Restaurant while back, a Buster’s lover regularly, and that’s my BEST PIZZA took me to task for put- choice for the best meat One might say that North ting ketchup on my hot ravioli with red sauce. The Beach is defined by pizza. There are more than 20 pizza parlors in the old If you can’t get good ravioli in North neighborhood. They Beach, where can you get it? I go to range from a pre- tentious pizza pal- the Original U.S. Restaurant regularly. ace that believes it should be recognized by a dog. It’s not sacrilegious to Original U. S. Restaurant, Michelin star, to a humble like a squirt of ketchup on 515 Columbus Avenue. joint where you can get your hot dog. If you don’t More about this gem below. a decent slice for a few like ketchup, don’t squirt bucks and go and eat it in it. But at Buster’s, make BEST CRAB LOUIE Washington Square. Honors sure to have the grill man For these 2014 Ernestos, this year go to North Beach include some sauerkraut I’m including Fisherman’s Pizza, the distinguished on your dog. Wharf as an outpost of old-timer at 1462 Grant North Beach. Fisherman’s Avenue. It’s been dishing BEST MINESTRONE Wharf sometimes gets out admirable pies for more Il Pollaio. We’ve found a bad rap from locals than 20 years. The top of the this popular North Beach who insist it’s too tour- line is called logically “The restaurant, 555 Columbus isty. OK, so what? No. 9 North Beach Special” — Avenue, to be consistently Fishermen’s Grotto at pepperoni, Italian sausage, top notch — great barbe- No. 9 Fisherman’s Wharf bell peppers, onions, black cued chicken, for example. gets the nod from me on olives, and mushrooms. If But we’re talking minestrone the best crab Louie. Here’s you choose not to enjoy here. Il Pollaio’s minestrone, why: a mountain of fresh your pizza in the comfort- completely vegetable based, Dungeness crab and a able dining room on Upper is like your mother made. great Louie dressing. Grant, North Beach Pizza But only if your mother was AWARDS, continued on 15

14 APRIL 2014 THE MARINA TIMES WWW.MARINATIMES.COM Wine World Editor’s picks Chardonnays Voted Best Romantic Restaurant by lynette majer

hen the days are short, the air is crisp, and nightfall comes fast, I reach for warming, com- Wforting red wines. But come longer days and warmer weather, it’s time for some- buttery, rich and creamy, making it a win- thing cool and tasty. ner in my book. Spring at the Cliff House Notice I wrote, “tasty,” not “crisp.” 2012 Chappellet “Signature” ($45): Warm & Cozy Inside – Amazing Views Outside Chardonnay has always been my go-to With Carneros-grown fruit from Robert white, and the richer, creamier, butterier, Young and Wente clones, 10 months in oakier, the better. All of these character- new French oak, 100 percent malolactic Join us for these Cliff House Weekly Favorites istics come from the malolactic fermenta- fermentation, and a richness described by • Wine Lovers’ Tuesday – Half Priced Bottled Wines* tion, the secondary fermentation process winemaker Phillip Corallo-Titus as “warm that converts the harsher malic acid into butter and freshly baked bread,” it’s no sur- • Bistro Wednesday Nights – $28 Three-Course Prix Fixe the softer lactic acid. Yes, I realize this style prise this wine has become my new favorite. • Friday Night Jazz in the Balcony Lounge has seen its heyday and is now regarded by 2012 Hartford Court ($45): Wine crit- some as passé and masking the true vari- ics consistently rate this wine from the • Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet etal flavor, but that’s what I like. Besides, Four Hearts Vineyard in the Russian River taste is subjective, right? So here are my Valley AVA “outstanding” and “excep- Valet parking every night after 5:00 pm. long-standing and new favorites. tional.” Ten months in French oak, full *Some restrictions apply. Promotions are not valid on holidays. 2012 Rombauer ($34): This is the malolactic fermentation, and bi-monthly Chardonnay that started it all for me lees stirring combine to create a richly tex- years ago and forever spoiled my palate. tured Chardonnay with “flavors of Golden The Lands End Lookout The Carneros-grown varietal spends 10 Delicious apple and Meyer lemon.” months in French and American oak to 2011 Mer-Soliel “Reserve” ($32): Sourced Be sure to visit the Lookout Cafe at the Lands End visitor center. create a full-bodied, creamy, rich wine from the Santa Lucia Highlands appella- Operated by the Cliff House team, the cafe serves a delicious selection with layers of tropical fruit. tion in Monterey County, this wine is hand of locally sourced grab-and-go items including the famous It’s It 2012 Sonoma-Loeb “Envoy” ($40): stirred during the 12–15 months it spends in originally for sale at Playland at the Beach. Sourced from the Sonoma side of the French oak. Although it goes through only Carneros AVA, this wine is aged in 60 per- partial malolactic fermentation, it is creamy The center, under the direction of the Golden Gate National Parks cent new French oak, and is described as and rich, with “well-integrated oak charac- Conservancy, offers educational and interactive exhibits, a museum store, having “luscious fruit aromas” and flavors teristics,” and just enough acidity. stunning views, and the amazing Lands End Trails. as well as “nuances of honey, brioche and spice.” For me, it is just the right balance of E-mail: [email protected] Open daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Located at Point Lobos and Merrie Way

And a belated farewell to the first place to check is the 1090 Point Lobos Awards 415-386-3330 continued from page 14 retired Frank Rossi at Gino Original U.S. Restaurant. www.CliffHouse.com & Carlo, 548 Green Street. BEST CIOPPINO BEST FISH RESTAURANT Once again, I’m going BEST WAITSTAFF Gigi’s Sotto Mare. Only with Gigi’s Sotto Mare, 552 Mother Betty Pesce and the freshest fish makes the Green Street. Its cioppino is daughter Christina Pesce at grade here. Sea scallops, made with love and lots of Gigi’s Sotto Mare. This is a sand dabs, corvina, and red fresh Dungeness crab. mother-daughter tag team. snapper are my favorites. If one or the other is your Try Benita’s baccala. Benita BEST STEAKS AND CHOPS waitperson here, you are in was Gigi’s mother and her A no-brainer. Original Joe’s. very good hands. If you get baccala is reconstituted lucky on a day when they dried cod cooked in olive BEST SIDEWALK DINING are both working, you’re in oil, tomatoes, garlic, black EXPERIENCE for an experience equal to an olives, and capers. Spoon Sidewalk dining is one audience with Tony Bennett, it up and smear on your of the pleasures of North who dines there when he’s bread. If it pleases you, buy Beach. And nowhere is in town. And a tip of my hat retail and take your fish this pleasure better experi- to Louise Taylor, Gigi’s read- home and prepare it any enced than along Columbus option quarterback. way you wish. Avenue, which seems stuck in a 1960s time warp. Via BEST ITALIAN BEST RESTAURANT Columbus, to lapse into RESTAURANT AMBIENCE Italian, has that Fellini-like Here’s a sleeper for I’m going for Capp’s ambience of Rome’s Via you. The Original U.S. Corner. A great bar, a con- Veneto back in the days Restaurant. Let me tell genial bartender, George when Sophia Loren and you why this is my pick. McCarthy, and a great wait- Marcello Mastroianni were If one can apply the word er, Wilson. And food that is highly visible hiding behind “lusty” to what one eats, I surprisingly good. A place to movie star dark glasses. The would like to apply it to the hang out — if hanging out is slick red-and-black, neon- Original U.S. Restaurant, your thing. What more do festooned Calzone’s, 450 my choice for Best Italian you want? Columbus Avenue, captures Restaurant in North Beach. that la dolce vita spirit. I enjoy sitting at the counter BEST RESTAURANT and watching the hot pan Another tie this year: the BEST SALOON action. Each dish coming noisy and dramatic Original Capp’s Corner. There off the “piano” (the stove, Joe’s, 601 Union Street, and aren’t many of these old if you will) and onto your the quiet and sedate North saloons around anymore. plate is an explosion of Beach Restaurant, 1512 This one is the best. And you tomato, garlic, onion, basil, Stockton Street. Both are can trust me on this because and rosemary all laced with incomparable. Yes, they can — as you may know — I’m olive oil — and lots of it. co-exist as the best to be your saloon test pilot. Want some suggestions? experienced in North Beach. Chicken piccata, spaghetti How does the neighborhood BEST BARTENDER puttanesca, or carbonara, get so lucky as to have both Bobby McCambridge at stewed tripe (one of my of these classy joints? Amante, 570 Green Street, favorites), or roast lamb takes the top award. He’s shoulder with lima beans, a Readers may contact Ernesto one of the last of the great Tuesday special. If you ever to agree or complain at North Beach bartenders. want to find me on Tuesday, [email protected].

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holding a paintbrush and palette. A writer for a local arts publication said, “I would suggest his (Rivera’s) predominant characteristic is con- spicuous showmanship. He is the P. T. Barnum of Mexico.”

A DEPICTION OF LENIN In 1932, the prolific artist created a large mural in the Detroit Institute for the Arts, and in 1933 began one in New York’s Radio City for the Rockefeller family. Because it depicted Russia’s communist leader Nikolai Lenin, it was destroyed. Pan American Unity, on display in the Diego Rivera Theater at San Francisco Community College PHOTO: GEIGENOT / FLICKR Later Rivera re-created it in Mexico City’s Palace of Fine Arts. Rivera He also enjoyed his well-deserved expenses. There would be no sex Mexicans something to be proud continued from page 1 reputation as a womanizer. This was between them. of. He became a leader of a cul- LAST WORD FROM HIS WIFE fueled by the depiction of Paulette tural revolution and in the process The final word on Diego Rivera and it was kept in storage until Goddard and Charles Chaplin in FRIEND OF PICASSO became internationally famous. came from his fourth and last Rivera’s death. It was finally the mural and by autobiographi- Born in 1886 in Guanajuato, wife, Emma Hurtado. Just before installed in the school’s performing cal accounts of his first mistress Mexico, Rivera studied traditional MORE SAN FRANCISCO his death in 1957 from compli- arts theater in 1961. — he, aged 13, she, an 18-year-old European artistic styles in school. He COMMISSIONS cations of cancer of the penis, American schoolteacher. also absorbed traditions of Mexican Another San Francisco com- she said, “The more he lives the FATSO AND FRIDA When Rivera came to San folk art and combined them with mission was for a large mural greater grows the desire for col- Frida Kahlo was Rivera’s third Francisco to paint Pan American European classicism. When he visit- in the San Francisco Stock lectors to buy his paintings. It is wife. They divorced in Mexico but Unity, it was not the first time he had ed Spain, he studied Goya, El Greco Exchange Tower, 115 Sansome no longer a question of what the later remarried in San Francisco. been here. The city had embraced and Brueghel in Madrid’s El Prado. Street, which opened in 1930. world thinks of him. He is already The pair remained together, him in 1931 when he journeyed to Later, in Paris, he became a friend Today that same space is devoted a classic and his greatness insures but lived in adjoining houses in the United States to undertake ear- of Pablo Picasso, and was influ- to the City Club, still a mem- him against everything.” Mexico City until she died in 1954 lier commissions. One was for the enced by cubism. He also visited bers-only luncheon establish- at 47. A volatile woman, Kahlo met Pacific Stock Exchange, the other for Italy and studied Renaissance fresco ment. The centerpiece remains E-mail: [email protected] the famed artist in 1922 when she the California School of Fine Arts, techniques and employed them for a Diego Rivera mural, Allegory was a young student. She called now the San Francisco Art Institute. his major murals. of California, completed in 1931. Editor’s note: San Francisco City him “Old Fatso” and declared that During this earlier visit, Rivera cut One figure, the earth goddess, Guides offers free tours of these she wanted to have his child. They an exciting swath through social and REVOLUTIONARY MURALISTS was modeled on tennis star Diego Rivera works; visit www.sfci began courting and married in bohemian circles. Returning to Mexico, Rivera Helen Wills Moody. Others were tyguides.org for schedules. In addi- 1929. Kahlo became a brilliant became influenced by the Mexican James Marshall who discovered tion, the murals are open for free surrealist painter. She had a series REMARRIED BUT NO SEX Revolution of 1910–17 and the gold at Sutter’s Mill in 1848 and public viewing: of physical problems and mishaps When he returned 10 years Russian Revolution that followed. horticulturist Luther Burbank. Pan American Unity: Diego that left her disabled. Nevertheless, later to paint Pan American Unity, He and other Mexican artists, nota- Rivera Theater, San Francisco she was a powerful partner for Rivera lived on Telegraph Hill at bly David Alfaro Siqueiros, Jose MEXICO’S P. T. BARNUM Community College, 50 Phelan Rivera, and their relationship was 42 Calhoun terrace and partook Clemente Orozco, and Rufino That same year Rivera under- Ave. (at Ocean), Monday–Friday; tempestuous. Kahlo equaled the of the heady pleasures of nearby Tamaya became committed to tur- took another mural in San call 415-452-5313 or visit rivera charismatic Rivera in physical North Beach. Then, perhaps tir- bulent public art that they displayed Francisco. It was for the California mural.org for hours appetites. She matched his lifelong ing of bohemian life, he sent for in grandiose detail on the walls School of Fine Arts, now the The Allegory of California: habit of romantic involvements ex-wife Frida. She joined him, and of Mexico’s public buildings. They San Francisco Art Institute at The City Club, 115 Sansome St. with many affairs — including one in December 1940, they went to explored what they believed was 800 Chestnut Street. Called The (near Pine), Monday–Friday with Leon Trotsky, the Russian City Hall and were remarried. But a direct artistic line from prehis- Making of a Fresco Showing the 8–10:30 a.m. & 3–4 p.m.; confirm communist and political refugee, the famous couple returned to a toric Mexican rock paintings and Building of a City, it’s divided into your visit at 415-362-2480 then exiled in Mexico. state of marital bliss only briefly. sophisticated Mayan murals, to three vertical sections by trompe The Making of a Fresco Frida returned to Mexico City their own large works depicting in l’oeil wooden scaffolding that Showing the Building of a City: WIDE-EYED RADICAL before Christmas. She had exacted allegory and symbolism a tumultu- frames an urban construction site. Diego Rivera Gallery, San Francisco Rivera was a lifelong communist. draconian premarital conditions ous Mexico. In the center, Rivera painted him- Art Institute, 800 Chestnut St. (near Many considered him politically — she would support herself. 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16 APRIL 2014 THE MARINA TIMES WWW.MARINATIMES.COM Michael Snyder on Film The envelope Oscar aftermath and ‘Finding Vivian Maier’

by michael snyder fall through the cracks come nomination time. As for a foreign-language film getting ’m on the record as detesting attention beyond the foreign-language slot, award competitions in the arts, though forget it. Thus, The Great Beauty, an Italian I do like the idea of merit rewarded. release about the foibles, joys and regrets of IIt’s just the concept of narrowing down a an aging journalist-man-about-Rome, won field to a handful of ostensibly excellent the foreign-language category, but didn’t even nominees is inescapably subjective — and get consideration in the best-picture division; frequently leaves out numerous laudable art- I, on the other hand, thought it was the best ists and works. The Kennedy Center Honors movie I saw in 2013. When the insightful, awarded to a select few for a lifetime of intimate and moving effort of Stories We Tell achievement? OK. A red-carpeted popu- — actress Sarah Polley’s surprising investiga- larity contest that’s as puffed-up, padded tion into her late mother’s life — doesn’t even and interminable as a Super Bowl pregame get nominated in the documentary category, spectacular but with a few more sequins? something’s not quite right about the process. See a snapshot of the artist in Finding Vivian Maier PHOTO: © THE MALOOF COLLECTION, LTD. No thanks. Still, the Academy Awards persist. ‘LOST & FOUND’ oped film in storage. Her work included Siskel interviewed parents who employed The odds of an arcane and surreal master- Having seen a recent gallery exhibition portraits of dreamers, lost souls and celeb- her, children she watched over, her neigh- work like Upstream Color being nominated of her work, I was particularly interested rities; offbeat self-portraits; urban vistas; bors, and a few acquaintances. What they for an Oscar are slim to none. Same with an in catching the highly touted biographical and numerous amusing, poignant, or trag- learned of Maier’s world is both eye open- intimate low-budget interpersonal drama documentary about the late street pho- ic images of lives in progress or regress. ing and disheartening. Her photographs such as Short Term 12, which won an award tographer, Vivian Maier. It turned out to Maier’s prodigious output seems to have are revelatory and survive her. Her life was at the Sundance Festival but was ignored be an enlightening and borderline sad tale gone undiscovered until John Maloof, an a strange one, and you can glimpse it in in every category at the Academy Awards. well worth my time. Finding Vivian Maier amateur historian, purchased a box of nega- Finding Vivian Maier. Without the money for a big P.R. campaign, introduces one of the most remarkable art- tives at a Chicago storage locker auction Finding Vivian Maier opens April 11 it was nada for Short Term 12 at the Big ists and fascinating stories to emerge in the for $380. Developing the negatives, Maloof at Landmark Theatres’ Embarcadero Show. The industry ads and billboards and contemporary art scene. had irrefutable proof of Maier’s skill with a Center Cinema. promo screenings (some catered), as paid for Maier was a socially reticent nanny — a camera, which was on a par with the likes of by studios and distributors (and sometimes very private and idiosyncratic single woman Diane Arbus, Weegee, and Robert Frank. Michael Snyder is a print and broadcast jour- the actors, directors, and others), have an — who shot over 100,000 photographs dur- Teaming up with director Charlie Siskel, nalist who covers pop culture every week on effect on the Academy voters. ing more than 40 years of her life, and only Maloof pursued Maier’s personal history KPFK/Pacifica Radio’s David Feldman Show, If something is a little off-kilter or too had a percentage of the negatives developed while sifting through her treasure trove and on Michael Snyder’s Culture Blast, avail- intellectually challenging or lacks a deep- before she died in 2009. She left box after of photos, some home-movie footage, and able online at YouTube and Digidev TV. You pocketed angel to bless it, it will generally box of her prints, negatives and undevel- anecdotal voice recordings. Maloof and can follow Michael on Twitter: @cultureblaster

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A free outdoor exhibition of eight exuberant sculptures by the internationally acclaimed artist, on view by the bay through May 26. Learn more at sfmoma.org/onthego

Mark di Suvero at Crissy Field is presented by SFMOMA in partnership with the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.

Presentation of this exhibition is made possible by extraordinary support from the Fisher family.

Premier support is provided by the Mimi and Peter Haas Fund and the Charles Schwab Corporation.

Major support is provided by Agnes Gund in memory of George Gund III, and Robin and Virginia Wright.

Mark di Suvero, Figolu (detail), 2005–11; Collection of the artist; © Mark di Suvero; photo: Jerry L. Thompson.

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THEATER Magic Theatre: Every Five Minutes Tue–Sun thru April 20 Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center April Events This theatrical odyssey examines the experience what not to miss this month of trauma survived but not defeated when a simple homecoming dinner takes a fantastical turn. $20–$60, 415-441-8822, magictheatre.org

MAJOR EVENTS COMMUNITY CORNER 42nd Street Moon: Parting the Clouds with Sunshine 47th Annual Northern California Home Preparedness in Earthquake Country Wed–Sun, April 2–20 Sunday, April 6, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Cherry Blossom Festival Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson St.) Sat–Sun, April 12–13 & 19–20 Western Addition Branch Library (1550 Scott St.) This world premier musical features songs from Post Street (btw. Laguna & Fillmore) This talk and slideshow covers how to lessen the the 1930s by Rodgers & Hart, Johnny Mercer, damage from an earthquake at home and work. This street fair features Japanese food, a film fes- Dorothy Parker, Oscar Hammerstein, and more. Free, 415-355-5727, sfpl.org tival, ikebana demonstrations, traditional music, $21–$75, 415-255-8207, 42ndstmoon.org taiko drummers, martial artists, and much more. The Grand Parade caps the festival at 1 p.m. April Walk to Work Day 2014 BATS Improv: Spring Musical 20. Free, 415-563-2313, nccbf.org Friday, April 11, 7:30–10 a.m. 2014 S.F. Decorator Showcase Saturdays thru April, 8 p.m. Peet’s Coffee & Tea (2197 Fillmore St.) Bayfront Theater, Bldg. B, Fort Mason Center S.F. Vintner’s Market: Be a part of this fun and festive day of encouragement Tue–Sun, April 26–May 26 Inspired by audience suggestions, actors create Spring Wine in the City celebrating the most healthy, sustainable form of 3660 Jackson St. a full-length musical to warm your heart and fill Sat–Sun, April 12–13, 1–4 p.m. transportation: walking. Stop by various hubs through- This premiere design show house event features your belly with laughter. $17–$20, 415-474-6776, Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center out the city for a free Clipper Card, Clif Bars, totes, top Bay Area interior and landscape design- improv.org Taste and buy from over 150 wineries pouring coffee, and more. Free, 415-431-9255, walksf.org ers and benefits University High School. $35, new releases, special collections and hard-to-find 415-447-5830, decoratorshowcase.org Generation Theatre: The Provoked Wife vintages in this farmers’ market-type environment. Sunday Streets: Tenderloin Thu–Sun, April 17–May 4 $80–$150, 415-596-1191, sfvintnersmarket.com Sunday, April 13, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Southside Theater, Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center 48th Annual Edgewood Fair: Fulton, Larkin, Ellis, Jones Sts. & Golden Gate Ave. This classic comedy was written in The Last Days of Disco 23rd Annual Union Street Spring This densely populated neighborhood with one of the 17th century and reflects on mar- Preview Party: Tuesday, April 29, 6–10 p.m. Celebration & Easter Parade the highest rates of car-free households, and the least riage, fidelity, women, and romance. Fair & Luncheon: Wednesday, April 30, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. amount of parkspace per capita, makes it the perfect Pricing TBA, 415-644-8676, generationthe Union Street (Gough to Steiner) area to transform the streets into recreational space This shopping event features vendors from atre.com This family event includes an Easter bonnet and to build community. Free, sundaystreetssf.com around the country with goods for everyone in contest (11:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m.), bounce house, the family; 25 percent of sales benefit Edgewood ACT: The Suit kids’ rides and games, a petting zoo, pony rides, S.F. NERT Training and its programs that support Bay Area children Wed–Sun, April 23–May 8 entertainment, and more. Parade begins at 2 p.m. Monday, April 16, 23, & 30, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and families in crisis. $25 & up, edgewood.org 405 Geary St. Free, sresproductions.com The Cannery, 3rd Floor (2801 Leavenworth) Set in Apartheid-era Johannesburg, a wife’s lover Learn hands-on disaster skills to help you participate leaves behind his suit, and as penance, her hus- 57th Annual S.F. International Film Festival as part of an emergency response team. Attendance ARTS & CULTURE band insists the suit accompany her wherever she Daily, April 24–May 8 at all six classes (two each day) is required for certifi- goes. This haunting production integrates virtuo- Various S.F. & Berkeley venues cation. Free, 415-970-2024, sfgov.org/sffdnert National Poetry Month sic musicians, African melodies and jazz standards This longest-running film festival in the Americas Fridays thru April, 7 p.m. directly into the action. $20–$120, 415-749-2228, features 200 films and events of international and 2014–15 Civil Grand Jury Beat Museum (540 Broadway St.) act-sf.org local distinction and brings hundreds of film- Application Deadline Events include readings, a book launch of World maker and industry guests. Contact for pricing, Monday, April 30 Enough & Time: On Creativity and Slowing Down, by 415-561-5000, sffs.org Grand Jury Office (400 McAllister St., Rm. 008) Christian McEwan, and an evening featuring the poet- DANCE File your application by today for consideration ry of Bob Kaufman. Free, 800-537-6822, kerouac.com 97th Annual Opening Day on the Bay 2014 as a member of the Civil Grand Jury for a Danse Lumière: Schubertiade Sunday, April 27, noon one-year term. 415-551-3606, [email protected], 20th Annual Art Explosion Friday, April 4, 8 p.m. Crissy Field to Pier 39 sfsuperiorcourt.org Spring Open Studios Salle Pianos (1632-C Market St.) Sailing season kicks off with the blessing of the Sat–Sun, April 5–6, noon–5 p.m. The acclaimed dance company that combines fleet and a festive boat parade featuring over 100 2425 17th St. & 744 Alabama St. dance with literature performs an updated ver- historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, classic, GALAS & BENEFITS Support local artists, expand your art collection, and sion of a salon originated by Schubert involving and contemporary craft decorated to the theme, find great deals among over 100 painters, sculptors, music, dance and poetry. $30, 415-263-8760, “Visions.” Free, 925-451-4621, picya.org 9th Annual Discarded to Divine photographers, fashion designers, and jewelers from goethe.de/sanfrancisco Preview: Friday, April 4, 5:30–8:30 p.m. the city’s largest artists’ collective. Free admission & Earth Day S.F. 2014 De Young Museum refreshments, 415-323-3020, artexplosionstudios.com Saturday, April 29, 10–6 p.m. Silent Auction: Wednesday, April 9, 6–9 pm. U.N. Plaza/Civic Center Gensler Architects (2 Harrison St.) Docent Lecture: Modern Nature: This unique celebration combines green sustainability Find one-of-a-kind fashions, accessories and Georgia O’Keeffe & Lake George discussions, activism, workshops, and solutions into a household items upcycled from donated clothing Saturday, April 12, 3–4 p.m. day of fun and excitement for the whole family with and fabrics at this event supporting St. Vincent Presidio Branch Library (3150 Sacramento St.) chef demos, a fashion show, entertainment, and DePaul’s Wellness Center. $75, 415-977-1270 ext. This lecture includes a slide presentation of more. Donations encouraged, earthdaysf.org 3009, discardedtodivine.org O’Keeffe’s works from 1918 to the early 1930s, which offer a deeper understanding of the spirit The Big Gay Comedy Show of place that was essential to her artistic evolu- LAST CHANCE Sunday, Apr 13, 7:30 p.m. tion. Free, 415-355-2880, sfpl.org Marines Memorial Theater (609 Sutter St.) Gough Street Playhouse: Top Girls Featuring stand-up and musical comedy, this event Thu–Sat thru April 13 supports The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation. MUSEUMS S.F. Ballet: Caprice, 1620 Gough Street $35–$75, 415-273-1620, richmondermet.org Maelstrom & The Rite of Spring Gender roles and the price of success are exam- & GALLERIES ined in Caryl Churchill’s modern classic. $15-35, 4th Annual Spring Book Sale Various days, April 4–15 You Don’t Say! Wordless Cartoons from the 415-798-2682, custommade.org Wed–Sun, April 16–20 S.F. Ballet Schmulowitz Collection of Wit & Humor Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Set to the joyful Symphony No. 3 by Camille Daily, April 1–May 31 Benefiting the S.F. Public Library’s education pro- Saint-Saëns, Caprice is the world premier by Skylight Gallery, SFPL Main Library grams, this sale features over 250,000 books, CDs, the ballet’s choreographer Helgi Tomasson; On display are works by wordless cartoon masters DVD, books on tape, vinyl, and other media. All books Maelstrom is the 20th anniversary presentation of the 19th–21st century. Free, 415-557-4400, sfpl.org $1 on Sunday. Free, 415-626-7500, friendssfpl.org of a work first created for the ballet by Mark Morris; Possokhov’s The Rite of Spring, interprets 2nd Annual Gambling Night North Beach First Fridays Stravinsky’s masterwork. $22–$335, 415-865-2000 Tuesday, April 22, 6–10 p.m. Friday, April 4, 6–9 p.m. Elk’s Lodge 3 (450 Post St.) Various North Beach venues Try your luck at craps, black jack and poker with Visit over 20 galleries and other venues in this Rotunda Dance Series: prizes for the top winners and the biggest loser. monthly effort to connect and cultivate an audi- Tiruchitrambalam School of Dance Includes food and cash bar. Proceeds support ence to the history, character, and vision of the Friday, April 11, noon S.F. Playhouse: Bauer Walking Point Foundation, which helps Iraq and neighborhood. Free, northbeachfirstfridays.com City Hall Afghanistan veterans process wartime experi- This performance features three dances in the Tue–Thu thru April 19 ences through the expressive and performing Designing Home: classical Indian dance form, Bharatnatyam. Free, Kensington Park Hotel (450 Post St.) arts. $25–$100, walkingpoint.org Jews and Midcentury Modernism 415-920-9181, dancersgroup.org This production tells the compelling and contro- April 24–Oct. 6 versial tale of a world-renowned artist who was so Big Bang Gala 2014 & Party After Dark Contemporary Jewish Museum (736 Mission St.) 16th Annual Bay Area Dance Week driven to create that he sketched on scraps in a Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m.–midnight From Bauhaus to butterfly roofs in post-World War Daily, April 25–May 4 Nazi prison, yet eventually stopped painting forev- California Academy of Sciences II residential architecture, this unprecedented exhi- Various S.F. venues er due to his feud with his curator lover and patron Explore the tastes, sounds and creatures of the bition on midcentury modernism will explore the Featuring over 600 free events, BADW provides Solomon Guggenheim. See a concurrent exhibi- night during these two events benefiting the influential role Jewish architects, designers, and taste- a grand tour of dance styles, including Argentine tion of Bauer’s works thru April 30 at the Weinstein Academy and featuring dinner, speakers, live makers played in the formation of a new American tango, classical Indian, jazz, hip hop, ballet, Gallery (383 Geary St., 415-362-8151, weinstein. music, late-night bites, and an open bar. $75 & domestic landscape during the middle decades of traditional hula, and more. Free, 415-920-9181, com). $30–$200, 415-677-9596, sfplayhouse.org up, 415-379-5411, calacademy.org the 20th century. $5–$12, 415-655-7800, thecjm.org bayareandw.org

18 APRIL 2014 THE MARINA TIMES WWW.MARINATIMES.COM S.F. Vintners Market: 2nd Annual Presidio Trails Run MUSIC/CLASSICAL FILMS & LECTURES Spring Wine in the City Sunday, April 27, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Sat–Sun, April 12–13 Meet: Barnard Avenue (at Lincoln) behind Presidio YMCA S.F. Conservatory of Music: 2nd Annual Food + Farm Film Fest Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center This challenging course winds through the Presidio Postcard from Morocco Thu–Sun, April 3–6 Sample and buy wine on the spot in this trail system with beautiful overlooks and passes Thu–Sun, April 10–13 Roxie Theater (3117 16th St.) showcase of over 150 topnotch wineries sell- through newly opened portions. Choose a 10K, 5K Concert Hall, S.F. Conservatory of Music (50 Oak St.) You won’t want to miss four days of amazing films ing their wines direct. $80–$150, 415-596-1191, or 1.5 mile-course. Proceeds support the Presidio A co-production with the Portland Opera, paired with delicious food, great parties, and live sfvintnersmarket.com YMCA’s youth development, healthful living and Argento’s opera in one act is set in a train sta- goats. Yes, goats. Individual films $15; festival social responsibility programs. $13–$50, 415-447- pass $150 includes opening/closing celebrations tion in an exotic locale and is based on A Child’s 9622, http://presidiotrailsrun.eventbrite.com Garden of Verse by Robert Louis Stevenson. and brunch; foodandfarmfilms.com $15–$20, 415-50-6275, sfcm.edu Shakespeare in Prisons Yoshiki Classical Monday, April 21, 5:15 p.m. CHILD’S PLAY Monday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (595 Market St.) Davies Symphony Hall No, they haven’t finally arrested the Bard for 6th Annual Goat Festival Japanese rock-star icon Yoshiki plays solo piano plagiarizing Christopher Marlowe; Marin Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. with a string quartet accompaniment, combining Shakespeare Company founder Lesley Shisgall Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market the musicianship of a classically trained pianist Currier examines arts programs in prisons and Bring the kids to play with adorable baby goats in with the showmanship of a rock legend. $30– Shakespeare as a tool for personal transformation. this celebration of all things goat featuring cooking $100, 415-864-6000, sfsymphony.org Free–$20, 415-597-6705,commonwealthclub.org demos with food made from goat milk, samples, recipes, and more. Free, 415-983-8030, cuesa.org SCIENCE & Easter Egg Decorating and Basket Making MUSIC/ Friday, April 18 CONTEMPORARY THE ENVIRONMENT Ages 3–7 years: 2–4 p.m.; Ages 1–3 years: 4–6 p.m. Elegant Easter Brunch Jamaroo Kids Studio (2001 Pine St.) Extracting DNA: Come decorate eggs and make Easter baskets. The Power to Restore Life Sunday, April 13, 11 a.m. $15 one child, $5 each additional, 415-641-2001, Tuesday, April 8, 7:30 p.m. Sur la Table (2224 Union St.) jamarookids.com Nourse Theater (275 Hayes St.) Learn easy and elegant recipes highlighting In conversation with KQED Forum host Michael seasonal fruits and vegetables to create your Bike and Roll to School Week Kick-Off Krasny, hear Beth Shapiro, a National Geographic gourmet Easter brunch. $69, 800-243-0852, Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. explorer, MacArthur Fellow, and UC Santa Cruz surlatable.com Marina Middle School (3500 Fillmore St.) professor of evolutionary biology, on her studies Bring bikes and join Assembly member Phil Ting at of prehistoric DNA to learn how species have this family bicycle safety fair featuring a children’s adapted to changes in their habitats. $27, 415- Healing Cuisine: Foods that Prevent and Heal bike obstacle course, 2 p.m. on-road practice ride,

392-4400, cityarts.net Chronic Disease bike safety tips, tune-ups, and more. First 300 Wednesday, April 16, 6–7:30 p.m. families receive free bike safety equipment. Free, The History, Ecology and Future of Latino/Hispanic Comm. Rm., SFPL Main Library RSVP to Walt Donner at 415-557-2312, asm.ca.gov Eucalyptus Plantations in the Bay Area Meredith McCarty, vegan cooking instructor, Rosanne Cash Wednesday, April 9, 12 p.m. cookbook author, and natural health expert will Easter Roller Coaster 5K show you how to prepare a quick-and-easy dish Thu–Sun, April 10–13 The Commonwealth Club (595 Market St.) Sunday, April 20, 9 a.m. using whole foods from a plant-based diet. Free, SFJazz Center (201 Franklin St.) UC Berkeley Professor of Environmental Science Mountain Lake Park (98 Funston Ave.) 415-557-4400, sfpl.org Don’t miss America’s foremost musical woman Joe R. McBride explains the ecology of the euca- Enjoy an Easter race with challenging hills and of letters whose poignant vocals turn every lyptus forest in the Bay Area, how it survives, what beautiful scenery in a mostly unknown corner of Let Them Eat Bread! song into a revelatory tale. $25–$65, 866-920- threatens it, and more. $7–$20, 415-597-6705, the city. Free–$5, 415 978-0837, dserunners.com Saturday, April 26, 2–3:30 p.m. 5299, sfjazz.org commonwealthclub.org Presidio Branch Library CHOMP: They Came from the Swamp Josey Baker Bread is the first true entry-level Rufus Wainright Tue–Sun, April 11–Oct. 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. bread-baking cookbook from a former science Sat–Sun, April 19–20, 8 p.m. Conservatory of Flowers teacher turned San Francisco baking sensation. Palace of Fine Arts Theater This special exhibition of living carnivorous plants The author will discuss his new book and his Referred to by Elton John as “the greatest song- will give visitors a bug’s eye view while learn- work followed by a book sale, signing, and bread writer on the planet,” come hear one of the great ing how these plants have adapted to attract, snack. Free, 415-355-2880, sfpl.org male vocalists and songwriters of his generation. capture and eat prey. $5–$8, 415-831-2090, $62.50, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com conservatoryofflowers.org SPORTS & HEALTH S.F. Contemporary Music Players: Sweet The Visualization of Astronomical Annual Bug Day Thunder Festival of Electro-Acoustic Music Information: From Galileo to the Zooniverse Free Blood Pressure Screening Thu–Sun, April 24–27 Monday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. Mondays thru April, noon–1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Fort Mason Center Morrison Planetarium, California Academy of Sr. Philippa Health Clinic (2235 Hayes St.) Randall Museum (199 Museum Way) Featuring some of the nation’s leading inter- Sciences St. Mary’s Medical Center sponsors these drop-in This incredible extravaganza of insect-inspired preters of contemporary music, additional per- Harvard Professor of Astronomy Alyssa Goodman screenings for the community. Free, 415-750-5959, fun features crafts, games, and live entertain- formers include the International Contemporary demonstrates how “big data” can be used to stmarysmedicalcenter.org ment. Bring a picnic lunch to take advantage of Ensemble, JACK Quartet, Red Fish Blue Fish, and visualize the universe. $8–$12, 877-227-1831, the lawn with a view. $3 donation encouraged, more. Free–$30, 415-278-9566, sfcmp.org calacademy.org/lectures Family Boot Camp 415-554-9600, randallmuseum.org Saturday, April 5, 2–4 p.m. Create with Nature Earth Day Celebration Meet: Main Post Parade Ground in front of NIGHTLIFE Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Presidio Visitor Center (150 Montgomery St.) ArtSeed Art-a-thon Stinson Beach Learn basic soldier drills and about Presidio mili- Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Live Music Tuesdays Drop in and join community members, professional tary life while getting fit. Reservations required at Thoreau Center for Sustainability (1012 Torney Ave, the Presidio) Tuesdays, 8 p.m.–1 a.m. artists and passers-by to construct sculpture using 415-561-4323, parksconservancy.org All ages and skill levels are invited to test their The Parlor (2801 Leavenworth) sand, rocks, shells, seaweed, and other beach creative art-making endurance, this event with Get your live music fix, including an extended treasures. Includes musicians, dancers and beach The Art of Aging Gracefully every hour spent making art to support ArtSeed’s acoustic guitar performance by Paul Hayward. cleanup. Free, 415-561-3000, parksconservancy.org Thursday, April 10, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. education programs. Drop in and stay for any No cover charge, 415-775-5110, theparlorsf.com JCCSF (3500 California St.) Engage with local businesses and organizations duration. Participants are asked to register and col- The Cult to help you stay healthy and energized through lect pledges for each hour they create art. Under POTABLES & EDIBLES 18 must have parent/guardian permission. $15 Thursday, April 3, 8 p.m. presentations from UCSF Medical Center profes- suggested donation, 415-561-6300, artseed.org Regency Ballroom (1290 Sutter St.) sionals with insights and opportunities to support active, creative aging. Free, advance registration The cult-like following that The Cult has attracted Get Out and Play over the past three decades is attributable to its recommended, 415-292-1200, jccsf.org Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. range from punk to psychedelia to heavy dance Moscone Playground (1800 Chestnut St.) music to transcendental hard rock. $45–$47, Senior Smiles Health Fair S.F. Rec and Park brings the fun to you at a dif- theregencyballroom.com Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m.–noon Univ. of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry ferent park or recreation center every Saturday. Wonder Bread 5 & The Spazmatics (2155 Webster St.) Try rock climbing, BMX biking, slacklining, and skateboarding; get tips, and learn tricks. Helmets Saturday, April 19, 9 p.m. Seniors will receive free dental health services required. Free, 415-831-2700, sfrecpark.org Bimbo’s 365 Club (1025 Columbus Ave.) including oral cancer and denture screenings. “Nonstop fun dance machine” Wonder Bread 5 Fair also includes blood glucose testing, hearing brings a mix of disco and ‘80s sound, along with some screenings, refreshments, and more. First come, classic rock and current pop hits. The Spazmatics first served. 415-929-6582, dental.pacific.edu JUST FOR FUN also reach back to the ‘80s for their danceable music, throwing in their own unique performance flair. Ages 17th Annual Rhone Rangers Levi’s Presidio 10 Race Wild Crafted Cocktails & Twilight Tour 21 & up, $20, bimbos365club.com Celebration of American Rhones Sunday, April 13, 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m. & 9 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Start/finish: Crissy Field (across from Sports Basement) S.F. Botanical Garden Dinner & Cabaret Night Sat–Sun, April 5–6 In this fun, family-oriented race, choose a 10-mile, Celebrate spring and the wild flower bloom — Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Monday, April 28, 5:30 p.m. 10K or a scenic 5K. Entertainment at the finish line gather in the picturesque stone circle surrounded This great American Rhone weekend of wine, food, Marines’ Memorial Theatre expo includes awards for age divisions, hot breakfast, by blooming flowers to sip cocktails crafted with and fun features a winemakers’ dinner, tastings, Don’t miss this evening of entertainment featuring party tents from multiple sponsors, and live music. ingredients gathered from the garden then join the pairings, and seminars. $50–$275, 800-467-0163, a stellar lineup of nationally renowned performers. Proceeds support The Guardsmens’ programs for at- guided tour with plenty of time to stop and smell the rhonerangers.org $100, 415-673-6672 ext. 229, marineclub.com risk youth. $40–$70, guardsmen.org/presidio10 flowers. $30, 415-661-1316, sfbotanicalgarden.org

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Fashion Something for everyone From boardroom to basketball court: This spring, fashion takes you places

by maryann lorusso diverse mix of trends, from blouses rosy. Micro pleats striped socks? Count on it. athletic-inspired dresses to are back in the fold. And Go collarless. Just when t’s that time of year playful Pop Art patterns, tea-length skirts — which you thought you had when spring fashion from menswear-inspired fall just between midi and exhausted all your outer- hits the stores and the business attire to lady- maxi — seemed to have wear options for cool San Iweather warms up just like shapes with a vintage popped out of a 1950s Francisco nights, there’s a enough to inspire us to buy appeal. Here are some Christian Dior Look Book. new layering piece in town. something new. This sea- ways to embrace the sea- Donna O’Leary, owner of It’s long. It’s streamlined. son, shopping will be espe- son’s hottest looks. the Ambiance retail chain, And it’s free of collars or cially satisfying, because Be a lady. If refined is which has a store on Union lapels. A welcome alterna- designers have created your thing, now is the time Street, predicts that her tive to the ubiquitous vest something for everyone. to flaunt your feminin- customers will be partic- or moto jacket, the col- Whether your style is ultra- ity. Florals make another ularly drawn to the new larless coat is appearing feminine, young and hip, comeback, this time in bold florals, which she’s seeing in a variety of prints and or masculine-chic, there’s a and playful prints or large in “beautiful new photo- fabrics, works well with silhouette, color, or embel- vintage-inspired blooms. graphic prints and gorgeous dressy trousers or pencil lishment that will be worth Pastels and blush tones classic [interpretations],” as skirts, and plays nicely embracing. Straight off are turning everything well as the longer hemlines with both leather pants the runways are a wildly from A-line skirts to silk that are affecting “every- and tailored dresses. “This thing from sheaths and col- style is red-hot right now,” umn dresses to gorgeous says O’Leary. “You can do pencil skirts.” a lot with that simplicity, Look like an athlete and can even add a pin, — without breaking a scarf, or belt” to customize sweat. Varsity jackets, the look. “Plus, lightweight tennis-inspired dresses, coats are something San gym shorts, sweatshirts, Francisco women need and jerseys appear to have year-round.” stepped right out of the Revisit the Warhol era. sports arena, with details Pop Art prints are making like athletic stripes, team a big statement on ready- numbers, and mesh scor- to-wear and accessories. The bold flowers on Blugirl’s shift dress are reminiscent of ing on everything from Expect to see bold graph- 1960s wallpaper skirts to socks. “This is ic prints everywhere this a look that will translate spring, along with strong a powerful statement,” she in bronze, silver, and gold somewhat to our area,” geometric shapes on jewel- says, without committing — most befitting of the says Leslie Drapkin, co- ry and handbags. Drapkin to a head-to-toe look. recent Olympics. owner of the Jest Jewels says she is seeing a lot of Borrow from the bank. Widen your horizons. chain, including a store big triangle and hexagon Menswear-inspired wom- After seasons of skinny on Union Street. “But it’s earrings (“very L.A.”), as en’s clothes are nothing new jeans, it feels refreshing mostly for the younger well as Mondrian-inspired — remember Annie Hall? that designers are now Marina ladies.” Will we patterns on accesso- — but this time around, the giving us another option. soon spot 20-somethings ries, particularly scarves. shirts have a decidedly more Wide-legged trousers, bil- parading down Chestnut “Buying a scarf in a bold Wall Street feel, geared up lowy culottes, and loose Street in gym shorts and print allows you to make in crisp poplin fabrics and Bermuda shorts were seen assured details like striping. on almost every runway, But you won’t find these particularly in white. “It’s powerhouses in your bank- a nice alternative to skin- er boyfriend’s closet. With tight,” says O’Leary, who fun and flirty details such predicts wide-legged as asymmetrical cuts, neck trousers will be big sellers. adornments, glitzy buttons, “If they’re fitted really well, and trim, these shirts are they show off your figure 100 percent female. As they just as well [as tight jeans]. are, according to O’Leary, Add a pair of boots or high a classic look that “every wedges and you’ve got a woman should have in great ’70s-inspired look.” her wardrobe.” Loosen up. This sea- Make a statement. son boxier, looser tops While girly looks aren’t are working their way going anywhere anytime onto bomber jackets, shift soon, designers are also blouses, sweatshirts, and churning out more over- dressy T-shirts. These the-top embellishments. more relaxed cuts look Not since the Urban great on the runway, says Cowboy era has fringe O’Leary, but the jury’s still been so hot. This time, it’s out on whether they’ll popping up in necklines, win over fit neighbor- headdresses and ponchos. hood women who prefer Also making an impact are more tailored silhouettes. 3-D embellishments fea- Younger, club-going gals, turing pailettes, sequins, however, may opt for ver- or crystals. And design- Top: Gucci’s colorful handbags offer fringe benefits; Left to right: Three trends in one outfit: Alice + Olivia’s skirt is sions that are cropped or pastel colored, tea-length, and accompanied by an of-the-moment cropped top; Rebecca Minkoff’s below-the-knee ers have taken a shine to sheer — two other major boots are straight from the boxing ring, or the rugby field, or the football field; Diane von Furstenberg’s gold ensemble metallics, which Drapkin trends — if they can brave reflects the season’s shiny metallic trend says she’s seeing mostly the chilly nights here.

20 APRIL 2014 THE MARINA TIMES WWW.MARINATIMES.COM Weekend Traveler Welcome to Grapetown Paso is pure delight by patty burness spectacular than to soak in the Vineyard Pinot Noir and Michael’s warm thermal waters from the Estate Vineyard Zinfandel (800- visit to Paso Robles, Paso Robles hot springs in the pri- 676-1232, www.adelaida.com). just over three hours from vacy of your room (800-575-1713, PasoPort: Located in a restored San Francisco, reaps huge www.pasoroblesinn.com). barn with panoramic views of Paso, Arewards: gorgeous vistas, ver- dessert wines take center stage. dant hillsides, delicious wines, PLAY & SHOP Whether it’s the 2008 Brandi, a tra- farm-fresh ingredients, and Paso Robles wine country is ditional ruby blend of Portuguese terrific people. the third largest in California, varietals; the 2009 Ruby made with featuring more than 200 wineries California Zinfandels; or any of Sheep are part of the sustainability plan at Adelaida PHOTO: BO LINKS STAY (often delineated by their loca- the tawny blends, all are rich, aro- Paso is a burgeoning wine area, tion east or west of Highway 101). matic, and flavorful (805-239-2229, DINE cuisine is dynamic in its use of so my stay began outside of down- With diverse soils containing pasoportwine.com). Bistro Laurent and Wine local ingredients and kicked-up town among the vineyards at the an abundance of limestone and AmByth: The owners of this east- Shop has been host to wonderful flavors. Wines included the 2012 classy and luxe SummerWood favorable growing conditions, side certified biodynamic hilltop French cuisine and international Jada XCV, the 2010 Minassian- Winery & Inn. The contempo- find everything from Zinfandels winery and farm — chickens, bees, wines for 16 years. It’s an intimate, Young Estate Zinfandel, and the rary living room and dining room- to Rhône and Bordeaux varietals cows, and olive, fruit, and nut trees yet informal dining experience 2009 Stanger Reserve Tempranillo kitchen are open and airy with and “crazy blends.” — are passionate about whatever both inside and out. Don’t miss (805-237-0019, www.lacosechabr.com). a country feel. Each of the nine Lone Madrone: The unique tast- they do. The name means “forever” the crispy fried shrimp wrapped spacious guestrooms has a patio, ing room is a converted barn that in Welsh, and it’s the way they look in phyllo dough, seafood fricas- OTHER ESSENTIALS fireplace and modern amenities sits among the vines with patios at the land they tend. Stand among see with a luscious clam stock, Special Events: Wine 4 Paws, with yummy bath products fea- adorned with sculptures and games the amphoras and barrels and try and succulent lamb sirloin with April 26–27, woodshumaneso- turing cinnamon and basil and and knockout views. Discover delicious estate 2010 olive oil and garlic jus. Wines included a 2010 ciety.org; a portion of purchases black pepper and fennel. Guests blends and rare single varietals wines, like the 2010 Venustas, a Zenaida Cellars Zephyr, a 2008 from over 75 participating win- are treated to SummerWood wines like the 2012 La Mezcla (Grenache Sangiovese-Tempranillo blend, and Clavo Cellars Proprietary Blend eries (including Adelaida and and appetizers in the afternoon, Blanc and Albariño) and the 2006 the 2012 Roussanne (805-305-7355, Collusion, and the 2011 Castoro PasoPort) will benefit the Woods coffee and dessert each evening, Bollo. The grapes are from the ambythestate.com). Cellars Reserve Syrah (805-226- Humane Society. and a farm-fresh breakfast in the limestone hills of Paso’s west side Downtown, it’s a quick walk 8191, bistrolaurent.com) Visitor information: travelpaso.com morning. Favorite wines included (805-238-0845, lonemadrone.com). across the park to unique shops La Cosecha Bar & Restaurant Paso Robles Wine Country two blends: the 2010 Vin Rouge Adelaida: Just across the street, and the downtown winery trail. Be is a local hotspot with large open Alliance: pasowine.com and the 2008 Diosa (805-227-1365, savor wine at picnic tables under sure to stop at Firefly Gallery (805- windows, outside seating, and lots www.summerwoodwine.com). a pergola. Enjoy hillside views 237-9265), Reminisce Antiques of reclaimed wood. From pan- Patty Burness can be found on The next night, I chose the Paso while getting up close and personal (reminiscepasorobles.blogspot.com) seared scallops over saffron rice Twitter at @pattygb or reached by Robles Inn, site of the original with vines and sheep, which are and Your Intentions (805-238- with mushrooms to beef and pota- e-mail at [email protected]. hot springs and steps from town part of the sustainability plan. The 7949). On third Thursdays, retail- to empanadas to the braised beef center. After a long day of wine estate wines have a loyal following, ers and the wine industry donate a short ribs in red wine sauce, the For a longer version of this column, tasting, there’s nothing more including these 2010s: HMR Estate portion of their proceeds to charity. Spanish-Latin-American-inspired visit marinatimes.com.

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Fitness First For health you can’t refuse Join the mob for fun fitness at your fingertips

by julie mitchell for two classes a week, and conditioning. It was easy to $5 each for three or more. find and reserve my spot via hile many don’t All of the instructors are the Fitmob website, which need or want certified trainers. also provides directions to pay for a According to the com- and instructions on what to PRESIDIO TRAILS RUN Wmonthly gym member- pany, the idea is to make bring, for example, layers 10K · 5K · 1.5mi ship, even the most devout exercising fun, convenient and water. I also got a text REGISTER VOLUNTEERS runners, bikers, reminder the day NEEDED and other fitness before. The loca- NOW! April 27, 2014 buffs sometimes tion was marked with like company with a colorful during a work- Fitmob banner $5 Off code: HAPPYFEET out, and the occa- and friendly staff- sional attention ers who signed and expertise of us in and gave us a personal train- equipment — in er. And for gym- this case a foam goers, there’s the matt and a choice perennial prob- of resistance tub- lem of actually ing. The sweaty, making it to the challenging gym; only about workout included half of gym squats, lunges,

TM members actu- burpees, push- ally get there on a ups, and core regular basis. work, and yes, Now you can lots of cardio in get a total body the form of high- marcia gagliardi workout on the intensity bursts of fly with Fitmob. jogging, running Fitness on the fly with Fitmob the tablehopper’s guide This San Francisco- drills, side shuf- to dining and drinking in based company fling, and more. san francisco A groundbreaking connects per- The hour flew by find the right spot for sonal trainers every occasion dining guide to Even the most devout with lots of laugh- and other fitness ter and a bit of help you find the instructors with runners, bikers, and other groaning from right place for the exercisers in var- those of us being ious neighbor- fitness buffs sometimes led by “sweat resources for thoughtful recommendations on where to eat, drink, right time. hoods through- psychologist” out the city like company. Emily Gregg, via its website whose upbeat yet (fitmob.com). and affordable, but also to slightly pushy demeanor The creation of Raj foster community among was perfect as she urged us Kapoor, Fitmob CEO and fitness buffs — there’s on until our muscles cried former founder of the nothing like sweating uncle. While some brought photo-sharing and print- alongside others struggling friends or significant oth- www.tablehopper.com/book ing company Snapfish, through a tough work- ers to the class, many came Fitmob’s goal is to help out to help people bond. alone, and Gregg did a personal trainers promote Fitmob classes include pop great job of getting us to drop-in indoor and out- music and neon lighting work out with partners, door workout sessions in at evening workouts, and fostering an instant sense mostly public spaces like the instructors are cheer- of cameraderie. Dolores Park, the Mission ful and knowledgeable. If you’re looking for Playground Clubhouse, And the workouts have a fun new way to boost Crissy Field, and the sassy names like Twerkout your fitness level with the Marina Green. Once you’ve Conditioning, Sweat help of a trained instruc- signed up online, you can Soiree, Guru Gone Wild tor, meet new friends, and access a week’s worth of (yoga), Call of the Booty, skip that hefty gym mem- workouts (30 total) by time, and the popular Weapons bership, check out Fitmob. date, style, and instructor of Ass Reduction. It’s addictive in a very and make reservations for This reporter spent an healthful way. the sessions you want to hour on a recent sunny Visit fitmob.com for attend. The first week of Saturday morning at a details on free classes at Since 1928 Fitmob workouts is free. Better Than Therapy work- various Marina locations After that the workouts cost out at Crissy Field designed April 1–15. $15 each, but the price goes to offer a full-body workout down to $10 per workout with an emphasis on cardio E-mail: [email protected]

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22 APRIL 2014 THE MARINA TIMES WWW.MARINATIMES.COM Caring For Our Kids Part 2 in a 3-part series

Jen Rinehart (left) and Heidi Gregory are the owners of Prep, a new kind of hair studio for teens, tweens and children over the age of two ‘Mom-Preneurs’ A new vacuum Prep Hair Studio: Specialized for tweens will make Spring by liz farrell were able to see the business unfold, and it is Cleaning a Breeze something they can participate in.” think it is safe to say we have all had those moments when we have NOT YOUR AVERAGE KIDS’ SALON thought of an idea for a business or You don’t have to go far beyond the front Inew product that would make life better or door to understand that Prep is not an “in easier, but taking an idea and turning it into and out” kind of place. As Rinehart says, an actual business is a whole other story. It “You come here for the experience.” That takes guts, vision, and a lot of hard work. experience starts with a friendly greeting This is exactly what Jen Rinehart and Heidi and then a wash, cut, and blow-dry all while Gregory have done with Prep, a hair studio munching on healthful organic snacks with located on Sacramento Street that caters to an iPad in your lap. For the older custom- children of all ages with a focus on teens and ers who may have their own cell phone tweens — those in between a child and teen. or Internet access, they are able to make appointments online and choose their styl- HOW IT STARTED ist, which Rinehart says creates a wonderful Gregory worked in advertising for 15 sense of independence. All of the art on the years before taking some time off to raise walls is from local middle and high school HOST AN INTERNATIONAL her two children. Rinehart worked in tech- students and is chosen on a rotating basis. nology sales before taking nine years off to One of Gregory and Rinehart’s biggest pri- STUDENT! be “CEO” of her family. They met when orities is hiring stylists who are able to work • Seeking a new and exciting cultural experience? their kids were in preschool and became fast well with kids. Their stylists are continu- • Would you like to host a short or long-term friends. One day, after all their kids were in ally undergoing training and are expected international student who is studying English? elementary school, the women met for cof- to keep up with the latest trends and styles, • Does your home have wireless internet access? fee and were sharing frustration over their which is a major task. “Those tween/teen • Do you live near public transportation and within kids’ haircuts. Their children didn’t like years may be a bit awkward, but it doesn’t 45 minutes of downtown San Francisco? going to a “baby” place, but it didn’t work to mean you have to have bad hair, [so] we If you answer “Yes” to these questions, and want to take them to an adult salon either. Realizing want them to feel good on the outside as well discuss our homestay agreement and compensation, there was no place for the “in between” age as the inside,” says Gregory. please contact Converse International School group to get a good haircut, the women Another area they have focused on is of Languages to learn more. decided to open their own, and viola, the products, which is big business for this age idea for Prep was born. Neither have a back- group. According to the Global Association ground in cosmetology, so before jumping for Marketing at Retail, tweens are respon- 605 Market Street, Suite 1400 in, Gregory said, “We did so much research. sible for spending over $200 billion on San Francisco, CA 94105 We were not going to just jump in — we products and services a year. After real- www.cisl.edu (415) 971-3227 wanted it to make sure it was going to be a izing that many hair products catered to [email protected] viable successful business.” Two years later, babies and young children and most of the Prep opened its doors, and they haven’t adult products were full of harsh chemicals, stopped cutting since. Gregory and Rinehart decided to create their own line that includes shampoo, con- MAKING IT WORK ditioners, detangler, and hair spray. One of Both Gregory and Rinehart will be first to their popular products for boys is a pomade tell you that their secret for making it work that Gregory and Rinehart say even their Ann C. Stevens MFT lies in their partnership. They are both at husbands swear by. Licensed Marriage Family Therapist MFC#52921* the salon most days, and alternate Saturdays Prep has been open a little over two and school vacations. Often they can be years and has clients that come regu- found bouncing ideas off one another, chat- larly from all over the city and Marin. For ting with customers, and building rapport Rinehart and Gregory, the most exciting Supportive, balanced counseling with their stylists. A work-life balance for part has been seeing their vision become for adolescents, teens and families both is extremely important. “The timing a reality. But these mom-preneurs aren’t was right — our kids are now all in school slowing down — they are focused on a full day — so we work while they are in growing their product sales nationally and Marina / Presidio / Pacific Heights school,” says Rinehart. It was also important are hoping to franchise in the coming year. to both women that the business be a place In-home therapy visits where their kids felt welcome. The salon is Prep: 3235 Sacramento Street (near Lyon), walking distance from their schools, so they 415-763-7737, www.prepcuts.com are often there after school helping make office:415.447.2805 cell: 916.599.9007 popcorn, showing someone a new game on Liz Farrell is the mother of three young chil- web: anncstevensmft.com the iPad, or doing homework. For Gregory, dren. She was a former television producer “I am happy that our kids saw that we had in Washingon, D.C., and in San Francisco. an idea and followed through with it. They E-mail: [email protected].

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The Urban Home & Garden

Plant the right plants at the right time to get the optimal results in summer Springtime is garden time

by julia strzesieski hose faucet, a water timer, and the proper sprinkler, and only water what needs to be his year started with a record watered by controlling the coverage area. dry spell, unfortunately, so water- Soaker hoses: Consider a small invest- ing wisely will be crucial this ment in a soaker hose that allows moisture Tspring and summer. If we’re lucky, we’ll to seep through its walls. It can be woven have a few April showers to give the through a garden, providing water directly ground a good soaking as we head into onto the soil, soaking the roots. This also our dry season. Enjoy the longer daylight prevents soil erosion and puddling and hours in your garden this month while uses up to 70 percent less water. Soaker keeping in mind these tips to realize a hoses are also ideal for watering trees and beautiful summer bounty. shrubs and will help reduce the spread of black spot disease on roses. FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES Roses: Start a preventative program of Annuals and perennials: Plant warm- spraying your roses to prevent diseas- season annuals including marigolds, zin- es like powdery mildew and rust. Use a nias, lobelia, and border dahlias. Shasta rose defense spray as an organic alterna- daisies, dianthus, delphiniums, and other tive to chemical pesticides. Spray every perennials can also be planted now. Buy 10–14 days. your annuals without blooms so that they Mulch: Place mulch or bark around will bloom after you transplant them. trees, shrubs, and plants. Mulch slows Vines: Annual vines work well in small evaporation, reducing plants’ water needs, vertical spaces. They are ideal to cover keeps soil temperatures even, and prevents up an eyesore of a wall or fence and cre- weeds from germinating. It also improves ate privacy and shade. the organic content Morning glories and and texture of soil, and nasturtium are two can add some curb varieties to consider. Vines work well in appeal to the land- Vegetables: When small spaces and are scaping in the front of planning your sum- your home, too. mer vegetable garden, ideal for covering remember that leafy CONSIDER vegetables need at least up an eyesore. NATIVE PLANTS six hours of sunlight to Native plants are develop fully. Fruiting vegetables such as defined as those that have evolved natu- tomatoes, peppers, squash, and eggplant rally in a particular area before other require 10 hours of sunlight. plants from foreign locations were intro- duced. Co-evolving with local animals, PESTS fungi, and microbes, native plants form Snails and slugs: There are many non- a complex network of relationships, or toxic methods available to control these ecosystem, and have adapted to local pests, such as beer or dry dog/cat food. environmental conditions. Therefore, Search the Internet for many more. they are hardy enough for local winter Aphids: Combat aphids with the hose and summer conditions. Most natives (a strong spray, but you’ll have to do this are perennial, which means they con- every few days) or with ladybugs. For tinue to grow year after year. Because a more aggressive approach, try organic native plants have evolved within their insecticidal soap or neem oil. own ecological habitats, they are not Mosquitoes: Make sure there is no invasive and grow in balance with other standing water lurking around your gar- local plant and animal species. den or yard, which is a breeding ground for Highly diverse, native plants offer a these annoying pests. range of beautiful flowers and interest- ing foliage. Shrubs and trees provide a MAINTENANCE variety of heights, shapes, and textures in Weeds: Weeds steal both water and landscaping. In addition, native plants are nutrients from plants, so pull them before drought tolerant, low maintenance and they have a chance to set deep roots. once established, don’t require irrigation If weeds get the opportunity to seed, or fertilization. Only occasional trimming they will be more troublesome because is needed to allow them to flourish and they will have spread. It’s easiest to weed appear beautiful. Whatever your needs in right after a rainstorm. gardening and landscaping, rest assured Watering: Water during morning or that you will find something to suit your evening only to reduce the amount of interest with native plants. water lost to evaporation. Watering early in the day is preferable because wet foli- Julia Strzesieski is the marketing coor- age from evening watering makes plants dinator of Cole Hardware and can be susceptible to fungal diseases. Use a nozzle reached at [email protected].

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Real Estate Today The tradeoff I want more! Or, lawn vs. lifestyle by carole isaacs San Francisco, but knew when lawn and I hated it, so this ques- he talked to his parents they tion has always been a no brain- his past winter, the sale would say he could get more in er for me. “Bring on city life and of San Francisco single- the East Bay. forget the lawn” is my answer family homes and condos When I first meet a buyer, I to this question. If a condo has What’s your priority in selecting your Tremained extremely strong with always ask how long they have a deck big enough for a chair, next home? not even a hint of a seasonal slow lived in the Bay Area, where they I’m happy. No outdoor space PHOTOS: CLOCKWISE: WYBE; RRAFSON down. Inventory was painfully came from, and if they are first- is OK, too. A short walk to a low, but this did not stop buyers time buyers what their parents neighborhood park or a parklet thinking I like this, but I wish from snapping up homes as they think about them buying a home for coffee is my idea of heaven. there were two baths, larger bed- came on the market. During in San Francisco. My goal is to This is not including the fact rooms, a bigger kitchen, a real these months, buyers were ask- find out how realistic they are that a trip to the suburbs causes dining room, a better view and a ing: “When will more property about the price of a home here me to have an instant attack back yard with a lawn, you will be on the market?” Now of boredom that has no know you need to answer the here we are in the heart rational explanation. lawn-vs.-lifestyle question. The of the spring real estate This is being literal. In sooner you do this, the sooner season and buyers are still All buyers want more reality, dealing with buy- you will be able to find a home asking for more. ers, I think of “lawn” as that works for you and can start One Sunday I was out when they begin their a metaphor for whatever making offers. looking at open houses “more” they may want. All There is no way to get around end finishes, pool, tennis court, with a new buyer who, search for a home. buyers must consider the wanting more. It is a natural amenities, or even a two-car in the big picture of find- lawn-vs.-lifestyle question human condition. Did you ever garage could cause me to move ing a home, was wet behind and how much more they will at some point. Normally, until a hear your friends say, “I have to Marin, the Peninsula, or the the ears. He had been search- want than is possible at their buyer has spent some time going too much; I want less”? Living East Bay. Once you feel this ing online a while and gone to price point. to open houses, it is not possible in the Bay Area – the land of way, too, you will be on your some open houses on his own. All buyers want more when to know what is important. All millionaires and 25 of the coun- way to becoming a homeowner Being a highly educated, analyti- they begin their search for a buyers have dreams. The chal- try’s 75 billionaires – I have in San Francisco. cal person, this young man fit home in San Francisco. I like to lenge is adjusting their dreams never heard talk about people the profile of your average San sum up this dilemma with one to the reality of buying a home wanting less. Carole Isaacs is a Realtor with Francisco buyer. By the end of question: Do you want more in San Francisco. The excitement of city living McGuire Real Estate. Visit her our afternoon together, he told life-style or more lawn? My job When you are looking at a is priceless for me. No amount online at www.caroleisaacs.com me he would really like to live in as a teenager was mowing the home and you find yourself of square footage, view, high- or call 415-608-1267.

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The Marina Times Real Estate Real Estate Roundup Property frontiers Market Report: February 2014 By Hill & Co. Ellis Act and AirBNB reactions by john zipperer loan maximums would increase from SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES $100,000 to $200,000; the loans do BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON ELLIS ACT ACTIONS not need to be paid back for 40 years NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET San Francisco Supervisor David or until the resale of the home. Cow Hollow (no sales) Campos is pushing legislation that The Down Payment Assistance Loan would increase the amount of money Program “has assisted many working Lake 130 21st Avenue 4BD/2.5BA $2,375,000 Above 13 landlords must pay tenants under the families in our city and will contin- Ellis Act. Currently, ue to support our Laurel Heights (no sales) landlords must pay diverse workforce displaced tenants that is so critical to Lone Mountain 15 Almaden Court 2BD/1BA $1,250,000 Above 26 $5,265 each, plus our economy,” said 59–61 Annapolis Terrace 4BD/4BA $2,075,000 Above 13 additional penal- Mayor Lee. ties if the tenants For details on the Marina 38 Avila Street 3BD/3BA $2,750,000 Above 8 are elderly or dis- program and appli- abled. Campos’s cation instructions, Nob Hill (no sales) plan would force visit sf-moh.org. the landlord to North Beach (no sales) pay the difference GRANNY between the cur- GOES LEGIT Pacific Heights 2832 Sacramento Street 4BD/3.5BA $3,905,000 Above 14 rent rent and two The city’s Plann- 2775 Clay Street 5BD/4.5BA $5,650,000 Above 19 years’ worth of ing Commission 2550 Green Street 5BD/5BA $10,000,000 Below 79 the market-rate gave the green light rent for that unit, to proposed legisla- Presidio Heights 3352 Washington Street 4BD/4.5BA $4,325,000 Above 5 which could cost tion by Supervisor 100 Spruce Street 7BD/4.5BA $7,600,000 Below 20 landlords tens of Supervisor Scott Wiener wants granny David Chiu to thousands more units to be out in the open legalize so-called Russian Hill 2316 Leavenworth Street 3BD/2BA $2,500,000 At 0 than they would PHOTO: COURTESY SCOTT WIENER “granny units” or 1066 Francisco Street 4BD/4BA $3,300,000 Above 10 pay under existing in-law units, sec- 40 Montclair Terrace 5BD/3.5BA $3,900,000 Above 15 Ellis Act eviction penalties. ondary units in homes that are rent- Meanwhile, the California ed out. The commission also okayed Sea Cliff (no sales) Apartment Association complains District 8 Supervisor Scott Wiener’s that legislation that has been intro- plan to allow Castro homeowners to Telegraph Hill 411 Vallejo Street 3BD/1BA $1,125,000 Above 16 duced in the state legislature would create new granny units. “allow local jurisdictions to prohibit Granny units have often been built CONDOS rental property owners from selling illegally, as homeowners sought to earn or converting their buildings. This money from unused garages, attics, BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS BATHROOMS SALE PRICE ASKING PRICE MARKET would force rental property own- ground-floor storage, and other avail- ers to stay in business even if they able spaces. There are believed to be Cow Hollow 3136 Scott Street #3136 2BD/1BA $1,100,000 Above 10 are losing money.” between 30,000 and 40,000 illegal gran- 2929 Broderick Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,410,000 Above 25 ny units in San Francisco. AN AIRBNB CAUSE FOR PAUSE Chiu’s plan would allow up to one Lake 6038 California Street #1 2BD/1BA $620,000 Above 18 The short-term rental service AirBNB legalized unit in single-family homes 149 19th Avenue 3BD/3BA $1,155,000 Below 166 is getting some of its users in hot water. and would not allow the units to be sub- 8 15th Avenue 2BD/1.5BA $1,177,000 Above 26 AirBNB, which allows people to rent out divided or condominiumized. Owners their homes — owner-occupied or rent- of currently illegal units who wish to Laurel Heights (no sales) als — has made some good extra cash for find out if they can make the transition folks who have a room or a home avail- will have a yet-to-be-created screening Lone Mountain (no sales) able, but renters are finding that they can process to use without being penalized fall afoul of many rental agreements, the for inquiring. Marina 2367 Bay Street #A 1BD/1BA $555,000 Above 22 San Francisco Chronicle reports. Wiener said his legislation “will create 3319 Divisadero Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,550,000 Above 20 The website for attorney David a low-impact path for more affordable 2322 Francisco Street 3BD/3.5BA $1,725,000 Above 18 Wasserman, who represents many land- housing options in the Castro, as in-law lords, states that “Current San Francisco units are the most affordable kind of Nob Hill 1177 California Street #1511 0BD/1BA $470,000 Above 21 law prohibits short term rentals of less non-subsidized housing. In-law units 30 Miller Place #3 3BD/2BA $1,160,000 Below 190 than 32 days, and no-subletting clauses also tend to be more accessible for 1333 Jones Street #408 2BD/2BA $1,275,000 Below 52 in apartment leases prohibit residents individuals with mobility challenges, 1170 Sacramento Street #3C 2BD/2.5BA $2,270,000 Below 127 from re-renting to others, nightly or including seniors.” 1100 Sacramento Street #904 3BD/3BA $2,500,000 Below 15 otherwise. However, many tenants might not know that by using apart- SF RESIDENTIAL MARKET UPDATE North Beach (no sales) ment-sharing websites to generate addi- File this in the “thanks, Sherlock” tional income, they could be violating category, but a report finds that San Pacific Heights 2999 California Street #605 0BD/1BA $500,000 Above 127 their lease and several local laws, jeop- Francisco was one of the top three 1800 Washington Street #212 1BD/1BA $775,000 Above 11 ardizing their housing in the process.” cities in the country for house price 1998 Broadway #706 2BD/2BA $1,126,125 Above 12 As a result, those tenants are fre- increases. Las Vegas, Los Angeles and 2447 Vallejo Street #3 2BD/1BA $1,230,000 Above 27 quently surprised when they get an San Francisco each had gains of more 2128 Vallejo Street #3 2BD/2BA $1,365,000 At 0 eviction notice. Landlords of rent-con- than 20 percent during 2013. According 2034 Baker Street 3BD/2BA $1,735,000 Above 15 trolled apartments feel particularly put to the S&P Dow Jones Indices, pricing 2106 Scott Street #C 2BD/2BA $1,850,000 Above 10 out, being forced to rent below market in all three of those cities decelerated a 1849 Lyon Street 3BD/3BA $2,000,000 Above 98 rate only to find their tenants making bit at the end of the year. premium rents off their properties. However, Pacific Union reported that Presidio Heights 360 Locust Street #3 2BD/1BA $725,000 Above 17 But things could be worse. The New San Francisco wasn’t even the best per- 3561 Sacramento Street 3BD/2BA $1,465,000 Above 9 York Post reports on Manhattanite Ari forming of its eight Bay Area regions. Teman, who used AirBNB to rent out Four other regions (led by Napa with its Russian Hill 2363 Larkin Street #4 1BD/1BA $560,000 Above 11 his apartment while he left town for a 34 percent increase in 2013) had larger 2701 Larkin Street #101 1BD/1.5BA $939,000 Below 0 wedding, only to return home unex- increases than San Francisco. 1441 Vallejo Street 2BD/2BA $1,400,000 Above 45 pectedly to find that a “rowdy sex party” 1268 Lombard Street #3 3BD/2.5BA $2,595,000 At 12 was taking place, ultimately costing YOU’VE BEEN WARNED 999 Green Street #2604 2BD/2BA $2,900,000 Above 0 $67,000 in damages to his home. Julia Hartz, the co-founder of online ticketing service Eventbrite, says that Sea Cliff (no sales) DOWNPAYMENT BOOST even tech companies are having trou- San Francisco doubled the amount ble because of San Francisco’s high Telegraph Hill 34 Varennes Street 2BD/1BA $675,000 Above 9 of money it lends to low- and mod- rents. “I just signed a lease that made 383 Lombard Street #205 2BD/2BA $989,000 At 38 erate-income first-time homebuyers me want to throw up,” Hartz told the as part of its efforts to keep them Business Insider. The data presented in this report is based on the San Francisco Multiple Listing Service and is in the city. On March 17, Mayor accurate to the best of our knowledge, but cannot be guaranteed as such. For additional information, Lee announced the down payment E-mail: [email protected] contact Hill & Co., 1880 Lombard Street (at Buchanan), 415-321-4362, www.hill-co.com.

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Investor accessible unit leave. Yet, to vacate so the owner continued from page 1 owners are required to allow could renovate the building as many of a tenant’s family and recoup his investment researched the best and members to move in, rent made the Ellis Act front- worst places to invest in free, as are permitted under page news recently. There rental property. Six of the health and safety codes. are a couple of facts about nation’s 10 worst places We are now facing pos- the Ellis Act that have been were in California, and sible legislation that would ignored. Of the Ellis Act Mary D. Toboni San Francisco was listed mandate that we allow the evictions over the last year, as being the worst of the Toboni & Co. tenant to move in anyone, 33 were in the luxury Park worst. Kenyon’s data was again, rent free. Legislation Lane building on Nob Hill. Luxury Property based on just the econom- has been introduced that Another fact: Many of the Specialist ics of buying or renting, would force owners to pay Ellis Act “evictions” are not c. 415.317.4255 but it points to the chal- two years of increased rent evictions at all. If a unit d. 415.345.3002 lenges local landlords, to no-fault evicted ten- in a building is removed [email protected] especially small ones, ants, ignoring the fact that from the rental market by BRE# 00625243 the Ellis Act, then it is counted as an Ellis Act eviction, Alcatraz, also known as ‘The Rock,’ was We are facing possible legislation even if it is vacant. developed in 1868 and served as a federal prison For example, about starting in 1933. It was emptied of its last inmates that would mandate that we allow the one-third of the on March 21, 1963 at the order of Attorney units in Park Lane tenant to move in anyone, rent free. were vacant. General Robert F. Kennedy. One of Alcatraz’s Many owners most famous inmates was the notorious gangster have even before they deal we have subsidized these invoke the Ellis Act out of and mob boss, Al Capone. Despite Capone’s Gillian Silver with added costs of city same tenants with below- frustration over a couple efforts to bribe guards for preferential treatment, Toboni & Co. and state regulations. market rents for years, in of holdouts who refuse to the conditions broke Capone and it is stated To hear their input, we some cases. move after other tenants that he once said “Alcatraz has got me licked.” c. 415.297.5572 d. 415.345.3131 talked with Noni Richen, Another supervisor have accepted money in Capone became so cooperative, that he was [email protected] president of the Small has floated the idea of an exchange for their willing- permitted to play banjo in the Alcatraz prison BRE# 01523027 Property Owners of San “anti-speculation” tax. We ness to move out or left band, The Rock Islanders, which gave regular Francisco Institute, a non- consider all of these and voluntarily for their own Sunday concerts for the inmates. profit advocacy organiza- other attempts to stifle our reasons. The San Francisco tion that represents about ability to move into our contingents in our State 2,000 small property property and to buy and Assembly and Senate have For a Custom Designed Market owners in the city. sell our property as harm- been busily lambasting Analysis and Opinion of Value on your ful to property owners. owners with name calling Property (at no cost of obligation), How long have you per- More important to the 65 and by introducing legisla- or if you are interested in buying sonally been involved in percent of San Francisco’s tion to delay and prohibit property, please call 415.345.3131 or property ownership in population who are rent- selling and buying of prop- email [email protected] San Francisco? How have ers, these laws or threats of erty. The spike in Ellis Act things changed for land- such increased regulation filings is the result of fear lords in the city during convince property owners that these introduced bills that time? to stop renting out their may become law. My husband and I property to most appli- bought a pair of flats in cants or to sell their prop- What is your position on 1974. We still live in the erty. With the passage of planned changes to recognize upper flat and rent out the the Gonzalez Amendment thousands of in-law units? lower one. We also own that mandated free rent for When the opportunity a four-unit building near relatives, my husband and to legalize many of the our home. I sold one four-unit build- approximately 30,000 in- When we bought, pre- ing to a developer for TICs law units in San Francisco rent control, tenants and have decided not to was introduced, own- seemed to stay for a few rent out future vacancies. ers were pleased with the years then move on to con- Our last two vacancies are opportunity to operate tinue their educations, or occupied by our adult son legally and without the because they were expect- and daughter. threat of lawsuits by cur- ing a child, or, frequently, rent and former tenants. because they’d bought a Do you anticipate that The owners of most of place. We seldom raised the state legislature will the units live in single- people’s rent because of this actually pass changes to family homes that have a tenant mobility. Initially, the Ellis Act? If they do, space converted to a sec- owner-occupied buildings will they have a signifi- ond unit. These units are of four units or less were exempt from Learn how your business the rent control laws; 1994’s Proposition I The Ellis Act was barely used in brought these build- tax will be changing. ings into the rent San Francisco until the passage of control ordinance and, for many own- Proposition I in 1994. For more information, go to ers, changed the atmosphere of these rentals cant impact on evictions under rent control. from a neighborly one to a in San Francisco? However, since the leg- www.sfbiztax.org, call somewhat adversarial one. The Ellis Act was passed islation was introduced, in 1985 but was barely used Supervisor [David] Chiu, San Francisco’s elected in San Francisco until the heavily influenced by the 311 or (415) 701-2311 or leaders are moving fast to passage of Proposition I in tenants’ groups, has made consider a flurry of rules 1994. The Ellis Act simply the legislation unpalatable contact a tax professional changes regarding rent- allows owners to leave the for many owners. A main als, evictions, and rent rental business, just as any concern is that once the unit control. What are the other business may close is declared legal, the build- for additional assistance. most important changes up shop. As the regulations ing becomes a two-unit you see being considered? surrounding our small building under rent con- We now operate in a sys- businesses have grown, trol (single-family houses tem that regulates whether many mom-and-pop own- are not subject to rent con- owners may ask a tenant to ers have decided to cease trol) forever. It may not be leave so that the owner or to operate their businesses. restored to a single-family owner’s relatives may move The story of a couple house. Other concerns are into the unit. Owners who who had lived in owner- passing through costs of become disabled may not subsidized housing for 35 mandated renovations to insist that a tenant in a more years and now were asked INVESTOR, continued on 29

28 APRIL 2014 THE MARINA TIMES WWW.MARINATIMES.COM Investor styled tenant advocates, when the tenant has not Mystery Housebuyer Can’t we all just get along? continued from page 28 easing restrictions would paid their rent. bring some of these units legalize; amnesty from law- back onto the market. Do you think land- suits from past tenants; lack Remove small owner- lords are being made the Novel housing ideas of mandated notice to sur- occupied buildings from scapegoats in the housing rounding neighbors; high at least some of the most affordability controversy? by john zipperer going to lose it all. He eventually came relocation fees; prohibi- repugnant aspects of rent Why? And if so, what can to an arrangement with the squatters in tion of ever creating con- control. Allow us to limit landlords do about it? n Peter Schneider’s 2000 novel which they transitioned into being legal dominiums from the two the number of people Scapegoats? It is always Eduard’s Homecoming, a German tenants of his building. newly legalized units. The in a rental, for example. comforting to blame scientist living in the United States That is something of the approach high costs and high risks Many units sit vacant for someone else for one’s Ireturns to Germany when he learns that San Francisco is taking toward the associated with legaliza- years because the owner problems. The truth is he has inherited an apartment build- legalization of “granny units” (see Real tion may be out of reach has future plans for the that not everyone can ing in what used to Estate Roundup, page for some owners of single- building when financ- live exactly where he or be East Berlin. In the 26). Landlords who family homes. On the other ing, or building permits, she wants. Some people post-reunification era, had illegal units that hand, this legislation may be or whatever conditions cannot afford to live in Berlin became the If it’s good enough were being rented quite attractive to owners of improve. If these units San Francisco County. So nation’s capital once out could in some buildings of three-units or could be rented for a fixed what? Maybe I would like more, and many of the for the Castro, why circumstances make more who want to legalize period of time with the to live in Presidio Heights counterculture and them legal, as long as another unit — [such as] stipulation that the ten- instead of the Western left-wing activists who not the Marina? they put them under in a garage or Addition lived there were feeling city regulation. Some storage room. where I hear displaced by the arrival of big companies critics (see interview at left) worry that gunshots at and government offices, as well as an the restrictions placed on the units will What does We tell landlords to consider night. Sorry, influx of immigrants from elsewhere. be problematic and could reduce the SPOSFI rec- just can’t do Some of them were literally being dis- numbers of landlords who therefore ommend to every lease to be a lifetime it. Increase placed, as newly involved landlords tried go through the legalization process. address con- the supply of to get them out of the buildings where Others wonder whether it really mat- cerns over hous- lease, because it is almost housing to they had been squatting. During the ters to the rental market if those units ing afforda- lower costs, Cold War, Berlin was not an attrac- are legal or not — if they’re already bility in San impossible to remove a tenant. and, as Willie tive place to be. But post-Cold War, it occupied, then making them legal Francisco? Brown said, it became a magnet for artists and techies won’t add any units to the city’s rental We recommend the ant would be required to probably can’t all be built from across Europe, arguably becom- inventory. Thus the importance of the obvious: Increase the sup- move, those vacant units in San Francisco. ing one of the most exciting cities on push by Supervisor Scott Wiener to ply. Older surveys have could provide housing for the continent. allow the creation of new granny units indicated around 15,000– many renters. John Zipperer is the former Eduard, the protagonist of Schneider’s in the Castro. 20,000 units held “vacant At this point we tell senior editor of Affordable book, did not desire to be a landlord, Why not allow them in Noe Valley or by choice” by owners who our members to consider Housing Finance and but he quickly found himself stymied by Bernal Heights or the Marina? If it’s a cannot operate their busi- every lease with a tenant to Apartment Finance Today, trying to get his head around local regu- good idea in one district, it is a good one nesses under the restric- be a lifetime lease, because and the former new media lations and dealing with the squatters in for the rest of this expensive, housing- tions imposed by the it is almost impossible to editor of the CCIM Institute his building. What would he do? What strapped city. ever-changing rent con- remove a tenant, even, of the National Association could he do? trol ordinance. Though it as I found out recent- of Realtors. E-mail: What he ends up doing is realizing he The Mystery Housebuyer isn’t anony- is anathema to the self- ly with my own rental, [email protected] wasn’t going to win it all, and he wasn’t mous, but the subjects usually are.

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omewhere deep in Skylar’s DNA there must be a champion Labrador retriever, because she can’t get enough of the water. Most of her col- Slars — some leather, some with crystals, some made of ribbon — simply aren’t meant to get wet; same goes for the jangling tags she wears on our walks or out for brunch dates. I tested a slew of water- friendly collars and tags, and here are the ones I highly recommend. My top collar picks are also earth friendly, made from recycled materials like inner tubes and billboards.

Ecollargy Recycled Collar by Itzadog Ecollargy Recycled Collars are made in Colorado from retired advertising billboards saved from the landfill; they’re durable yet soft, and no two are alike because colors and patterns vary from billboard to billboard. According to Itzadog, the material “wears like denim and gets a rich vintage look over time.” (Sky hasn’t had hers long enough to test that claim.) If you have a specific color in mind, you can indicate a couple of preferences in the comment section, and the friendly staff at Itzadog will do their best to accommodate your request. Sky’s best color is Sally, who is happy, mellow, and adores children, is looking for her new forever family PHOTO: FUZZY BEASTIE PHOTOGRAPHY lavender (it looks great with her blue-grey coat), so that’s what I asked for, and I got a lovely collar that fades from cobalt blue to lavender-pink ($16–$18; itzadog.com). Sherri Franklin Quiet Spot Tag Silencer by Itzadog Founder and executive director, Muttville Senior Dog Rescue This is the original tag wallet, waterproof because it’s made of neoprene, and there are no snaps to rust. by susan dyer reynolds behavior volunteer, but I have Tell us about your organization. It’s a great way to keep tags safe and quiet during trips always been involved in animal Muttville Senior Dog Rescue is a to the beach or in the pool. Available in nine colors How long have you been involved welfare. I began caring for dogs nonprofit organization dedicated to ($8.95; itzadog.com). with animal rescue? that were considered unadoptable changing the way the world thinks 20 years. because of age, medical problems, about and treats older dogs (aged Inner tube collars behavioral issues, or other chal- 7 years and older) and to creating by Cycle Dog How did you get involved with rescue? lenges. I brought them to my better lives for them through rescue, Deflated bike inner tubes are hard to recycle I started volunteering at the house and found new forever foster, adoption, and hospice. by conventional means, so Cycle Dog came up SF/SPCA in the 1990s as a dog homes for them. SHERRI FRANKLIN, continued on 32 SKY’S BUYS, continued on 32 A cavalcade of famous cat fanciers

by ernest beyl toes. They are protected by terms ALLEN GINSBERG in Hemingway’s will. Poet Ginsberg loved cats, per- K, so what do Ernest haps because he felt they were Hemingway, Marlon Bran- MARLON BRANDO sympathetic Beats as he was. do, and Pablo Picasso Another macho guy with a soft He loved photographing them. Ohave in common? Yes, all were heart for cats was actor Marlon His Beat buddies Jack Kerouac highly creative, outsized personali- Brando. He was frequently pho- and William Burroughs were cat ties and internationally famous, but tographed in his pad with a cat. guys as well. Kerouac mourned that’s not the answer we’re looking When Brando was filming the when his cat died. Burroughs for here. Think feline. Yes, they were Godfather, he found a stray cat had seven cats, according to cat lovers. They all thought cats on the set. Director Francis Ford Kerouac, and actually wrote were the cat’s pajamas. Coppola picked it up and set it a book about them called in Brando’s lap. And that’s why The Cat Inside. ERNEST HEMINGWAY the opening shot in the movie You would think Hemingway, includes a cat. CHARLES MINGUS noted for his hyper-masculinity I couldn’t resist this one. and bombast, would surround PABLO PICASSO Jazz giant Charles Mingus who himself with dogs — big dogs, Throughout much his life played the stand-up bass, taught like bullmastiffs or St. Bernards the artist kept cats as compan- his cat to use a regulation toi- with kegs of brandy around their ions — as well as women, you let. He said it took him one necks. But no, what did Papa may recall. In his 1941 painting month to train him. But his Hemingway surround himself Dora Maar au Chat, his mis- cat, Nightlife, got the message. with? Cats, and lots of them. tress has a small black kitten on In case you want to try this When he lived in Key West a her shoulder. with your cat, go to the offi- friend gave him a six-toed tom- cial Mingus website and click cat. Cats with six toes are called SALVADOR DALI on Charles Mingus Cat Toilet polydactyl. Too long a word? Dali, the surrealist artist, also Training Program. Hemingway called that six-toed had a thing about cats. He was cat Tom. And Tom fathered gen- photographed with them fre- SNOOP DOGG eration after generation of poly- quently and included them in Snoop Dogg is a cat guy. He has dactyl cats. When I was in Key many of his paintings. He once two Siamese cats — one named West a few years ago, I visited the led an ocelot on a leash through Frank Sinatra and one named old Hemingway house, and the a hotel lobby on the Monterey Miles Davis. place is full of cats, all with six Peninsula. Nice kitty! CAT FANCIERS, continued on 32 Salvador Dalí and Babou the ocelot PHOTO: ROGER HIGGINS / LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

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Sherri Franklin shape for their new family. of our dogs, Schubert, got continued from page 30 Therefore, we are constantly adopted by the dads of one in need of donations; it’s our of our former dogs, Cubby. When senior dogs end up supporters and their belief We just got a photo of the at local shelters — wheth- in our mission to save senior two little Pomeranians cud- er it’s because of a life- dogs that keeps us going! dled up together. That made long companion’s death or my day! change in circumstance, or What are some of the major because they’ve been aban- misconceptions about Where can people go doned — they are often adopting a senior dog? online to find out more, passed over for puppies, That they’ve suffered see adoptable dogs, vol- and overcrowded shelters some form of abuse, when unteer, foster, or donate? may have no option other in reality most of our senior They can visit our website than euthanasia. Muttville dogs come to Muttville at muttville.org. You’ll find rescues these wonder- because of a human con- photos and stories of all ful dogs, gives them the dition. Perhaps some- our available dogs and a medical care they need, one died or went into an donate button, too! spruces them up with assisted-living facility, and grooming and good food, we still hear sad stories of What are your upcoming love at puts them in a loving fos- foreclosures and divorce. events? ter home, and finds them The dog is often the one Saturday, April 5, 12, new forever homes. Part that suffers because of their and 19 is Love a Senior of Muttville’s mission is to human’s circumstances. Saturday; and Sunday, first sight. educate the public about April 27 is Love a Senior the joys of adopting an What is the age range of the Sunday from noon to older dog, and after seven dogs at your rescue? 3 p.m. at Muttville’s San years of operation, the From 7 to 20 years old. Francisco headquarters, word is spreading. These 255 Alabama Street, next sweet dogs are their own A dog I’d really like to see to the San Francisco SPCA. best ambassadors, and just adopted is … Meet our sweet seniors by walking down the street Sally. She is the nicest who are looking for their they are showing the world dog in the world, loves forever homes. One might what a wonderful compan- children; she’s engaged, just be your next best ion an older dog can be. happy, mellow, house- friend! Check our calendar trained, has a constantly (muttville.org/events) for What is the biggest chal- wagging tail, but because other dates and adoption lenge facing your rescue she is black and a bit outreach locations. right now? chunky, she gets over- Muttville’s annual award- Muttville covers veterinary looked. You can check out winning benefit Moolah costs for these abandoned her profile at muttville. for Mutts takes place in San shop online: WELOVELEFTOVERS.COM senior dogs, as some come org/mutt/sally-2087. Francisco in September. with health concerns. We Watch the website for date 415.409.0088 dedicate ourselves to mak- A dog that is a great suc- and location. OPEN DAILY 10-6 leftovers ing them healthy and adopt- cess story … 1350 VAN NESS AVE home consignment able. In many cases we spend I love families that have Muttville: 255 Alabama thousands of dollars on a come back to adopt a second Street (near 16th), 415- dog’s dental needs or heart, time so their first Muttville 272-4172, muttville.org liver, and urinary testing so dog will have company. they are in the best possible For example, last week one E-mail: [email protected]

MEMORIALMEMORIAL DAYDAY Sky’s Buys continued from page 30

with a creative way to use them in CEREMONY these quick drying, durable, no-stink, no-fray collars. The soft rubber is overlaid with equally durable fabrics in an array of bright-colored solids Honor && RememberRemember and patterns. Some of the collars are reflective, and all come with the clever, dual-function “Pup Top” bottle opener leash attachment — how per- fect is that for the beach? ($23–$27; cycledog.com).

CollarTags Cycle Dog’s waterproof collars are made by Boomerang Tags of recycled bike inner tubes By far my favorite everyday tag, PHOTO: COURTESY CYCLE DOG Boomerang’s ingenious CollarTag slides over the collar and is bent to removable style also makes changing match the curve of your dog’s neck. between Sky’s many collars a breeze Made of scratch resistant stainless steel, ($9.95–$10.95, boomerangtags.com). the company guarantees they won’t fall off (and Sky’s never has). The easily E-mail: [email protected]

Cat Fanciers BRIGITTE BARDOT name. She calls him Cat. At continued from page 30 Former French movie idol one point, musing on her and animal rights activist fate as a high-priced call MARIE ANTOINETTE Brigitte Bardot once said, “I girl, Holly says, “I’m like Monday,Monday, MayMay 28,26, 20122014 Marie Antoinette hoped really am a cat transformed Cat here, a no-name slob.” to escape the guillotine into a woman.” The cat that played Cat in during the violent French the movie was a famous GrandParade March 10:30AM 10:30AM/Program / Program 11AM 11AM Revolution by fleeing to AUDREY HEPBURN actor-cat named Orangey America. She didn’t make I don’t really know if who won two Patsy Awards, SanSan Francisco National CemeteryCemetery it. But she would have been Audrey Hepburn was a cat which honors animal per- (at(at the Presidio) glad to know it is said that fancier, but I couldn’t resist formers in motion pictures. her palace household cats including her here. In the 415.561.5300415.561.5418 -• www.presidio.gov were put aboard the escape movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Our cat-man Ernest Beyl has ship and made it across the Holly Golightly, played a classic tuxedo cat named Atlantic and became good by Audrey Hepburn, has Aramis in his family. E-mail: mousers in America. a marmalade cat with no [email protected]

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The Adventures of Skylar Grey Chapter 11

Sky in her new bed A bed for Little Blockhead

by susan dyer reynolds make a Silicon Valley sojourn to take Kickie to a dentist appointment, so I left Hold on, to me as we go Sky with Steve for the weekend. “Lucky As we roll down this unfamiliar road Blue,” he said with a wink as he took the And although this wave is stringing us along whirling dervish from my car. Skylar Just know you’re not alone Kickie and I did our usual routine: Cause I’m going to make this place your home lunch, dentist, and a trip to our favorite — “Home,” by Phillip Phillips shopping mecca, Home Goods. They have everything at Home Goods, from fter Jazzy passed away, I Italian blown glass vases to Le Crueset packed all of her special toys cookware. It’s like Disneyland for bargain in her toy box and stored them hunters. I always head to the pet section, Aon the top shelf of my bedroom clos- and on this particular day I spotted a big, et. Most were tattered and worn; some fluffy faux sheepskin dog bed in a shade still had crispy splotches of drool on of sage green that matched Skylar’s eyes. “That’s too big for my Little Blockhead,” Kickie said, fol- lowing my gaze. “I know,” I It bothered me for some said. “But she’ll grow into it.” reason to let Skylar make Steve had dropped Skylar off at home on his way to Jazzy’s former bed hers. work, so when I opened the door downstairs, she was right them, a constant reminder of how we there, going crazy like I’d been gone for used to play tug-o-war and other games six months. She followed me back and on a daily basis until that last month, forth to the car like a little grey and white when the cancer made her too tired. shadow as I brought my things into the Her bed sat on the floor of my room, house. Buena Vista East is a busy street too, and it bothered me for some reason so I told her to wait at the mudroom to let Skylar make it hers, so I gave it to door. The last thing I took out of my car Steve for Blue, who still missed her best was the giant sage green dog bed. As I friend terribly (though Sky was growing approached the mudroom, Sky’s match- on her a bit). ing eyes lit up, and she tried to get into “I thought the smell of Jazzy might the bed while I was still carrying it. “Get comfort her,” I told Steve. down, Twerp,” I laughed, gently nudg- He nodded, picking up the bed. “I’ll ing her with the bed. “Let me get it in put it in my car.” Then he stopped and the house first.” stared at the empty spot on the floor. As soon as I set down her new bed, “Where’s Sky’s bed?” he asked. Sky was in it, curled up, drowning in “She doesn’t have one,” I said. “She the oversized fluff of faux sheepskin. sleeps with me mostly anyway.” “Do you like it?” I asked. She wagged Just at that moment, Sky came in from her tail, looking up with such pride, her the garden, her Eighth Wonder of the World tongue hanging out one side of her mouth. She stopped and stared at the Sky’s eyes lit up, and she empty floor right along with tried to get into the bed while Steve. She was too hot to get on my bed, having spent the I was still carrying it. last half hour climbing all over Blue until Blue gave her the full Vampira head held high, almost regal. “You have — front top lip raised and teeth bared a bed of your very own,” I said, sitting — to let her know enough was enough. down on the floor beside her. “A bed I went to the garage and got an old bath for Little Blockhead.” matt, which I laid on the floor and cov- Sky only left her bed to eat, drink ered with a beach towel. Sky didn’t seem water, and do her business in the back- to mind as she flopped on her side for a yard. I felt a little lonely — she usually quick nap. “There,” I said. Steve frowned. slept cuddled next to me — but as she “That’s it? That’s Sky’s bed? Are you sure stretched and turned and rolled on her you want Blue to have Jazzy’s bed?” He back snorting with joy before drifting off asked. “Yep,” I said. “Sky’s fine.” to peaceful puppy dreamland, I knew, at For the next week or two, Skylar least this night, I’d be sleeping alone. switched between my bed and her towel and bath matt arrangement. I needed to E-mail: [email protected]

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HisE foster par- andand his would head love is the to Pom join part!). you Sookieents have isgiven a him 10-month-old lots of love onHe longcurrently walks weighs dressed 23 pounds. in his femaleand nurturing Italian since being greyhound born. stripedBailey is very sweater, healthy Afterward, but could mixPharaoh and LOVES weighs everything about 18in he’llshed be a content few extra to curl pounds. up pounds.his world: She people, is very playing sweet ball, Bailey is looking for a companionin a sunny he can place hang and out relax. with andsitting wants in your tolap, begiving next kisses, to onHe the enjoys couch, riding at the in park, the or car on and a nice is thewalk perfectthrough carthe hernapping, person. puppy Her treats, sweet toys, dispositionand other dogs. and He playfulness is already neighborhood. His ideal home will be one without small companion. He currently lives with three dogs and a wouldtrained maketo come Sookie when a called, wonderful sit for companion. treats, and fetches. She is children. He doesn’t require a lot of exercise but he loves Pharaoh is trained to use wee wee pads. Pharaoh is looking cat, but is not fond of meeting other dogs outside. His a young dog and still working on her house-training, going for walks and being outdoors. He is good on leash for someone to spend time with him, as he is too young foster home is working on training him. He is very food but she’s doing great with it. Sookie would be thrilled and is fine with other dogs. Bailey is looking for a walking to be left alone. He will positively make you laugh and motivated and continues to learn new skills. Spring has to have another friendly doggie pal in her forever companion- are you the one? smile! Pharaoh will be your new best friend. He will love returned, and Etienne would love to help you enjoy the home for companionship and play. She’s fine with cats you Soooo much! long days ahead! and older kids. Sookie is all ears waiting for the call LADY to her forever home! Lady is a 4-year-old, 21-pound SHILOH SchipperkeLOUISE mix but looks more Shiloh. He is a 6 year-old Rat likeLouise a combination is about 5 years of border old TITOTerrier mix and around 40 collieand weighsand black a bear! whopping Lady Puppy-faced beagle mix Tito pounds. He loves his walks and had4 pounds. a miserable This beginning petite was a shelter favorite at San all the people he meets. Shiloh toChihuahua her life, mixunloved is a and mellow tied Francisco Animal Care and is a pure joy at home and is to a short cable by day and Control. He is approximately girl with a bit of whimsy in completely house trained. insideher as well. a storeroom Louise is at slightly night. 2 years old and weighs 40 Despite this, Lady has adapted well to her foster home Shiloh is not comfortable when wary of strangers, but she warms up pretty quickly pounds. Tito loves his wrestling and quickly learned basic manners and housetraining. strange dogs run up to his face. He gets nervous and can sessions with his canine foster onceGentle she Lady knows loves you’reher walks. friendly. She loves On thatbelly whimsicalrubs while act out. His perfect home would be one with time to give side,lying Louiseupside-down can really in your bust lap. a move! Lady She thrives will onplay human with him lots of love and time forsister. daily Whenwalks. Someone he is tuckered to toss anything,attention andfrom would a piece be ofhappiest kibble as to the her only own dog shadow. in the hisout, ball Tito for will him quietly and rub sit his by belly. his foster He knows mom’s all feet his asbasic she Shehome. is Lady close is ready to being for a house-trained gentle, loving home and iswhere eagerly she commands.makes dinner. Shiloh He is already looking knows for the basic perfect commands companion and strivingcan get the for attention excellence. she deserves. (Due to Louise’s small size, toloves share treats life’s (especiallysimple pleasures. beef jerky) so little Tito is very young children may not be a good fit.) Louise’s spring trainable. This “24 carrot” treasure is ready to start spring in a new home filled with love with someone ready to enjoy dreamGDR’S is MESSAGE:to find her forever Are youhome. looking Can you to make adopt her a dog in the San Francisco Bay area? Then you dream come true? his fun-loving personality. should come out to the Grateful Dogs Rescue Adoption event on March 16 at Pet Food Express on Market from 12:30 to 3PM. Our second March event will be at BellaPelle at 9 MaidenCheck the Lane Grateful on March Dogs 30th Rescue from 11AMwebsite to 2PM. for 2014 upcoming Adoption Events Calendar

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