Formula One Why the Lusty Lady and the Grove Should Worry Small Businesses More Than Changes to the Chain Ordinance

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Reynolds Rap Formula one Why the Lusty Lady and the Grove should worry small businesses more than changes to the chain ordinance

by susan dyer reynolds

hen I voted in favor of San Francisco’s formula retail ordinance in 2006, I thought it was to keep huge national retailers like Walmart from opening on Wwhat I call “strollable streets” — those charming neighborhood thoroughfares with a mix of restaurants and retail that attract a bevy of foot traffic. Since then, the ordinance has proven to be shambolic and full of loopholes, and the Planning Commission, tasked with deciding which PHOTO COURTESY MARINA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION chains get conditional use permits and which chains don’t, has added another layer of perplexity by making absurd, often contradictory decisions like denying a Starbucks on Market Street, and then five days later approving a CVS 3rd annual Marina Family Fest two minutes away. The Planning Department often treats these hearings like high school cheerleader tryouts, eas- by lynette majer The festival will feature all the For Everyone), whose mis- ily swayed by letter-writing campaigns, small community things kids go crazy for: bounce sion is to provide safer neigh- groups, and organized opposition from merchants who f you’re looking for a houses, a petting zoo, a rock borhoods through education, don’t want competition. The problem is, of course, that family-friendly event in the climbing wall, and more, with crime prevention, and public 99 percent of regular citizens never attend these hearings, neighborhood, look no fur- local gourmet food trucks, and safety messages. and so what the commission sees is rarely representative ther than the third annu- a beer and wine garden offer- Find the Marina Family Fest of the majority of the neighborhood. Ial Marina Family Fest, sched- ing a refuge for mom and on the Marina Green at Marina It is precisely this combination of self-interested poli- uled for Sunday, Sept. 29. Once dad. A variety of entertain- Boulevard and Scott Street from tics and nonsensical regulations that led me, this past again collaborating with District ment is also planned, as are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $25, March, to send a series of questions regarding San 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell, this booths from all your favorite which includes unlimited access Francisco’s formula retail ordinance to Scott Sanchez, the year’s event hopes to be even larg- local merchants. to all the planned activities. Visit zoning administrator for the Planning Department. On er, surpassing last year’s successful This year’s event benefits www.sfmca.org for tickets and July 25, those inquiries and a number of others appeared number of 6,000 attendees. S.F. SAFE (Safety Awareness additional information. formula one, continued on 3 How to be an S.F. hipster

by sandy fertman ryan that they took an interest in me, but just as quickly, I realized it wasn’t a compliment. ou know you aren’t hip It was my jacket. Ugh. But other than when you stand out like a sore that one humiliating New York moment, thumb in the Mission. Recently, I think I have been fairly capable, post- Ymy husband and I were there, and we were Aptos Junior High, of holding my own in awestruck by the utter hipness that has fashionable circles — though never to the overtaken Valencia Street. Were we asleep extent of a hipster. the last five years? It was date night, so Being a San Francisco hipster requires we couldn’t have possibly looked less cool much more effort than simply being cool. or more out of place. Let’s just say that if You must be intelligent (just look at them!) someone were playing Where’s Waldo? and and sadly, that’s not something you can we were Waldo, the game wouldn’t have go out and purchase like an accessory, or lasted a minute. say, a pastel jacket. Google Glass may be of I have never considered myself a hip- some help in the near future, but as of this ster. There were times when I considered moment, you have to be intelligent on your myself cool, but cool did not require doing own. Hipster friends have explained to me Chef Michael Rotondo’s uni risotto at Parallel 37 PHOTO: SUSAN dYER REYNOldS very much. Being laid back was cool. Not that hipsters only look smart — for exam- caring too much was cool. For example, ple, attending all of those pop-up store and I didn’t care at all when, many years ago, art gallery openings and of-the-moment Dishing with Chef Michael Rotondo I wore a pink pastel jacket in New York lectures, like “27 Ways to Cook Sustainable after Labor Day. Wait: That turned out to Placenta,” all the while lugging tattered by susan dyer reynolds get letters from magazine (then called be uncool. I walked into a designer’s cloth- notebooks in their arms with who-knows- readers now and “10 Questions with Chef ing store on Madison Avenue and after what-brilliance written inside. Restaurant: Parallel 37 (in the again lamenting my …”). The column features surveying all of the über-chic clothing, one Serious glasses — those big faux tor- Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco), Imonthly “Dishing with interviews with chefs in of the employees turned to me and said, toise-shell frames that only very famous 600 Stockton Street (at Chef …” column, which I their prime like Thomas “Are you from L.A.?” Two salespeople tit- directors or Elvis Costello can pull off — California), 415-296-7465, started over a decade ago Keller and Gary Danko, tered softly. For a moment, I was thrilled hipster, continued on 11 www.parallel37sf.com in Northside San Francisco dishing, continued on 17

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Osso Steakhouse — 1177 California Street, San Francisco, CA In This Issue Bobo’s — 1450 Lombard, San Francisco, CA 14 18 Peter Luger Steakhouse — 178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY Bern’s Steakhouse — 1208 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL CUT — 9500 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA Emeril’s Delmonico — 3355 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Mario Batali’s Carnevino — 3325 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 38 Chicago Cut — 300 North LaSalle, Chicago, IL The Precinct — 311 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH Elway’s Cherry Creek — 2500 East First Avenue, Denver, CO

News Calendar Around the Northside September events John Zipperer reports on the end of Pet Food It was great having the children home Express’ hopes on Lombard Street, and Ernest all summer, but now that they’re off to Beyl digs into the City’s newspaper bin. 4 school you can focus on what you want to do this month. Concerts? Benefits? Community Alternative film festival? There are so many things to do this month, you Crime in the big city might even want to do some of it with Captain McEachern offers back-to-school your children. 24 advice; plus the Police Blotter. 8 At Home Street Beat Health and house North Beach Sketches Julie Mitchell suggests functional fitness 10 Ernest Beyl reveals his local heroes. workouts; Liz Farrell looks at the threat of food allergies; and Julia Strzesieski looks PHOTOS: MISHA BRUK Business & Finance forward to a bright spring with some 26 Getting business moving fall planting. John Zipperer says the BART strike is about you, even if you never ride it; plus a Real Estate Osso Steakhouse mid-year economic forecast. 12 Renting, buying, and selling The Mystery Housebuyer returns with sso Wolfgang Puck’s CUT. vor that is nothing Sports advice from Egypt; Carrie Goodman Steakhouse The steakhouse is short of a revelation. What’s up with the Giants? and Lisa Miller talk about buying “off market”; Stephanie Saunders Steve Hermanos looks at what went wrong is the lat- located in the landmark For the truly hardy, Ahlberg discusses applying buying with the MLB champs; and Michael Snyder power; Carole Isaacs urges NIMBYs Oest creation from the Gramercy Towers, next try the three-inch has fun watching the Giants rivalries. 14 and newbies to get along; and John people who brought door to the Masonic thick Bone-in New Zipperer says homeownership’s not you The Stinking Auditorium on pres- York New York Empire Food & Wine for everyone. 29 Rose, Calzone’s and tigious Nob Hill, Steak Building Cut. It’s Dining and dishing Ernest Beyl gets his cheesesteak fix at Buster’s; Travel Bobo’s, which was near the Fairmont, the juiciest, most per- Susan Dyer Reynolds chats with chefs Ryan Going modern listed as one of the Mark Hopkins and fectly marbled beef that Scott and Russell Jackson; the Tablehopper Garrick Ramirez heads to St. Helena for says Polk Street is hopping; Jeannine Sano top ten steakhouses Huntington Hotel. has ever been set before some R&R. 36 offers advice on ordering wine; Julie Mitchell in America by USA The stylish Art- you. “It’s osso good!!” takes in Glaze; Secret Asian Man shares some Today in 2012, along- Deco-inspired design not-to-miss dishes; and an update on the new Pets side such notable res- provides an elegant Valet Parking Tosca Café. 16 One year after Jazzy taurants as Peter Luger, yet relaxed ambi- On the one-year anniversary of Jazzy’s death, Arts & Entertainment Susan Dyer Reynolds offers ways to help other Bern’s, Emeril Lagasse’s ance. The New York 1177 California at Jones 30 Life and art deserving pets find forever homes. Delmonico, Mario Steak is dry-aged 415.771.6776 Maryann LoRusso says Paul McCartney can Batali’s Carnevino and 4-6 weeks for a fla- www.ossosteakhouse.com still belt it out; Sharon Anderson rediscovers ONLINE SPECIALS Marcel Duchamp; Michael Snyder reviews Evalyn Baron expresses her love for Muni The World’s End; plus best sellers at Books and Patty Burness explores Lake County: Inc. in the Marina. 22 on www.marinatimes.com

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Formula One — including moderates like in 1999, lost his lease this continued from page 1 London Breed, Scott Wiener past June when the building and Mark Farrell — have owner asked for a 50 percent in a report prepared by either sponsored successful increase over what the Grove his department and pre- legislation or are propos- was paying five years ago, sented to the Planning ing stricter formula retail to the tune of more than Commission. I questioned, controls. Breed and Farrell $20,000 a month for 1,500 for example, why David’s have introduced neighbor- square feet. “It’s his building Tea, a Canadian-based hood-specific legislation for and he can value it how- chain with 95 international Upper Fillmore that would ever he likes,” Zankel told locations, was not subject expand the definition to the San Francisco Chronicle, to formula retail controls. stores that are 50 percent but the reality is the market “According to the project or more owned by a chain. dictates value. sponsor, David’s Tea was Breed also wants to define There was nary a peep operating fewer than 11 a chain as having more from neighborhood groups stores at the time the per- than 11 stores worldwide. or merchants over the clo- mit was issued,” Sanchez The more progressive Eric sure of the Grove; nor were replied. It turns out those Mar wants to expand upon they alarmed when Peet’s 95 international locations Farrell and Breed’s proposals Coffee vacated its Chestnut don’t count. When I inter- by instituting them citywide, location to take over the for- viewed founder David Segal and also including gyms and mer Rabat space down the in August of 2012, he told gas stations. street (and, reportedly, the me they intended to spread If all of this seems con- storefront next to it). Like the across the United States fusing, it’s even more con- Grove, the owners of Rabat like wildfire, but they were fusing to the people trying couldn’t negotiate a lease starting in San Francisco to enforce it: The Board of they could afford. The old because they were aware of Appeals recently ruled that Peet’s is already filled with the formula retail ordinance building permits for Jack the eleventh location of Peek limit of 11 U.S. locations. Spade, the eleventh outlet of Kids, a high-end children’s David’s Tea opened one a menswear chain that wants apparel chain. Meanwhile, store in Burlingame and to move into the former a number of international four stores in San Francisco Adobe Books space at 3166 chains, including G-Star, (including Chestnut Street) 16th Street in the Mission Brandy Melville, and the and they currently have 15 District, may go forward. aforementioned David’s The right U.S. locations. While Jack Spade is under the Tea, have quietly opened on Another question I corporate umbrella of Kate Chestnut. They’re all will- had for Sanchez was why, Spade, which has nearly 100 ing to pay high rents to get in February of 2012, the stores in the U.S., city zoning onto a strollable street fre- mortgage Planning Commission administrator Sanchez had quented by San Francisco’s unanimously approved previously found that they inflow of hip, wealthy tech Equinox Fitness, an inter- weren’t the same company, workers. That inflow won’t starts with the national luxury gym chain and thus Jack Spade didn’t stop any time soon, either, that took over the historic have to go through the con- with Mayor Ed Lee courting Metro Theater on Union ditional use permit hearing companies like Twitter and Street, despite the fact triggered by having more offering them tax incentives right people. it has more than 60 loca- than 11 U.S. stores. to forgo the Silicon Valley tions nationwide. Sanchez I definitely feel the for San Francisco. I grew replied, “Personal Service Planning Department up in the Silicon Valley — Uses are not included.” In report and proposed legisla- or the Valley of the Olive At First National Bank of Northern California, we’re other words, businesses like tion by Breed, Farrell, and Garden, as I call it — and committed to providing home mortgage solutions that are: gyms, nail salons, and mas- Mar are a step in the right I worked in the tech world sage parlors are exempt. The direction to resolving the at Apple during college. On rampant inconsistencies in We get to know your needs and goals to Planning Commission rou- my frequent visits home, I Personalized tinely approves such busi- the chain ordinance, but I am always amazed at the best fulfill them. nesses, chain or not, which also fear that San Francisco line of cars wrapped around is why the City is flood- is legislating itself into an the Bank of America/ Our mortgage experts will guide you Professional ed with gyms, nail salons, upscale Detroit, with com- Starbucks drive-through through the entire process. and massage parlors. This mercial corridors like Geary window on Blossom Hill year, in fact, they approved and Lombard littered with Road in San Jose. They’re We understand your time is valuable and two massage parlors on long-vacant buildings. The not doing their bank- PromPT work with urgency and efficiency. Lombard Street, which most common reasons ing (they do that online); Planning Commissioner cited for stricter chain con- they’re getting their coffee Gwyneth Borden recently trols are “maintaining San with something techies love: Discover how we can help you get the right mortgage for admitted had both been Francisco’s unique charac- ultimate convenience. busted for “illegal activities.” ter” and “making sure small Even North Beach’s color- your home. Visit our Marina Branch and talk to Reina Cejas, The report also ques- businesses can compete,” but ful, historic strip clubs are Branch manager. Or call 415-287-8800. tions why Geary Boulevard I don’t think empty store- not immune to the high- allows chains except pet fronts add unique character, tech lifestyle and the inevi- stores. For example, in 2011 and I don’t believe chains are table changes it brings: the Your neighborhood bank the Planning Commission the biggest threat to small legendary Lusty Lady, San 2197 Chestnut Street denied a Petco Unleashed businesses. While neighbor- Francisco’s only employee- store at 2675 Geary, but they hood groups and merchants owned co-op peep show, San Francisco, CA 94123 approved a Target store at have spent much of the recently closed its hatch- 5411 Geary less than two past three years working to doors after more than 30 fnbnorcal.com miles away. The Planning stop formula retail, some- years. In 2001, rent at 1033 Commission fell back on the thing much more insidious Kearny Street was $5,500 a same old criteria for approv- has happened right under- month; it’s now $16,500, and ing chains, stating that the neath their noses: an influx the ladies have been behind Petco Unleashed was “not of billion-dollar tech com- on their rent for nearly six necessary or desirable,” but panies and their affluent months. “Why would a guy it seems to me any business young workers, and com- drive from Palo Alto to see should be considered neces- mercial landlords — who a naked girl when he can sary and desirable on Geary, are exempt from rent con- stay home and see one on which, according to David trol — seeing dollar signs. the Internet?” a Lusty Lady Heller, president of the mused. Indeed. And why, Greater Geary Boulevard The Grove and when that guy relocates to Merchants Association, has The LusTy Lady San Francisco to work at over 80 vacant storefronts. In this new high tech econ- Twitter, would he want to The Planning Department omy, strollable streets are get out of his car for coffee at report recommends resolv- particularly desirable, and the Grove when he can drive ing such discrepancies in the landlords know it. Kenneth through a Starbucks? ordinance, and six members Zankel, who took over the of the Board of Supervisors Grove on Chestnut Street E-mail: [email protected] www.MaRinaTiMES.coM THE MARINA TIMES SEPTEMBER 2013 3 News

News Briefs Pagoda demo, AT&T, Edward II financing, Presidio Parkway, transit comment deadline PaGoda deMoLITIon that RHN has “vehemently conducted “site walks” to to spur private development Meanwhile, crews have After nearly two decades opposed this construction for determine the best locations of affordable housing in the begun construction of the of sitting empty, the Pagoda several years and will continue for the utility cabinets. wake of the federal govern- future northbound High Theater had its final cur- to do so.” ment’s pullback from funding Viaduct motorway. Heavy tain call in August when the At issue is the placement edWard II public housing, are a complex equipment is on site to build City demolished the build- of four-foot-tall utility cab- FundInG ProBLeMs process in which qualified the foundations to support the ing. The North Beach theater, inets near some of AT&T’s The CEQA Working Group projects receive tax credits, bridge’s wide spans. more than a century old and boxes as part of an exten- reported that the long- which they pass along to for- The Presidio Parkway orga- originally a home to vaude- sion of the company’s fiber planned effort to remake the profit partners in return for nization estimates a date for ville shows, was sacrificed to network, bringing high-speed Edward II Inn into affordable investment in their projects. major project completion in make way for the City to use fiber closer to more of its cus- housing has hit a snag due late 2015. it as a location to bring up tomers’ homes and enabling it to neighborhood opposition. PresIdIo ParKWay uPdaTe the massive machines that to deliver more digital com- The project to create “transi- Everyone who heads through TransIT eFFeCTIveness bore the tunnels for the new munications services. tion age youth housing” for the Presidio on their daily com- PLan revIeW Central Subway. The plan has been a source people between the ages of mute or to recreation can see Residents wishing to com- After the City is finished of contention for years, 18 and 24 who are at risk of that construction of the Presidio ment on the draft environmen- with the site in two years, the including a legal fight that homelessness has created lots Parkway continues unabated. tal impact report on the City’s owner reportedly will be con- resulted in a court ruling of local foes. The Working The Presidio Parkway orga- Transit Effectiveness Project structing a building with con- in AT&T’s favor. In addi- Group says that delays created nization reports that realign- (TEP) will have more time dominiums on the location, tion to RHN, opposition has by NIMBY groups seeking ment of the northern part of to do so. The San Francisco which will also include a res- come from such groups as to use environmental review Highway 101 has resulted in Planning Department extend- taurant and parking. SF Beautiful, which argues procedures to derail the proj- some shifting road assignments ed the deadline for public com- that the cabinets should be ect have resulted in financ- to accommodate the construc- ment from Aug. 26 to Sept. 17. aBove-Ground on private property or placed ing problems for the nonprofit tion. Unfortunately, a group TEP is a program within aT&T CaBIneTs underground. The Coalition groups behind it. of eucalyptus trees near this the San Francisco Municipal The Russian Hill Neighbors for San Francisco neighbor- The delays “caused the proj- section of northbound 101 are Transportation Agency involv- organization has renewed its hoods has even issued lit- ect to miss two funding dead- being removed to make room ing efforts to improve the opposition to the proposed erature with instructions lines for Low Income Housing for the realignment and the Muni system, especially reduc- installation by AT&T of hun- on how to formally protest Tax Credits, setting the proj- construction of safety shoul- ing the time for traveling dreds of above-ground util- “these monstrosities.” ect back a whole annual ders, a landscaped median, and on various corridors in the ity cabinets. The organiza- AT&T said that it has worked cycle,” the CEQA Working a ramp from northbound 101/ City. For more on the Transit tion’s president, Dan Holligan, with local neighborhood and Group reports. Low Income Doyle Drive to southbound Effectiveness Project, see informed members in August merchants associations and Housing Tax Credits, used Highway 1/Park Presidio. www.sftep.com. Planning Commission KO’s PFE on Lombard

by john zipperer “I think it’s very clear that a very vocal the site as part of a pet adoption center run Food Express started in West Portal.… minority doesn’t want us there,” he added, by Pets Unlimited as just one of the disap- Over the next 25 years, [the founders] an Francisco’s Planning Com- “and the politicians are really focused on pointments for him. “It’s very unfortunate built this company, and now they have mission voted for the second time in what’s in their best interest and not what’s for the animals, for the community, for all [dozens of] locations in the Bay Area. four years to prevent Pet Food Express in the pets’ best interest or the neighbor- the merchants on Lombard Street — and That’s a tribute to a smart business- Sfrom opening a new store in the vacant hood’s best interest.” virtually all the merchants supported us,” man, but it’s also something we always location at 2460 Lombard Street. After this In the end, commissioners bowed to he said. “But we’ll move on. We’ll of course needed in the City.” But in the August decision, PFE’s leader threw in the towel and concerns about continue to do commission meeting, mayoral appoin- said the company would look to sublease the formula retail, everything we tee Rich Hillis joined four of his col- location to another tenant. a category that have done to leagues to oppose the store on formula In an Aug. 8 meeting, the commission includes PFE Commissioners bowed to this point and retail grounds. voted overwhelmingly, 6–1, to reject PFE’s because the continue to PFE now has 47 locations. Asked if request for a conditional use permit to oper- company oper- concerns about formula ramp it up for his company was looking elsewhere for ate a new store at the Lombard location. ates 47 stores. taking care of a new location in San Francisco, Levy The vote came despite a recommendation Concerns by retail, a category that the animals in replied “Absolutely not.” in early August from the San Francisco competing pet San Francisco Planning Department that the conditional stores in the area includes PFE. and helping use permit be approved. About 100 people that they would their pet par- Department of Corrections showed up to either support or oppose the be victimized by the larger PFE were also ents through our existing three stores, store, and the discussion lasted for hours. voiced before and during the meeting, and we’ll continue to advocate for pet “SFMTA Announces Preferred Alternative But in the end, PFE “needed four votes at which Levy sought to allay during his rescue in San Francisco and throughout for Polk Street,” News Briefs, August 2013: the Planning Commission to be approved,” remarks to the commission that “in our Northern California.” The article incorrectly stated that an expected PFE President Michael Levy told the Marina 33-year history, we have never put a small It’s quite a change from August 20, vote to approve the Polk Street improvement Times. “And we didn’t get four. The fact that pet retailer out of business.” 2011, when Mayor Ed Lee helped cel- project would take place in late 2013; however, we only got one really makes no difference. After the vote, Levy cited the hundreds ebrate “Pet Food Express Day” in the the vote by the board will in fact take place in That’s politics in the Planning Commission. of cats that were planned to be adopted at City, saying “Twenty-five years ago, Pet spring or summer of 2014.

story the day of the vote, even reciprocal members) A plutocrat’s wet dream! including the group’s which has been moved up who can pay $75 each Good thing we live in founder. If that comment The In-Box: by one week. year can enter for free on a “democracy.” was intended to refer to Never mention that a Wednesday evenings. Harry S. Pariser me, it is incorrect. I was a letters to the Times 30-year contract, which Float with a phony peti- San Francisco founder of the MCA, and gives free electricity, tion, manipulated finan- I remain a member. I have KeeP The tant lies to San Francisco minimal rent, and other cials, and supervisors who noT I stepped down from the arBoreTuM Free Botanical Garden Society perks to the San Francisco are on the take. Stir and On page 3 of the August board of the MCA, but Recipe for Theft of the members, docents, staff, Botanical Garden Society serve as though you are issue of the Marina for reasons completely Commons. Serves class and visitors. Have Lauter and their upcoming an environmental organi- Times, amid an article unrelated to the Pet Food interests of a few thou- meet with supervisors $15-million building, zation which serves the concerning the contro- Express issue. I would sand. Hire well-connected and RPD Commission is up for consideration. public. Continue to col- versy about a proposed appreciate your publish- lobbyist Sam Lauter. Pay members. Keep press Never mention that locals lect $7 for each entry and Pet Food Express store on ing this clarification. him hundreds of thou- mentions of upcoming attempting to enter with- leech off of the City while Lombard Street, there is a Alan Silverman sands for years. Have him privatization out of the out ID are criminalized the lawns remain empty statement that the Marina San Francisco contribute to supervi- papers, except when the by calling park patrol, as locals have just stopped Community Association sors’ campaigns. Tell bla- Chronicle runs a distorted while members (and visiting. has lost key members, E-mail: [email protected]

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The Back Story The City’s history in black and white

Left to right: Samuel Brannan, publisher of the California Star; The Alta California Building circa 1851; Sacramento Street during the great fire of 1906, which burnt down the offices of the Call, the Chronicle and the Examiner PHOTOS: UTAH STATE HISTORICAl SOCIETY ClASSIfIEd PHOTO COllECTION / wIkIMEdIA COMMONS; lIbRARY Of CONgRESS; ARNOld gENTHE / wIkIMEdIA COMMONS The evolution of San Francisco newspapers from 1846 Part 2 of a three-part series

by ernest beyl Californian, a weekly devoted in Sacramento and became were brought to trial in Fort less and truly independent largely to shipping news. It a publicist for the California Gunnybags, the committee’s newspaper, independent in all n July 9, 1846, appeared for nine months, Gold Rush. headquarters on Portsmouth things, neutral in nothing.” Commodore John half in Spanish, and half Square, where they were con- In April 1880, apparently D. Sloat, com- in English. Many More neWsPaPers victed and hanged. still “fearless, independent and mander-in-chief Between 1850 and 1860, Duels, known as the code neutral in nothing,” Michael Oof United States Naval Forces PuBLICIZInG The GoLd rush there were dozens of news- duello, were common and de Young took over the paper in the Pacific, arrived at what The discredited but resil- papers in San Francisco as frequently involved news- when Charles was shot and would later be called San ient Sam Brannan did suc- the population exploded. papermen who were quick killed by the mayor’s son after Francisco aboard his sloop of ceed in publishing the first They started up, merged and on the trigger. (There were a long and very public argu- war, the USS Portsmouth. He newspaper in the tiny bay- collapsed with regularity. In no newspaperwomen in ment that spilled onto the went ashore and raised the side village of Yerba Buena addition to newspapers for those days.) General J. W. pages of the Morning Chronicle. American flag in a dusty plaza on Oct. 24, 1846, thereby the English speaking, there Denver (the Colorado capital The perpetrator was acquit- in the tiny Mexi- were also French, would be named for him) ted on grounds of “reasonable can village called German, Spanish, was involved in a duel with cause.” It was an interesting Yerba Buena. Chinese, and Edward Gilbert, a senior edi- time to be a newspaper editor. A few days The discredited but resilient Sam Jewish publica- tor for the Alta California, who later, a group of tions. In 1851, the was killed. C. A. Russell, edi- 1906 eyeWITness aCCounT Mormons led by Brannan succeeded in becoming Golden Mountain tor of the Evening Picayune, The same year the Chronicle Samuel Brannan, News, a Chinese engaged in a duel with began, 1865, the Examiner came a printer from the father of San Francisco weekly, was found- Captain Joseph Folsom. Both into being. It was the continu- New York, arrived ed. The French missed their target, and they ation of an earlier publication, aboard a char- journalism on Oct. 24, 1846. weekly L’ Echo took out after each other with the weekly Democratic Press. tered vessel, the du Pacifique was Bowie knives. The result was The Examiner was a weekly as Brooklyn, on which they had becoming the father of San founded in 1852. That same some serious slicing. A sign well, but in 1880, it changed traveled around the Horn and Francisco journalism. He year, the German weekly, over Russell’s office door to daily publication. Soon, the over to the Sandwich Islands. printed a crude newssheet Staats Zeitung, started. In 1857, read “Subscriptions received Chronicle and the Examiner There he armed his Latter Day called the California Star and San Francisco’s first Jewish from 9 to 4; challenges became dominant. Saints with rifles and set out handed it out free. A few newspaper, The Gleaner, 11 to 12 only.” When the 1906 earthquake for the Golden Gate. Brannan months later, he proclaimed was published. and fire destroyed much of brought with him a complete the paper a weekly journal deaTh By reasonaBLe Cause San Francisco the Call, the flourmill, a printing press, and “devoted to the Liberties dueLs and deaThs The de Young brothers’ Chronicle, and the Examiner considerable moxie. It was his and Interests of the people Journalism in those days Dramatic Chronicle, which got were burned out. They joined intention to start a Mormon of California.” was rough and tumble and off the ground on Jan. 16, forces to cover the catastroph- enclave here. But at about the (For perspective, by 1775 frequently dangerous. J. F. 1865, managed to scoop other ic event and got out a paper same time, Brigham Young there were 37 newspapers in Dunn, editor of the California San Francisco newspapers in across the bay on the presses of and his followers crossed America. And by 1816, there Police Gazette, founded that April that year with news of the Oakland Tribune. the Rockies and discovered were seven daily papers in New paper in 1854, and was mur- Lincoln’s assassination. Three But perhaps the best news- the Salt Lake Valley, and York City alone.) dered a few weeks later by years later, in September paper story on the 1906 that was that. Brannan’s weekly was a printer in his earthquake and A gambler, big spender and soon joined by Monterey’s office. Many edi- fire was written by wheeler-dealer, Brannan’s fol- Californian, which moved tors carried the a journalist who lowers accused him of misus- north and in May 1847, there Old West’s favor- When the 1906 earthquake wasn’t there at all. ing funds he managed, and that were two newspapers in what ite equalizer, the Will Irwin, a San was the end of his Mormon by that time had been named Colt 44. Vigilantes destroyed much of San Francisco, Franciscan and ex- dream. Instead, he became a San Francisco. In November roamed San Franc- Chronicle man, had publisher of San Francisco’s 1848, the California Star and isco battling crime. the Call, the Chronicle, and the joined the New first newspaper. the Californian merged, and James King of York Sun, and the However, before Brannan in January 1849 the little William, editor of Examiner joined forces. paper had trouble got around to his publish- weekly was renamed the Alta the Bulletin, was getting copy for ing venture, Walter Colton, California. It became a daily in murdered in 1856 by a machine 1868, the brothers (Charles the story. Irwin wrote the a former U.S. Navy chap- January 1850. politician, James Casey, at the and Michael) dropped the “eyewitness” account while lain who had become alcalde, When gold was discovered corner of Montgomery and word “dramatic” from the sitting at his typewriter in or mayor, of the California on Jan. 24, 1848 at Sutter’s Washington streets. Casey masthead and launched the New York. capitol of Monterey, and Mill, Brannan not only pub- and a cellmate, Charles Cora Morning Chronicle. They were Dr. Robert Semple, a den- lished the startling news, but (a gambler who had recently well on their way. They even Our author says he accepts chal- tist there, became the state’s he shouted it in the streets killed another San Franciscan), put forth a mission statement lenges for duels at Capp’s Corner first newspapermen. On Aug. and took off for the gold fields were taken from jail by the that read: “We propose to from 11 a.m. to 12 noon only. 15, 1846, they published the himself. He opened a store Vigilance Committee and publish a bold, bright, fear- E-mail: [email protected].

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From the Captain of Northern Station On duty Preparing for fall, for kids and adults by capt. greg mceachern ally increased visible pres- well as an opportunity for the Northern District and cers determined the vehicle let me know so we can be ence for the safety of the the children of our dis- the officers who addressed they were utilizing in the aware of the activity and e are winding children and residents in trict to interact with offi- the issue. Over the past crime was stolen and with- formulate plans to address down on our the area. cers, and officers-to-be, month or so there has been in the vehicle was property your concerns. event season Speaking of school, in a positive and produc- a rash of auto burglaries belonging to and recov- I’m pleased to see that Wand gearing up for the Northern Station offi- tive environment. A spe- in and around the Palace ered for victims of many crime in the district and return to school for our cers and nearly 40 police cial thanks goes to Sheryl of Fine Arts. At its height, of the thefts. citywide has been decreas- students. As our Davis, the coordi- we had in excess of 15 auto While we are very happy ing over the past few students return nator of Mo Magic break-ins over a three week to have made the arrests, months. Compared to a to classes, I ask and the Ella Hill period within just a few we are not resting on our few months ago, we have that you be par- Be particularly aware Hutch Community blocks of the venue. I even laurels and believe that seen a significant drop in ticularly aware of Center, as she received e-mails from con- other suspects continue property crimes, includ- the children as of the children as they worked tirelessly cerned neighbors who saw to operate in the area and ing an 11 percent decrease they walk through walk through our district not only in this broken glass or suspicious throughout the Northern in auto-break-ins and a 12 our district and event but events activity and inquired what District whom we will con- percent decrease in prop- across intersec- heading for school. throughout the we were doing about it. tinue to pursue. However, erty crimes overall over the tions heading for year for our chil- As a response, I tasked I thought it was appropri- past month. Though we are school. Please slow down recruits currently in the dren. I’m happy that our my undercover unit (a ate to notify you about the still up in property crime in school zones, be aware Police Academy partici- officers can participate in group of seven officers who recent issue and provide this year as compared to of areas frequented by stu- pated in the recent back- these types of events, and work undercover in plain you with information on the same time last year, dents, and in particular pack giveaway at Ella Hill I’m particularly pleased clothes) to review our property crimes please be cognizant of the Hutch Community Center. that we are integrating our the incidents and have decreased from rights of pedestrians as On Saturday, August 10, newest officers-in-train- come up with a plan being up almost they traverse our streets. our officers, along with ing, to instill in them the of action to curb Compared to a few 44 percent to now We have been successful a number of officers in responsibility we have to the uptick in break- months ago, we have being up about 24 in decreasing accidents in training at the Academy, our youth and the oppor- ins and appre- percent, a 20 percent the district so far this year, helped pass out more than tunity for them to start hend the suspects seen a significant drop drop. Here are the and I believe it’s in part 2,000 backpacks to local their careers on a path of responsible. Led by citywide crime sta- by your awareness, our children in the commu- success for community the supervisor of in property crimes. tistics and the sta- education, and at times, nity. The giveaway allowed engagement and outreach. the unit, the team tistics for Northern our enforcement efforts for many less-fortunate saturated the area, con- the hard working personnel Station thru July 2013 as in areas that have tradi- children to have not only a CrIMe WaTCh ducted surveillance over an of Northern Station active- compared to the same tionally been plagued by backpack but school sup- I don’t often write about extended period, gathered ly engaged in apprehend- time last year: frequent accidents. As plies necessary for their particular criminal inci- critical information, and ing criminals to make our CrIMe CITyWIde school begins, officers will success as school begins. dents, arrests, or our offi- ultimately made an arrest of streets safer. In the future, Violent Crime +12 percent have an increased pres- This program, sponsored cers here. However, for this two individuals responsible should you have informa- Property Crime +11 percent ence in and around the by Mo Magic, has grown article I thought it appro- for many of the auto break- tion on suspicious activity norThern dIsTrICT schools looking for viola- significantly and provided priate to write about some ins. After making the arrest or crimes you believe we Violent Crime +8 percent tors and having a gener- supplies for students as recent incidents plaguing of the individuals, the offi- should know about, please Property Crime +24 percent

Police Blotter Dispatches from San Francisco’s Northern Station

said he was at an ATM withdrawing $100 sure he couldn’t exit the building from when he was approached from behind by the rear door, and then they located the Crime on the beat a male subject who put a knife to his neck subject inside the building and took him and said, “Give me all your money or I’ll into custody. He had been heading for the The crimes below are a small snapshot arrived, one of them recognized the subject, slit your throat.” As he was relating the roof in an apparent attempt to flee by hop- of what the officers of Northern Station who was sitting on the ground with two story to the officers, the victim spotted ping from the building’s roof onto the next are doing. For a more comprehensive list, knives in front of him. The caller said he had the subject walking nearby, and the police building. Officers recognized him from visit www.sf-police.org; under Compstat, been harassed and threatened by the subject were able to detain the subject without the description of the driver of the stolen there is a link to CrimeMAPS. on multiple occasions. The officers ran a further incident. They found the knife the vehicle, and a computer check revealed check on the subject and learned that he subject had tossed under a nearby car, and four prior arrests for auto theft. He was had been arrested in the past for attempted they also found he had a warrant for his booked at Northern Station. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE murder when he stabbed a homeless male arrest. Video from a nearby security cam- Monday, June 10, 3:15 p.m. multiple times. They brought the subject to era was used as evidence, and the subject Van Ness Avenue at O’Farrell Northern Station and booked him, during was booked at Northern Station. GO FARTHER the course of which the subject threatened Monday, July 8, 10:55 p.m. A plainclothes officer detained a subject an officer, saying he would “do you with a Gough Street at Jackson suspected in yet a different phone theft. piano wire.” The subject then said that it HOPSCOTCHED A victim, who positively identified the wasn’t a threat, because “it is gonna happen.” Friday, July 5, no time given Uniformed officers observed a vintage subject, said he was riding the bus and Eddy Street at Laguna 1980s-model Ford Mustang with numer- using his iPhone when someone grabbed ous equipment violations, including no the phone from his hands and ran off the FIRESTARTER While taking part in a citywide opera- license plate lamp during darkness, bro- bus. The victim chased the three subjects, Tuesday, June 25, 5:16 a.m. tion against auto-boosting in mid-June, ken turn signals, and others. They intend- but when he caught up with them several Van Ness Avenue at Turk a plain-clothes officer observed a vehicle ed to issue the driver a citation for the blocks later, one of the subjects punched illegally parked in a high-crime area. A violations. The driver abruptly stopped him in the head. The subjects then split up A caller informed the police that he had computer check revealed that the vehicle his car on a steep hill and turned off the and ran in different directions; the victim been walking his dog when he saw a female had been stolen. The car then pulled out ignition, even though it appeared that the pursued the one he believed had his phone. lighting a fire and attempting to stoke it. into the flow of traffic, and the officer old car was not going to stop safely on the At this point, the plainclothes officer was Officers arrived to find the subject near followed. When the car made an abrupt hill. The subject refused to move the car, able to catch the subject and take him into a building doorway that was engulfed in U-turn, the officer was able to get a as it slowly rolled back down the hill; he custody. The subject gave the victim his flames. The officers detained the subject and description of the male driver. Despite the was removed from the car and an officer phone back and apologized. Nonetheless, he called for the Fire Department, which quickly officer’s call for a marked police unit to was able to enter and guide the car to a was booked at the Community Assessment controlled the fire. Officers searched the sub- stop the subject’s car, and his broadcasting safe parking space, where it was secured. and Referral Center. ject and found several lighters in her pockets. of the driver’s description, vehicle descrip- The subject told the police that he was She was booked at Northern Station. tion, and direction of travel, the subject on probation for burglary and that he has was still able to get away. a search condition. An officer performed “IT IS GONNA HAPPEN” A couple weeks later, officers saw the sus- a probation search of the car and discov- Thursday, June 13, 8:05 a.m. NABBING THE ATM BANDIT pected driver of the stolen car riding a bike ered a “belt buckle knife” on the floor- Market Street at Larkin Tuesday, July 2, 12:20 a.m. around Eddy and Laguna streets. Once board of the car behind the driver’s seat. Polk Street at Eddy again, the rider tried to get away, but having The driver was arrested for the prohib- Officers responded to a caller complain- only a bicycle, he couldn’t get too far. He ited weapon violation and was booked at ing of a knife-wielding man who was pick- A victim yelling, “Help me, I’ve been stopped the bike in front of an apartment Northern Station. ing fights with people. When the officers robbed,” flagged down some officers. He building and ran inside. Officers made The car had to be towed as a hazard.

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He was job was to interview patients with sexually uncharacteristically almost speechless, but transmitted diseases. did manage to utter, “This is the most outra- Buxtun learned that beginning in 1932 the geous thing I have ever seen.” Flushed with PHS had been conducting a clinical study at their success in loosey-goosey San Francisco, the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama to study the Cockettes played New York. Gore Vidal the natural progression of untreated syphilis attended and later said, “Having no talent in rural African-American men. The sub- is not enough.” Our local kids bombed. But FALL SALE! jects of the study thought they were receiv- here they were a San Francisco sensation ing free health — louche, lewd, care from the loopy, and la-di- U.S. govern- da. Later, when ment. They In the late ’60s and early ’70s, the Cockettes were never had melted told they had the Cockettes flamed high at into obscu- syphilis, and rity, Sweet Pam they were never the old Palace movie house. became an treated for it accountant. even after penicillin was validated as an Personally, I miss the Cockettes. Certainly, effective cure. their lives were out of control. They crashed Possessing a high sense of moral princi- and burned. But for a brief period they pal, Buxtun in 1966 filed an official protest had enormous energy and enthusiasm and with the PHS. It was rejected on grounds they didn’t give a damn about what they that the study was not yet complete. He filed believed were shopworn conventions. They another a year later. It was ruled irrelevant. were free-spirited and independent. Isn’t Then later he leaked information on the that the way proud parents like to describe Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment to a reporter. their children? It appeared in the Washington Star on July 25, 1972 and the next day the New York The ConsTanT Gardener Times ran it on page one. A Congressional Though I have lived in San Francisco hearing was called, Buxton testified, and the from diapers, through short pants and on experiment was terminated. The Tuskegee to jeans, (my family lived way out on Turk Syphilis Experiment has been called the Street in the sand dunes), it wasn’t until most infamous biomedical research study in adulthood that I moved to Telegraph Hill to U.S. history. be cool — and I mean cool in the vernacular sense of the word. Grace Marchant assisted SWEET PAM me to develop my self-declared coolness. Well, the derelict Pagoda Palace Theatre Grace lived on the Filbert Steps halfway on Powell in North Beach has finally bit the between Montgomery and Sansome, right NORIEGA FURNITURE dust. Actually, we bit its dust. 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Sandy Fertman Ryan has written for numerous national magazines, including Parade, Seventeen and TEEN. Her hobbies include folding contour sheets and watching water boil. E-mail: [email protected] www.MaRinaTiMES.coM THE MARINA TIMES SEPTEMBER 2013 11 Business & Finance

Business As Usual BART is about you

If BART doesn’t run, does it matter? PHOTO: RObERT S. dONOvAN Strike three by john zipperer times, that argument might hold; but the Bay Area is booming. California’s budget f you follow Facebook feeds for is back on track. So if we just can’t put up any length of time, sooner or later you with any labor action that causes some will read some inane political debate minor economic disruption during boom Ion the Facebook page of one of your times, then when can we? friends or contacts. A couple months ago, Apparently not during any time when one appeared in which the original poster people might feel inconvenienced. argued for raising the minimum wage. Yes, it inconveniences many people. One of the first responses was from some- That’s what strikes do. Even at the ste- one who said that we shouldn’t raise the reotypical factory strike, in which many incomes of “people who choose a lifestyle” people assume the only ones being incon- of a minimum wage job, because it was venienced are fat cat owners in three-piece their choice. suits lighting their cigars with rolls of cash, Ah, yes, living the Good Life on $15,000 scores of other people are inconvenienced, a year – it’s the including the work- Minimum Wage ers and proprietors Lifestyle to which of all kinds of sup- all Americans If we can’t put up pliers and customers aspire. But it’s also with any labor action who can’t get what the lifestyle people they want from the end up with when during boom times, factory when they they have no bar- need it. gaining power, then when can we? I have heard all the economic and too many staunch political system are united against them, liberals express utter conviction that some- and all their allies abandon them. body — the governor, mayors, whoever In early August, Governor Jerry Brown — should stop the BART strike. When answered the prayers of annoyed Bay Area Governor Brown finally stepped in just commuters and put off for seven days a before a threatened early-August strike, BART strike. When that week was almost these people were pleased. up, he answered even more prayers and con- But should they be? At least, should they vinced a judge to grant a 60-day “cooling off” be in a non-hypocritical world? period during which no strike can occur but Take away its right to strike, or under- during which the union and management cut it as the governor did, and you’ve are supposed to come closer together. defanged the union. That might or might The prayers he didn’t answer, of course, not be desirable; that’s debatable. After were those of the BART employees, all, the union was requesting a ridiculous because by preventing a strike and making raise of more than 23 percent over the it clear he was going to keep preventing a next four years. If, like me, people think strike, he took away whatever leverage they the union’s demands have been too high, had in their battle with management. then they should argue specifically against Maybe you don’t ride BART. But maybe those demands. A San Jose Mercury News some of your employees or coworkers use editorial did that powerfully: it and Muni to reach your business. Maybe you run a shop in the Marina and some of They work only 37½ hours a week. They your customers come to the City via BART. can call in sick during the workweek and Or maybe you do use it to ride to work or then volunteer for overtime shifts on their recreation elsewhere in the Bay Area. Very days off. [O]vertime ... in 2012 added an likely, in some way, BART affects you. You average 19 percent to base pay for station also affect BART. agents and 33 percent for train operators. I’ll spare you all the latest “decline of Meanwhile, BART faces a $142 million American labor” rhetoric and statistics, operating shortfall over the next 10 years. because everyone knows about it. What It already owes a $636 million debt for most people don’t know, I suspect, is that employees’ pension and retiree health the culprit isn’t always right-wing billion- care benefits. Aging train cars and the aire businessmen. Sometimes, as it is this train control system must be replaced. time, the culprit is liberals who give lip And BART faces billions of dollars of service to workers’ rights but then don’t deferred maintenance and repairs. want to live with the consequences. The reasoning behind the governor step- A strike can accomplish two things: It ping in and taking sides — and by disarm- puts pressure on their management oppo- ing the union, he was most definitely tak- nents, and it shows just how much pub- ing sides, though he might deny it — is that lic support the union’s demands actu- a strike by BART employees threatens sig- ally have—or don’t have—in the general nificant economic harm. Think about that: population. Let the system work. Our economy is too fragile to allow BART employees to strike. During bad economic E-mail: [email protected]

12 SEPTEMBER 2013 THE MARINA TIMES www.MaRinaTiMES.coM Insight What’s holding us back? Mid-year economic forecast marina times staff report The national economy, which the two metropolitan areas that have is our largest trading partner in recaptured their peak in employment n late July, The Common- California and the most important since 2008 — that’s not true of any wealth Club hosted a mid- thing for how well California does, other metropolitan area in the state. year economic review. Here and the rest of America does — as When you look at the different met- Ithe panelists discuss whether they well as the rest of the world, because ropolitan areas, you start to realize think the current slow-growth will we are a trading nation, not just our that their economic base is very, very persist in the short-term. goods and services, but the ship- different, and what particularly this ment of goods and services through area has to say in terms of its eco- Michael J. Boskin, Ph.D., senior our ports, the transportation, etc. nomic future is that it is very much fellow, Hoover Institution, professor — is also recovering, but at a slow- technology, biotech, a lot of educa- Left to right: Moderator Scott Thurm, Michael J. Boskin, John of economics, Stanford University; er rate. [Several quarters of slow tion, a lot of sophisticated people, very Silvia, and Ann Winblad talk economic futures PHOTO: l. HERRAdA-RIOS former chair, Council of Economic growth] suggests that we don’t really global, very Asian in its orientation. Advisers under President George have a strong enough recovery to It gives you a very different charac- participation rate for prime-age middle of the country. We also had H.W. Bush: I’m optimistic that we’ll rapidly expand employment and ter. So to me there is no California females — 25 to 34 — has actually a steady IPO market. [As of late continue a slow recovery. What we’ve reduce unemployment. The labor economy; there is an economy made declined as well. If you think about July], we have had about 40-plus gone through in California, which market’s improving slowly, a little up of 20, 25 different metropolitan what we saw in terms of women’s IPOs this year, and ... they are has picked up a bit in the last year, has bit more than that in California. areas, each with their own economic labor force participation through- probably many more companies in been getting out of an exceptionally But to give you an idea where challenges and characteristics, and out the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s is that registration that are formally filed deep hole. So we’re improving. we are in GDP terms from the a great diversity in performance number kept on rising. Now all of a that are silently out testing the The state is very diverse; the Bay depths of the recession, we’ve among the different areas. sudden it’s declining. market for potential IPO. Many of Area in particular is doing well, and had a 40 percent recovery relative The labor market in the United Ann Winblad, co-founder and those companies are right here in in particular the Central Valley and to the pace of recovery in some States but also in California today is managing director, Hummer the Bay Area. Inland Empire still are in very dif- other postwar recessions. In the very different than what we’re used Winblad Venture Partners: Last We also do have one big chal- ficult shape, with double-digit unem- labor market, about 30 percent as to from the 1970s, 1980s 1990s. It’s year about $25 billion was invested lenge, and that is talent. People ployment and a lot of difficulty. I’ll rapid growth in jobs. So we’ve still interesting that part-time workers in the United States by the venture come to the Bay Area because we also remind everyone that the offi- got a long way to go. compose a greater percentage of capital industry, but what most have concentration of tech talent. cial unemployment rate has become John Silvia, Ph.D., managing the U.S. labor force than we’ve seen people don’t pay attention to is But it still is a challenge here. In increasingly disassociated from a com- director and chief economist, Wells in the past from economic recover- that 50 percent of those dollars the United States alone, one in five prehensive measure of how the labor Fargo: At least from my perspec- ies. There are also little mysteries: never left the state of California, new jobs required very strong sci- market is doing, because so many peo- tive, there is no California econo- Labor force participation for both and most of those dollars stay here ence, technology, engineering, or ple are working part-time and would my. California reminds me of the men and women has gone down [in the Bay Area], with some in math skills, and that number is like to be working full-time, or have old stories of the Greek city states. in the last five years — many of the Los Angeles and San Diego only increasing. The number of given up looking for work. So a broad- You have very, very diverse eco- us realized labor force participa- areas. That also means that about tech jobs that were created this er measure of unemployment would nomic bases for the different met- tion for young people has really 41 percent percent of the compa- year relative to last year in the same be considerably larger. That said, we ropolitan areas. dropped off dramatically in the last nies were California companies. timeframe, increased by 6 percent. are improving, and the base case out- Let me just throw out one quick five or six years; what some of us That is good news for California, So we have an increasing issue of look is for continued improvement. statistic. San Jose and San Francisco, don’t appreciate is the labor force not necessarily good news for the skills shortage in the U.S.

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Much has changed since the World Series celebration PHOTO: MAYORgAvINNEwSOM / flICkR The Giants: What went wrong

by steve hermanos allowed. Say it ain’t so, but right now, the Mariners, Twins and Cubs are better hen your team wins a than our Giants. World Series one year, and The blame is equal parts hitting then the next year it loses a and pitching: Wlot more games than it wins, the question 2012: 4.43 runs scored per game; 4.01 presents itself: what happened? In the tra- runs allowed per game. dition of those who read wet tea leaves, I 2013: 3.74 runs scored per game; 4.34 poured a plate full of ketchup and from runs allowed per game. head-height, with eyes closed, dropped a The last of Timmy in orange? Timmy fistful of garlic fries. With a warm, fog- seems to have been permanently infected chill-defeating drink in hand, I pored by Barry Zito’s inconsistency bug. (A over the resulting Jackson-Pollock-y wondrous no-hitter one game! Eight runs mess to come up in four innings the with the following next.) As Timmy (2013 numbers are is a free agent after from mid-August): I’m crying into my the season, I have a Panda is play- sick feeling that he’s ing hurt. Though garlic fries that Timmy’s going to wind up he’s showing flash- with the Cardinals es of his old self, issues were not or another team the Panda is play- corrected by the Giants. that has a track ing with a bunch record of taking of injuries. Every one of Pablo Sandoval’s inconsistent pitchers and returning them offensive numbers is down this year. to glory. In Timmy’s case, he’s poten- Alarmingly, his slugging percentage has tially got another 10 years of pitching nose-dived from .552 in 2011, to .447 ahead of him. I’m crying into my garlic in ’12, to .380 in ’13. A great hitter has fries that his issues were not corrected been neutered by injuries that he is by the Giants. gallantly hiding. Naysayers of the 2010 champions 2012 was “Much Ado About Scutaro.” said the Giants won it with smoke and In 62 games with the Giants in the mirrors. By winning in 2012, those regular season last year, Scooter hit naysayers shut up. But now that the .362/.385/.473. He was NLCS MVP. He’s 2013 team has underachieved so egre- had a good, not great, year in ’13, hitting giously, you could say that 2012’s ver- .303/.358/.378. Late-season acquisition sion of smoke and mirrors included Cody Ross lifted the Giants in ’10; Carlos Barry Zito’s miraculous games against Beltran was a flop in ’11; Scooter pro- the Reds, and against Verlander vided the ignition in ’12; and don’t even and the Tigers; Marco Scutaro’s hot mention Jeff Francoeur in ’13. streak during the regular season, and The Giants miss Pagan. Angel Pagan against the Cardinals in the NLCS; had a great year in 2012. Pagan hit and Tim Lincecum’s transformation .288/.338/.440 in 2012. He led the league from erratic sixth starter to perfect with 15 triples. This year he hit a two- relief pitcher. run, inside-the-park walk-off homer The rest of the 2012 championship versus the Rockies on May 25. On May — Pablo’s three homers off Verlander 28 he was put on the DL with a strained in Game 1; excellent pitching by Cain, right hamstring. On June 24 he was Bummy, and Vogey; good hitting; stellar carted off a minor league field, having defense; and solid relief pitching — were torn the offending hamstring. Then he all real. And the two World Series tro- had surgery on the hamstring. Right phies sure look real when we pose next now his four-year contract looks like to them. It was a wonderful party in a gamble gone wrong. The curse of 2012. But this hangover is terrible. Here’s Aaron Rowand? looking to 2014. It’s worse than it seems. In 2012, the Giants scored 69 more runs than Steve Hermanos is the author of Orange their pitching allowed. In ’13, the Giants Waves of Giants! The 2012 Championship clock in with 72 fewer runs scored than Season. E-mail: [email protected]

14 SEPTEMBER 2013 THE MARINA TIMES www.MaRinaTiMES.coM The Coastal Commuter Behind enemy lines A Giants lifer upholds the faith when in LA by michael snyder the rest. It’s been a thrill. But No need to rehash the when I have the iPod on on play-by-play. I get it. good luck getting a single things went sour a couple of hostile history of these shuffle for what I like to I get it. Scully is a legend word on the NFL in a city ne of the few months ago as the Giants teams, going back a hun- call “Radio Mikey.” With to Angeleno baseball fans. where there is currently no pitfalls of residing took a precipitous fall from dred-plus years to the eyes on the road and a But his drone has always pro franchise at all. in Los Angeles for the heights of last year’s earliest days of the fran- voice-activated hands-free been less than pleasant to So September is upon Omonths at a time is the Series victory to the lower chises when they were phone, you can do a little these ears except when I us, and things don’t look constant barrage of Dodger reaches of the National the New York Giants biz or chat up a pal, too. was enjoying him make good for the Giants as the Blue that I have to and the Brooklyn But there comes a time excuses for the Dodgers 2013 season winds down. endure throughout Dodgers. It should when you must get caught during the Giants’ recent Yet, in my knee-jerk way, baseball season. A suffice to say that up on the scores or news championship seasons. as I navigate the 134 from significant impe- Things went sour a dealing with the about your team — or Games aside, sports-talk Glendale to Studio City or tus behind this couple of months ago current turn- actually tune in to a game. radio in L.A. is like it is the 101 from downtown monthly column about has made You’ve got those rare in most American cities: to Bel-Air, I will turn on is my city-hopping as the Giants took a the idea of being occasions when the Giants loudmouth fan-wank with the radio and hope for Left Coast lifestyle, a Giants fan in play the detested L.A. plenty of lowbrow “humor.” the best. Even if it’s a and though I am precipitous fall. L.A. this summer Angels and the more fre- As bad as it is in any cor- wait-till-next-year situa- generally happy almost unbearable. quent times when one of ner of the United States, it’s tion for the Orange and whether I’m in S.F. or L.A. League’s Western Division. Believe me. The Dodgers the greatest rivalries in downright insulting when Black Attack, I still have or in between, my baseball Making matters worse, the on a winning streak is sports is in effect — the it doesn’t concern your my postseason mantra allegiance is unwavering. free-spending Los Angeles more stultifying than the Giants versus the Dodgers. favorite teams — and it’s when it comes to winning I am, have been, and will Dodgers have finally seen a desert heat. And listen- Either match-up the World Series. continue to be a devoted return from the club’s mas- ing to sports radio in is a trial to hear It’s as easy as ABD fan of the San Francisco sive overpayment for tal- Los Angeles, which is over the airwaves — Anybody But Giants. And that’s win-or- ent; as I write this, the L.A. something I find myself without the deft, Sports talk radio in L.A. the Dodgers! lose, baby! Dogs are astride the top of doing despite my best clever, and engag- Regarding the win-or- the standings — and worse, intentions, exacerbates ing San Francisco is like in most cities: Michael Snyder is a lose thing, Giants fandom they’ve been on an aston- the problem. broadcast team of loudmouth with plenty of print and broadcast has been blessed over the ishing roll since the middle I do spend a consider- Jon Miller, Duane journalist who cov- past few years. As any of the season. Now, they’ve able amount of time on the Kuiper, Mike lowbrow “humor.” ers pop culture every conscious San Franciscan even picked up flamboy- L.A. freeways, as anyone Krukow, and Dave week on KPFK-FM/ should know, two out of ant former Giants closer would expect. Gotta drive Flemming on the micro- even worse when it extols Pacifica Radio’s David the last three World Series Brian “The Beard” Wilson to stay alive in Southern phone. In L.A., I have to the virtues of your teams’ Feldman Show, and on championships have been as a free agent to bolster California. And I really suffer through a bunch enemies (such as the vile Michael Snyder’s Culture won by our boys in orange their bullpen and maybe don’t mind being behind of jabbering, indistin- Lakers). And don’t get me Blast, available online at and black: MVPosey, the gain inspiration from the wheel when I can lis- guishable clowns and the started on the L.A. cover- YouTube and Digidev TV. Panda, Timmy, Cainer, the the World Series ring on ten to some new sounds hoary anecdote machine/ age of professional foot- You can follow Michael on Reverend Pence, Romo, and his finger. Galling. on KCSM or KCRW or Dodger icon Vin Scully ball. If you’re a Niners fan, Twitter: @cultureblaster

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Across the Bay… The Hungry Palate A smoking-hot griddle Buster’s in North Beach: The quintessential cheese steak joint

alito’s Crab House freshly made beignets, Tortuga & Prime Rib—Long a Caribbean rum cake and salted part of the local “scene”, caramel vanilla crunch cake. SSalito’s in Sausalito is fresh, It’s the perfect getaway on a Left to right: Buster’s cheese steak and hot dog PHOTOS: ERNEST bEYl bright and full of casual ambi- foggy city day. You can take a by ernest beyl having a vested interest, you urally), spinach, zucchini, ence. Large, multi-leveled decks ferry and pretend you’re on vaca- watch closely. Buster’s grid- bell peppers, and all of overlook the water and the tion in a faraway village. At least ’m a patron of dle man is a wizard; his twin this smothered with my beauty of the area is absolutely for one day! Sitting on beautiful Buster’s, the North spatulas scraping together choice, Cheese Wiz. And Beach cheese steak onions, peppers, mush- I like some jalapeno pep- breathtaking. Richardson Ijoint on Columbus and rooms and using the square pers in there. How do I The versa- Bay, the blue Vallejo. It’s my go-to place tip of one to chop the steak describe the taste of this tility of the The large covered, sky and spar- when I crave a cheese that will eventually become beauty? Juicy, a little salty, steak, a burger, or a hot your very own cheese steak. cheesy. It tastes like North food offerings heated patio and kling water are dog. I’ve considered writ- A few words about the Beach looks at midnight on allows you the perfect set- ing a Hungry Palate res- cheese: On these cheese a Saturday — stimulating, twinkling lights set taurant review of Buster’s steaks there is a choice of provocative and a bit edgy. to have any- ting for an for the Marina Times for a provolone, pepper jack, thing from a the stage for dining afternoon or long time. What’s held me white American, Swiss, OUR BURGER SYMPOSIUM selection of evening of back? Well, it’s occurred to cheddar or — and let’s What is it really about under the stars with me that I might be looked have a drum roll — Cheese the hamburger? What a cheeses and cocktails and upon as a lightweight if I “Wiz.” Yes, Cheese Wiz (as remarkable and completely salumi with the possibility of dining al fresco. did a full-on review of a Buster’s spells it). Cheese satisfying thing it is. I’ve house made The large cheese steak joint. Whiz is a processed, yel- eaten my fair share. I sup- romance a foregone I queried my editor to low-orange cheese sauce pose if I came right down kettle bread conclusion. covered, heat- see what she would think devised by Kraft Foods and to a decision on what to eat and a bot- ed patio and about this. My point was dates back to 1952. I like it. on a given day, hamburgers that to be reviewed by a And a few words about (make that, cheeseburgers) tle of wine to a full-blown twinkling lights set the stage responsible publication toppings: Your choice of would rate near the top. feast of Dungeness crab and for dining under the stars with like the Marina Times (or bell peppers, sweet cherry In the early ’60s, I dis- succulent prime rib. The the possibility of romance a the New York Times, for peppers, black olives, sau- covered Clown Alley, the that matter) a restaurant erkraut (for the hot dogs), long-gone North Beach menu is accessible. It’s sim- foregone conclusion. doesn’t have to be a world- tomatoes, dill pickles, and joint that had raised the ple food, well-sourced, They serve breakfast on renowned establishment jalapeno peppers (30 cents hamburger to a new para- like the French Laundry in each); or guacamole, mush- digm. And did you know abundant and comforting the weekends beginning at Yountville. It can be wor- rooms, pepperoni, or bacon that San Francisco’s hungry yet sumptuous. 10:00 am. Crab benedict, thy of a thoughtful review (75 cents each). i legend Enrick Baldacci You can craft your dining hot buttered rum pancakes simply if it’s a humble place opened Clown Alley back that just serves good food. CONSIDER THE CHEESE STEAK in the ’50s? It finally closed experience by beginning with and open face skillet omelets Buster’s qualifies. She told There are purists who in 2007. oysters or sizzling iron-skillet are but a sampling of the me to go for it. So here goes. insist you can’t get a good These days the gold stan- roasted mussels, shrimp and weekend menu. cheese steak anywhere dard in burgers is Buster’s A SMOKING-HOT GRIDDLE but in Philadelphia. OK — Buster’s Burger ($5.60), crab and move to special- It’s almost an overstate- by me; let’s just call these Bacon Burger ($6.40), ties such as a crab enchilada, 1200 Bridgeway, Sausalito ment to say that Buster’s is San Francisco cheese Mushroom Bacon Burger unprepossessing. It carries steaks. A different breed. ($6.90), and Veggie Burger fresh fish or prime rib. Sweets 415.331.3226 unprepossessing as an art And here they are with ($5.50). With your choice have their own category with salitoscrabhouse.com form. About 8 or 10 stools prices for small or large: of cheese. I like my Buster’s along a countertop. A few Phili (style) Cheese Steak cheeseburgers with all the facing the action out on ($6.45/$7.85), Whole Sub goodies. One half pound, Columbus. Some rickety California Cheese Steak fresh-ground hamburger, tables and chairs outside. ($6.70/$8.60), Phillapeno medium rare; mayonnaise, Behind the counter there’s Cheese Steak ($6.75/$8.55), mustard, ketchup, sweet a deep fryer for those fries Chiladelphia Cheese Steak pickle relish, grilled onions, — plain fries, garlic fries, ($6.95/$7.95), Mushroom dill pickles, and a few jala- cheese fries, garlic-cheese Philly Cheese Steak peno peppers thrown in fries, chili-cheese fries and, ($6.75/$8.90), and my for good order. All nestled of course, chili-garlic-cheese favorite, the inimitable between two halves of a fries. But the focal point North Beach Cheese Steak toasted sesame seed bun. behind Buster’s counter is ($6.70/$8.60). The quintessential burger. the smoking-hot griddle. The makeup of most of No matter what you order these is apparent by their HOMAGE TO THE HOT DOG at Buster’s — any of several titles or you can drop by, As a kid, I was devoted cheese steak sandwiches, read the menu and try to the hot dog. One of my half-pound burgers, or one one. So let’s jump direct- early recollections is of of the various hot dogs — ly into the North Beach my father taking me into ADVERTISEMENT. everything is done on that Cheese Steak: chopped a butcher shop on Market smoking-hot griddle and steak, grilled onions (nat- hungrY palate, continued on 17

16 SEPTEMBER 2013 THE MARINA TIMES www.MaRinaTiMES.coM Hungry Palate by the foot-long hot dogs. aMBIenCe Fisherman’s Wharf continued from page 16 I called them garbage rolls. Who needs ambience My zeal for hot dogs knows when the food is so good? Street. He apparently no bounds. At Buster’s knew the butcher. After you should try them all: sound LeveL my father had paid for the the foot-long, all-beef hot Music: stuff like “Suzie Q” is calling your name brisket of beef, the pork dog ($3.25), or chili cheese by Creedence Clearwater chops, the lamb shanks, dog ($4.75), or hot links Revival, and lots of hip-hop. and the ham hocks, the ($3.75), or Italian sausage But conversation is possible. butcher reached into the ($5.70), or a cheese dog refrigerated display case, ($4.25). The way I go is the LIGhT LeveL pulled out a frankfurt- all-beef, foot-longer, with Light enough to read the er and handed it to me. sauerkraut, onions, sweet signboard menu at 10 paces. Ritual called for me to pickle relish, mustard, and instantly devour it just as ketchup — and a few of noT To MIss dIshes it was, in a series of rapid those jalapeno peppers. The North Beach Cheese gulps. Neat! That is, with- The quintessential cheese Steak, a cheeseburger with out mustard. steaks, burgers and hot dogs. all the trimmings, foot-long In those days, the most Buster’s: 366 Columbus hot dogs, and garlic fries. sublime example of the Avenue (at Vallejo); Sunday– genus hot dog was to Thursday 11 a.m.–2:30 a.m., The dIaMonds be found at Casper’s in Friday– Saturday 11 a.m.–3 Ratings range from zero Oakland. I attended high a.m.; 415-392-2800, http:// to four diamonds and reflect school there for a while. I busters-sf.com. food and atmosphere and hung out at Casper’s when ◆◆◆ service, taking price range school let out because there In case you’re prompted and type of restaurant into were pinball machines, to utter a roar of protest over consideration. which occupied me for the three diamonds, consid- hours. I was also occupied er our reviewing rules. E-mail: [email protected] he Franciscan Crab ed crab, crab Alfredo pasta, or Dishing Food style: Thought provoking and flavor Restaurant- Don’t let the crab Enchilada—my favor- continued from page 1 first with artful aesthetic. the name fool you— ite. No matter which way you Food Network stars including Guy Fieri Fun fact: In 2008, Michael received Tthis Fisherman’s Wharf main- order, it is guaranteed to be and Rachael Ray, and up-and-coming the “Most Promising Chef” award from chefs. I’ve always had a pretty good eye Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller after stay serves food that goes fresh, flavorful and master- for the up and coming — I interviewed competing for the United States Bocuse well beyond steamed crab on fully prepared. David Kinch, Joel Huff and Ryan Scott d’Or, widely regarded as the epitome of long before they graced the covers of culinary competitions worldwide. a platter. The menu includes The Franciscan’s other sea- publications like San Francisco magazine and 7x7 or appeared on food-focused TV What is the last thing you cooked delightful artisanal salumi food options are also stel- shows like Iron Chef and Top Chef. I even for yourself? and burrata, specialties that lar, from the garlic-steamed beat the San Francisco Chronicle to the Fresh ramen noodles from Japantown punch with Huff, who languished in rela- in a homemade pork broth. include the best fish and chips clams, the fresh fish prepared tive obscurity at the Mandarin Oriental you’ve ever tasted, a barbecue in four signature styles, to the Hotel for nearly two years. A meal or a dish that was an inspiration Like Kinch, who combines respect for or a revelation? shredded short rib sandwich hearty seafood cioppino, per- ingredients with Eating in Japan, an unmatched where less is more. and flavorful pastas like sea- fect for a cold day by the bay. innate culi- Just simple fish food linguine. And if you can find room, try nary creativity at and rice, but qual- Manresa, Scott, ity comes first, But oh, the crabs: what a a decadent dessert made with who pioneered something that today’s gourmet is necessary for delight they are. You can start their house made frozen cus- sandwich craze at great cuisine. with a Dungeness crab cocktail tard ice cream. Myth Café, and Huff, who blend- Last restaurant or an order of crab cakes, move Pier 43 ½, 415.362.7733, ed his laid-back where you dined surfer style and and the best thing on to a crab Louie salad, and franciscancrabrestaurant.com. strong Japanese you ate there? make your entrée a whole roast- Open daily at 11:30 am. influences to coax Manresa. I had incredible depths this amazing Span- of flavors from ish mackerel — deceptively simple David Kinch’s abil- dishes, Michael ity to combine that Rotondo, the new fish with the acid- chef at Parallel 37 ity of local melon in the Ritz-Carlton PHOTOS: COURTESY THE RITz-CARlTON was inspiring. San Francisco, is a gifted cook with unique talent and style “Secret” hole-in-the-wall restaurant in — something that, in a town known for North Beach? its restaurants, is surprisingly rare. Vietnam Restaurant. Rotondo’s pedigree is impressive: a stint at the five-star, five-diamond What was your favorite childhood food? Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach, General Tsao’s chicken. I don’t remem- Florida; two years in Europe working ber anyone really eating it back then … I at multiple Michelin star restaurants; feel like I discovered it! and eight years under the tuteledge of the legendary Charlie Trotter at Something in your fridge or freezer that his eponymous restaurant in Chicago. would surprise people? When that restaurant closed in 2012, A magnum of Krug Grand Cuvee the timing was right for Rotondo and Champagne — it’s there just waiting for a the Ritz. special occasion. If you’re a connoisseur who makes pilgrimages to Yountville to dine at If you retired tomorrow, what dish would the French Laundry, or to Los Gatos you be remembered for? to dine at Manresa, you owe it to My crispy globe artichoke, and defi- yourself to make the short trip to nitely my fried chicken feet steam bun — Parallel 37 to experience Rotondo’s every Monday we have “industry night” “Hands down the best food you’ll find on Fisherman’s Wharf.” Sunset Magazine menu, which comprises some of the and it’s on the menu. most inspired dishes I’ve experienced ADVERTISEMENT. in a long time. E-mail: [email protected] www.MaRinaTiMES.coM THE MARINA TIMES SEPTEMBER 2013 17 Food & Wine

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18 SEPTEMBER 2013 THE MARINA TIMES www.MaRinaTiMES.coM The Tablehopper Worth a visit Lots of activity on Polk Street; fall is full of new openings

by marcia gagliardi will be adjusted as needed (Mondays will be added later, too). eady to wear your new back- Slated to open on Sept. 4 (at press time) to-school outfit? You have many is La Urbana (661 Divisadero Street) new restaurants to check out. in the former Plant It Earth space. The ROne of the biggies will be Gianpaolo project comes from local entrepreneur Waterline’s 1760 (1760 Polk Street); the Eduardo Rallo and Mexican architect team had hoped to open in August, but and restaurateur Juan Garduño, and will all will be revealed soon. The menu from be a modern Mexican restaurant with chef Adam Tortosa includes dishes like an attached mezcaleria. Chef Benjamin watermelon gazpacho with Dungeness Klein will head the kitchen (his chef crab, finger lime, and borage, and beef de cuisine is Julio Aguilera). The menu tartare with Marcona almonds, Thai will offer modern takes on traditional herbs and chile. There will also be a few regional Mexican dishes, like Manila clam pastas, like squid ink linguine, uni, gar- menudo with cabbage tostadas and hom- lic, red pepper, and breadcrumb, plus a iny, or a carnitas torta on freshly baked fried duck sandwich. Sign me up. There brioche. Northern California ingredients is quite the array of flavors and influ- will figure prominently. Think contempo- ences; dishes will range from $8–$25. rary cantina by way of Mexico, D.F., with There will also be desserts from pastry a mezcal-centric bar. chef Riccardo Menisci, like milk choco- The space is designed by partner late ganache with hickory ice cream, Garduño’s architecture firm, and will bourbon caramel and marshmallow. be a mix of old and new, the urban and Stay tuned for more on the décor and the rustic. The heart of the space is the other details. spacious bar, which will be topped with Also on Polk: Pesce (2227 Polk Street) aged zinc and seat 20. Behind the bar is has closed its doors and swam down- a collection of colorful, rural furniture stream to the Castro (2223 Market from Puebla, Oaxaca and Toluca affixed Street). Chef-owner Ruggeri Gadaldi to the wall like an art piece, and will be (with Adriano Paganini) moved the res- custom-lit, plus there’s an open kitchen. taurant (and its menu) to the new loca- The space is full of gorgeous tile from a tion. As for the fate of the original Pesce fourth-generation tile-maker in Mérida. location, stand by for more on that soon. The 60-seat dining room will feel like Popular salad (and sandwich) shop a contemporary cantina, with plenty Blue Barn Gourmet (2237 Polk of light from the large windows. The Street, 415-655-9438) has opened a furnishings have many custom touches, second location in the former Yabbie’s and there will be original art through- Coastal Kitchen. The team (Sam Josi, out (and on the façade of the build- Nate Valentine and Stryker Scales) ing). Am looking forward to this stylish has their latest project (Padrecito in addition to Divisadero! Cole Valley) up and running, so it’s Just in case you were planning to join now time to release the salads. The the masses in line for dinner at State Bird space is a lot larger than the original Provisions (1529 Fillmore Street, 415- on Chestnut Street — there are 44 795-1272), the restaurant is closed until seats plus 9 at the wine bar. Partner about mid-September as they work on Nate Valentine said he wants it to be a their expansion into the space next door. space where people can sit and enjoy A date has not been set for the reopening, their meal over a glass of wine, while so you can’t make any future reservations the Chestnut location is more grab- right now (hold yer horses). and-go. The opening menu is similar to the one on Chestnut, with some Marcia Gagliardi is the founder of the additions later. There are local beers weekly Tablehopper e-column; sub- and wines (five reds, five whites), and scribe and get more food news and gos- people the team personally knows sip at www.tablehopper.com. Follow make all the wines. Initial hours are her on Twitter: @tablehopper. E-mail: Tuesday–Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., and [email protected]

Wine Notes Fear not Ordering wine in a restaurant

by jeannine sano to taste if money were no food? Or do you not care object. For others, that list about pairing wine with ne of the ques- is either kryptonite or a food? Do you want to try tions I am asked hot potato, something that something new? Would you most often about inflicts stress and pressure, prefer something familiar? Owine is this: How do you best passed off to someone What kind of wines do you pick a wine from a restau- else to handle. generally like? New World rant wine list? There are What do you if you are in (e.g., California, Australia)? people who love looking the latter category and you Old World (e.g., France, at wine lists — people who are stuck with the list? The Italy)? Full-bodied? Lighter- stop listening to the train answer is both complicat- bodied? Name some wines of the conversation swirling ed and simple. The simple not on the list that you have around them as they lose answer is to ask your server liked. The only descriptors themselves in the pages or the sommelier for help. I would avoid because they 12 - 100 listing regions, varietals, The complicated part is how can cause confusion are: producers, and vintages to ask for help. The more “smooth,” “dry,” and “sweet.” while they try to find the categories and descriptions Otherwise, have fun! It is best value, look for selec- you can provide the better. better to ask for directions tions to please everyone at Red, white, rosé, still, spar- than to get lost, I promise. VALET PARKING the table, and covet bot- kling? What price range? tles that they would want What are you ordering for E-mail: [email protected]

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New and Notable Give it a try

PHOTO: jUlIE MITCHEll Try authentic Seattle-style teriyaki at Glaze on Fillmore

by julie mitchell savory teriyaki sauce is already flavorful, those who want more heat can hen most people hear the spend $1 extra for spicy, extra spicy, term “fast food,” visions of or “the hottest” sauce. For more vari- grease-laden burgers and ety, combo plates — like two teriyaki Wfries or pizza may still come to mind. entrées or one teriyaki entrée plus a But what with food trucks and health- side of steamed edamame, cold soba ful prepared food available in most any noodle salad, cucumber salad, crispy grocery store in the City, that defini- gyoza (dumplings made with chicken, tion is changing. vegetables, or pork), or charred Asian In Seattle, fast food in the form pork ribs with spicy barbeque sauce of teriyaki is as commonplace as over rice — are also available. Salad pizza but much more healthful. The plate choices are salmon, chicken Japanese brought this combina- breast, or grilled tofu with sesame, tion of grilled meat or fish, vege- carrot ginger, or gluten-free honey tables and rice to lemon dressing. Hawaii and then All the pro- the West Coast in duce is locally the 1920s. Many There’s even a heated sourced (organic Japanese-style res- when possible) taurants opened outdoor patio just waiting and delivered in Seattle after fresh daily, the World War II, for our Indian summer teriyaki sauces and then with an are all made influx of Korean just around the corner. in house daily, immigration in and the food is the ’60s and ’70s, a hybrid form of served on compostable plates. Sweets teriyaki was created and flourished in from local Devil’s Tooth Baking the Pacific Northwest. Company and sodas from Seattle- If you want to try Seattle-style based Jones Soda Co. round out the teriyaki, Glaze Teriyaki on Fillmore, menu. Glaze was designed using founded by Seattle native Paul King lots of reclaimed wood, and there’s is the place to go. Each teriyaki plate even a heated outdoor patio just features a grilled chicken breast or waiting for our Indian summer just thigh, organic salmon, Japanese- around the corner. Everything is also marinated hanger steak, soy-marinat- available to go. ed tofu, wok vegetables, or boneless Now might just be the time to pork loin served with white or brown give a new kind of quick and easy rice and salad. The meat is boneless dining a try! and skinless, natural and antibiotic Glaze Teriyaki: 1946 Fillmore Street free, and Glaze thoughtfully high- (at Pine), 415-590-2199, www.glazeteri- lights its several gluten-free options yaki.com, daily 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. on its menu. (Traditional soy sauce contains gluten.) While the sweet and E-mail: [email protected]

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20 SEPTEMBER 2013 THE MARINA TIMES www.MaRinaTiMES.coM Secret Asian Man Quick bites Not-to-miss dishes Leather Art Show Collages by Peter James Lampredotto sandwich: Elmira Rosticceria Wood-grilled octopus: Coqueta 154 McAllister Street (at Hyde), Pier 5, The Embarcadero, 415-704-8866, Opening Reception Sept 12, 5-8 PM 415-551-7332 www.coquetasf.com Chef Marc Passetti’s version of this Coqueta means “infatuated” in Spanish, and I Caffe’ Union Florentine peasant dish made from the was so infatuated with chef Michael Chiarello’s 1830 Union Street fourth and final stomach of a cow is grilled octopus the first time I tried it that I much tastier than it sounds. Not to be ate a second order. Served simply with olive 8:30 – 3:00 Daily, Closed Tuesdays confused with honeycomb tripe, lam- oil potatoes dusted with pimentón (Spanish predotto becomes meltingly tender when paprika), the octopus is tender every time, not slow cooked. Passetti serves it with house- like at most restaurants that don’t know how made salsa verde or salsa picante on a to cook it properly (timing is everything — a light, airy ciabatta roll. second too long, and you’ve got rubber bands). This is the best grilled octopus I’ve ever eaten. Linguine with clams: Capo’s 641 Vallejo Street (at Stockton), 415-986-8998, Barley risotto with sea urchin: Parallel 37 www.sfcapos.com 600 Stockton Street (at California) in the Even in the North Beach sea of Italian Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 415-773-6168, restaurants, no one can make a better lin- www.parallel37sf.com guine and clams than Tony Gemignani. Chef Michael Rotondo’s barley risotto The perfectly al dente pasta, made fresh reminds me of David Kinch’s famous “tidal in house, has just enough bite; the clams pool” at Manresa — sea urchin, abalone, and are big and briny; and the white wine mussels in an earthy broth with mushrooms and garlic sauce isn’t too thick or too and scallions — and it’s every bit as good (not thin — it’s just right. to mention you don’t have to make the long drive to Los Gatos). The risotto is topped Fried chicken: Out the Door with sea urchin, crispy Serrano ham, and a 2232 Bush Street (at Fillmore), 415-923-9575, medley of mushrooms and seafood (on one www.outthedoors.com visit, it was black trumpet mushrooms and The Colonel’s got nothing on Charles geoduck clam). An earthy house-made dashi Phan! At his Pacific Heights location, Phan broth, poured tableside, creates the elusive serves moist, juicy chicken cloaked in a umami (the fifth flavor; along with sweet, FOG CITY thin, crispy crust and served with a side of sour, bitter, and salty) and proves Rotondo is Sriracha butter for dipping. Who would’ve a culinary force to be reckoned with. LEATHER known San Francisco’s most renowned Vietnamese chef would shine on such an Read more of Secret Asian Man’s reviews and American classic. views on life at www.Tony1andOnly.com. Since 1968

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Tosca as it appeared pre-renovation PHOTO: TOSCACAfESf.COM Tosca Café aims for fall reopening

by susan dyer reynolds friend Ken Friedman and it too much — something Friedman’s business part- she and other regulars hen Jeannette ner, chef April Bloomfield, feel strongly about — and Etheredge, well regarded in New York says she is thrilled about owner of the for combining upscale the deal. W93-year-old Tosca Café in food with a bar ambi- Tosca Café opened in North Beach, fell $100,000 ance at their establish- 1919, making it the third- behind in her rent, the ments, like the Spotted oldest bar in the City. It has future of the iconic water- Pig and the Breslin, and been the place for celeb- ing hole looked grim. set the deal in motion rities, locals and powerful Landlord Roger Forbes for them to take over. politicians to mingle and served Etheredge with an Friedman, whose career drink the signature house eviction notice, something started in the music busi- “cappuccino” (Ghirardelli the shareholder in nine ness, spent time at Tosca chocolate, steamed milk, San Francisco strip clubs when he worked for leg- and brandy), which was seems fond of doing these endary concert promoter created during prohibition. days: He also served evic- Bill Graham. The menu, Tosca stopped serving food tion papers to legendary Bloomfield says, will be long ago, so the biggest North Beach peep-show straightforward with an challenge will be updating the Lusty Lady for fall- “Italian twist.” the kitchen — and trans- ing behind in their rent Others had come for- ferring the liquor license, (see cover story). ward to take over Tosca, which can take months. If When actor Sean Penn, but Etheredge felt best things go smoothly with a longtime regular of about Friedman and the kitchen, liquor license, Tosca, heard the news, Bloomfield, who plan to and cleanup, they plan to he reached out to his clean it up but not change reopen this fall.

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@nite Outside Lands Book Notes Review the Beatles classics as well as the McCartney originals, from “Hey Duchamp revisited in book of Jude” to “Band on the Run.” As a love letter to our city, he performed a cover of “San Francisco interviews by Calvin Tomkins Bay Blues.” He invited the local Kronos Quartet to accompany by sharon anderson ed what he called “retinal art” and him on a gorgeous rendition of instead explored work that empha- “Yesterday” that brought many “I don’t believe in art. I believe in sized ideas over form. His “read- listeners to tears. Delightfully, he the artist.” ymades” fulfilled the task. Found took every opportunity to woo the — Marcel Duchamp objects somewhat manipulated and appreciative audience, telling jokes taken out of their ordinary context and dedicating songs to his fel- hen he first met served ideas instead of the eye. A Paul McCartney rocked the main stage on the opening night of low Beatles and to the loves of his Marcel Duchamp in shovel hanging from a gallery ceiling Outside Lands PHOTO: jOSH wITHERS life, even signing a couple of fans’ 1959, Calvin Tomkins became menacing when given the wrists in Sharpie, so they could Wwas not the famous art critic he title In Advance of the Broken Arm. Home is where McCartney is turn his signature into tattoos. would later become. In fact, at The mundane aspect of readymade And if that weren’t enough, this the time Tomkins knew nothing objects communicated the artist’s by maryann lorusso nicer during Outside Lands,” age-defying 71-year-old ended about art. His meeting and ongoing deadpan sense of humor while blur- said Christine Rallo, who attends his set with a climactic “Live and friendship with Duchamp, arguably ring the boundaries of art and life. moved to San Francisco annually. She and thousands of Let Die,” as fireworks exploded one of the most During these a decade ago, and it’s taken others came to the three-day event over the moonlit park, then drove acclaimed artists talks, Duchamp me almost that long to start to witness a dizzying array of fabu- the crowd wild with two encores, of the 20th centu- provides insights Icalling it my city. But after attend- lous acts, including Red Hot Chili “Day Tripper” and “Helter Skelter,” ry, would change on one of his ing my first Outside Lands music Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, Willie before closing out the night with the life trajecto- most famous festival in Golden Gate Park last Nelson, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Band “The End.” ries of both men. works, The Bride month, I finally embraced the fact of Horses, Vampire Weekend, and The rest of the concert was a Marcel Stripped Bare by that this is the place I now call Daryl Hall & John Oates. Those beautiful melting pot of veteran Duchamp: The Her Bachelors, home. It was an exhilarating week- from the surrounding neighbor- and cutting-edge acts, includ- Afternoon Inter- Even (The Large end of music, food, art, wine, and hoods who couldn’t snag tickets ing Brooklyn-based favorite The views is a col- Glass). Details community that sealed my sense came anyway, gathering on the National, who were joined by a lection of talks about the process of belonging to our gorgeous, pas- curbs outside the entrances or surprise local guest, Grateful Dead between Tomkins of creating the sionate City by the Bay. on wind-cracked benches near guitarist Bob Weir; The Heavy, and Duchamp con- painting, the two Maybe what moved me was Spreckels Lake, just outside the whose funk- and soul-fueled per- ducted in 1964 panes of glass, the the fog, languorously rolling in main stage. From whatever corner formance highlighted Friday’s fes- and arriving like accident leading from Ocean Beach and over the they perched, their reward was tivities; Emeli Sandé, the Scottish a message in a to its breakage, jewel-tone-lit evergreen trees that sampling muffled bits and piec- songstress whose debut album bottle in 2013 via and his meticu- circle Lindley Meadow. Maybe it es of their favorite songs, from has been rocking the international a new publication Marcel Duchamp: The lous repair of the was the throngs of smiling faces the Chili Peppers bass-pounding charts; and country legend Nelson, from Badlands Afternoon Interviews, by work are told that poured into the park from all California anthems, to Hall & who proved that he can still draw Unlimited. Calvin Tomkins, 110 pages, with an unusu- parts of the city and beyond, feed- Oates upbeat 1980s songbook. huge crowds (and, for that reason, Duchamp weighs Badlands Unlimited, $16 al detachment ing into every green crevice from Some fans brought their kids, little probably should have been given in on diverse and concern Stanyan Street to the Land’s End concert rookies being initiated the main stage). topics including money, his inter- mainly for the owner of the piece. stage in the Outer Richmond, to into the Outside Lands experience, Besides the music, the all-green est in chess, conceptual art, and Through reminiscence, Duchamp hear their most beloved musicians even though their ears probably event featured Outsider Art, influence (something he denied delves into his philosophies about perform. But it was mostly the needed to be covered during Nine an outdoor gallery of local art- that he had.) A new introduction the role of the artist, productivity fact that I could walk; yes walk, Inch Nails “Closer.” ists’ works, as well as a variety of includes a recent interview with and creative limits. Profound top- from my house in the Lake district For me, the pinnacle of the scrumptious food and drink from Tomkins reflecting on his time ics indeed, but Duchamp speaks right to one of the most impressive weekend was Friday night’s breath- our best local vendors. As con- with Duchamp. During his career with a relaxed effervescence that music venues of all time. Sure, it taking performance by rock-and- certgoers moved across the park as an art critic the author claimed, keeps it entertaining. was a long walk, but it was worth roll legend McCartney. Almost half among the various stages, they “I never found anyone who was less The Afternoon Interviews is a rare it. This is my neighborhood, my a century after The Beatles played could stop for a taste at eateries burdened by ego than Duchamp.” glimpse of Marcel Duchamp not city, I thought, sitting under the their last concert in Candlestick such as Tacolicious, Woodhouse A pioneer of Dada and concep- as an enigma but as a person. Key stars, just a couple dozen feet away Park in 1966, McCartney was Fish Co., Luella, Rich Table, Straw, tual art, Marcel Duchamp made a Duchampian concepts are made from mesmerizing talents like Sir back in town, and he cheerfully and Kara’s Cupcakes. Just when name for himself in 1912 when his readable through Tomkins and Paul McCartney. How lucky am I expressed the poignancy of the you thought the weekend couldn’t cubist painting Nude Descending a Duchamp’s conversational ease. to be living here? moment. “This is so cool,” he said, get any sweeter. Staircase created controversy. The The Afternoon Interviews is a must- Well, nothing pulls a city togeth- about performing to the massive resulting notoriety landed the paint- read for the modern art lover. er like music, and in the five years crowd. “I just have to take a minute Maryann LoRusso is a San ing in the legendary Armory Show since its inception, Outside Lands to take it all in myself, OK?” Francisco-based journalist who exhibition in 1913. Ultimately, Sharon Anderson is an artist and has tightened the bond among During his brilliant three-hour also writes a blog for women at Duchamp wanted to return art to writer in Southern California. She can San Franciscans. “People are just concert, the music icon hit all www.redtypewriter.com. the service of the mind. He derid- be reached via mindtheimage.com.

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22 SEPTEMBER 2013 THE MARINA TIMES www.MaRinaTiMES.coM Michael Snyder on Film ‘The World’s End’ by michael snyder day British crime thrillers that found the three creative conspira- s an avowed Anglophile tors in fine form, albeit slightly and a major devotee of less anarchic than when they were that peculiarly British confronting the undead. Abrand of comedy couched in dis- Now we get to The World’s comfort (e.g., Channel 4’s sitcoms End. (Spoiler alert!) We’ve seen Peep Show and Fresh Meat; any- the entire world in jeopardy on thing involving Steve Coogan’s the big screen numerous times obnoxiously desperate character via sci-fi films including 1951’s Left to right: Martin Freeman as Oliver, Paddy Considine as Steven, Simon Pegg as Gary, Nick Frost as Andy, Alan Partridge; everything that When Worlds Collide, 1998’s Deep and Eddie Marsan as Peter in Edgar Wright’s The World’s End PHOTO: lAURIE SPARHAM/fOCUS fEATURES Ricky Gervais does, The Office, Impact, and 2004’s The Day After Extras, etc.), I count myself among Tomorrow. But The World’s End, some to make the trip home, but formance as a man who has settled while blithely addressing the some- the fans of director Edgar Wright. with a title that may or may not they don’t expect the strange and rather than strived in his life and is times-brutal road to adulthood So I was primed for The World’s portend an apocalyptic crisis, is seemingly sinister changes that confronting a measure of regret. Of and the crucial necessity of taking End, Wright’s latest collabora- more concerned with the fate of have gone down in their once- course, he’s funny as hell, too. responsibility for your actions. tion with the clever and witty five former schoolmates as they familiar corner of quaint small- Other nice surprises in the To date, Wright has directed one actor-writer team of Simon Pegg reunite in their hometown to town England. They’re about to ensemble include Rosamund Pike American feature film, an adapta- and Nick Frost. attempt a brain-cell-blasting pub learn a hard lesson: Nostalgia ain’t as the ex-high school hottie who tion of the Manga-style coming- The World’s End, is the third crawl that they never completed what it used to be — nor is the is still an object of desire for two of-age comic-book series Scott in what the Wright-Pegg-Frost 20 years before. Conveniently place where they grew up. of the pub crawlers, and Pierce Pilgrim vs. The World. I enjoyed trio has whimsically dubbed The enough, the last scheduled stop in With its mix of comedy, B-movie Brosnan as a onetime mentor to that movie’s antic mix of cartoonish Cornetto Trilogy. The reference their marathon drinking binge is a action, and an underlying poignan- the quintet. live action and animated video- is to those prepackaged ice-cream pub called The World’s End. cy, The World’s End is strength- His fellow cast members aside, game-style segues. But it’s the work cones, and you’d have to see all Facing his 40s and his own per- ened by the presence of some very Pegg is the chaotic core of The Wright does with Pegg and Frost three films to get the slim connec- sonal apocalypse, Gary (Pegg), accomplished British actors — World’s End, leading this demented that really knocks me out. And tion. The real connective thread is the group’s ringleader from high Martin Freeman of The Hobbit and odyssey to its inevitable conclu- The World’s End is their most thor- that each feature is a comedic take school days, has fallen on hard TV’s Sherlock, Paddy Considine sion. Unlike the genial, jovial pres- oughly satisfying effort — so far. on a specific film genre. I particu- times. He figures that he can turn of The Bourne Ultimatum and In ence he brings to the role of Scotty larly loved Shaun of the Dead, a his life around if he can just get his America, and Eddie Marsan of in the rebooted Star Trek movies, Michael Snyder is a print and frankly hilarious and cheerfully four now-estranged pals to leave Happy-Go-Lucky and TV’s Ray his Gary is willfully toxic, border- broadcast journalist who covers pop gory parody of your standard behind their successful big-city Donovan — as three of Gary’s once line pathetic, and darkly hilarious culture every week on KPFK/Pacifica George Romero zombie-apoca- lives for a weekend getaway to the and future drinking buddies. And as he and his comrades get increas- Radio’s David Feldman Show, and lypse flick that presaged the recent haunts of their youth. There, they though it’s no surprise that Frost is ingly plastered and suspicious of on Michael Snyder’s Culture Blast, flurry of TV and film adventures can finally finish the pub crawl on board here as the beleaguered their surroundings. The beauty of available online at YouTube and in zombie-dom. Following Shaun, that got away. Through trickery, corporate functionary Andy, he The World’s End is its ability to bal- Digidev TV. You can follow Michael Hot Fuzz was a send-up of latter- Gary convinces the reluctant four- gives a surprisingly touching per- ance comedy and fantastical action on Twitter: @cultureblaster

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stand up for art: Funny People Making serious art opening: Thursday, sep 19, 7–10 p.m. exhibition: daily, sep 20 thru oct 31, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. September Events Firehouse 8 (1648 Pacific ave.) This art show features art created by stand-up come- wHAT NoT To MISS THIS MoNTH dians anita drieseberg, Michael capozzola, Mick Meehan, and Ed attanasio, and closes with a comedy show on oct 31 benefiting art programs at S.f. Skate club. Free (opening & exhibition), 415-890-4800 MAJOR EVENTS LAST CHANCE 10th annual s.F. out of the darkness Community Walk 6th annual Beat Museum Poetry Festival sunday, sep 22, 9 a.m.–noon red Bull youth america’s Cup s.F. Women artists Gallery: spirit sat-sun, sep 28–29 Lake Merced sun–Wed, sep 1–4, 11 a.m. Tue–sat thru sep 7, noon Beat Museum (540 Broadway st.) Join over 150 communities across the u.S. walk- s.F. Bay 3489 sacramento street Poets, musicians and artists in 450 cities in 110 ing to support the american foundation for Talented young sailors aged 19–24 from 10 coun- founded in 1887, this gallery celebrates the talent countries around the world are planning individual Suicide Prevention. The event includes guest tries will compete in eight races on wing-sailed of emerging and established Bay area women events to take place simultaneously on Sep 29 in speakers, music, refreshments, and prize drawing. ac45 catamarans. www.americascup.com artists. This show features group sculpture, jew- a celebration of poetry, art and music to promote 510-889-1816, www.outofthedarkness.org elry, paintings, photography. Free, 415-440-7392, social, environmental, and political change. Free, architecture and the City Festival www.sfwomenartists.org 1-800-537-6822, http://100tpc.org Tue–sat (except Monday, sep 16), sep 1–30 various s.F. venues GALAS & BENEFITS The festival theme, “unbuilt San francisco,” PERFORMANCES explores the parallel history of the existing build- Party for the Parks ings and space as well as those that were never saturday, sep 7, 6–11 p.m. s.F. opera: Mephistopheles Bercut equitation Field, Golden Gate Park built. Enjoy tours, films, exhibitions, and lectures; sep 6, 11, 14, 17, 20, 24, & 29 help raise funds for S.f. parks at this western- a program guide is available online. 415-362-7397, War Memorial opera house www.aiasf.org/archandcity themed evening of roping and riding with a spe- This emotionally thrilling, philosophically rich ver- cial appearance by the Park Police Mounted unit sion of the faust story features the most striking s.F. symphony opening Gala followed by beer, wine, western fare, bluegrass, portrait of the devil in the operatic repertoire. and dancing. $250 & up, 415-621-3260, ext. 108, Tuesday, sep 3, 8 p.m. $23–$357, www.sfopera.com davies symphony hall www.partyfortheparks.org This black-tie evening begins with a sparkling opera in the Park Glamorama: Fashion in a new Light wine reception, followed by a program featuring sunday, sep 8, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, sep 9, 8 p.m. soprano audra Mcdonald, and concludes with an sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park shn orpheum Theatre after-party of live music, dancing, and savory treats Bring a picnic and come enjoy arias al fresco while pre- Beat Memories: featuring Sheryl crow and cirque du Soleil plus from the Bay area’s finest eateries. dinner packag- viewing the upcoming S.f. opera season featuring the The Photographs of allen Ginsberg fashion from over 100 designers and more, this es also available. Proceeds benefit the symphony’s fall season stars. Free, 415-864-3330, www.sfopera.com fashion show benefits aids Emergency fund, glide education and community programs. $160–$295, Mon–Tue & Thu-sun thru sep 8 foundation and Project open hand. $75 & up, 415-864-6000, www.sfsymphony.org Jewish Contemporary Museum (736 Mission st.) sF Playhouse: Camelot 888-746-1799, www.macy.com/glamtickets This exhibition of ginsberg’s photographs taken Tue–sat & sunday, sep 8–21 from 1953–63 includes his handwritten captions Tour de Fat 2013 Kensington Park hotel (450 Post st.) added in the 1980s. Free–$12, 415-655-7800, This timeless and powerful love triangle between saturday, sep 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.thecjm.org legendary King arthur, his Queen guenevere and Lindley Meadow, Golden Gate Park his best friend lancelot features one of Broadway’s This ballyhoo of beer, bikes and bemusement most enchanting musical scores. $25–$60, Free shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth starts with a parade followed by a fun bike cruise 415-677-9596, www.sfplayhouse.org sat–sun thru sep 15, 2 p.m. in your most fabulous bike costume, then an all- Main Parade Ground Lawn, the Presidio day live music jamboree, tasty eats and more. double, double toil and trouble! Bring your family, Proceeds benefit S.f. Bike coalition and Bay area friends, a blanket, and a picnic to enjoy the Bard’s Ridge Trail council. Free (ride only), 415-431-2453, dark and suspenseful tragedy with thrilling scenes www.newbelgium.com of witchcraft and swordplay. Free, 415-558-0888, www.sfshakes.org Jazz at next village sunday, sep 22, 4–6 p.m. richard diebenkorn: The Berkeley years s.F. Italian athletic Club, Washington square Tue–Thu & sat–sun thru sep 29 Mal Sharpe and his Big Money in Jazz band are M.h. de young Memorial Museum featured in this annual fundraiser. next village 34th america’s Cup Finals See more than 130 abstract and figurative paint- supports neighborhood seniors, helping them ings and drawings, displaying the artists’ profound lead active lives in their own homes as they age. sat–sun, Tue & Thu, sep 7–21, 1:10 p.m. & 2:10 p.m. influence on postwar american art. Free–$22, $50–$250, 415-888-2868, http://nextsf.org s.F. Improv Fest s.F. Bay 415-750-3600, www.famsf.org eureka Theatre (215 Jackson st.) louis vuitton cup winner team new Zealand will 49th annual Big Book sale daily, sep 12–15 & 17–21 race against cup defender oracle in the best of Wed–sun, sep 25–29, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. don’t miss this fantastic collection of acts from 17 races. www.americascup.com Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center COMMUNITY CORNER around the bay and around the world. find over 500,000 quality books of all media at $5–$25, www.theeurekatheatre.com s.F. International dragon Boat Festival district 2 supervisor Mark Farrell update $3 or less, including $1 books on Sunday, liter- sat–sun, sep 14–15, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday, sep 4, 5:30–6:30 p.m. ary crafts and ephemera, and collectible and Treasure Island Golden Gate valley Branch Library (1801 Green st.) rare books. Proceeds benefit S.f. Public library 20th annual dancing Poetry Festival The largest competitive dragon boat festival in hear updates on the supervisor’s recent and education programs. Free, 415-626-7500, www. Wednesday, sep 14, noon–4 p.m. the u.S. features racing, cultural performances upcoming work; he will also take questions from friendssfpl.org Florence Gould Theater, Palace of the Legion of honor and fun-filled activities for the whole family. free the audience. Free, 415-355-5666, www.sfpl.org Enjoy this beautiful art form as dance companies shuttles from Kearny & Sacramento Sts. and fourth avon Walk for Breast Cancer from across northern california will perform to & Mission Sts. Free, www.sfdragonboat.com sat–sun, sep 28–29 poetry. $6–$15, 510-235-0361, [email protected] san Francisco to sausalito 23rd annual Moon Festival walk to help those affected by breast cancer Glide ensemble and the Change Band sat–sun, sep 14–15, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. worldwide by raising funds for medically under- Friday, sep 20, 7:30 p.m. Grant st. (btw. California & Broadway) insured women and men, helping them receive Miner auditorium, s.F. Jazz Center Pacific st. (btw. stockton & Kearny) screening and treatment. $65, 888-540-9255, celebrate the ensemble’s 50 years of bringing audi- a grand parade kicks off this festival, where www.avonfoundation.org ences to their feet with an inspiring mix of musical chinatown’s streets will become pedestrian-only influences from spiritual, gospel, jazz, blues, pop, bazaars with live entertainment, including acro- Komen s.F. 22nd annual race for the Cure and soul. $65–$150, 866-920-5299, www.sfjazz.org bats, martial artists, ribbon and lion dancers, magic sunday, sep 29, 9 a.m. shows, cultural demonstrations, and more. Free, starts: Ferry Building, embarcadero 38th annual s.F. 415-982-6306, www.moonfestival.org The largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the standup Comedy Competition world, this race raises significant funds and aware- saturday, sep 21, 8 p.m. oktoberfest by the Bay ness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates s.F. Jewish Community Center Fri-sun, sep 20–22 survivorship, and honors those who have lost their laugh until it hurts as the best new comedic talent Pier 48 battle with the disease. $10–$40, 415-397-8812, from across the country hits the stage in the prelimi- come celebrate in the true tradition of Munich’s www.komensf.org nary round of head-to-head competition. for mature famed oktoberfest at this festival with nonstop sunday streets: Western addition audiences only. $25–$35, 415-292-1200, www.jccsf.org music, dancing, singing, and german food and sunday, sep 8, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. drink. $25–$75, www.oktoberfestbythebay.com Fillmore st. (btw. Geary & Fulton), Fulton ARTS & CULTURE st. (btw. Fillmore & Baker), Baker st. (btw. NIGHTLIFE Polk street Blues Festival Mcallister & Grove), Grove st. (btw. Baker & shutter & stroke II sat–sun, sep 29–30, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Thu–sun, sep 5–8, noon–8 p.m. Central), and Central ave. (btw. Grove & Fell) after dark: Transformation Polk st. (btw. union & Pacific) Live Worms Gallery (1345 Grant st.) Thursday, sep 5, 6 p.m. Sunday Streets creates a car-free route to get out This street festival features music on two main Two long-time Marina residents (photographer exploratorium (Pier 15) and get active and explore neighborhoods and stages, a merchant marketplace, arts and crafts, Explore the power of change and transforma- encourages health, community and fun. Stroll, Jacqui fiels and painter Scott grabowski) are gourmet food booths, a large family area, cafe tion and the elegant ways the world grows and bike or skate and enjoy people watching and featured in this exhibition of 10 Bay area art- seating areas, and much more. ists. nightly reception with artists 6–8 p.m. evolves. Free, 800-310-6563, other activities. Free, www.sundaystreetssf.com Free, Ages 18+, $10–$15, 415-528-4444, www.polkstreetbluesfestival.com 415-420-0800, www.shutterstroke.weebly.com www.exploratorium.edu

24 SEPTEMBER 2013 THE MARINA TIMES www.MaRinaTiMES.coM robert Walter’s 20th Congress an evening with Mark Leibovich sleeping Well JUST FOR FUN Fri–sat, sep 6–7, 9:30 p.m. and Lt. Gov. Gavin newsom Wednesday, sep 18, 5:30–7 p.m. Boom Boom room (1601 Fillmore st.) Wednesday, sep 4, 6 p.m. enright room, CPMC (2333 Buchanan st.) KusF rock-n-swap Many factors may prevent you from getting adrian hibbs will open for 20th congress in a one- The Commonwealth Club (595 Market st.) sunday, sep 8, 7 a.m.–4 p.m. good sleep. This workshop will focus on self-care weekend only reunion of super-charged electric gavin newsom will interview New York Times McLaren hall, usF (2130 Fulton st.) strategies and simple relaxation techniques. $10 funk. $20, 415-673-8000, www.boomboomblues.com journalist Mark leibovich, whose new book about This giant music lovers’ fair featuring vendors donation suggested, register at 415-923-3155 or corruption in the nation’s capital, This Town, has offering music-related items in various formats [email protected]. set tongues wagging from coast to coast. $7–$20, and genres, many hard-to-find and rarities, sup- 415-597-6705, www.commonwealthclub.org ports KuSf-fM (90.3). $3–$10, 415-386-5873, www.usfca.edu alternative vision Wednesday, sep 4–oct 30 Cliff house and Beyond Walking Tour uC Berkeley art Museum and Pacific Film archive saturday, sep 14, 9:30 a.m.–11 a.m. (2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley) Cliff house The annual film series highlighting experimental Start with a continental breakfast at the historic films includes appearances by nancy andrews, oceanside restaurant, then walk 1.5 miles through Phil Solomon, abigail child, and more. $9.50– adolph Sutro’s magical “kingdom by the sea” with $13.50, 510-642-1124, http://bampfa.berkeley.edu historian guide John a. Martini. $40, 415-666-4006, www.cliffhouse.com 5th atheist Film Festival Friday nights at the de young: Belief saturday, sep 14 urban air Market roxie Theater (3117 16th st.) sunday, sep 15, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, sep 6, 5 p.m. from a documentary on Texas school leaders gut- Celiac awareness & Gluten-Free Tour octavia Blvd. at hayes de young Museum ting textbook science to a satire on fake gurus, This largest outdoor design festival in the country Take part in an after-hours mix of live music, the festival brings together at least six films rep- sat–sun, sep 21–22, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. is the only independent fashion show focusing on dance and theater performances, film screen- resenting atheist themes and topics. $10–$45, Fleet room, Bldg d, Fort Mason Center sustainable design and features 150 local artists ings, lectures, hands-on art demonstrations, http://sfatheistfilmfestival.org Meet top medical experts, watch live cooking and designers. Free, urbanairmarket.com and more in this new friday night series. This demonstrations, and enjoy gluten-free food week, the activity is based around the special samples from dozens of local and national 33rd annual Comedy day exhibition objects of Belief from the vatican: POTABLES & EDIBLES food and beverage companies. Free–$15, sunday, sep 15, noon–5 p.m. art of africa, oceania, and the americas. Free, 440-799-4344, www.celiacawarenesstour.com sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park https://tickets.famsf.org Tacolicious Guest Chef Taco series: a must-see for over 30 years, you won’t want to Brett emerson miss this afternoon of 40 comedians and a million laughs. Free, http://comedyday.org The rides Thursday, sep 5, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. Tacolicious stand, Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market CHILD’S PLAY Wednesday, sep 25, 8 p.m. 2013 s.F. Pub run The Fillmore Taco lovers rejoice! Taste delicious and cre- saturday, sep 21, 11 a.m. hear this new all-star blues-rock trio formed by leg- ative tacos while benefiting cuESa’s Schoolyard yerba Buena Family day starts: Public house (aT&T Park) endary singer-songwriter and Buffalo Springfield/ to Market and seller scholarship programs. sunday, sep 15, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Run from pub to pub and enjoy a drink special at cSn/cSn&y principal Stephen Stills, fellow guitar 415-291-3276, www.cuesa.org sFMoMa, Contemporary Jewish Museum, Moad, each of six pubs. Race ends at fort Mason. Raise slinger Kenny wayne Shepherd, and venerable Children’s Creativity Museum & yerba Buena Gardens $100, www.sfpubrun.com Electric flag keyboardist Barry goldberg as they The yerba Buena arts district is transformed into a promote their debut album, can’t get Enough. huge family block party with special art activities $49.50, 415-346-6000, www.thefillmore.com and performances for a nonstop day of family fun. includes free admission to participating museums. Free, 415-614-3216, www.ybfamilyday.org

SCIENCE & exploratorium Market days: savor Faire THE ENVIRONMENT saturday, sep 21, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Public Plaza in front of Pier 15 Leonardo art/science evening rendezvous come enjoy this open-air minifestival bringing Monday, sep 9, 6:45 p.m. together scientists, artists, and educators to Fromm hall, usF (2130 Fulton st.) present encounters with local phenomena rang- Enjoy an evening of socializing and presentations ing from culinary seasonings to “spacecraft” from the worlds of art and science, including Margot made from upcycled materials. See curated gerritsen on linear algebra, allison leigh holt on Plate by Plate: san Francisco 2013 art and science demos, hands-on activities, hybrid reality in Javanese culture, and more. Free, exhibits, and craft displays. saturday, sep 14, 6:30–10:30 p.m. Free, 415-528-4444, www.scaruffi.com/leonardo/sep2013.html www.exploratorium.edu City view (135 Fourth st.) Sip on drinks from acclaimed wineries and disease in a Borderless World young Performers Theatre: Puss In Boots beverage purveyors, savor cuisines prepared by Tuesday, sep 17, 7–8 p.m. sat & sun, sep 21–oct 6 vintage Fashion expo top chefs, and enjoy lively entertainment and World affairs Council (312 sutter st.) young Performers Theatre, Bldg C, Fort Mason Center a silent auction to benefit Project by Project, Fri–sat, sep 21–22 Explore the frightening world of pandemics with Experience the enchanting tale of the loveable which raises awareness for issues affecting Concourse exhibition Center nobel laureate Peter doherty, the chair of bio- Simple, who befriends an extremely clever cat, who the asian american community. $115–$250, Join your fellow clotheshorses, fashion design- is so grateful for his friendship (and beautiful pair of medical research at St. Jude children’s Research www.projectbyproject.org ers, costumers, celebs, and fashion editors from boots) that they go on a series of magical adven- hospital. he’ll reveal how pandemics spread and all over the globe at this show featuring 85 tures together. what science has learned about how to prevent $10, 415-346-5550, www.ypt.org dealers of vintage clothing, accessories and them. Free–$15, 415-293-4600, www.worldaffairs.org 18th annual Ghirardelli square Chocolate Festival textiles from a wide range of time periods and every style imaginable. $10, 415-468-7482, Metro revolution sat–sun, sep 14–15, noon–5 p.m. CREATURE FEATURES www.vintageexpo.com Thursday, sep 19, 6:30 p.m. Ghirardelli square The Commonwealth Club (595 Market st.) This two-day long celebration of chocolate will 2nd annual arF awards dinner feature sampling by some of the finest local des- Behind the Plank: Mayor Ed lee joins a panel of urban planning saturday, sep 14, 6 p.m. sert companies and of course ghirardelli choco- a Bartender’s Tour of north Beach experts to discuss the degree to which San The Four seasons hotel late. come enjoy live music, chef demonstrations, Wednesday, sep 25, 7–9 p.m. francisco’s redevelopment efforts are models for The red carpet is being rolled out for Tony la ice cream eating contests, and more to ben- Canessa Gallery (709 Montgomery st.) communities planning for climate change. $7–20, Russa’s animal Rescue foundation’s big awards efit Project open hand. hear a panel of longtime north Beach bar own- 415-597-6705, www.commonwealthclub.org $20–$25, 888-402-6262, dinner. Join Tony and Elaine la Russa and www.ghirardellisq.com ers from vesuvio, Pier 23/Sweeties, Enrico’s, and friends for a cocktail reception, silent auction, California Coastal Cleanup day original Joes tell their tales of local color in and gourmet dinner. $250 & up, 925-296-3154, north Beach over the decades. includes food; saturday, sep 21, 9 a.m.–noon www.arf.net drinks by donation. various coastal locations $10–$15, 415-843-1011, SPORTS & HEALTH www.thd.org/art-and-culture Pitch in and lend a hand throughout the golden gate national Parks and beyond — last year 9th annual Peak2Peak s.F. oyster urban adventure race over 50 percent of collected debris was diverted saturday, sep 7, 9 a.m. Friday, sep 27, 4 p.m. from the landfill. Free, registration required at Glen Park Canyon Park to Park Chalet sports Basement, the Presidio 415-561-3077, www.parksconservancy.org discover hidden stairways, explore little- This 10–30-mile fun mystery course combines known pathways, and take in breathtaking athleticism and intelligence where you’ll run, bike, views over 12 miles and 10 peaks, while you perform bizarre tasks, and solve mind-wrenching FILMS & LECTURES support walk S.f.’s work to create streets puzzles. Proceeds benefit Make-a-wish founda- safer, and more walkable, livable neighbor- tion. $95 & up, 877-328-2783, www.sfoyster.com summer Films series hoods. includes lunch and one-year mem- Wednesdays thru sep 19, 6:30 p.m. bership to walk S.f. $95, 415-431-9255, victorian home Tradeshow Goethe Institut (530 Bush st.) www.walksf.org sunday, sep 29, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The german cultural center features In July Fort Mason Center (in german with English subtitles, Sep 4) and young Professionals Kickball Game 5th annual Moolah for Mutts learn about and discuss all things victorian at this & (in English, Sep 11 and Wednesday, sep 11, 6:30–8 p.m. The Seawolf I II saturday, sep 21, 6:30–10 p.m. first annual trade show that will bring together 18), the former german-Turkish road movie Main Post Parade Ground, the Presidio Terra Gallery (511 harrison st.) more than 1,000 home owners, antiques enthu- and love comedy featuring award-winning Join the Presidio yMca for kickball plus meet This annual fundraiser for senior dog rescue siasts and affiliated artisans, artists, tradesmen, actor Moritz Bleibtreu, the latter a mix of people and have fun! Meet at Main Post gym Muttville is an award-winning gala — a fun-filled craftspeople, and contractors. $10, 415-824-2666, and walk over at 6:45pm. open to members high-seas adventure and psychological thrill- evening of food, drink, music, auctions, raffles, http://sfvictorianhometradeshow.eventbrite.com er. and friends in the community ages 21-35. $5 suggested donation, 415-263-8760, Free, and goody bags. $125, www.moolahformutts.org www.goethe.de/sanfrancisco www.ymcasf.org, 415- 447-9622 E-mail: [email protected] www.MaRinaTiMES.coM THE MARINA TIMES SEPTEMBER 2013 25 At Home

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FALL BACK by julie mitchell

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26 SEPTEMBER 2013 THE MARINA TIMES www.MaRinaTiMES.coM Caring for Our Kids Always ask, always tell

PHOTO: PROfPOPPOP / flICkR Food allergies What every parent needs to know by liz farrell child with an allergy, parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers also need y five-year-old son has been to know. The best way for that is with telling us since he was three years a simple phrase we have now instituted old that he was allergic to peanuts. in our family: “always ask, always tell.” MHe hated the smell, and he couldn’t tolerate Always ask is a good mantra for children being in the same vicinity of anyone eat- with allergies to make sure that before ing a peanut butter sandwich. Because he is they take food to always ask what’s in it, starting kindergarten this year, we decided especially baked goods, which can be the to get him tested so we would be certain trickiest. It also means if you have a child whether it was just a strong dislike or an over for a playdate or drive a sports car- actual allergy. pool after school and offer a snack, always Sure enough, the blood work came back ask if anyone has an allergy. Always tell showing a high level of IgE, the antibody for means that as parents it is our responsibil- peanuts. Then, three weeks later we were ity to inform other parents who supervise hit with the devastating news that a family our child about the allergy. friend’s teenage daughter (with a known pea- Another part of being aware is to nut allergy) died after tasting a Rice Krispie always be prepared. Just as you would treat that contained peanut butter. The teen never leave home without diapers and and her parents did everything they were wipes for a baby, parents who have a supposed to, but it wasn’t enough. She knew child with a food allergy must never leave after a bite that the treat had peanuts, and told home without Benadryl and an EpiPen. her mom, who administered Benadryl. Then These items should also be available at her surgeon father used four EpiPens to try places where the child spends a majority to save her. The cause of death was severe of time — school, home, and even a rela- laryngeal edema, a swelling in the throat. tive’s home. When you hear news like this you can’t In addition, a physician friend makes an help but be overwhelmed by sadness from excellent point: It is not good enough just the death of a young girl with so much life to have these items available — the people ahead. It made me immediately hug each of around the child most need to know how my own children a little tighter. And as you and when to use them, so if that becomes can imagine, this tragedy really hit home necessary, no one panics and everyone because we were still adjusting to the news knows exactly what to do. We decided to of our own son’s allergy. Unfortunately, have a family meeting with grandparents, there is no way to change the outcome for aunts, uncles, and our regular babysitter to this family, but we can honor the young give them the facts about our son’s allergy girl’s memory by being aware of just how and to take turns practicing with an EpiPen serious food allergies can be. (the prescription comes with a practice pen without a needle). Food aLLerGIes on The rIse Most important for any family deal- Researchers acknowledge food allergies ing with a food allergy is that their child are on the rise with no solid answers as to always feels safe whether at home, school, why. According to a recent report in May or with a friend or relative. Many schools 2013 from the federal Centers for Disease have decided to go nut free to avoid any Control and Prevention, the number of U.S. risk of a child having a reaction. I have Host an children who have food allergies rose by 50 also found in talking to other families percent from 1997 to 2011. Peanut allergies dealing with food allergies that it is easiest in particular have tripled between 1997 and when the whole house is completely free International Student 2008, according to a study published three of the allergen. For our family, knowing years ago. Almost all food allergies result there is nothing in the house that could from exposure to eight kinds of foods: eggs, cause a problem brings all of us greater Join Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory School and milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, shell- peace of mind. Green Planet in supporting global education. fish, and fish. Reactions can vary in sever- This experience has been a transition for ity from mild skin hives to anaphylactic our family — one that now requires plan- Act as a mentor. shock, which can lead to death. According ning ahead, reading labels, and paying extra Learn a new culture. to Food Allergy Research & Education, attention, especially at big events or activities Create a lifelong friendship. a Washington, D.C. nonprofit, more than where food may not be as well monitored as Become a host! 200,000 emergency room visits each year at home. We are still adjusting and still learn- are a result of food allergies. ing so that as parents we can be as educated, aware, and as prepared as possible. Host families receive 24/7 local support, Be aWare and Be PrePared plus a stipend of $1,150 per month! The point here is not to scare — death Liz Farrell is the mother of three young chil- from a food allergy is limited to less than dren. She was formerly a television producer 200 people a year; however, with this new in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. knowledge, this is a new era. If you have a E-mail: [email protected] (781)996-0429 | [email protected] | www.gphomestay.com www.MaRinaTiMES.coM THE MARINA TIMES SEPTEMBER 2013 27 At Home The Urban Home & Garden Planting fall bulbs for spring bloom

by julia strzesieski Good soil is crucial to winter and wet season survival as well as bloom utumn is the time to plant performance in subsequent years. fall bulbs that bloom in spring Drainage and moisture retention are and early summer — including key — saturated soil will drown or rot Adaffodils, tulips, freesias, and hyacinths — bulbs over the winter months. If the and summer bloomers such as iris. drainage in your garden is poor, you might consider planting on a slope or seLeCTInG The BesT BuLB in raised flowerbeds. Bulb is the common name for any Soils that don’t absorb moisture of a group of plants that have under- may be nutrient-poor. Amendments ground “storage organs.” These accu- like compost, peat moss, and fine-tex- mulate nutrient reserves to ensure the tured mulch will provide the organic matter for a good bulb bed. Fertilizers like bone meal, superphosphate, or special- When purchasing bulbs, ized bulb mixes are highly recommended to add slow- watch closely for the plant release phosphorus for fantastic flowers next year. Work origin. Avoid wild bulbs. a complete fertilizer into the soil or, if you are planting plant’s survival during the dormant around already established plants, dig season, and supply energy for growth up to a teaspoon (depending on the and blossoming in the year to come. type) of fertilizer into the bottom of Whether your plant is a true bulb, rhi- each hole, then add an inch or two of zome, corm, tuber, or tuberous root, compost (or other soil amendment) there are a few things to remember before planting the bulb. Each spring- when selecting bulbs for planting in flowering bulb variety has its preferred your garden. depth, but a general rule is to plant at a Choose bulbs that are plump, firm, depth equal to twice the bulb’s height. and heavy. Don’t In a hot area or in buy any that feel sandy soils, you soft, mushy, or can plant slight- shriveled. Larger- ly deeper; in sized bulbs will heavy soil, plant often yield more more shallow. flowers but may be expensive. CarInG For Alternatively, your BuLBs you may wish to Caring for choose more eco- your bulbs once nomical mid-size they have sprout- specimens — the ed is quite sim- plants will grow ple. If you like, over the next you may apply year or two and a light fertilizer eventually bloom just before bloom as richly as the time. This can be larger bulbs. done with either When purchas- a water-soluble or ing bulbs, watch PHOTO: SElbE b. / flICkR granulated fertil- closely for the izer or compost plant origin. Avoid buying wild bulbs worked into the surface of the soil. — in many cases, these bulbs have Let the plant continue to grow until been so extensively dug in the wild that it completely dies off and turns brown. the plants are considered endangered This enables it to come back the fol- species in their native habitats. Any lowing year. It’s tempting to remove all commercially grown plants will prob- the leftover yellowing foliage when the ably be labeled as a named variety or plant has finished blooming, but the a hybrid; they should also be marked longer the leaves remain on the plant, “commercially propagated” or “from the more nutrients the plant will be cultivated stock.” If the bulbs are not labeled, make sure to ask about their origin before buying to avoid contributing The longer the leaves remain to the loss of these plants in the wild. The bulbs can be on the plant, the more stored in the refrigerator for a few weeks until you are ready nutrients the plant can store. to plant them. Keep them in a sealed plastic bag away from food. able to store in its bulb for the upcoming dormant season. PLanTInG your BuLBs Most bulbs prefer full sun. Some, Follow these guidelines, and you’ll be like iris, crocus, and freesia will appre- rewarded with beautiful flowers in ciate some shade once they are fin- your garden next spring. ished blooming. Bulbs may be planted among other plants, or in a bed all Julia Strzesieski is the marketing coor- to themselves. Each bulb should be dinator for Cole Hardware and can be planted in its own individual hole. reached at [email protected].

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Mystery Housebuyer Make your own time What Egypt can teach us by anonymous counselor, nudging her clients to to Sherrod rather than emptying adjust their wish lists to make them your kids’ college fund to buy a $1.3 year or so ago, HGTV’s come into line with their budgets million fixer-upper in an allegedly House Hunters program and with the available properties. “up and coming” neighborhood. was under fire for manip- But the lesson for us comes in You are probably better off wait- Aulating the homebuying stories it those not infrequent episodes in ing until the price spikes subside portrays. The reality show, critics which the property virgins retain and the inventory of properties for cried, did not portray reality. But their virginity at the end of the pro- sale increases (which lags the price another HGTV house-buying program. Sometimes they get cold feet, spikes, which are what draws to gram is more realistic, and it con- have second thoughts about a home the market home sellers waiting to tinues to have a valuable lesson for on which they were just about to make the most on their sale). us today in San Francisco. make an offer. And sometimes Prices are bizarre right now. Our The program is called Property they keep finding reasons not to home was purchased less than two Virgins. Each episode features like homes Sherrod presents them, years ago, and it has nearly doubled Atlanta-area real estate agent Egypt even when the homes meet their in estimated value. (I guess that Sherrod and a first-time homebuy- budget and tick off every box on new curtain we put up in the guest er or buyers. Usually, though not their must-have list. Those episodes bedroom really added value.) We always, the “property virgins” are a often end with Sherrod having a won’t be looking to sell it during young couple, often looking to pur- frank chat with them. Are they real- this market peak; we bought it to Egypt Sherrod, host of HGTV’s Property Virgins PHOTO: COURTESY EgYPTSHERROd.COM chase their first place after having ly not ready to buy a home? Would live in, not to sell. But we do amuse gotten married or landed that first they be better off taking a break in ourselves by checking the Zillow. makes your soul sing and that supposedly reduced the number of solid job. Sherrod meets with them their house hunt for six months? com estimates on a regular basis fits your budget. Even if it hits people getting poorly vetted loans to learn their (often wildly unreal- The relief on the faces of the clients and seeing its estimated value rise or bursts the top of your budget, they can barely handle in the best istic) wish list and their (often woe- is often obvious. They realize they by a ridiculous $10,000 or so a week. it might not be crazy to go for of economic conditions. So we can fully unrealistic) budget. Then she are not going to be pressured into a We know too many people it if you are planning to own it expect less of a foreclosure disaster shows them a series of homes that decision they might regret. who purchased their homes dur- longterm and can still swing the the next time valuations collapse. fit their requirements. In other words, it’s a true reality ing the last boom period in Bay finances. And, of course, if your But there will still be plenty of If this were House Hunters, every show. And in San Francisco right Area home prices and who, even millionaire parents just tragically people — even those who paid single episode would end with the now, with inventory constrained, though their homes are also passed away, leaving you with cash for their homes — who will be property virgins losing their, um, prices soaring, and many house increasing in values each week more money than you know what stunned or kicking themselves in a first-time status and selecting and hunters flush with cash, the pres- like ours is, are still underwater. to do with, buy with abandon. couple years when the home they buying a home. But on the Property sure can be strong to buy the first To avoid becoming that type of an Because the market will turn. bought for $1 million is valued at Virgins TV show, just like in real halfway decent property you can owner, you might need your own When it does, it will catch a $720,000. If they need to sell it then, life, it doesn’t always end so simplis- remotely afford. personal Sherrodian intervention. lot of people paying super-sized they will wish they had learned tically. Sherrod is always needing to Unless you print your own It is quite possible that even in mortgages they can barely afford. from Sherrod. be more than just a property agent; money or have inherited a fortune, these hyper-priced times, you will The post-crash retrenchment by she’s also an advisor and even a you are probably better off listening come across the one home that the financial services world has Anonymous enjoys anonymity.

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The Marina Times Real Estate Real Estate Insight Off-market Market Report: July 2013 By Hill & Co. SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON NEighBORhOOD ADDRESS BAThROOMS SALE PRicE ASkiNg PRicE MARkET

Cow Hollow 2303 Filbert Street 3BD/3BA $2,645,000 Below 26 2730 Union Street 3BD/3.5BA $3,550,000 Above 0

Lake 111 Sixth Avenue 4BD/2BA $1,650,000 Above 14 1918 Lake Street 3BD/2.5BA $2,080,000 Above 7 80 21st Avenue 5BD/4.5BA $3,300,000 Above 84 2 18th Avenue 5BD/3.75BA $3,932,000 Below 86

Laurel Heights 37 Blake Street 2BD/2BA $851,000 Above 19 85 Jordan Avenue 5BD/4BA $3,975,000 Below 17

Lone Mountain 69 Almaden Court 2BD/1.25BA $1,360,000 Above 41 2539 Turk Boulevard 3BD/1.5BA $1,370,000 Below 31 326 Ewing Terrace 3BD/3BA $1,700,000 Above 30 36 Kittredge Terrace 3BD/3BA $1,865,000 Above 25

Marina 3305 Broderick Street 2BD/2BA $1,550,000 Above 14 2596 Chestnut Street 3BD/2BA $1,872,500 Below 6

Nob Hill (no sales)

North Beach (no sales)

Pacific Heights 2331 Jackson Street 3BD/4.5BA $2,975,000 Below 37 1961 Green Street 5BD/3.5BA $4,650,000 Above 11 2224 Sacramento Street 5BD/6BA $5,400,000 Below 191 2550 Baker Street 5BD/3.5BA $5,550,000 Above 14 gRAPH: PARAgON REAl ESTATE gROUP 2701 Pacific Avenue 7BD/4BA $8,600,000 Below 18 2570 Jackson Street 11BD/8.5BA $9,600,000 Above 23 2898 Vallejo Street 6BD/5.75BA $11,700,000 Below 116

Presidio Heights 3409 Pacific Avenue 5BD/4.5BA $4,970,000 Below 40 3660 Jackson Street 6BD/6.5BA $18,000,000 Above 6 Russian Hill (no sales) A sizzling market Sea Cliff (no sales)

Telegraph Hill (no sales) by carrie buchanan goodman & lisa miller tunities. More than half of the deals

that my partner and I have done this CONDOS he one thing that we under- year are off market. BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON stand above everything else The interesting thing about a hot NEighBORhOOD ADDRESS BAThROOMS SALE PRicE ASkiNg PRicE MARkET right now is that this market market is that sellers often think Cow Hollow 2907 Octavia Street 1BD/1BA $580,000 At 3 Tcan be frustrating. It’s frustrating for that they can get extraordinary pric- 2701 Van Ness Avenue #209 1BD/1BA $680,000 Above 40 2937 Scott Street #1 1BD/1BA $715,000 Above 44 buyers, because they are getting out- es without any effort. Preparation 2347 Union Street #3 1BD/1BA $845,000 Above 40 1624 Filbert Street #4 1BD/1BA $885,000 Above 33 bid on multiple properties and it’s is still key and something that we 1635-1635 Lombard Street 3BD/2.5BA $1,130,000 Above 138 difficult to fully understand pricing. feel strongly about. We take homes 2234 Filbert Street 2BD/1BA $1,235,000 Above 20 2827 Laguna Street 4BD/2BA $1,657,356 Above 25 For the people who would love to sell that look like a fraternity crash pad Lake 92-92 Sixth Avenue 1BD/1BA $701,000 Above 20 right now — and take advantage of and turn them into magazine-worthy 105 19th Avenue 2BD/2BA $910,000 Above 8 4627 California Street 2BD/1.5BA $960,000 Above 46 these extraordinary prices — the big photo opportunities. Many buyers do 238 24th Avenue 2BD/2BA $1,380,000 Above 10 66 Fifth Avenue 3BD/1.5BA $1,422,000 Above 13 question is “but where do we go?” not have vision, and you have to cre- 123 Third Avenue 3BD/2BA $1,575,000 Below 62 The great news for buyers is that ate the dream for them. You want Laurel Heights 8 Jordan Avenue #2 2BD/1BA $720,000 Above 38 interest rates are people to walk Lone Mountain 126 Beaumont Avenue 2BD/2BA $975,000 Above 35 still at historic in and imagine

Marina 1655 Chestnut Street #102 1BD/1BA $697,000 Above 25 lows. With a themselves in a 1468 Francisco Street #3 1BD/1BA $730,000 Above 28 A property will not 3701 Divisadero Street #303 1BD/1BA $831,000 Above 27 trusted real estate beautiful envi- 1734 Bay Street #101 2BD/2BA $850,000 Above 53 advisor, you can ronment and 1655 Chestnut Street #302 2BD/2BA $1,000,000 Above 49 receive any offers if it’s 1775 Chestnut Street 2BD/2BA $1,170,000 At 0 navigate multiple think that they 3342 Divisadero Street 2BD/1.25BA $1,400,000 Above 18 1969 Jefferson Street 2BD/2BA $1,600,000 Above 33 offers and still not within 5 percent of can live this Nob Hill 1332 Leavenworth Street 1BD/1BA $590,000 Above 44 win — and in lifestyle. A fresh 1630 Clay Street #6 1BD/1BA $628,000 Above 77 1418 Jackson Street 2BD/1BA $696,000 Above 105 some cases there where the market per- coat of paint, 1255 California Street #504 1BD/1.5BA $720,000 Above 53 1650 Jackson Street #907 1BD/1BA $753,000 Below 48 are still some refinished 1101 Pacific Avenue #301 2BD/1BA $810,000 Above 47 good values out ceives the value to be. floors, and pro- 1440 Broadway Street #205 2BD/2BA $900,000 Above 18 1810 Polk Street #509 2BD/2BA $925,000 Above 31 there. Try not fessional stag- 1544 Jones Street 2BD/2BA $1,018,000 Above 0 1250 Jones Street #902 1BD/1BA $1,112,500 Above 11 to get too emotionally attached, ing often add as much as 5% or more 1552 Jones Street 2BD/2BA $1,120,000 Above 21 1437 Sacramento Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,200,000 Above 24 and have patience; it’s not always to the sales price. 1537 Pacific Avenue 4BD/1.5BA $1,265,000 Above 40 840 Powell Street #102 2BD/1.5BA $1,400,000 Above 12 advantageous to be the winner in a Over-pricing can be as negative 1333 Jones Street #907 1BD/2BA $1,500,000 Above 35 heated multiple-bid situation. We as lack of preparation. Statistically a 1200 California Street #4B 2BD/2BA $1,550,000 Below 136 1170 Sacramento Street #11B 2BD/2.5BA $2,700,000 Below 42 do not have a crystal ball, but property will not receive any offers North Beach 629 Chestnut Street #101 2BD/2BA $750,000 Above 31 many experts say that we are only if it’s not within five percent of the

Pacific Heights 2211 California Street #205 0BD/1BA $267,244 At 88 four years into a potential eight- perceived market value. This is tricky 2077 Jackson Street #202 1BD/1BA $587,500 Below 59 2727 Jackson Street #A 1BD/1BA $590,000 Above 31 to-nine-year year cycle. We could in a heated market environment and 2171 Sacramento Street #4 1BD/1BA $625,000 Above 13 look back on 2013 prices and think another reason why you need an agent 2172 Pacific Avenue #2 1BD/1BA $730,000 Below 52 1818 Broadway Street #306 1BD/1BA $825,000 Above 34 “what a bargain.” who knows the market and isn’t afraid 1835 Franklin Street #103 2BD/2BA $840,000 Above 34 2200 Sacramento Street #608 1BD/2BA $885,000 Below 153 For sellers and the question about to tell it to you straight. An agent who 2200 Pacific Avenue #7B 1BD/1BA $980,000 Above 14 1970 Sacramento Street #102 2BD/1.5BA $980,000 Above 21 “where will I go,” this is difficult. inflates the selling price to gain your 2200 Pacific Avenue #3F 2BD/2BA $1,350,000 Below 20 2200 Pacific Avenue #11F 2BD/2BA $1,450,000 Above 13 If it’s time to downsize, you need favor and obtain the listing contract 1902 Lyon Street #C 2BD/2.5BA $1,510,000 Above 26 more space, or you’re moving out is doing you a disservice. In almost 1912 Broderick Street 3BD/1.5BA $1,629,000 Above 35 2249 Washington Street 2BD/2BA $1,650,000 Above 19 of the City, it’s a great time to sell. every case this will result in a property 1998 Broadway Street #1605 2BD/2BA $1,900,000 Below 25 3018 Clay Street 3BD/2BA $2,000,000 Above 17 If you want to stay in the City, your sitting on the market and inevitably 2169 Green Street #2 2BD/2BA $2,015,000 Below 20 2867 Clay Street 3BD/2BA $2,100,000 Above 16 chances will improve if you’re work- “chasing the market” to find the cor- 1810 Green Street 3BD/3.5BA $2,125,000 At 10 2060 Jackson Street 3BD/3.5BA $3,995,000 At 12 ing with a real estate agent who rect price. In this case sellers usually 2062 Jackson Street 3BD/2.5BA $4,000,000 Above 17 knows the market well, can navigate ends up with less in their pocket than Presidio Heights 432-436 Laurel Street #434 2BD/2BA $1,225,000 At 36 the offer process, and is a good net- they would have had the property 432-436 Laurel Street #432 2BD/2BA $1,325,000 Below 36 310 Walnut Street 2BD/2BA $1,550,000 Above 0 worker. There are a lot of deals that been properly priced in the first place. 3326 Washington Street 2BD/2BA $1,700,000 Below 6 3439 Sacramento Street #401 3BD/2BA $2,000,000 Below 41 are being done “off market,” and it’s Without the benefit of a crystal ball, 3271 Jackson Street 3BD/2BA $2,810,000 Above 0 important that you have an agent we can’t predict where prices will go, Russian Hill 1342 Green Street #6 1BD/1BA $775,000 Above 48 1000 North Point Street #302 2BD/1BA $825,000 Below 47 with an ear to the ground. There are but based on historical data, we believe 1438 Filbert Street #401 2BD/2BA $988,888 Above 11 a lot of reasons that people may sell in the value of real estate and take 968 Union Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,000,000 Above 72 912 Filbert Street 3BD/2BA $1,725,000 Above 31 their property without putting it on great pleasure in helping counsel our 900 North Point #224 2BD/2BA $2,200,000 At 0 2335 Hyde Street #1 3BD/3.5BA $3,460,000 Above 9 the open market (the multiple list- clients. We’re always happy to share 945 Green Street #11 5BD/5.5BA $6,450,000 Below 81 1750 Taylor Street #2201 2BD/2.5BA $6,600,000 At 38 ing service or MLS). Some people our two cents! 945 Green Street #7 3BD/4BA $6,850,000 Below 62 want to maintain their privacy and Sea Cliff (no sales) don’t want hordes of people coming Carrie Goodman and Lisa Miller are Telegraph Hill 454 Lombard Street #5 1BD/1BA $620,000 Above 69 through their home, or they already Realtors at Paragon Real Estate Group 439 Greenwich Street #2B 2BD/1BA $767,000 Above 23 37 Midway Street #3 2BD/2.5BA $1,050,000 Below 58 have identified another property and in San Francisco. Carrie + Lisa are 32 Prescott Court 2BD/2BA $1,189,000 At 62 need to sell quickly. These are just in the top 1 percent of Realtors in San The data presented in this report is based on the San Francisco Multiple Listing Service and is some reasons, but if you don’t have Francisco and ranked by The Wall Street accurate to the best of our knowledge, but cannot be guaranteed as such. For additional information, an agent with a strong network, you Journal as one of the top 200 teams in contact Hill & Co., 1880 Lombard Street (at Buchanan), 415-321-4362, www.hill-co.com. will never know about these oppor- the United States.

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by stephanie saunders ahlberg ing program, which has helped keep rates down in recent years. The end f you’re like most people, of this program seems inevitable, when purchasing a home you and some suggest mortgage rates think about your monthly pay- may climb as high as 6 percent in Iments rather than a certain mortgage the next year or two. amount. You arrive at a payment How does that affect your buying amount that you can afford each power? With your $4,500 monthly month, and that along with your payment, it lowers the loan amount down payment amount determines you can qualify for to $750,562, the kind of home you can buy in and your purchase price afford- terms of price, size, and location. ability drops to $938,202 — near- This is the key to understanding buy- ly $400,000 less than the initial ing power and the role interest rates amount for which you qualified. play in your calculations. You can imagine how much this affects the type, quality, and location of the home that you can purchase. Today’s rates of 3–3.5 percent Wood offered some additional information. For a are remarkably low, and that $1,100,000 purchase with 20 percent down and 3.5 percent translates into buying power. interest, your monthly payment would be $3,592. Your As you no doubt have heard, we are minimum income requirement would just off our historically low interest be $132,000 per year. If interest rates. Still, today’s rates of between 3 rates rise to 4.5 percent, the month- and 3.5 percent are remarkably low and ly payment climbs to $4,459, and that translates into great buying power. your income requirement jumps to When I started selling homes, loan $155,600 per year. With interest rates interest rates were 18 percent — really. at 5.5 percent, then your monthly People still bought and sold but, as you payment climbs to $4,997, and the can imagine, their buying power was income requirement to $170,250 per much lower than it would be today. year. As these examples illustrate, Let’s talk about buying power in the your buying power shrinks as interest context of today’s rates, and how buy- rates go up. ing power will change as rates go up, Prices will most likely continue which they will. I consulted with Tim to rise. Yes, they might level off as Richard Willets, resident since 2013 Wood of Terra Mortgage in Larkspur interest rates climb, but you can see for some of this information. how waiting will not necessarily get Let’s say you are comfortable with you more house. When house hunt- You Can Stay a $4,500 monthly mortgage payment. ing you should always engage a real Given that payment, with a 3 percent estate agent you trust, and get fully interest rate, you could afford to purchase a $1,334,190 home. This assumes you are making an amortized payment (paying You can see how waiting ACTIVE both interest and principal) on Without Running A Marathon. a $1,067,352 mortgage, which will not necessarily get you is your actual loan amount after putting 20 percent down more house. Although Richard has clocked a marathon in just on the property. What happens as interest rates preapproved with an excellent lender. over three hours, you can stay active at San Francisco creep up? If interest rates rise to That way you’ll know your buying 4 percent, your buying power goes power when looking for that perfect Towers, the city’s premier senior living community with down. That same $4,500 monthly home, and you’ll find properties as payment will only buy a $1,178,219 soon as they come on the market so our friendly Crissy Field walking group. Or join in any house, based on a $942,575 mortgage. you can take advantage of the best number of wellness and conditioning classes. Even yoga. Just a 1 percent increase in the inter- rates available. est rate lowers your purchasing power CLIENT Exercise your right to a life well lived and come by and by $155,970. In today’s competitive Stephanie Saunders Ahlberg has been market PUBwhere prices are rising, that a real estate agent for over 30 years meet other active, passionate residents who know their could makeAD NAME the difference in getting and joined Hill & Co. in 1983, where your offer accepted. she has consistently been among the next, best chapter is right here. To learn more, or for InterestREF rates NO will rise as the gov- top 10 salespeople. She can be reached ernmentTYPE eases off its bond-purchas- at www.realtyinsanfrancisco.com. your personal visit, please call 415.447.5527. SIZE ISSUE AdvertiseDUE in the VERSION AGENCY CONTACT

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As in most things worth The Coalition for San Francisco pleted projects in San Francisco Many people today prefer to do Ttime since the 1906 earthquake. having, a personal commitment is Neighborhoods website has a list and has a working knowledge of their own research on the web and Considering that there are now important, as is a large dose of and contact information for more the Planning Department. Have the the Planning Department’s website 40, yes 40, new buildings under patience. Before buying on a block than 40 different neighborhood architect look at your prospective has an abundance of information construction, you will appreciate with the intention of demolishing groups in San Francisco (www. project and discuss the pros and (www.sf-planning.org) However, locals holding a tight grasp on their a home or undertaking a major csfn.net). The coalition “grew out cons. A point that buyers never don’t be surprised if it feels a bit neighborhoods. NIMBY is an acro- remodel, meet the neighbors, not of concerned neighborhood orga- quite understand is the length overwhelming. This is why home nym for “Not In My Back Yard,” just the immediate neighbors, but nizations whose proposals to the of time involved to complete a owners, contractors and archi- and people who have lived in San everyone living on the block. Planning Department for amend- major remodel or the construc- tects hire permit consultants to Francisco for more than a few years Many years ago tion of a new home in walk their permits through the or have considered an expansion to when I was presi- San Francisco. This is not Planning Department. their homes are familiar with the dent of the Buena measured in months, but Given the number of new peo- term. As more wealth flows into Vista Neighborhood I have always found City years. The less intrusive a ple moving to San Francisco, there San Francisco, long-term residents Association, people who project, the greater chance will be even greater pressure on are more concerned than ever that wanted to make major planners to be extremely of it being completed single family homes and small the quality of life in their neighbor- changes to their homes without delays. condo buildings. You can count hoods will be changed forever and attended the meetings patient and willing to spend Not ready for an archi- on the NIMBY vs. newbie drama possibly not for the better. and asked for the group‘s tect? City planners are to be played out in just about every Between the new construction approval before starting as much time as necessary. available for questions. I neighborhood of the City as the and the new money flooding the their projects. Speak to have always found them population grows and the demand city, there are many stories in the the president of the association ments to the height and bulk lim- to be extremely patient and willing for new or better housing increases. news about the conflicts in the and ask to be placed on the agen- its were rejected.” Their monthly to spend as much time as neces- The moral to this story is if you neighborhoods between the long- da at the next meeting to explain meeting is also a good place to col- sary to answer my questions. The do your research in advance, you term residents and newcomers your plans and ask for the group‘s lect information. The meeting takes Department of City Planning is will save time, money, avoid dis- wanting to make major renova- approval. Be ready to compromise place the third Tuesday of each located at 1660 Mission Street, first appointment, and have a greater tions, expansions, or demolish the in advance and your chances for month except December at 7 p.m., floor. Weekday hours (Monday, chance for success. existing homes they own. success are greater. In most neigh- in Northern Police Station, Turk & Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) 8 Real estate is never boring — This is not to say that all people borhoods there are a few long- Fillmore Streets (parking in rear off a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Wednesday Happy house hunting! who have struck it rich and want term residents who will be able to Turk). To take public transit, use 10:15 a.m.–5 p.m. There is a park- to build in some of the more choice offer a wealth of information that Muni #22 Fillmore, #31 Balboa, & ing garage in the building. Enter Carole Isaacs is a Realtor with spots in San Francisco are selfish, will save you time and money if #38 Geary lines. at the back of the building on Otis McGuire Real Estate. Visit her online but it is important for newbies to you decide to go ahead with your Once you have completed your Street. If you aren’t able to go in at www.caroleisaacs.com or call take NIMBY concerns seriously project. Chances are you will find preliminary investigation and person, give them a call at 415-558- 415-608-1267.

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The prob- bit of time with Relative A, a little time City and County of San Francisco lem, as you’ve heard hundreds of times with Friend B. Outreach Advertising before, was that regulation was lax when Dawn could end her homelessness August 2013 #2 not altogether absent or corrupt, and any time she wanted; all she would have Assessment Appeals Board (AAB) a multitrillion dollar mortgage market to do is buy another house or condo- Notice is hereby given of 8 vacancies on the AAB. Applicants must have at least 5 years nearly shattered the world economy. It minium. She would even be able to pay experience as one of the following: Certifi ed Public Accountant or Public Accountant; licensed Real Estate Broker; Property Appraiser accredited by a nationally recognized ended up hurting everybody: the inves- cash, earning the enmity of all compet- organization, or Property Appraiser certifi ed by the California Offi ce of Real Estate tors, the general taxpayers who had to ing noncash bidders on the property. But Appraisers. For additional information or to obtain an application, please call 415-554- bail out Fannie and Freddie and other she is determined to wait out the current 6778 OR visit the Board of Supervisor’s website at www.sfbos.org. financial giants, renters who had never spike in home prices. Department of Public Health owned a home in their lives but who now Then there’s another friend I’ll call Healthy Foods and WIC Nutrition Services at No Cost to You faced upward pressure on their rents Darren. He’s a lifelong renter who plans Eating well during pregnancy is important. The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) because of a sudden increase of former to change that when he retires in a few Nutrition Program can help. WIC serves pregnant women, new mothers, infants and young children under fi ve years old who meet 185% or below of the federal poverty homeowners flooding into the rental years. Until then, he is houseless but not income level. WIC benefi ts include nutrition and breastfeeding education and support, markets, and those former homeowners homeless; he’s quite comfortable renting checks to buy healthy foods (such as fresh fruits and vegetables) and referrals to low who lost everything — their homes, their the apartment he’s inhabited for the past cost or free health care and other community services. credit ratings, their hopes for joining the two decades. Enrolling in WIC early in your pregnancy will give your baby a healthy start. 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But And yet another real-life example is referrals and ongoing health services for new refugees, asylees and victims of traffi cking we can look at the aspect of the problem Liz, who bought a home in Colorado with (VOTs). Our health workers are professionally trained medical interpreters who speak more than 8 languages and we have access to interpreter services for many other languages. that was driven by a desire to push people her partner 10 years ago when it looked These services are FREE to you if you have Medi-Cal (public health insurance). You into homeownership beyond their natural like they would be there longterm. But must apply for Medi-Cal within the fi rst 8 months of your legal status as a refugee, inclinations and, in many cases, beyond when their jobs dried up and they moved asylee, or VOT. their ability to afford. to the West Coast, they had to sell their Call us at 415-206-8608 for help with Medi-Cal or for any other questions about the Barney Frank is retired now. The long- home through a tortuous process that program. time Democratic U.S. representative left a bad taste in their mouths and a big Newspaper Outreach Advertising Survey from Massachusetts is still around, how- dent in their bank accounts. They have The Board of Supervisors is evaluating the effectiveness of Outreach advertising. ever, offering his trademark blunt assess- been renting a condo for more than six Was the information in this ad helpful and/or interesting to you? What types of articles would you like to see? Please provide your comments at 415-554-7710 or email board. ments of things. (He once told Ralph years, and they have no immediate plans [email protected]. Please include the publication name and date. Nader, “You are luxuriating in the purity to move back into homeownership. Board of Supervisors Regular Meetings of your irrelevance.”) He left behind a Each of these people will sort out their Open to the Public; Tuesdays at 2:00pm at City Hall - Room 200 track record in Congress as a — perhaps next foray into home ownership. Let’s the — leading Democrat on financial hope government doesn’t try to make September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 22, 29 regulatory issues, and he was intimately their decisions for them. The City and County of San Francisco encourage public outreach. Articles are translated involved in crafting a post-meltdown into several languages to provide better public access. The newspaper makes every response to the Great Recession. John Zipperer is the former senior edi- effort to translate the articles of general interest correctly. No liability is assumed by the A related area of expertise is housing. tor for Apartment Finance Today and City and County of San Francisco or the newspapers for errors and omissions. 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36 SEPTEMBER 2013 THE MARINA TIMES www.MaRinaTiMES.coM ANNOUNCEMENT: We need foster homes! Grateful Dogs Rescue partners with theANNOUNCEMENT: San Francisco city shelter We needto save foster dogs homes! from euthanasia. Grateful Dogs Make Rescue your homepartners a shortwith termthe San or longFrancisco term citysafe shelterhaven and to savehelp dogssave afrom dog’s euthanasia. life. Vet bills Make for fosteryour home dogs paida short by GDR.term orVolunteers long term and safe donations haven and are help always save welcome!a dog’s life. Our Vet websitebills for featuresfoster dogs more are dogs, paid Going modern in historic St. Helena events,by GDR. training Volunteers resources, and donations etc. Apply are today always to welcome!foster, adopt, Our or website foster-to-adopt! features more GDR dogs, is an allevents, volunteer, training 501(c)(3) resources, non-profit. etc. ApplyMake today your to year-end foster, adopt, tax-deductible or foster-to-adopt! donation GDR today! is an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit.Make your year-end tax-deductible donation today! AUSTIN LULU AustinCOSMO is an eight-month, LuluJESSIE is a little 6 pound, 6 years puggleCosmo (beagle is a handsome x pug). He’s Amer- a15 Jessieold sweetheart is the complete Chihuahua. package She poundican Eskimo puppy dog. full This of curiosity 2 year forloves someone to cuddle seeking and shares a playful, foster andold affection.is a happy, He’s high-spirited, very active fun-lovinghome with dog. other This small Chihuahua dogs. andfun-loving loves going guy out who for craves walks. mixShe’s can easy hike going for hours, and happiest loves to Austinlots of is exercise very affectionate and will needwith retrievewhen you balls, are and close tussle by. Being with everyonevigorous he activity meets. He to likes keep to heralone squeeky is not funtoys. for This her. 3 Sleepingyear old snuggle and sleeps with hisfrom people getting at bedtime. bored. He Although enjoys a inis housebroken;a crate is scary crate for Lulu, trained, she wouldand weighs prefer just sleeping over 7 near pounds. you. goodCosmo game is wary of chase of strangers, with dogs he his warms size. He up is once friendly he getswith LuluCurrently was terrifiedbeing fostered of the incar a homebut has with gotten other much animals, better. Jessie Lulu littleto know kids. Austin you. In is quite other smart words, and he’s already a typical knows “Eskie!”how to In fact, Cosmo is such a typical representation of his iswould great alsoon her be happyleash, and as an loves only to pet. explore Jessie outdoors. is an inquisitive, She is sit on command, he is working on his house training. Austin breed, we are looking for an adopter with previous Eskie houseintelligent broken girl andwith alerts excellent her foster manners, parents and thatis an she exceptional needs to can be left alone, but prefers being around people. Are you experience to understand his personality and needs. gocandidate outside. for This on-going little girl training. wants to Jessie’s be your strong friend. desire Do youto bond have up to giving this active, fun-loving pup his forever home? awith gentle, one loving person home would for makeher? her an ideal companion for a single person who enjoys having a devoted canine companion. BEETHOVENBAILEY PHARAOH BaileyBeethoven is an adorable, is a huggable 13-pound SHILOH 11-year-oldcharmer. He Corgi-Pomeranian is a wonderful Pharaoh a 10-week-old Shep- mixcompanion (his body who is loves mostly to follow Corgi herdMeet mix our puppy. boy Shiloh.His foster This par- 6 andyou, his sit head in your is the lap, Pom or snuggle part!). entsyear oldhave is given pure himjoy atlots home. of love He Hewith currently you. He weighs is endearingly23 pounds. andloves nurturing to go for since his walksbeing inborn. the Baileycommunicative, is very healthy performing but could Pharaohcity and enjoys LOVES meeting everything people in sheda quick-footed a few extra “cha-cha-cha” pounds. hisalong world: the people,way. Shiloh playing is com ball,- Bailey is looking for a companionto say he he wants can hang to go out out. with He pletely house-trained and lovessitting his in homeyour lap, animal giving compan kisses,- on the couch, at the park,will or on do a a nice down walk dog through bow with the ions.napping, His puppyperfect treats, home toys, would and be other one dogs. with anHe enormousis already accompanyingneighborhood. sounds His ideal to homeask what will is be new, one and without he will small do amounttrained toof comelove and when time called, for a daily sit for walk treats, to keep and him fetches. trim. He’d also love someone who would play with him, toss his anchildren. amazing He salsa doesn’t wiggle require to expressa lot of hisexercise joy at but seeing he loves you. Pharaoh is trained to use wee wee pads. Pharaoh is looking ball, and rub his belly. He knows all the basic commands, is Beethovengoing for walks is enthusiastic and being aboutoutdoors. outdoor He isactivity, good onand leash is a for someone to spend time with him, as he is too young house-trained, but is untested regarding cats. Shiloh is the veryand isgraceful fine with sprinter. other Beethovendogs. Bailey can is looking be a bit for shy, a walkingbut is to be left alone. He will positively make you laugh and perfect companion to share your life. becomingcompanion- more are confidentyou the one? every day. This entertaining guy smile! Pharaoh will be your new best friend. He will love is ready for fun in his new home. you Soooo much! LADY WILLIE WONKA ETIENNELady is a 4-year-old, 21-pound SHILOHWillie Wonka is as sweet as his Schipperke mix but looks more name implies. Wonka is a tri- Etienne, a spunky 7-pound Shiloh. He is a 6 year-old Rat like a combination of border colored Chihuahua mix with long Chihuahua, has tons of energy. Terrier mix and around 40 collie and black bear! Lady lashes that curl around his eyes. Etienne loves going for long pounds. He loves his walks and had a miserable beginning He is a friendly guy who loves walks dressed in his striped to her life, unloved and tied people.all the people Wonka he is meets. about Shiloh 9 1/2 tosweater a short and cablethen curling by day up andin a pounds,is a pure is joy easy at to home pick up, and and is insidesunny place a storeroom to relax. He at enjoys night. lovescompletely to be held. house Willie trained. Wonka ridingDespite in this,the car Lady and has is theadapted perfect well little to travelher foster companion. home doesShiloh have is not some comfortable special needs:when Heand currently quickly learned lives with basic three manners dogs and and a housetraining. cat, but he is strangehis hind dogslegs are run a upbit to “wonky” his face. and He not gets as strongnervous as andhis frontcan uncomfortableGentle Lady loves when her meeting walks. new She dogsloves outside. belly rubs His fosterwhile actlegs out. and His he perfect has difficulty home would with steps,be one withbut histime MRI to give revealed homelying upside-down is working with in him your on lap. that, andLady since thrives he ison very human food himno significant lots of love problems. and time forWonka daily loves walks. to Someonewalk and can to tosscover motivatedattention andhe iswould quickly be improving. happiest asEtienne the only would dog love in the to hissurprising ball for distances. him and Bigrub dogshis belly. and children He knows overwhelm all his basic him behome. the centerLady is of ready attention for a ingentle, your life. loving Are homeyou ready where for shethis commands.as they challenge Shiloh his is maneuverability. looking for the Wonka perfect is acompanion gentle boy, dappercan get littlethe attention guy? she deserves. tolooking share for life’s a gentle simple home. pleasures.

GDR’S MESSAGE: Are Are youyou looking to adoptadopt aa dogdog inin the the San San Francisco Francisco Bay Bay Area? area? Then you Visitshould us comeat the out next to Grateful the Grateful Dogs RescueDogs Rescue adoption Adoption event: Septemberevent on March 7 / 12:00 16 at – Pet 3:00pm, Food Express on Market from 12:30 to 3PM. Our second March event will be at BellaPelle at 9 Mudpuppy’s Tub & Scrub (Castro Street), 536 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Maiden Lane on March 30th from 11AM to 2PM.

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Jasmine Blue’s Tails of the Dog Park Special edition Honor Jazzy’s memory by helping the many animals in need by susan dyer reynolds countless hours with his young be breed ambassadors, ready to costars and was one of the most show the world how wonderful “… I’m glad I didn’t know intelligent, popular Hollywood they truly are. The way it all would end, the way it dogs of all time. all would go According to the American Susan Dyer Reynolds is currently Our lives are better left to chance, Temperament Test Society, pit writing a book based on the col- I could have missed the pain bulls have a passing rate of umn “Jasmine Blue’s Tails of the But I’d of had to miss the dance.” 86 percent — slightly higher Dog Park.” She also penned an — “The Dance,” by Tony Arata than golden retrievers. Though article about Jazzy’s legacy for the the pit bull population has upcoming Sept. 25 issue of the San s summer turns to fall, exploded due to irresponsible Francisco Chronicle’s “Pet Tales.” Jazzy’s morning glory is backyard breeders, there are once again winding up remarkably few incidents. You Nonprofit animal rescue Athe white trellis in Kickie’s garden. wouldn’t know that from my organizations near you It’s hard to believe that a year has fellow media: The rare attacks passed since I lost Jasmine Blue by pit bulls on humans make Friends of Animal Care to cancer. When she was diag- headlines, but the thousands of and Control: nosed with an aggressive fibrosar- attacks by humans on pit bulls 1200 15th Street, coma at the age of four, doctors don’t, like the the Fairfield, Calif. San Francisco, 94103, gave her just two months to live man who recently drowned a pit 415-946-7433, — but anyone who followed her bull in a public pond. Witnesses [email protected], column knows that Jazzy never said the dog never fought back. www.helpacc.org gave up, and I never gave up on The man told police “he didn’t All contributions directly sup- her. That strong bond helped us know why he did it.” Maligned, port the animal welfare services defy the odds and stretch two abused, and misunderstood, the Jazzy loved meeting her fans, especially children of ACC and its rescue partners months into two years. statistics are staggering — only California Pit Bull Rescue: When I wrote the chapter one out of 100 pit bulls gets out prised chuckle. “I thought you through one of the darkest times This is a fairly new rescue about Jazzy passing (“Saying of a shelter alive. were going to say a Chihuahua.” in my life. doing great work that really Goodbye to Mommy’s Little Jazzy was one of the lucky One of Jazzy’s most endearing While Jazzy was known for her needs support! Girl”), I was flooded with hand- few, and her column showed pit qualities was her immense love love of all humans great and small 510-463-4277 (4CPR), written sympathy cards, letters, bulls in a positive light doing of children. On walks, people — even burglars — there was californiapitbullrescue@ and e-mails from her many fans things people rarely see pit bulls often recognized her. A mother one human she absolutely hated: gmail.com (preferred mode around the world. A number of do. She stayed in over 45 4-star told me that before the fam- Jim Cramer, the frenetic host of of contact is email); people wrote to say they felt as hotels, including the penthouse ily started reading about Jazzy CNBC’s Mad Money. She could www.Facebook.com/capitbull if they had lost “their dog,” and at the Ritz-Carlton in San her young son was afraid of be snoring on the sofa upstairs rescue (accepts donations), in many ways Jazzy was theirs as Francisco, where she slept in dogs, but now he wanted to or basking in the sun outside, but www.songjaneth.wix.com/capit much as she was mine. the same bed as luminaries like volunteer at the shelter. When the minute she heard his voice bullrescue#!home/mainPage It wasn’t always that way. When I Mick Jagger and Vice President the boy approached, Jazzy sat she would grab a toy and charge Muttville: first started the column, I received Dick Cheney. Dressed as Mrs. down so he could hug her as the television, her blues eyes fixed P.O. Box 410207, letters from unhappy readers, Paws for an appearance at she softly nuzzled his cheek. and beady. As Cramer babbled San Francisco, 94141, like the woman who asked why I Macy’s, legions of fans showed Her sweet, gentle nature also on, Jazzy would shake her toy vio- 415-272-417, “loved the breed that killed Diane up to meet her and take photos made her wonderful therapy at lently, snorting and growling, only [email protected], Whipple.” As I responded that in support of the San Francisco nursing homes. She once rested setting the toy down long enough www.muttville.org those dogs were Presa Canarios, SPCA’s annual window display. her head in the lap of a man in to bark a few times before pick- Dedicated to senior dog rescue I realized Jazzy and I had a long Jazzy helped to break many a wheelchair for more than half ing it up and shaking it again. My road ahead to change the percep- pit bull stereotypes, like when an hour as he stroked her head. friend Marc didn’t believe me, so I Wonder Dog Rescue: tion of pit bulls. our house was burglarized and “Pretty dog,” he said softly. The videotaped it. “She just goes crazy P.O. Box 40121, In the late 1800s pit bulls were she proved what I’d known all director of the home told me because he’s loud and obnoxious,” San Francisco, 94140-0121, 415-621-3647 (DOGS); known as “nanny dogs” because along — pit bulls make terrible those were the first words he’d he said. So I taped an episode of www.wonderdogrescue.org they were gentle, loyal, and pro- guard dogs. I wrote a chap- uttered in five years. Judge Judy, to which Jazzy had no Check out their new youth tective toward children. The ter called “The pit bull showed When my father, who suffered reaction at all. Marc finally had to training program most decorated canine in mili- them the silverware,” because from dementia, moved in with admit that Jazzy did indeed have tary history, Sergeant Stubby, the police found a stuffed ani- us, it was Jazzy who taught me a deepset hatred for television’s Rocket Dog Rescue: was a pit bull; he earned sev- mal in every room where the patience. She learned to wait at best-known stock-picking pundit. 150 18th Street, eral medals during World War thieves had taken their time the top and bottom of the stairs For those who want to honor San Francisco, 94110, I and was honored at the White removing flatscreen televisions. so that he could make his way Jazzy’s memory, I hope you will 415-756-8188 (text is best); House. Presidents Theodore Apparently Jazzy was follow- safely, and she kept him compa- consider adopting or fostering [email protected]; Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson ing them around as she did all ny, lying next to him for hours an animal from a shelter or a www.rocketdogrescue.org both had pit bulls, as did Helen our guests, holding a toy in her on end. After my father passed rescue, and if you can’t have Grateful Dogs Rescue: Keller. Perhaps the most famous mouth as a gift. “What kind of away, I wrote a chapter called pets, please consider volunteer- P.O. Box 411013, pit bull, Petey, the faithful side- dog do you have?” one officer “A very sensitive dog,” which ing or donating. We kill four San Francisco, 94141, kick to The Little Rascals in the asked. “A pit bull,” I answered. also ran in the San Francisco million of the eight million ani- 415-587-1121, Our Gang television series, spent “A pit bull!” he said with a sur- Chronicle, about how she got me mals in this nation’s shelter sys- [email protected], tem each year because people www. gratefuldogsrescue.org don’t spay and neuter, and there aren’t enough homes. With a city Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue: budget that leaves San Francisco P.O. Box 411013, Animal Care and Control out San Francisco, 94141, in the cold, and with donations [email protected]; to rescues shrinking in a tough mailto:[email protected] economy, homeless animals Toni’s Kitty Rescue: need your help more than ever. 415-554-9414; And if you are ready to adopt, www.toniskittyrescue.org please consider a pit bull. Jazzy Provides foster care for sick, was the rule, not the exception orphaned kittens that are — pitties make smart, funny, too young until they are old loyal, loving companions, as enough to be adopted happy partnering for a morning jog as they are snuggling next Purebred rescue to a fellow couch potato on a organizations: rainy afternoon. There are so Looking for a specific breed? Don’t buy — adopt! many deserving pit mixes at rescues and shelters like Jazzy and Dogs: Skylar, whom I adopted after www.akc.org/breeds/rescue.cfm Jazzy’s passing. Like Jazzy and Cats: Skylar, they’re just waiting for www.purebredsplus.org a good home, and a chance to

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PIERRE COLEMAN Pierre is frisky and likes other Coleman Brown is a remark- dogs, especially the girls! But able creature in every way. This he does not like bigger and/or 15-month-old Staffie/beagle mix “pushier” dogs. He hasn’t been is even more adorable in per- tested yet with cats. He seems son than in pictures. He’s a true to be friendly to most adults and snuggle bun — just try to resist older children (9 and up), but when all 60 pounds of his velvety we have not assessed him with younger kids yet. Pierre self climbs into your lap and lays his big head on your should be enrolled in a basic obedience school so he chest. But don’t let his softer side deceive you: Coleman learns basic commands with his new family. Poodles loves to turn the dial up to 11, too. He exhibits typical are intelligent, comical, energetic, and family-oriented. bully breed behaviors — he’s an athletic, rough ‘n tumble There is a great deal of interest in poodles and poodle player and a real rascal around the house. He also ex- mixes because they have hair instead of fur and are “hy- hibits common beagle traits — he’s easily distracted with po-allergenic,” so Pierre would be great in a home where strong hunting instincts. Coleman’s crate trained and someone has allergies. house broken (as long as he has access outdoors). He loves to play hard and cuddle soft with his female foster mate but has not been socialized around cats or small DIEZEL dogs. He would do great in an adult home. His adoption will come with free training sessions for the right home! Diezel is a beautiful 8-year-old Malamute. He is very sweet, super friendly with other people, MERRANDA great with other dogs at the dog park, fine with cats, and wonder- Meranda is an 8-month old, 40 ful with small children. He was an pound black Lab mix that we res- outside dog primarily so he will cued from Yolo County. She’s a need to learn basic training indoors. He loves to run off wonderful girl, who is looking for leash at the dog park or at the beach or to go for long a forever home! She has a zest walks on leash. Diezel needs a home with some outdoor for life, is happy, friendly, affec- space, would be happy with a K9 buddy, and needs to tionate, outgoing, loves to be be with someone who loves to take walks and go on ad- loved, and a real snuggler. She will wiggle her way into ventures! He’s a loyal and wonderful dog who will make your lap for some head scratches, and was even submis- a great companion for an active person looking for the sive when her temporary foster parent looked at her teeth! perfect sidekick. Like most Labs, she’s strong on a leash and will need to learn some leash manners. Meranda will make you smile with her “play bows” and dancing about, and she does well LEO with other dogs. Good luck thinking you will ever want to put this love-bug down! Leo is 4 pounds of precious. He’s COME MEET THE DOGS YOU SEE HERE loving, loves to be held, and now AS WELL AS OTHER AVAILABLE ROCKET DOGS has a lion’s haircut to top off his cuteness! He gets along great EVERY SUNDAY AT PET FOOD EXPRESS with his large breed foster dog, is pretty good on leash, but does enjoy being carried. (3160 20TH AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO) Non-yappy, and loves being groomed. He even has a FROM 12 TO 5 P.M.! PLEASE VISIT really funny habit of “playing dead” when you first pick him up. He is a turnkey dog — no fuss, just love. Adores WWW.ROCKETDOGRESCUE.ORG children, but due to his very small size would be best for older or quieter kids. Whether you have a busy life TO SEE ALL OF OUR ADOPTABLE DOGS or a lot of free time, this little guy works well for either! AND FOR INFORMATION ABOUT Leo loves car rides and is easy to travel with, and he’s a total lapdog! VOLUNTEERING OR FOSTERING WITH US!

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Buddy (A238089) is a sweet senior Alakai(A340480) is an adorable Winnie (A336121) is a friendly & fellow who enjoys his walks, walks & friendly little lop ear rabbit. He is conndent little adventurous trail- well on leash & enjoys his time with sweet, curious, active & ready for blazer of a kitten available at Pet you. Just look at that face! a home. This is a really good rabbit. Food Express Adoption Center.

Matilda & Michelle (A339714 & Koko (A342069) is a super hand- Astro (A341647) is a sweet 1 yo A339715) are 2 lovely hens. They some senior gentleman cat. He is male Jack Russell Terrier mix ready are very people friendly & it would sweet & playful & friendly. Let him for fun. A family with children would be great if they could stay together. charm his way into your heart. be nne for Astro. Come meet him!

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