10 Business 22 At Home 20 Calendar Wild Wild Web: In Style: Decorator May Events: From Mother’s Day to The danger of unicorns 10 showcase 22 Bay to Breakers, there’s a full sched- ule of exciting, informative, and fun Food & Wine Pet Pages things to do this month. Take in the Tablehopper: Skylar Grey: Asian Art Museum’s Seduction exhi- Expanded coverage of the The Kickie bition, the Silent Film Festival, Smuin city’s dining scene 12 connection 34 Ballet’s Unlaced, and more. 20

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“In my 30 years plus in law enforcement, I have seen a good deal of misconduct by police officers. I have seen scandals. But the level of the problems and the Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Vertigo was filmed in San Francisco. photo: © paramount productions frequency of the problems that we’re facing here today are very unusual.” — San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón Hollywood’s San Francisco roots: on the current state of the San Francisco Police Department

hen my godfather, Ward O’Connell, The enduring love of SF film was the diving coach at Yale University, he often came home complaining to my This is the third of a three-part series. San Francisco, in fact most of the boy hero was first developed across Wgodmother, Joel, about what everyone else was doing Northern California Bay Area, has San Francisco Bay in Niles Canyon wrong in the department. “The damn kids don’t listen,” by ernest beyl had a long love affair with the movies. (1907). Movies in color were devel- he would say, or, “The aquatics director doesn’t get it.” Motion pictures were invented oped across the Golden Gate in Marin One afternoon when Ward walked in complaining, Joel ere’s an update from Parts down on the Stanford Palo Alto farm County (1918). The first talkie, The looked at him and said, “Maybe it’s the coach.” That one and two: (1878). The first public motion pic- Jazz Singer, was filmed near Union phrase became synonymous in my family for not taking San Francisco narrow- ture exhibition took place in San Square (1927). responsibility from the top down. Hly missed becoming the film capi- Francisco (1880). The first complete Ambitious and wanting a piece of “Maybe it’s the coach” was certainly fitting last season tal of the world. Perhaps it’s just as movie studio on the Pacific Coast the motion picture action, in 1902 for the San Francisco 49ers: As their record on the field well. The city has enough narcis- was not in Southern California but four San Francisco brothers, Harry, sunk and their record off the field rose (eventually lead- sism and other “isms” without being San Francisco (1906). The classic Herbert, Joseph, and Earle Miles orga- ing to the dubious distinction of “most arrested team in Hollywood by the Bay. Nevertheless, western with the strong, silent cow- Film history, continued on 18 SFPD under fire, continued on 4 California’s drought hits home San Francisco homeowners and businesses enlisted in water conservation emergency by john zipperer mate experts warn that ernor’s executive order drought could be the “new mandates the replacement he continuing normal” — lasting longer of 50 million square feet drought threat- and recurring more fre- of lawns with drought- ening to turn the quently. Now local and tolerant landscaping; the TGolden State into the state officials are looking creation of a rebate pro- Brown State has a num- to residents and businesses gram to get consumers ber of unpleasant or wor- to do their part. to replace old appliances risome side effects. with water- and ener- Rodents are heading gy-efficient models; The View From Bernal Hill kicks off the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Thursday Lunchtime Concert Series on June 4. photo: courtesy ybgf indoors in search of Talk of ‘publicly force campuses, golf scarce water and food; courses, and other avocado growers and shaming’ water large landscapes to Yerba Buena Gardens Festival other agribusiness make significant concerns are exempt- wasters is spreading. reductions in water he outdoor Yerba programs to circus and 12:30–1:30 p.m. in Jessie ed from mandatory use; ban the water- Buena Gardens Fest- children’s programs. Nearly Square; and the Children’s water cutbacks, but the cost Last year, Gov. Jerry ing of ornamental grass ival kicks off its 15th every weekend throughout Garden Series, featuring of their water is going way Brown declared a drought on public street medians; Tanniversary season on Sun- the summer has a scheduled interactive performances for up; wildfires could have state of emergency, but it and prohibit new homes day, May 3. Dedicated to performance or celebration. kids and families, every Friday a heyday in the drought; wasn’t until April 2015 that and developments from enhancing the vitality and Weekday highlights in- in the Children’s Garden. and talk of “publicly he imposed the state’s first- irrigating with potable quality of life in the parks clude the Thursday Lunch- — L. Majer shaming” water wasters ever mandatory reduc- water unless efficient and open spaces of Yerba time Concert Series, most is spreading. tions in water use. Cities drip-irrigation systems Buena Gardens, the fes- Thursdays from 12:30–1:30 Yerba Buena Gardens Fest- All of those impacts and and towns across the state are used. Water prices will tival features more than p.m. on the Esplanade; Poetic ival: Mission Street (between more could be long-term will have to reduce water also go up, as local water 100 admission-free events Tuesdays (in partnership Third & Fourth Streets); May challenges for the Bay Area usage by 25 percent. To agencies respond to the from music, theater, dance, with Litquake) on the sec- 3–Oct. 31, free, 415-543-1718, and the state, because cli- reach that goal, the gov- drought, continued on 25 community and cultural ond Tuesday of each month, ybgfestival.org

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News Travel Around the Northside Bugs and jugs of wine News briefs on the possible addition of a Michael Snyder notes the roach-friendly ferry site at Fort Mason, Aaron Peskin seeks places he’s dined, and Patty Burness finds a return to City Hall, Muni has plans for big wine and dining pleasure in Healdsburg. 16 changes on Chestnut, Lil’s fire, and plans for a marijuana shop on Lombard. 3 Arts & Entertainment Community A little song and dance Michael Snyder on Far from the Madding Parking and crime Crowd, TV star Jane Lynch brings her cabaret Supervisor Mark Farrell says the city is act to San Francisco, plus the best sellers. 18 doing something about the dearth of parking; plus the Police Blotter. 6 Calendar Street Beat May events Mothers’ Day celebrations, concerts, and Beer Tales of the Northside Festivals — enjoy the merry month of May. 20 Christine Roher highlights home deco- rating shops; and Ernest Beyl says good- At Home bye to Capp’s Corner and hello to District Three’s supervisor. 8 Decorator Showcase Maryann LoRusso finds a bold and fun show- Business & Finance case for home decorating; and Julia Strzesieski gives drought-proofing tips for your home. 22 WIld Wild Web Susan Dyer Reynolds reminisces about life Real Estate during dot-bomb 1.0, and notes some fright- Building up or out ening parallels in today’s tech frenzy. 10 John Zipperer talks with Dr. Peter Linneman; plus Carole Isaacs and Stephanie Saunders Sports Ahlberg on market tips. 31 Opening Day Steve Hermanos takes in the sights and Wellness and Family sounds of Giants’ Opening Day. 11 Destressing your life Julie Mitchell explains the tai chi allure; Food & Wine and Liz Farrell has help for end-of-school- A dining mecca year anxiety. 36 An expanded Tablehopper features the must-know places to find great food expe- Pet Pages riences; Julie Mitchell takes in Reverb, the You can go home again former Verbena; Susan Dyer Reynolds’s What beloved dogs Jazzy and Skylar teach Not to Miss Dish is gourmet udon; and Susan Dyer Reynolds about her two moms. 34 tell PricewaterhouseCoopers to bring the envelopes — Ernest Beyl unveils the third annual Ernestos: The Best of North ONLINE SPECIALS Beach Awards. 12 marinatimes.com

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News Briefs Ferry, Peskin, Muni, fire, pot Fort Mason’s ferry question

ALCATRAZ FERRY PUBLIC SFMTA claims the changes will COMMENT ENDS THIS MONTH increase travel time in the project area If plans to move the embarkation site by four minutes, allow it to provide 13 for the Alcatraz Ferry to Fort Mason percent more service, and make eight become reality, local residents and intersections safer for pedestrian cross- businesses worry that the area isn’t pre- ings and bus boardings. pared to handle an influx of foot and The changes, in particular reduced vehicular traffic every day. bus stops, have not been welcomed Fort Mason’s Pier 3 is only one of by some Marina residents. One three possible new embarkation site attendee at an open house on the options that are being considered. project told SocketSite, “I’ve seen The other two are Pier 31 and Pier more polite crowds at a witch burn- 41. All three options would include ing.” Other residents have complained retrofitting existing structures and that the changes will actually make construction of new berths along Chestnut more congested as buses the piers. stop all traffic behind them instead of Getting The public comment period ends May pulling into pick-up lanes at bus stops. 20. Details on the project are available SFMTA has a short online survey at parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome. about the project at surveymonkey. Documents relating to the project can com/s/chestnutsurvey. nowhere be viewed at the San Francisco Public Library’s Marina branch. FIRE HITS LIVERPOOL LIL’S The Liverpool Lil’s neighborhood AARON PESKIN BACK IN THE GAME pub (2942 Lyon Street) suffered a fire with the Former San Francisco Board of April 29 that was soon contained by Supervisors President Aaron Peskin is the San Francisco Fire Department, seeking to reclaim though not before his District Three the two-alarm fire big banks? seat and return caused additional to City Hall. His damage to an adja- move to challenge cent building. No incumbent Julie one was injured in Christensen has al- the fire, but the res- ready set off a high- taurant overlook- stakes and heated ing the Presidio battle between the suffered smoke and moderate and left- water damage. wing political forc- “We’re down but es in city govern- not out,” co-owner ment. Christensen Eddie Savino told was appointed to the Marina Times, the seat by Mayor He added that he’s Liverpool Lil’s after the late-April fire. Ed Lee after its pre- overwhelmed with vious occupant, David Chiu, was elected people’s support and best wishes, and to the state Assembly. vowed, “we’re going to reopen as soon The Chronicle’s Matier & Ross as possible.” reported in April that Mayor Lee Break through with a “grew a set of fangs” when he warned APOTHECARIUM neighborhood bank that business, tech, and labor leaders that PLANS FOR LOMBARD if Peskin wins the seat it would be a Plans for marijuana dispensary The looks beyond the numbers return to “the days of drunken calls Apothecarium’s second San Francisco to get you great rates on at midnight.” One Lee ally who has location have been much talked-about already stiffed the mayor is Chinatown in the Marina; the proposed location is Commercial Real Estate Loans. powerbroker Rose Pak, who has 2414 Lombard, which would join the thrown her influence behind Peskin. group’s existing Market Street location Though she has raised more than a in the Castro. At 2414 Lombard, the 10-Year quarter million dollars for Lee’s reelec- store would share the block with some tion, she has broken with him over his restaurants, a massage parlor, and other choice of Christensen; she had want- small shops. Fixed Rate* ed him instead to appoint an Asian- The Apothecarium touts support American candidate of her choice. from businesses and charities in the city, starting at The District Three race is likely to be including the head of Castro Merchants, the most-watched supervisor race this who says the Apothecarium is well-loved year, one that puts the political balance in the Castro: “We’ve had no trouble from 3.50% of the board in play at a time when the them; in truth, we need more businesses city is dealing with strong population like the Apothecarium.” In March, the San Reina Ceja and economic growth while trying to Francisco Planning Department issued a address housing affordability problems. report praising the Apothecarium for its 2197 Chestnut Street openness. “Two [medical cannabis dis- San Francisco, CA 94123 CHESTNUT STREET NEXT pensaries] in particular, Apothecarium UP FOR MAJOR REDO? and Barbary Coast, show how an MCD 415-287-8801 As part of its Muni Forward pro- can successfully blend into the commu- gram, the San Francisco Municipal nity by complying with the Codes’ exist- Transportation Agency (SFMTA) ing transparency requirements. Both has proposed significant changes to dispensaries have transparent windows Chestnut Street the agency says will and use half-opened blinds to provide increase pedestrian safety and improve some privacy. The Apothecarium even

Muni service. As with its changes in has an open door staffed by security that *Terms and Conditions: Building must be 100% owner occupied, maximum LTV will be other major streets, the Chestnut modi- further increases the connection to the 60%. Property type must be exclusively, Office, Retail, or Industrial. Rate will not apply to mixed use properties. Rate will not apply to automotive, assisted care, hospitality, or other fications would include dedicated tran- neighborhood. While privacy concerns special use properties. Amortization could be 10, 15, 20, or 25 years. There would be a 10-year maturity and a balloon payment if amortization is longer than 10 years. $1,500 Loan sit lanes during morning rush hour, should be considered, hiding medical Origination Fee. (No other bank fees, but borrower responsible for all out of pocket closing widening sidewalks with “bulb outs” cannabis behind obscured windows only costs, (appraisal, title, escrow, etc.). Mandatory auto-payments from FNB checking account or rate will increase by .75%, other restrictions may apply. at bus stops, reducing the number of increases the feeling that MCDs are an © 2015 First National Bank of Northern California. bus stops along the street to speed up illicit business.” All rights reserved. service, reducing parking, and creating bulb outs at additional street corners. News tips? E-mail: [email protected]

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spiracy to obstruct justice in the and he waited until Sunday to file grudge-holding firsthand. When “Fajitagate” scandal, where three a report. California requires law a city department source alerted off-duty officers were accused of enforcement officers to immedi- me to a problem related to the beating up two men in the Marina ately make an arrest in domestic SFPD, I wrote an article about District over a bag of Mexican violence cases where the suspect is it. The problem was subsequently food. Suhr was later cleared in known and to file a report within fixed, but my source received an that incident, but in 2005 then- 24 hours. The suspect was later unpleasant call from Suhr, who Chief Heather Fong stripped Suhr charged with attempted mur- didn’t appreciate being painted in of his Head of Patrol title after an der. O’Haire prosecuted the case what he considered an unflatter- officer was badly beaten and suf- before the Police Commission, ing light. Months later my source fered a fractured skull responding which resulted in a demotion for was fired, and while I can’t say for to a protest. He was given the Hill Suhr. During the initial investiga- certain that Suhr was the reason, I Street Blues equivalent of desk duty, tion, O’Haire said that Suhr’s polit- have little doubt he was involved. reassigned to man security for the ically connected attorneys repeat- city’s Public Utilities Commission. edly threatened her, even calling DEPARTMENT IN CRISIS In September 2012, Suhr became to say her actions against Suhr You’d think the chief would the highest paid police chief of were “going to be a future employ- have better things to do than any major American city with ment problem,” and that she was intimidate city employees, espe- Chief Suhr appears before the Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee a salary of $307,450 — nearly “going to be sorry.” O’Haire spent cially since his own department to discuss racist and homophobic messages shared by his officers. 10 percent more than the mayor more than two decades as an is such a train wreck. His prede- photo: San Francisco Govtv who appointed him and one-third undercover officer and assistant cessor, District Attorney Gascón, more than California Gov. Jerry district attorney in Marin County believes it’s so bad that he recently SFPD Under Fire His great-grandfather found- Brown. Critics pointed out that before joining the SFPD in 2006, formed a task force to dig into continued from page 1 ed Tadich Grill in the 1880s, New York City’s chief made just where she was fired two weeks allegations of corruption, miscon- his grandfather served on the over $200,000 in 2011 serving a after Suhr was appointed chief. duct, homophobia, and racism the NFL”), I suggested that it was Board of Supervisors, and Suhr city with 10 times the population In March 2015, a judge refused throughout the city’s law enforce- time to take a look at Coach Jim attended St. Ignatius and USF. of San Francisco. to dismiss the lawsuit, saying a ment structure, and there’s plenty Harbaugh (“Are the San Francisco Suhr joined the SFPD in 1981 In 2013, Kelly O’Haire, to keep them busy. 49ers a bunch of thugs?” May and rose through the ranks to a former internal affairs The same day O’Haire’s 2014). Six months later, Harbaugh become captain of the Bayview attorney for the SFPD, You’d think the chief would case was settled, an attor- was fired. Whether you agree that and Mission stations, and Deputy filed a lawsuit against ney for the family of Harbaugh was the problem or Chief of Field Operations, the Suhr and the city, alleging have better things to do than 20-year-old Guatemalan you believe he was the sacrificial largest bureau in the department she was fired in retalia- immigrant Amilcar Pérez- lamb, it is indisputable that when with more than 1,400 officers. tion for her investigation intimidate city employees. López, who was killed by you’re the boss, you better run a In April of 2011, Mayor Ed Lee of misconduct charges police in the Mission last tight, clean ship — because if you appointed Suhr chief of police to against Suhr stemming from his jury could conclude that Suhr February, announced the filing don’t, you’ll eventually be walk- replace George Gascón, who had failure to report an incident of retaliated against her illegally. He of a federal civil rights lawsuit ing the plank. The beleaguered been elected District Attorney. domestic violence. On a Friday also ordered Suhr to testify. On that claims three eyewitnesses, San Francisco Police Department night in 2009, then-Deputy Chief April 24, just before jury selection post-shooting photographs, and is currently facing that dilemma, REASONS TO WORRY Suhr received a call from a female began, the city settled the case for an independent autopsy directly but so far Chief Greg Suhr has While Suhr’s journey to the top friend who said her boyfriend was $725,000. contradict Suhr’s account. The remained at the helm. may seem impressive, the path beating and strangling her. The I’m not at all surprised at autopsy determined that all six There’s a lot of San Francisco was wrought with missteps. In woman’s collarbone was broken, O’Haire’s accusations, having bullets entered Pérez-López from history behind the Suhr name. 2003, Suhr was charged with con- yet Suhr didn’t arrest the suspect witnessed Suhr’s bullying and SFPD under fire, continued on 5

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4 may 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com SFPD Under Fire an undercover vehicle parked ing his conviction. The texts about the remarks as far back as continued from page 4 at Rodriguez’s home on the implicated as many as 14 SFPD 2012, when one of the officers Peninsula, where he allegedly kept officers. Furminger repeatedly received an internal affairs let- behind, including one to the back it for personal use since it was calls another officer a “fag,” and ter confirming that the depart- of the head, while his arms were at assigned to the Bayview station makes racist comments about ment had the texts. As if the his side. At a Town Hall meeting five years ago. African Americans, Mexicans, story isn’t cringe-worthy enough, days after the incident, Suhr told In January 2015, former under- and Filipinos. In one exchange under California’s Public Safety the community that Pérez-López cover officer Arshad Razzak was an unnamed officer texts “White Officers Procedural Bill of Rights was charging the officers with a convicted of illegally search- power,” (which Furminger later Act, once a department is made knife held over his head, corrobo- ing the rooms of drug suspects repeats a number of times). aware of misconduct, it has only rating the report by his two plain- and falsifying police reports to Furminger responds, “N—ers one year to act — which means clothes officers who said should be spayed. I saw Suhr may not be able to fire those they shot a lunging, knife- one an hour ago with 4 repulsively racist, homophobic wielding Pérez-López “in Not a single official or kids.” The other officer cops after all. fear for their lives.” replies “Cross burning Richard Hastings, a rank-and-file officer has lowers blood pressure! OFFICIAL SUPPORT 13-year veteran of the I did the test myself!” Despite all the disgrace- SFPD, was named in a called for Suhr’s resignation. Furminger says, “All n— ful conduct under his watch, I federal civil rights lawsuit ers must f—ing hang. have yet to hear a single offi- Chief of Police Greg Suhr. stemming from the 2011 death make the searches appear legal. Ask my 6 year old what he thinks cial or rank-and-file officer call photo: san francisco police department of 19-year-old Kenneth Harding, In a separate case in February about Obama.” for Suhr’s resignation. This is who police say “accidentally shot against another plainclothes unit, In early April 2015, Suhr in stark contrast to what hap- out tribulations, from slow ambu- himself” during a gun battle with San Francisco police Sgt. Ian vowed to fire the five officers pened to Fire Department Chief lance response times to firefighters Hastings and another officer after Furminger was sentenced to over “who engaged in such repulsive Joanne Hayes-White in October accused of drinking on duty to the allegedly evading a $2 bus fare. In three years in prison for his role conversations via text messages” 2014, when firefighters voted death of a young woman run over April of 2012, San Francisco Police in a series of thefts from drug sus- that “their conduct is incompat- that they had no confidence in by two department trucks after Commission President Mazzucco pects after a jury convicted him ible with that of a police offi- her leadership and the fire com- the Asiana Airlines crash at SFO. awarded the Gold Medal of Valor of wire fraud, conspiracy against cer.” (Several other officers, Suhr mission met to discuss whether Mayor Lee has thus far rejected to six police officers, includ- civil rights, and conspiracy to said, participated in single events she should keep her job. The calls for Hayes-White’s termina- ing Hastings. In January 2015, commit theft. U.S. District Judge that didn’t rise to the same level, heads of every employee group tion, but like other officials, he Hastings was charged with nine Charles Breyer said the sentenc- though they could face suspen- as well as the battalion chiefs has remained silent regarding felony counts of lewd and lascivi- ing marked “a day of shame.” sions.) At a Board of Supervisors submitted letters to Mayor Lee what responsibility Chief Greg ous acts on a 15-year-old boy and Judge Breyer also sentenced Fur- Public Safety Committee meeting expressing “a grave crisis of Suhr bears for a troubled police one felony count of possession of minger’s co-defendant, Edmond about the scandal, Supervisor Eric confidence” in Hayes-White. department in which the entire child pornography. Robles, to 39 months in prison Mar asked Suhr if the texts repre- “It’s not a personal attack,” San city is having a grave crisis of con- In February 2015, 32-year SFPD for “widespread and consistent” sented “a broad-based problem.” Francisco Firefighters Local fidence. Perhaps there is a double veteran Ricci Rodriguez “retired” illegal activities. Suhr didn’t answer the question, 798 secretary Lt. Floyd Rollins standard for Hayes-White, or it after allegations surfaced that On March 13 2015, racist, homo- instead telling Mar, “I have bias; II said at the time. “It is a busi- could be Suhr’s powerful political he took kickbacks from Nelson phobic and threatening text mes- everybody has bias.” He also stated ness decision about the direc- connections. Whatever the reason Towing, which got 84 percent of sages recovered from Furminger’s that the text messages in the fed- tion of the department that we for the silence on Suhr, one thing the jobs in the Bayview-Hunters cell phone were re-vealed in a eral filing took him “completely all work for.” is clear: Even if it is the coach, the Point area when Rodriguez han- court filing by federal prosecu- by surprise.” Lawyers representing Appointed in 2004 as the city’s team is standing behind him. dled the calls. Satellite technol- tors opposing Furminger’s bid to the officers facing termination, first female fire chief, Hayes- ogy for Google Maps also caught remain free on bail while appeal- however, say police brass knew White’s tenure has not been with- E-mail: [email protected]

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Police Blotter From the officers of Northern Station The ongoing story of vice in the city by the bay

he crimes below are a small personnel were able to grab the bag she IT’S NOT JUST FOR BREAKFAST NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON’T snapshot of what the officers was carrying and recover the items in it March 15, 10:07 a.m. March 17, 6:19 p.m. of Northern Station are doing. that she had stolen; however, the subject Fillmore at O’Farrell Streets Laguna at Post Streets TFor a more comprehensive list, visit herself fled on foot. sf-police.org; under Compstat, select the Officers arrived to take the report of A Starbucks employee told officers Officers were dispatched to handle link to Crimemaps. the incident, and while they were there, that a male suspect took an orange a report of a male subject who was sit- the subject returned to the store. She was juice and left the store without paying. ting in a doorway exposing and touch- identified by the store’s security staff and The employee followed the suspect and ing himself. The person who had called IT AIN’T LEGAL YET she was detained. There were no out- demanded the return of the juice, but police informed the officers that the sub- March 14, 12:26 a.m. standing warrants for her; she was cited the suspect refused, threw the juice at ject is homeless and wanders around the 100 block of Fell Street for shoplifting and released. the Starbucks employee, and kicked her neighborhood. She told the officers that in the leg. she saw the subject touching himself and Local residents had complained of The employee and the suspect strug- wanted him to be arrested. narcotics sales occurring in their neigh- CITIZENS’ ARRESTS FOR ALL gled, and another employee called the The police searched the area before borhood during the day and at night. March 15, 1:43 p.m. police, who arrived and took custody of they located the subject a couple blocks An officer with experience in local Larkin at Golden Gate Avenue the suspect. That suspect turned out to away. The citizen positively identified narcotics work spotted a suspect with have an outstanding felony warrant for the subject, somehow, and the offi- whom she had had previous contact. Officers responded to a report that arrest, and he was sent to County Jail. cers then transported the subject to The officer saw in plain view that the two women were fighting at a bus stop. Northern Station, where he was cited suspect had a baggie of suspected crys- They detained both women. One of the and released. tal methamphetamine. women told them that she had been MORE METH She placed him under arrest and standing at the bus stop when the sec- March 16, 1:14 p.m. transported him to Northern State, ond woman approached her and told 400 block of Page Street THE DREAMCOAT where the material tested positive for her not to smoke. The first woman March 18, 5:15 p.m. methamphetamine. The suspect was said she doesn’t smoke, but the second Housing officers spotted two subjects 2000 Block of FIllmore Street booked at County Jail. one was acting belligerent and “getting they knew to be on probation, one of in her face.” The first woman pulled whom had a restriction barring him Officers responded to a report of a out pepper spray and warned the other from being in the area in which they saw shoplifting incident at a clothing store. NO, YOU CAN’T HAVE A woman to back off, but when the second him. The officers stopped the subjects, They met with the store employee who FREQUENT SHOPPER DISCOUNT woman hit her hand away, they began to and a computer check showed that they told them that a subject took a coat off March 14, 10:15 a.m. fight. Several witnesses confirmed the were both indeed on probation. A search the rack and ran out of the store. Within 1300 block of Webster Street incident. uncovered pills, possible marijuana, and minutes, officers spotted the subject, Each of the women wanted to press suspected methamphetamine. who had the coat behind his back tucked A female subject was spotted by store charges against the other, and officers Further investigation at Northern into his waistband, with its store tags security taking several items, walking accepted the citizens’ arrest from both Station showed that the suspected drugs still on it. The subject was on probation past all of the registers but making no parties and cited them for battery. They were in fact what they were suspected of for assault, but he was cleared of any attempt to pay for what she had taken, were released at the scene by the police being, and the subjects were transported outstanding warrants and cited for theft and then leaving the store. The security officers. to County Jail. before he was released.

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6 may 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com From the Chambers of our Supervisor A place for all Ensuring more parking for city residents by SUPERVISOR MARK FARRELl Law” that will mandate a con- permits currently issued com- tractor construction parking pared to any other district. n what I am sure will plan as a condition to receiving The components of the con- come as a shock to no one – any temporary street space occu- struction parking plan will parking in San Francisco is pancy permit (an on-street space include the following: Iscarce and often difficult to find parking permit) for construc- • The number of parking spac- in our neighborhoods and com- tion work that requests more es requested and the rationale. mercial areas. I know I have spent than one parking space permit • The average number of time circling blocks trying to over the course of three or more employees anticipated each day find a parking space, and I know months. This legislation aims at the work site. I am not alone. San Francisco is to place greater controls on our • The timeline and phasing of one of the densest cities in the construction parking permitting the entire project, and a require- country, and the sheer amount of system, to ensure every neigh- ment of an update from the con- new construction and repair the borhood parking space possible tractor at the midpoint of the city is going through has made is preserved for our residents. project to notify the city about parking for residents more dif- Currently, there are 1,251 con- any expected changes. ficult than ever. struction street-parking permits • Whether it is potentially fea- I hear from residents almost issued citywide, with an aver- sible to use opportunities for car- daily on the lack of parking in age of three parking spaces per pooling, or other off-site park- our neighborhoods, especially in permit, which is approximately ing arrangements like nearby front of their homes, and that 3,753 parking spaces. On aver- garage parking. Supervisor Farrell is trying to ensure that residents can still park in their frustration especially mounts age, there are roughly 13,000 • A proposal of how the appli- neighborhoods even as new construction continues. photo: francisco Anzola when permitted park- cant will make the on- ing spaces for construc- street parking available of Public Works the ability to issues that we are feeling in our tion or repair sit vacant District Two has the highest to the general public by 4 more closely scrutinize con- neighborhoods. The lack of all day long or drag on for p.m. if the space has gone struction parking permit pro- parking is an issue I hear from months at a time. While number of street-parking unused or project work is posals and create a new oppor- my constituents on a daily basis, everyone has the right to complete for the day. tunity for the public to have and I am encouraged the city is pursue new construction, permits issued compared • Any other information a better understanding of the taking steps to preserve as many home repairs, or improve- that the city (or the spe- parking situation in their neigh- spaces as possible for our resi- ments, I also believe the to any other district. cific affected department, borhoods. The parking plans dents through common- sense city needs to be more pro- such as the Municipal will be made readily available proposals that allow necessary active in informing our residents street-parking permits issued Transportation Agency) deems to members of the public who projects and also ensure the and businesses when parking is every year in San Francisco. valuable for understanding the request them and will serve as a quality of life we all enjoy here in going to be taken away for an Without a doubt, some neigh- impact of the project on the great resource to better under- San Francisco. extended period of time. borhoods are more impacted neighborhood and neighbor- stand the parking situation in Earlier in March, I intro- than others. The supervisorial hood parking supply. your neighborhood. Mark Farrell is District Two duced legislation known as the district that I represent – District The idea behind the legisla- Local government can and supervisor. E-mail mark.farrell@ “Construction Parking Plan Two – has the highest number of tion is to give our Department should be responsive to the sfgov.org or phone 415-554-7752.

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Marinatimes.com MARINA TIMES may 2015 7 Street Beat

Marina-Cow Hollow Insider Visit these Northside shops for your home decorating needs

by christine roher learned this lesson from her mother, who owns Goodbyes, a clothing con- f you’re decorating your home, signment store on Sacramento Street. you can find much of what you may “My mom always said, ‘Do you want need on the north side of the city. to make a fast nickel or a slow dime?’” IAnd if you ask a designer where to shop, she recalls. “I’m not going to have an you may likely get a referral to one of these $18,000 hand-painted chair from China shops, which are just a sampling of what is sitting in my store. People want to pay right here in the neighborhood. $900 for that chair.” Because Kelly picks the right pieces, RUBY LIVING DESIGN her inventory is constantly changing. Owned by husband-and-wife team In fact, some customers come in every James and Dee Dee Littrell, Ruby Living weekend, because they know the selec- Design is a popular destination for the do- tion will be different. And the revolving it-yourself designer as well as the profes- inventory is fun for her, too. “We get five sional designer. Eleven years ago, the Mill to ten deliveries a day,” Kelly said. “It’s Valley couple was like Christmas looking to start a morning every small side busi- Designing a home is more time you come ness, and ended to work.” up buying a local than just furniture; art and And for cus- furniture store tomers looking to that was “limp- accessories matter, too. sell goods, rather ing along,” as than buy them, James described it. The couple rebranded Leftovers’ consignment terms are gener- and renamed the store, and now has four ous and fair. (1350 Van Ness Avenue, 415- Ruby Living Design locations throughout 409-0088, weloveleftovers.com) the Bay Area. Ruby Living offers a wide variety of MODICA HOME home furnishings — many custom order But designing a home is more than just — and the design aesthetic is a blend of furniture — art and accessories are a big modern, classic, and traditional. “We like part of it, too. Cheryl Modica, owner of to take pieces maybe a little out of context, Modica Home, scours the country look- and make them work,” said James. ing for artists creating unique products. Many Ruby Living customers come A former buyer at Nordstrom, Cheryl in looking for sofas and chairs, espe- knows her customers and delivers what cially those designed by Mitchell Gold they want. and Bob Williams. Ruby Living is the Modica is filled with tableware, dec- only California store north of Beverly orative pillows, throws, wall art, and Hills that offers furnishings by these high- even jewelry and handbags. Customers demand designers. The designers’ Alicia’s particularly favor a line of handcraft- sofa, which is a staple on the set of The ed ceramics by Vermont artist Laura Good Wife television series, is one of Ruby Zindel. The nature-inspired pieces are Living’s biggest sellers. Customers also decorated with original, hand-drawn favor products by Verellen Home, Made pencil sketches. Goods, and Oly Studio. Another hit is a collection of hand- Working with the designers has been pounded stainless steel tableware by Mary a surprising upside to running the busi- Jurek, an artist in Los Angeles. She aims ness. “I thoroughly enjoy getting to know for her pieces to emit a vibe of “old world the designers and furniture makers,” said meets modern day.” James. “These relationships are really grat- But Cheryl is committed to support- ifying — just as much as the business suc- ing local artists, like Denise Fiedler, cess.” (1525 Union Street; 415-922-2500, who uses vintage international maga- rubyliving.com) zines and newspapers to create collages featuring cities, animals, and even por- LEFTOVERS traits of people. If custom-order design isn’t in the bud- It’s items like these that Cheryl hopes get, Leftovers, a consignment home fur- will keep customers supporting local nishing store, is a must-see. The six-year- small businesses. “I have things that old store is now in its fourth location after aren’t sold on the Internet,” said Cheryl. a string of mishaps at other spots. “I feel “My things are unique. You can’t just like Goldilocks,” said owner Kelly Hensley. find them anywhere.” (2274 Union “The first store was too small, the second Street, 415-440-4389) one leaked like crazy, I was forced out of the third with a severe rent hike, and now Z GALLERIE the fourth one is just right.” A fixture in the city for more than 20 So right, that Kelly bought the building. years, residents rely on Z Gallerie to find “We’re here to stay, and business is boom- unique furniture and a fresh selection of ing,” she said. home accessories every season. Customers never know what they’ll And this season, the color palette discover at Leftovers — maybe a retired is fun — shades of aqua, aubergine, sofa from Pottery Barn, or a midcentury cherry, lemon yellow, and mandarin modern credenza from a Danish design- orange, mixed with metallic elements. er. Whatever it is, Kelly strives to keep “We’ve taken natural elements this the price in check. “I don’t want you to season and elevated them in reflective not eat for six months to pay for a piece finishes and textures,” said a company of furniture.” spokesperson. In fact, Kelly just sold that credenza for According to Z Gallerie, the San $850, a price she insists would have been Francisco customer is drawn to the tripled at other stores. She also just sold a store’s textiles — like bedding, pillows, $12,000 custom-made Will Wick sectional and throws that are high style and high sofa for $3,800. quality, yet affordable. (2154 Union But these are examples of her pric- Street, 415-567-4891, zgallerie.com) ier products, because she mostly sells midline furnishings, even Ikea. Kelly E-mail: [email protected]

8 may 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Marina-Cow Hollow Insider Sketches from a North Beach Journal

From left: Donald Ellis, executive editor Grizzly Peak Press; Ernest Beyl, Marina Times col- umnist; Tony Serra, noted San Francisco attorney; Nancy Peters, former executive director City Lights Booksellers & Publishers, and the still-youthful Lawrence Ferlinghetti celebrate Ferlinghetti’s 96th birthday at Capp’s Corner. The times they are a changin’ in the old neighborhood

by ernest beyl The Flavor of North Beach Joe’s, celebrated his 79th has been updated, and I birthday in February. He A REQUIEM FOR bought one the other day gave us all a bit of a scare CAPP’S CORNER on Amazon for a penny. recently. He went through The evening of Tuesday, Yes, a penny. How’s that for a sticky patch health-wise. March 31, I sat in the bar a bargain? As I write this, McCourt at Original Joe’s in North The original book listed is back on his feet and Beach with my friend, San 29 North Beach restaurants. holding court at O.J.’s Francisco Chronicle colum- Among them are 20 that are again. On the same day nist Carl Nolte, and our no longer operating. Maybe that McCourt gave me wives, waiting for word that you remember some of the good news, I heard the lease allowing for the these: Amelio’s, Gold Spike, that another Irish celeb- continuation of my favorite Green Valley, Jovanelo’s, La rity bartender — Seamus neighborhood saloon-res- Felce, La Pantera, Little Joe’s, Coyle — most recently of taurant, Capp’s Corner, had New Pisa, Swiss Louis, Gino & Carlo, went to that been signed. Vanessi’s, Washington glorious heavenly saloon. Wrangling and squab- Square Bar & Grill — and This saloon-centric city bling over the lease had of course, the latest casualty, just can’t afford to lose any been going on for more than Capp’s Corner. And I don’t more bartenders — Irish a year. At last, (we believed) even want to think about or not. this uncertainty would end. the Italian bakeries, butch- Even as we sat in Original er shops and delicatessens FERLINGHETTI AT 96 Joe’s, attorneys, landlords, we’ve lost over the years. Speaking of things and tenants were meet- So if you have a penny to changing, Lawrence Fer- ing to sign the lease. Soon spare, you might want to get linghetti turned 96 on Maureen and Tom Ginella, the updated version of the March 24. We held a birth- the longtime proprietors of book. Things change so fast day party for him at the late, Capp’s Corner, would join around here it will soon be lamented Capp’s Corner in us. We would pop a bottle of out of date. North Beach. He was in fine champagne and celebrate. form. I always thought that Then the axe fell. Tom NO POLITiCAL BAGGAGE the older you get the more called with the bad news. WITH JULIE CHRISTENSEN conservative you become. The deal had gone south. Recently I met our new That’s not the case with Tom told me he and District Three supervi- Ferlinghetti. At 96, he con- Maureen wouldn’t be join- sor and her pup, Porter, tinues to be a challenging ing us for that celebra- at Caffe Puccini in North radical presence speaking tory champagne. He said Beach. I like her. She’s out against a war mental- more impossible demands energetic and a fresh voice ity, corporate greed, and the would force Capp’s Corner in the neighborhood. We inanities of our political sys- to close Sunday, April 19, need that. I also like that tem. Good for him. the final day the iconic she comes without debili- At lunch he told us he North Beach joint would tating political baggage. has a book coming out this welcome customers. Lack of experience in poli- fall (published by Liveright As I said in my April ticians does not alarm me. & Company, a division of Sketches column, I am an Too much experience in W. W. Norton): Writing optimist and I thought politicians does. The more Across the Landscape: Travel my beloved neighborhood experience a politician has Journals (1950–2013). It fea- hangout would be around in office, the more alarmed tures Ferlinghetti’s purpose- forever. Not so! Things I become. Frequently with ful wanderings in Cuba in change, and not always for political experience comes the throes of the Castro revo- the better. an attitude of “whatever lution, Franco’s Spain, Soviet works for me, my politi- Russia, Nicaragua under the THE FLAVOR OF cal cronies, sponsors, Sandinistas, as well as adven- NORTH BEACH hangers-on, and the crafty tures in Mexico, Haiti, and Brian St. Pierre and lawyers — that will be my North Africa. Mary Etta Moose, wife of agenda, like it or not.” Julie What else is new with Ed Moose who was also his Christensen doesn’t lack Ferlinghetti? He’s writing partner in the long-gone experience. She’s worked a novel. When I asked if Washington Square Bar & with City Hall for years as a it is set in San Francisco Grill, wrote a book in 1981 community activist, but she he replied, “It’s set in called The Flavor of North is untarnished by trickery the world.” Beach. It was a guide to that often creeps into the This brings to mind a dining out in the neighbor- political system. favorite line from the Bob hood, listed Italian delica- Dylan song “My Back tessens, bakeries, and other MICHAEL McCOURT Pages”: Ah, but I was so food shops, and offered THE IRISH BARTENDER much older then / I’m young- a few recipes by restau- My favorite bartender er than that now. rant cooks. The book cost Michael McCourt, who $5.95 and was a bargain. holds court at Original E-mail: [email protected]

Marinatimes.com MARINA TIMES may 2015 9 Business & Finance

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10 may 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Sports

Sports Corner Opening Day Crowning the champs by steve hermanos was 10 days old. It’s a cycle “This is the greatest time of generations.” of my life. I went to Texas hree World Series —Larry Baer, [to see the World Series trophies glittered in Giants president and CEO in 2010], and Kansas City the sun. Canons fired [to see the World Series Tmetallic streamers from “Our children don’t realize in 2014] and it’s in my the second deck. Stunt jets what an unbelievable era body. We have a grace of ripped the sky. Madison we’re living in.” God on our side.” Bumgarner mounted a —Pam Baer —Conrad Z., a minute after police horse while, on a having caught a batting prac- stage in left field, his “It all seems very surreal. tice home run with his old favorite rock group, The I grew up a Giants fan. I mitt, San Jose Marshall Tucker Band, also feel extremely fortu- cranked out a tune. And for nate to cover a winning “I grew up at Candlestick FREE the third time this decade, team rather than the other Park and all this winning a flag declaring the San way around.” is validating a lot of cold, Francisco Giants as the —Amy Gutierrez, reporter, disappointing nights.” championship team of the Comcast SportsNet Bay Area —Dieter R., Outer Richmond Ear Piercing world was raised with purchase of piercing earrings! above the ball- “Just hanging park, reempha- with my buddy Peace of mind piercing from trained sizing that ours Dieter.” is the only set of —David B., & certified Jest Jewels experts! fans basking in Outer Richmond The Inverness ear piercing system is recent baseball glory. “Sucks. I’m a the safest, most advanced piercing device! Then the Giants Dodgers fan, transformed into but I married Brought to you by miserable hosts at into a beautiful their own party Giants family. by failing to score Madison Bumgarner acknowledges the crowd. It’s fun to be a Photo: steve hermanos a run against the part of it.” A Warren Buffet Colorado Rockies, a team “It just feels good to have a —Simion F., Sacramento Berkshire Hathaway Company that has won exactly 0 World team that rocks.” Series. The score was 2-0. —Suzanne R., fan, Fresno “It’s been very fun. I’m a Meanwhile, I asked folks schoolteacher and my kids around the ballpark a sin- “I feel proud.” all know why I wear orange.” gle question: With three —Jean C., beer vendor —Ashley W., Sacramento World Championships in five seasons, what’s the “A dream come true. My “A joy to follow a team significance of it all to first game was in 1960. A and their exuberance. you, personally? lot of great teams, and Mays, They suddenly came out McCovey, Marichal. Now of nowhere, and it’s pret- “Very few teams for five we’ve hit the top.” ty amazing magic.” years would have mostly the —Jim C., usher —Eric K., Petaluma same players and coaches. It’s such a unique situation.” “It didn’t really change my “2010 meant a lot. I was —Peter Magowan, former life. But it’s fun to watch.” here in 2012, Game 1, when Giants’ managing general —Todd O., fan, Fremont Panda [Pablo Sandoval] hit partner three homers. Everything “My mom, God rest her else has just been gravy.” “Definitely a dynasty.” soul. She’s here with me. It —Justin C., Arcata $575 —Rob Marrs, enhances everything.” jet flyover coordinator —Mark J., Giants photogra- “I hate Opening Day.” pher, San Jose —Field official “Personally it’s a family tale. $595 My father took me to Giants “I never thought I’d see it. Steve Hermanos is the games when I was little. The first one was a realiza- author of Orange Waves When he was older, I took tion of a dream. The rest are of Giants! The 2012 $575 him. I took my son to his just icing.” Championship Season. first baseball game when he —Gary H., fan, El Dorado Hills E-mail:[email protected] $595

Unicorn Miller tumbleweeds. We chitchatted for a $750 continued from page 10 while about the crash-and-burn start-up landscape, and then he offered me a chair. did (actually, I still don’t). Start-ups were “The Aeron is in the permanent collection trying to hold on after the downturn, but at the Museum of Modern Art in New venture capital was scarce. Once willing to York,” he said, rubbing the mesh suspen- throw millions at dreamy-eyed kids with a sion on a sleek teal green number I was domain name and an idea, investors were eyeing. “They were, like, almost a thou- now cautious about “burn rates.” One sand bucks each.” $85 spring afternoon, iSyndicate sent me one I called my boyfriend and he loaded of those electronic pink slips, along with the teal green seat of art into his rocka- half the company. billy band’s van. At my Victorian in the A week later I headed back to SoMa Haight, we set the Aeron in front of the for lunch with a former eFrenzy associ- lime green iMac my manager from iSyn- ate who fell victim to a second round of dicate tossed into the trunk of my VW layoffs. Afterward, I wandered in a daze by Beetle the day we got those electronic $110 all the empty office spaces, including one pink slips. “I think I want to work for $70 where I once interviewed. I didn’t get the myself,” I said. job (I can’t even remember what they did, Years later, the boyfriend is an ex-boyfriend either), but the jovial 24-year-old CEO was and I gave away the computer, but I still have happy to show off the 200 new Herman the Aeron, I still work for myself — and I’m Miller Aeron chairs he recently purchased still more afraid of subway rats than unicorns. with his first round of seed money. Now, he was in a dotcom ghost town with Herman E-mail: [email protected]

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The Tablehopper Restaurant roundup

The Original Old Clam House

CLAM BAKE CIOPPINO Salt + Seed’s natural goodness. photo: salt + seed Clams, Mussels, Crab, Shrimp, Calamari & Fish Fillet Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Corn, Garlic & Black Olives Melissa Perello opens In a Spicy Cioppino Sauce Octavia in Pacific Heights, and it’s a beaut

by marcia gagliardi with dana eastland and he will be bringing a California focus to the Belgian-inspired offer- ongratulations to chef-owner ings. The menu is all about celebrating Melissa Perello on opening her hospitality and “conviviality” (a word second beautiful restaurant, that’s been turning up a lot lately), COctavia (1701 Octavia Street, 415-408- with dishes that encourage sharing, 7507). Her new Pacific Heights res- like house-made sausages cooked in taurant (which is in the former Baker the wood-fired oven, a rib eye for two, & Banker and original Quince loca- and his takes on classics like salad tion) has a little bit more of everything: Lyonnaise and moules frites. It will all more dishes (there is quite the array pair well with beverages, of course, with of stunning small plates to start, like a substantial beer list of Belgian and squid ink noodles Belgian-inspired with fennel vinai- suds selected by grette, green gar- bar manager and lic, Marash chile, Belga’s menu is all about cicerone Ryan and Cortez bot- celebrating hospitality Murphy (Abbot’s targa, and grilled Cellar). There will beef tongue with and conviviality. also be cocktails charred brocco- from Nora Furst li in a flavorful marrow broth), more designed to pair well with food. The seats, and the bigger cellar means more space and other menu details are still wine selections from beverage director in development, but we’ll have a closer Paul Einbund (plus some tasty ver- look soon. Get ready for the opening in mouth cocktails to start). The dining mid-May. room (designed by Michael Baushke of Apparatus Architecture) has clas- MARINA sic American good looks, and feels Good news for fans of Seed + Salt airy, rustic, spacious, and welcoming. (2240 Chestnut Street, 415-872-9173), Reservations are recommended, and the “clean,” vegetable-based eatery: Your there are also seats reserved for walk- beet burger just got tastier, thanks to the ins. Dinner nightly 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m. restaurant’s new gluten-free baguettes and hamburger buns, which, as of the PRESIDIO end of April, they are using to craft Traci Des Jardins has reopened their tasty sandwiches. Made with whole the casual cafe Transit (215 Lincoln grain (rice, psyllium, and chia), with no Boulevard, 415-561-5300), after taking processed fillers (like xanthan gum), it over earlier this year. It offers an easy and unlike most dense and dry gluten- spot to grab a bite, coffee and espresso free breads, these hand-shaped artisanal (by Equator Coffees and Teas), pas- beauties are moist but with a golden tries, wine, and beer. You’ll find sal- crust, light texture, and a sweet, nutty ads, sandwiches, grilled burgers, and flavor. You can also enjoy the bread at pizza from the wood-burning oven in home if you order online (seedandsalt. the afternoon, breakfast items, as well com) by 10 a.m. for same-day restaurant as a tightly edited selection of beer pick-up or next-day delivery by Caviar. and wine on tap. There’s an outdoor Only a limited number of the six-inch patio with views, and indoor seat- sandwich loaves ($6) are available daily ing if it’s too breezy. Takeout is also with a maximum of 12 per person. Look available. Hours are Monday–Friday for full-sized baguettes in June. 7 a.m.–7 p.m. RUSSIAN HILL COW HOLLOW Local mini-chain, Rangoon Ruby Coming soon is Belga (2000 Union (1608 Polk Street, 415-610-4333), took Street), Adriano Paganini’s latest proj- over the former Sushi Rock space on 299 Bayshore Boulevard | San Francisco ect in the old Cafe des Amis space. Polk Street. According to Chowhound, Freedom Rains has been appointed as the space is now open, serving Burmese 415.826.4880 | theoldclamhousesf.com chef of this Belgian brasserie — his staples like tealeaf salad, noodles, previous experience includes Flour + and stews. Water, Boulevard, RN74, and Incanto, Tablehopper, continued on 13

12 may 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Tablehopper long construction and permits continued from page 12 may take. Hoodline caught the details NORTH BEACH on Acquolina, the new project Teague Kernan of Tupelo moving into the former Cafe has a new project called Belle Divine (1600 Stockton Street) Cora, opening in the former space. It comes from a trio of Dell’Uva (565 Green Street) Italians from Livorno — Rutilio space. The name refers to the Duràn (whom you may recognize novel by Phillip Margulies about from C’era Una Volta Ristorante a notorious madam from the Italiano in Alameda), Marco 19th century, and Kernan says Marianelli, and Dario Nicotra the restaurant — and will “will be a com- serve breakfast, fortable, inviting lunch, and din- place to come Acquolina wants to ner daily. They’ll share drinks and appeal to a broad have eggs and a food.” Chef John breakfast pizza Kenner’s menu range of diners. in the morn- will focus on ings, with pizza lighter dishes, with an empha- and pasta at lunch. At dinner, Bar BDK got a big design refresh from Ken Fulk Inc. photo: kimptonhotels.com sis on vegetable-driven prep- you’ll also find meat and seafood arations (he’s vegan). Don’t plates. The wine list is mostly (Chicago’s Sable Kitchen & has an energetically patterned tile in the early 1900s). Bar man- worry, though, they’ll play nice Italian, with selections priced Bar). She has put together an floor, leather banquettes in dark ager Kevin Diedrich is behind with meatier items, too, and for everyday consumption as American menu with some fun butterscotch, and stylish dining the cocktails ($11–$12), and the everything will be designed for well as special occasion choices. updates, like bacon croutons in room chairs. The dining room wine list will emphasize Chianti sharing. The wine list features There is a special stone-lined an iceberg salad, and avocado has 72 seats (with high-top tables (seems Bill Kimpton, the man about 25 bottles from con- oven for pizza and an imported and Calabrian chile in the steak and pub-style booths and ban- behind the BDK initials, was a sultant Paulina Krol, and it’s Stylema machine for espresso. tartare. The braised lamb pou- quettes), and there is still a spa- fan). You’ll find wine, beer, and intended to be approachable They want to appeal to a broad tine and smoked ham Diedrich’s spin on an and affordable. Craft beers will range of diners, including fami- and Brie pop-tarts also old-fashioned all on also figure prominently. lies with kids and those looking sound like good trou- tap. Open for breakfast The space has been designed for a date night. The bar is hav- ble. Mains include pick- BDK’s braised lamb poutine and and dinner; bar open with assistance from Julie ing some adjustments made to le-brined fried chicken smoked ham and Brie pop-tarts daily at 4 p.m. Brunch is Brown of Re:Design and will be it so it will be easier for dining. thighs with coleslaw coming soon. warm and inviting, with some Opening is planned for the first and mini buttermilk sound like good trouble. nods to the neighborhood’s his- week in May. biscuits ($22), spaghetti Marcia Gagliardi is the tory and old-world ambience. and meatballs ($21), and I am cious bar and lounge area, with creator and Dana Eastland is They will take full advantage of UNION SQUARE all over the potato and cheese 17 seats at the California granite the associate editor of tablehop- the restaurant’s great outdoor BDK Restaurant & Bar (501 pierogies ($19) with caramelized bar and 20 seats in the lounge. per.com, a popular insider weekly seating, too; sidewalk tables Geary Street, 415-292-0101) has onions, sour cream, and dill. The huge dining room has been e-column about the San Francisco will definitely be available. The opened in the former Grand The space got a big refresh converted back to its original dining scene; subscribe for more plan is to open in early June, Cafe in the Hotel Monaco, from design firm Ken Fulk Inc. ballroom state (it was the grand news and updates. Follow Marcia but they are realistic about how with chef Heather Terhune (Marlowe, The Battery), and now ballroom of the Bellevue Hotel on Twitter: @tablehopper.

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New and Notable Restaurant 2.0

Crispy pork ribs, greens, and galangal-tamari; mushroom risotto with poached egg and crispy kale. Verbena reinvents itself as the charming Reverb by julie mitchell vegetarian slant. The full by the savory kale, but the bar features a combination cod had to be sent back f at first you don’t of classic and craft cocktails after it arrived too rare to succeed … reinvent and small-producer wines. cut. The kind and attentive yourself. This is perhaps Reverb’s dinner menu is waiter brought us a new Ithe motto behind Reverb divided into Snacks, Farm & plate, but I found the dish Kitchen & Bar on Polk Garden, Ranch & Sea, Pasta, on the bland side. Desserts Street, most recently known and Mains. A charcuterie include brioche doughnuts as Verbena. When the chef trio ($9) and brassica fritters ($9) and a kumquat choco- of 18-month-old Verbena, made from chickpea flour late tart ($10), also served Sean Baker, departed this and served with chutneys for brunch. spring, co-owners and part- and yogurt ($7) both make Brunch-goers can enjoy ners Eric Fenster and Ari for good starters. Farm French toast ($12); car- Derfel listened to feedback & Garden items feature a rot cake pancakes ($12); from their Russian Hill com- smooth asparagus soup with an English pea frittata munity and transformed lemon-coconut ice cream ($15); slow-poached eggs the restaurant into a more and grilled asparagus ($12); with pork belly ($18); and downscale, casual neighbor- a kale salad enlivened by fried chicken with ama- hood spot. According to the carrots, pumpkin seeds, ranth waffle, charred kale, owners, “We chose the name capers, and cheese ($13); and butterscotch-apple ‘Reverb’ for three reasons. and caramelized heirloom maple syrup ($23; also on First, as homage to our first carrots ($12). The Ranch & the dinner menu). Eggs take as Verbena, and second, Sea category includes tasty any style, crispy potatoes, we value and welcome feed- small plates such as grilled and bacon are also avail- back from our community octopus with gigante beans, able, along with other of guests so that we can truly salsa verde, and romesco sweet and savory choices. offer something that reso- ($17); and charred Marin Reverb serves local Saint nates with them. Third, we Sun Farms strip steak served Frank coffee and a variety define re/verb as ‘the second with wilted baby roots and a of espresso drinks and teas, note of an expression, action red-wine reduction ($22). and vegan and gluten-free or state of being.’” There are three pastas diners are accommodated. The restaurant’s decor on the menu, including If you liked Verbena, you’ll hasn’t changed much; it pappardelle with braised like Reverb, and if you never features an illuminated broccolini, breadcrumbs, got a chance to try it, Reverb reclaimed wooden archi- and fennel ($14/$22); and has plenty to offer all. tectural wall, long bar, and orecchiette with red-wine- Editor’s note: Diners may mezzanine dining room. braised oxtail and horserad- find slight variations in the But executive chef Ryan ish cream ($17/$25). dishes described above (for Shelton, (former pastry chef Main courses range example, the fish type, pasta at Chez TJ in Mountain from wild black cod with shape, or vegetables) but can View, and chef de cuisine artichokes, lemon, and expect to find representative at Baumé in Palo Alto), butter ($28); mushroom menu items. has developed a new menu risotto with a poached egg Reverb Kitchen & Bar: offering a balance of omni- and crispy kale ($19); and 2323 Polk Street, 415-441- vore and vegetable dishes a burger with local ched- 2323, reverbsf.com; daily largely inspired by Gather, dar, aioli, house ketchup, 5:30–10 p.m., Saturday– Reverb’s sister restaurant in onion rings, and potato Sunday 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Berkeley, and veering away sticks ($16). The risotto is from Verbena’s decidedly a creamy delight heightened E-mail: [email protected]

Not to Miss dish Noodle nirvana House-pulled udon with uni cream sauce at Udon Mugizo f you’re a fan of udon (thick, of udon and uni, my friend Tony took me to chewy-yet-soft Japanese wheat noo- Mugizo for my birthday lunch and, I must con- dles) and you’ve never had them fresh, fess, I slurped down the entire bowl (though I Ihead over to Udon Mugizo, the latest ven- did skip dinner that night). The pieces of uni ture from Eiichi Mochizuki (Shabuway, on top were plump, bright orange, buttery, Waraku, Ramen Izakaya Kagura). Located and sweet — all signs of freshness. I ordered in the Japantown west mall across from it with a soft-cooked egg, which added even Kinokuniya Bookstore, you can watch them more depth to the dish. The simple udon making the udon in the front window. managed to shine equally with the urchin: At If you adore uni (sea urchin), you must try once chewy and tender, each noodle perfectly the house-pulled udon with uni cream sauce coated with the creamy, slightly briny sauce. ($14.50) — a rich, decadent dish easily shared Udon Mugizo: Japantown Mall, 1581 by two people with smaller appetites, or as Webster Street (at Post), 415-931-3118 part of a multicourse meal. Knowing my love — S. Reynolds

14 may 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Appetites and Afterthoughts The best The third annual Ernestos: Voted Best Romantic Restaurant Best of North Beach Awards by ernest beyl And there’s a staff of happy, somewhat kooky, servers that keeps you going back: Jessie, ho would have thought it? Bonnie, Jas, Vi, Jacob, Vida, Jimmy, and the Here we are in the third year imp Vanessa. of my Ernestos: Best of North BEST VALUE MEAL: Gino & Carlo is a full- WBeach Awards. The Ernestos started out time saloon but not a full-time restaurant. Spring at the Cliff House in 2013 as an idea for a column. Now it’s On the first Thursday of each month, it Warm & Cozy Inside – Amazing Views Outside an institution — imbedded in the fragile serves an Italian, family-style lunch for fabric of North Beach. I’m working on about 100 lucky patrons. Salad, pasta, meat having the Ernestos included in next year’s or fish, wine, and bread. Twenty-five bucks. Join us for these Cliff House Weekly Favorites Oscar ceremonies. We could have my edi- Denise Sabella is the cook. It’s a great deal. • Wine Lovers’ Tuesday – Half Priced Bottled Wines* tor friend Susan Dyer Reynolds introduce Recently I had osso buco. My buddy had them. Meanwhile: The envelope please! grilled salmon. Reservations are a must. • Bistro Wednesday Nights – $28 Three-Course Prix Fixe BEST PIZZA: BEST BARTENDER: As you realize, North Beach Frank Colla at Gino • Friday Night Jazz in the Balcony Lounge is much ado about pizza. Last time I count- & Carlo gets the award this year. Not only is ed, more than 20 restaurants served pizza. courtly Frank a fine bartender but he’s a fly • Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet They range from the modest to the upscale, fisherman as well. And that counts with me. including one that dishes out pretentious BEST SERVER: My choice this year is Valet parking every night after 5:00 pm. publicity along with its pies. These days my Jeannie Ghiladucci at U.S. Restaurant. *Some restrictions apply. Promotions are not valid on holidays. favorite North Beach pizza monger is Rose Jeannie is old school. She used to serve me Pistola (532 Columbus Avenue). breakfast at U.S. Restaurant’s original loca- BEST SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS: tion at the intersection of Columbus and The Lands End Lookout U.S. Restaurant (515 Columbus Avenue). Stockton: scrambled eggs, hash browns, I have written about this open-kitch- Italian sausage, and a glass of red. Be sure to visit the Lookout Cafe at the Lands End visitor center. en, Italian joint several times, and it BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT: Firenze Operated by the Cliff House team, the cafe serves a delicious selection has been awarded Ernestos before. It is By Night (1429 Stockton Street), is a of locally sourced grab-and-go items including the famous It’s It consistently excellent with all kinds of first-time Ernesto winner. Chef-owner originally for sale at Playland at the Beach. Italian-American dishes. Sergio Giusti has caught my attention BEST BURGER: Buster’s (366 Columbus and now his restaurant is on my rotat- The center, under the direction of the Golden Gate National Parks Avenue) is burger heaven. A half-pound! ing list of North Beach dinner houses. Conservancy, offers educational and interactive exhibits, a museum store, The way you like it! With all or nothing at And it’s at the top of the Italian genre. stunning views, and the amazing Lands End Trails. all to add! Here are a few of Sergio’s dishes for BEST CHEESESTEAK: Buster’s. I can’t your consideration: fagioli Toscana (a Open daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Located at Point Lobos and Merrie Way resist Buster’s cheesesteaks. salad of white beans, tuna, and red BEST HOT DOG: Are you ready for onions), gnocchi Firenze (potato dump- this? Buster’s again. Buster’s is to burg- lings with a light tomato-cream sauce), 1090 Point Lobos 415-386-3330 ers, cheesesteaks, and hot dogs as the and bistecca alla Florentina (a monster www.CliffHouse.com 49ers were under coach Bill Walsh — porterhouse steak marinated in olive oil incomparable! and various herbs). BEST MINESTRONE: Caffe Puccini (411 BEST FISH RESTAURANT: Gigi’s Sotto Columbus Avenue). Graziano Lucchesi is Mare takes the award. Gigi Fiorucci sold the proprietor and an inspired chef. He this landmark last year. It’s still the best knows what he is doing and everything at fish restaurant in the neighborhood. My Caffe Puccini is first rate. The minestrone comparison above about Buster’s and is superb. But I could just as easily award the 49ers applies here. Gigi’s Sotto Mare Caffe Puccini Best Pasta. under the new ownership — Richie and BEST RAVIOLI U.S. Restaurant. Try it. Laura Azzolino — is like 49er football You’ll like it. In fact, try just about anything under coach George Seifert. All you at U.S. Restaurant, and you will be pleased. have to do is not screw up the team. Tripe with polenta is one of my favorites. BEST RESTAURANT: Original Joe’s. Like BEST CRAB LOUIE: Gigi’s Sotto Mare last year, when I proclaimed a tie between (552 Green Street). This is a simple but Original Joe’s and the North Beach Restaurant, effective Crab Louie — shredded iceberg both of which dominate the neighborhood lettuce and a bunch of Dungeness crab with their class, this year I could have gone topped by Louie dressing. Excellent! either way. But I’m giving my vote this year to BEST CIOPPINO: Gigi’s Sotto Mare. Original Joe’s. Not only is the food terrific but Last year I voted Gigi’s as having the also O.J.’s brings an extra frisson of excitement best cioppino. In fact, way back in my to the dining experience. first Ernestos, I voted Gigi’s as having the The other day I ran into a neighbor best cioppino. I see no reason to change who asked me what the best restaurants in this now. North Beach were. When I said the North BEST STEAKS AND CHOPS: Original Beach Restaurant and Original Joe’s, he Joe’s (601 Union Street). Again a no- snorted and said they were “too expensive.” brainer. I responded by saying that both were bar- BEST SIDEWALK DINING Calzone’s (450 gains. I explained it this way: A restaurant, Columbus Avenue). This is the place. If or any other product or service, is only too Anita Ekberg were with us today, she expensive if it is no good — if it doesn’t would be sitting out front at Calzone’s — please you or satisfy you. If a restaurant and I would be sitting with her. delivers an incredible experience, you don’t BEST CALZONES: Calzone’s — the cal- walk out the door yelling about the cost. zone palace of North Beach — is my I feel about North Beach Restaurant and choice. Calzone’s is to calzone as Buster’s is Original Joe’s that way. Yes, they cost more, to cheesesteaks. but they are worth it. BEST SALOON: Gino & Carlo (548 Green Street). Bartenders are Ron Minolli, COLUMBUS CUTLERY NOT CLOSING Marco Rossi, Frank Colla, Frankie Rossi, In a recent column, I wrote that Orla Nyland, and Silvio Maniscaleo. Columbus Cutlery (358 Columbus The joint opens at 6 a.m. if you’re thirsty Avenue) in North Beach was closing. It that early. is not. A family illness forced a change in BEST JOINT: Mario’s Bohemian Cigar its business hours. But it remains open. Store and Cafe (566 Columbus Avenue) is Sometimes you just get things wrong. This my choice. A sandwich board out front at was one of those times. Sorry! the corner of Columbus and Union reads: — E.B. “Hot Soup, Cold Beer and Good Times.” But there’s more. There’s the meatball sandwich. E-mail: [email protected]

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The Coastal Commuter Bugging out When roaches are your dining companions

by michael snyder ple blocks north of the main and cornbread after considering legendary chef Julia Child, whose Hugh had initially recommend- access road to Candlestick. It a catfish dinner listed on the yel- visage and endorsement are ed Damiano, and I had enjoyed he destruction of actually looked like a shack, lowing paper menu. Questions printed on the menus there. I’m quite a few slices there over the Candlestick Park to make a hobo hideaway, or an aban- of hygiene aside, the food was not sure if Child ever encoun- years. I also noticed that the way for new development doned bait and tackle shop spectacular with the most tender tered the cadre of cockroaches lighting in the pizzeria got dim- T— shopping, corporate, residen- even though it was quite a fall-off-the-bone meat and a bar- that would boldly skitter about mer and dimmer with each visit. tial, whatever — brought back few blocks from the bay itself. becue sauce that provided a per- the place during business hours It’s amazing that I could even see many great memories of Giants Emblazoned across the front fect balance of molasses sweet- in the years before the renova- the creature crawling on my last and Niners games I had ness and peppery bite. tion, but they never stopped me slice, considering how dark the the pleasure to attend. I wondered if there was (or so many others) from eating room was. And in that darkness, Seeing the ruins was a a story behind the estab- there. I thought the risks were who knows how many other bittersweet experience. A crudely lettered sign read, lishment and its name, worth it, especially when it came creepers lurked just beyond my Yes, there was little need ‘You Need No Teeth to Eat Our but I was too busy revel- to Tu Lan’s Vietnamese cold reach — and how many I might for the crumbling dump ing in the flavors to ask. chicken salad. The health inspec- have eaten over the years? As it since the Orange & Beef ... Bar-B-Q.’ As soon as my plate was tors clearly thought differently; happens, the owners shuttered Black decamped for the emptied of all edibles, I thus, a closure was followed by a Damiano in 2013. If it wasn’t best ballyard in Major League of this less-than-inviting one- left to meet some friends in SoMa remodel and reopening. Though closed for sanitary reasons, it Baseball: Pac Bell/SBC/AT&T story eyesore was a crudely for a postgame beer. I doubt that I’ve heard no word about any should’ve been. Park, home of multiple World lettered sign that read, “You “You Need No Teeth, etc.” sign is uninvited dinner guests at the It’s the threat you don’t know Series championships. And, for Need No Teeth to Eat Our Beef still there. So be it. The memory new Tu Lan, I’ll be dining there that can be the most treacher- better or worse, the turmoil-rid- ... Bar-B-Q.” of that magnificent meal sticks again at some point in the near ous. At least Tu Lan was always den Niners are now ensconced Appetizing? Not so much. But with me. And I didn’t spot a rat future, and will see for myself. brightly lighted. You could see in their sterile, sun-baked, high- late one afternoon after a Giants or a roach in a restau- the roaches before they tech Santa Clara stadium, along victory, I was paused at the traffic rant that, from the out- reached your plate, and with the five Super Bowl tro- light on the corner next to this side, seemed like a perfect block them from shar- phies that were won when the sketchy-looking joint, and I could place to breed them. In that darkness, who knows ing your grub. There was Red & Gold played at the Stick. smell the smoky-sweet-and-spicy I should always be how many other creepers something comforting So let the wrecking balls swing, fragrance of somethin’ cookin.’ so lucky. about that. the bulldozers plow forward, and So I parked and went in. The I’ve long been a patron lurked just beyond my reach? the rising dust conjure dreams of interior was not particularly well of Tu Lan, the recently Michael Snyder is a print past glories. lighted. There were a few patrons, renovated Vietnamese restaurant I wasn’t so sanguine about and broadcast journalist who cov- Those glories aside, the including a family of four sit- on rough and raw Sixth Street returning to Damiano Mr. Pizza ers pop culture on KPFK/Pacifica Stick’s demise also reminded ting at a shaky wooden table and at Market. In addition to being on Fairfax in Los Angeles after I Radio’s David Feldman Show and me of a rather unique Bayview absolutely wolfing down a moun- a destination lunch spot for my discovered a roach masquerad- Thom Hartmann Show and on eatery I’d always motor past on tain of ribs. No one appeared fellow journalists and me when ing as an anchovy on a slice of Michael Snyder’s Culture Blast, my way to see my hometown particularly toothless. I went to I worked at the San Francisco what was, at the time, the clos- available online at GABnet.net and teams play. It was a run-down the counter and ordered a side Chronicle, Tu Lan was extolled est thing you could get to New YouTube. You can follow Michael on building on Third Street, a cou- of beef ribs with collard greens by no less a food authority than York-style pizza in L.A. My pal Twitter: @cultureblaster Who answers the call?

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Left to right: It’s a sensory experience at Shed; Nonna’s Vaso di Marina. photos: bo links It’s happening in Healdsburg by patty burness the French-American Wine Company, son this month while another location A popular local destination, Spoonbar then Roma Wine Company until pro- opens in June. (North & Vine Streets, & is located off the h2hotel lobby. It’s named ealdsburg is hot. This verdant hibition. Now find boutique wineries North Street btw. Grove & Foss Streets, for the Spoonfall sculpture described ear- area has award-winning wines, with plenty of outdoor space to linger 707-694-9763, healdsburgfarmersmarket.org) lier. Open, airy, and bustling on a recent acclaimed restaurants, a zeal for over a glass. (Hudson & Front Streets, Sunday evening, the marketplace drives Hlocal products, and friendly residents. oldromastation.com) Dine the cuisine. Whatever is fresh from near- And it’s an easy drive from San Francisco Hudson Street Wineries showcases Shed is bursting with everything food by farms you’ll find on the menu as well when you gauge the traffic correctly. five small-lot wineries, and they all have related. It’s a high-energy sensory expe- as in the handcrafted cocktails like the Pomo Indians inhabited Healdsburg standout wines. Among some favorite rience. You can feed your needs with New East Side with gin, lime, mint, yuzu, thousands of years ago. After the Gold Zinfandels were the Kelley & Young books and tools as well as find deli- and cucumber-elderflower foam. Rush of 1849, the town prospered and 2011 Alexander Valley and the Shippey cious food — most everything is sourced The sashimi (served with trout roe, grew exponentially. And in 1872, the rail- Vineyards 2008 “Rocking Z” Family locally. The interior is open, full of light Kampachi, barbequed eel, fluke, and road reached Healdsburg. Farming has Reserve. (428 Hudson Street, 707-433-2364; with an industrial-chic design (roll-up more) comes with yuzu and sesame gelée, always been important, but what started hudsonstreetwineries.com) steel garage doors extend the indoor picked herbs, fermented chili, scallion as mostly fruit orchards has now turned Just around the corner, Front Street space outside). The owners are farmers vinaigrette, and grilled citrus. Or indulge to vineyards. Wineries encompasses several tasting who are passionate about every aspect of in the grilled quail and crispy pork belly The town is centered around a lush rooms, including Skewis, producing sin- Shed — it’s part marketplace, gathering with pasta, trumpet mushrooms, and cab- 19th-century plaza with streets lined with gle-vineyard Pinot Noirs from various place, and cafe. bage. Save room for the decadent dark boutiques, restaurants, tasting rooms, Northern California appellations. Don’t We sat at the counter and began with chocolate torte with banana fluff ice bookstores, and more. The valleys sur- miss the Wiley Vineyard Mendocino drinks from the fermentation bar, all cream, toasted coconut consommé, and rounding Healdsburg are known for the County and the Salzgeber-Chan Vineyard made in-house: Kombucha on tap, sev- banana crisps. Luckily we could take the quality of the grapes. It’s fun driving in Russian River Valley — both 2012s. eral shrubs including one with huckle- elevator “home.” (219 Healdsburg Avenue, the countryside from winery to winery, (57 Front Street, 707-431-2160; skewis.com) berry-bay and apple cider vinegar, and a 707-433-7222, spoonbar.com) but this trip my husband and I stayed in Next door, J. Keverson Winery and sampling of freshly made juices like one the vibrant downtown area to savor what Hart’s Desire Wines share space. Be sure with Sibley squash, Asian pear, ginger, UPCOMING EVENTS the region has to offer. to try J. Keverson’s Starkey’s Court 2012 and lemon (a beautiful orange color). Taste Alexander Valley: May 15–17, Zinfandel Widlow Ranch Dry Creek The daily mezza plate with feta, olives, alexandervalley.org STAY Valley and Hart’s Desire 2008 Pinot Noir and house-made crackers comes with Antique Fair: May 24, 707-431-3325 We chose the eco-chic h2hotel. Not Rockin’ H Ranch Sonoma Coast. (53 beet tzatziki, quinoa salad, and squash Healdsburg Jazz Festival: May 29–June missing a beat in the quest for LEED Front Street, 707-484-3083, starkeyscourt. hummus, a great play on the Greek dish. 7, healdsburgjazzfestival.org gold certification, the property includes com; 707-433-3097, hartsdesirewines.com) The cocotte of smoked trout mousse is reclaimed wood and other materials Once downtown, we parked the car yummy on a seeded toast. Save room for AREA INFORMATION throughout, an undulating roof with suc- and walked to other tasting rooms. First the mozzarella, tomato sauce, ricotta, Healdsburg Visitors Bureau: 707-433- culents, solar panels, and smart sensors up was Portalupi Wine, where the own- and basil pizza with a savory crust. 6935, healdsburg.com for in-room electricity control. ers are equally passionate about their Enjoy with wines and beers from neigh- Sonoma County Tourism Board: Our spacious patio room featured bam- Italian heritage as their wines. Inspired boring regions. sonomacounty.com boo flooring, organic sheets, towels, and by their “nonna,” the Vaso di Marina (red Before you leave, peruse the selection of robes, and refillable carafes of sparkling and white blends) is bottled in milk jugs, goods at Shed. You’re bound to take home Patty Burness can be found on Twitter and still purified water (there are water reminiscent of Nonna’s early days in Italy, specialty foods and other artisanal prod- at @pattygb or reached by e-mail at stations on every floor). The artwork when she put her wine in milk bottles. ucts, also available online. (707-431-7433, [email protected]. reflects the hotel’s hip, green philosophy Also, be sure to try the 2013 Barbera healdsburgshed.com) — the Spoonfall waterfall uses rainwater Shake Ridge Amador County. (107 North collected from the roof, which falls over Street, 707-395-0960, portalupiwine.com) espresso spoons from their Spoonbar Hawley is a fun space to taste wine and restaurant (see “Dine”). enjoy some of the owner’s artwork. The In the morning, the hotel offers small-lot wines celebrate the grapes that newspapers, coffee, fruit, and muffins the owners grow in Dry Creek Valley at their complimentary breakfast bar. as well as those sourced from elsewhere (219 Healdsburg Avenue, 707-431-2202, in Sonoma County. Try the 2010 Estate h2hotel.com) Meritage Dry Creek Valley among other varietals. (36 North Street, 707-473-9500, PLAY & SHOP hawleywinery.com) Wine Walk Healdsburg (winewalk Along the Wine Walk, save time to healdsburg.com) is a great inspiration to enjoy fashion and home decor shops, put together your own tour. From more bakeries, cafes, and bookstores. Discover than 30 wineries, here’s what we chose: an interesting selection of artisan goods Before hitting the streets radiating made locally and globally. Later, grab from the plaza, we stopped just south of one of the complimentary bikes from the town at Old Roma Station across from hotel and go for a ride. And depending on the Russian River. (It’s only a half-mile what day you’re visiting, the Healdsburg walk from downtown.) Dating from the Farmers’ Market will be in full swing, early 1900s, the buildings first housed with one location kicking off its sea- The eco-chic h2hotel. photo: bo links

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(1957), Vertigo (1958), The ability who had never directed a are acting, San Francisco offers Graduate (1967), Bullitt (1968), film, joined the pioneers. It was — well, whatever San Francisco Dirty Harry (1971), What’s Up the start of what would become offers. The San Francisco Film Doc (1972), American Graffiti mythic Hollywood, the world’s Commission, overseen by City (1973), Birdman of Alcatraz film capital. By 1915, film com- Hall, has a program to encour- (1979), Basic Instinct (1992), panies in or near Hollywood age filmmakers to film here. and Mrs. Doubtfire (1993). included Fox, Goldwyn, Metro, It has had considerable success Paramount, United Artists, and benefits the city in fees HOLLYWOOD BY THE BAY? Universal, and Warner Brothers. and the hiring of local talent So why isn’t San and production person- Francisco Hollywood nel. Woody Allen’s Blue by the Bay? What went Perhaps filmmakers living Jasmine starring Cate wrong? Or, depend- Blanchett, who won ing upon your view- here and working in SoCal an Academy Award point, what went right? for her role in the pic- Pioneers like D.W. have the best of both worlds. ture, worked here for Griffith, Mack Sennett, more than a month. and Cecil B. De Mille favored San Francisco had been out- Many moviemakers and movie Southern California for their maneuvered, out-smarted, and stars live and work in the area. filmmaking. Yes, the weather out-gunned with some help Perhaps those producers, direc- was good for outdoor shoot- from an earthquake and fire. tors, actors, and technicians ing, and local booster groups living here and only occasion- did much to encourage film- HOLLYWOOD IN SAN FRANCISCO ally journeying to Southern makers. A major consider- However, over the years, California have the best of ation was the area’s proximity there was never a time when both worlds. They can immerse to Mexico. Lawyers in the East San Francisco was not a mecca themselves in the Hollywood were diligent about tracking for ambitious filmmakers want- magic broth when and if they down infringements against the ing to produce films here, use choose. If they don’t, they don’t. Thomas Edison motion picture the area as a film location, or Among these are George Lucas, camera and projector patents, for visiting movie stars up from Francis Ford Coppola, the late so the movie people could easily Hollywood just wanting to dine Saul Zaentz, Phil Kaufman, skip over the border for a while. out or hang out. John Korty, Sean Penn, Robert Top to bottom: Humphry Bogart in The Maltese Falcon; Cate Then the San Francisco earth- The area abounds with movie Redford (we are told he has Blanchett in Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine, filmed in San Francisco. quake and fire of 1906 put the societies, organizations, and a residence in Marin County), photos: © Warner Bros. Entertainment; © sony pictures classics skids to Northern California’s events: the Pacific Film Archive and the late Robin Williams. ambitious moviemaking — at in Berkeley, the Bay Area Film Although shooting films in Film History Jazz Singer, the first motion pic- least for several years. Alliance in San Francisco, the San Francisco has dropped off continued from page 1 ture talkie. It featured Al Jolson, San Francisco International in recent years, these days, a son of a cantor, who ran away THE REAL HOLLYWOOD Film Festival, the San Francisco week doesn’t go by — so it nized a company to rent films to from home to join a circus, So how did Hollywood get to International Lesbian and Gay seems — without a movie star exhibitors. This was a revolution- became a black-faced minstrel, be Hollywood? In 1887, Horace Film Festival, the San Francisco sighting in San Francisco, a ary idea at a time when exhibi- and then a New York stage leg- and Daeida Wilcot, who had Silent Film Festival, the San carefully choreographed car tors purchased movies directly end. In The Jazz Singer, much of migrated to Southern California Francisco Jewish Film Festival, chase, a virtual bridge collapse, from the manufacturers. In it shot in San Francisco around from Kansas a few years ear- and others. or a rogue detective trying to addition to their rental business, Union Square, Jolson ad-libbed, lier, bought 160 acres of fig and Today, while Hollywood cos- make someone’s day. they formed the Miles Brothers “You ain’t heard nothin’ yet.” It apricot orchards and planned sets actors who want to become Motion Picture Company. Soon was true: From The Jazz Singer to build a house and subdivide politicians and politicians who E-mail: [email protected] they were making simple, the rest. Mrs. Wilcot single-reel travel films. planted English holly Then, in 1905, planning A major lure of Los Angeles bushes by her house to add fictional story lines and named the place to their films, the broth- to filmmakers was the area’s Hollywood. In a few ers built a complete film years, the movie people studio in San Francisco proximity to Mexico. began arriving. D.W. on Mission Street. Bad Griffith was the first. timing: April 18, 1906 changed onward, film audiences heard An actor turned motion pic- everything. The catastrophic San more and more. ture director, Griffith had 288 Francisco earthquake and fire films to his credit by 1908 stopped motion picture making SOME SAN FRANCISCO FILMS with the Biograph Company in Northern California for sev- How many movies have of New York. He rented facili- eral years. Meanwhile, Southern been shot, at least in part, in ties in the small, sleepy village California became dominant in or around San Francisco over of Hollywood in 1910. Mack filmmaking. the years? Who’s counting? Sennett, a Griffith disciple, But here’s an even dozen good soon was producing his famous THE FIRST TALKIE ones on a personal short list: Keystone Comedies nearby with San Francisco’s own Robin Williams starred in Mrs. Doubtfire, The year 1927 changed movies The Maltese Falcon (1941), Charlie Chaplin. Cecil B. De which also filmed in the city he called home. forever. It was the year of The All About Eve (1950), Pal Joey Mille, a stage actor of modest photos: © 20th century fox See Jane sing in S.F. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, May 9 ans of actress Jane Lynch will Things certainly improved after that, cal since at least high school, when get something both familiar and and she has had roles big and small in she was in choir and performed in the perhaps unexpected when they such hits as Fatal Instinct, A Mighty school’s stage musicals. Most recently, Fsettle in for her single concert debut Wind, Julie & Julia, and others. Since she appeared in her Broadway debut as appearance in San Francisco this month. 1993, she has been a near-constant pres- the villainous Miss Hannigan in a limit- Lynch and her five-piece band will mix ence on television, appearing in every- ed-run revival of the classic Annie, and her trademark comedy with music from thing from Married … With Children her San Francisco cabaret appearance is Broadway to cabaret classics. to NewsRadio to The X-Files. Today she one of only 10 performances scheduled Lynch has been working constantly is best known for the six years in which across the country. since her big-screen debut in 1988’s hor- she portrayed the iconic Sue Sylvester —J. Zipperer ror cheapie Taxi Killer. That story of kill- on Fox’s Glee, bringing stinging wit to er female taxi drivers wasn’t the dream her role as the coach of the cheerlead- Jane Lynch, See Jane Sing: Palace Hollywood experience; in 2009, she told ing squad. Her work there was rewarded of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon Street; A.V. Club, “I recall that they didn’t finish with an Emmy, Golden Globe, People’s May 9, 7:30 p.m.; tickets $59.50–$109.50 paying me. They left town without pay- Choice, and a zillion fans. subject to on-demand pricing; shnsf.com, ing anybody, and I had to go after them.” But Lynch has been actively musi- 888-746-1799 Jane Lynch. photo: jake baiiley

18 may 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Michael Snyder on Film Close to the madding crowd by michael snyder fit for the 21st century marketplace, despite being a period piece set in the here’s something extremely era of the novel. Our heroine’s compli- attractive about the tried and cations fuel the story’s engine. After true when contemporary movie inheriting a farm in England’s sprawl- Tcompanies are deciding to green-light ing West Country, willful bachelorette projects. As far as the suits are con- Bathsheba is determined to make it as cerned, the whole proof-of-concept the head of her household in a male- thing makes best-selling novels, vin- dominated society. It ain’t easy, as the tage TV series, hot graphic novels, mores of the time and the power of long-running superhero franchises, nature itself toss roadblocks her way. and beloved old movies the most pal- pable properties for investment and A FORMIDABLE CAST production. And timeless material in Danish director Thomas Vinterberg the public domain — fables, folk tales, (The Celebration) is blessed with a the literature classics, religious tracts, savvy, bright-eyed, endearing, yet stur- and so forth — doesn’t require com- dy Bathsheba in the form of Carey pensating the original creator. To be Mulligan — an actress who has fully fair, this gambit can bear tasty fruit. matured past her adorable ingénue So it’s no surprise that we have a phase and brings pluck, passion, and new movie version of Thomas Hardy’s an honorable demeanor to the central beloved, somewhat melodramatic 1874 role. She’s near irresistible on camera. novel, Far from the Madding Crowd — Furthermore, Mulligan is in fine com- the tale of Bathsheba Everdene, an pany when it comes to her co-stars. independent woman of the Victorian Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts era, her various suitors, and their is rough hewn and steadfast as simple, changing fortunes. Insightful, elegant- noble sheep farmer Gabriel Oaks who ly written and yes, a wee bit soap oper- loves Bathsheba and cannot match her Carey Mulligan as Bathsheba Everdeen and Tom Sturridge as Sergeant Troy in Far from the atic, it’s a natural for the big-screen assets and marry her after he encoun- Madding Crowd. Photo: by Alex Bailey. © 2014 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation treatment. And even more than a cen- ters a run of bad luck, but dedicates tury after it was written, it has some himself to her. Michael Sheen delivers answered in good time with a diligent, with plans to sell it. She reconnects with pertinent things to say about love, his typically spot-on performance as loving, and respectful approach that hon- her girlhood crush, a farmhand (Luke duty, gender roles, and determination William Boldwood, Bathsheba’s wealthy, ors the source and, as far as the cinema- Evans) who serves as this film’s Gabriel; in the face of challenges. decent, socially awkward neighbor — tography goes, conjures up an appropri- is hit on by its Boldwood, an older, mar- For the record, an older man whose ately rural, murky, wind-swept setting. ried best-selling novelist (Roger Allam) this is the lat- marriage proposal Far from the Madding Crowd opens May who’s running a nearby writers’ retreat est cinematic take comes off as less 1 at the Embarcadero Center Cinema. with his wife; and falls for a latter-day on the material to The new ‘Madding than enticing. And equivalent to the dashing Sergeant Troy, attempt a faithful Crowd’ is a good fit for Tom Sturridge is the THE VIDEO OPTION a rock drummer (Dominic Cooper) with adaptation of the swaggering, oppor- My favorite cinematic creation voracious appetites and questionable book. The first was the 21st century. tunistic, and hand- inspired by Hardy’s darkly romantic morals. Its affection for its protagonist a British silent film some soldier with fiction is actually one step and decades and her struggles and its blithe skewer- made in 1915, although the 1967 inter- a checkered past, Sergeant Troy, who removed from the original tome. ing of human foibles would probably pretation directed by John Schlesinger is manages to dazzle and entice Bathsheba, Tamara Drewe, directed by Stephen please Hardy if he were around to see far more renowned, starring a spiffy and regardless of her wary nature. Frears of Dangerous Liaisons and My Tamara Drewe. For whatever reason, accomplished cast led by Julie Christie It’s worth a ticket just to see Mulligan Beautiful Launderette fame, is a 2010 it received next to no play in U.S. the- as Bathsheba and Alan Bates, Terence going toe-to-toe with Sheen and match- charmer based on a graphic novel by aters. No matter. Today, we can watch it Stamp, and Peter Finch as the men in ing the inevitable emotional complex- Posy Simmonds, which in turn was via a variety of platforms: DVD, VOD, her life. Schlesinger’s rendering wasn’t ity of his acting. They’re two standouts based on Far from the Madding Crowd. and others. You’d be wise to seek it out. a big hit in the United States, but it among the ongoing flow of exceptional The differences? Tamara Drewe is set It’s a treat. was well received in its country of ori- actors from the U.K., and they do in modern times, and, even if its main gin, Great Britain, and scored various not disappoint here. But Mulligan also characters, plot, and socially astute sen- Michael Snyder is a print and broadcast awards and nominations when it was brings it opposite Schoenaerts and, sibilities are reflections of those conjured journalist who covers pop culture on first released. In retrospect, it may have especially, Sturridge’s ne’r-do-well as by Hardy, it’s as much a satirical comedy KPFK/Pacifica Radio’s David Feldman been a little too dry and stately for mass his conniving, callow side surfaces. as a tale of a feisty woman facing roman- Show and Thom Hartmann Show and appeal. How will this love rectangle untan- tic trials. Bathsheba is reimagined as on Michael Snyder’s Culture Blast, In any event, a new Far from the gle? Who, if anyone, shall win her hand? London newspaper columnist Tamara available online at GABnet.net and Madding Crowd, with its strong-mind- Will Bathsheba make it as a landowner (Gemma Arterton) who inherits and YouTube. You can follow Michael on ed and self-sufficient heroine, is a good and farmer? All of these questions are returns to her late parents’ rustic home Twitter: @cultureblaster

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Salute to Veterans Memorial Cruise 37th Annual Carnaval San Francisco Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Festival: Sat.–Sun., May 23–24, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien (Pier 45) Harrison St. (btw. 16th & 24th Sts.) May Events Honoring the Merchant Marine and the U.S. Navy Parade: Sunday, May 24– 9:30 a.m. Armed Guard, come honor the brave men and Start: 24th & Bryant Sts. what not to miss this month women of WWII and beyond who built, sailed, Experience the best of Latin American and and maintained Liberty Ships. Live entertainment, Caribbean cultures with food, music, dance, arts, complimentary beverages and food. World War crafts, and more, including the king and queen MAJOR EVENTS Botticelli to Braque: Masterpieces from II and Korean War veterans sail free, others $125 competition. This year’s them is Agua Sagrada — the National. Galleries of Scotland (special pricing for children and groups), 415-544- ¡Cada Gota Cuenta! / Sacred Water — Every Drop Tue.–Sun. through–May 31, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. 0100, ssjeremiahobrien.org Counts! Free, 415-206-0577, carnavalsf.com de Young Museum Spanning more than 400 years of artistic produc- 11th Annual S.F. Small Business Week tion, this exhibition includes works by many of Sat.–Fri., May 16–22 the greatest painters from the Renaissance to Various venues MUSEUMS & the early 20th century. Some, including Botticelli’s Business seminars and workshops, networking GALLERIES Virgin Adoring the Sleeping Christ Child (ca. events, business and technology forums, and 1490), have never before been seen in the United district sidewalk sales are planned to highlight the States. $21–$24, 415-750-3600, famsf.org impact small business has in the city. The kickoff networking event, “Flavors of San Francisco,” features sample food from local restaurants. Annual Uncorked! sfsmallbusinessweek.com Ghirardelli Square Wine Festival JUST FOR MOM Presidio Memorial Day Commemoration Mother’s Day 5K & Kids’ Run Saturday, May 9, 1–6 p.m. Monday, May 25 Sunday, May 10 Ghirardelli Square Parade: 10:30 a.m. Miriam Cabessa: Hands On: 5K: 9–9:45 a.m. Enjoy live music, wine seminars, cooking dem- Program: 11 a.m. Works from 2007–14 Kids’ run: 9:45–10 a.m. onstrations, and wines from over 50 top-tier Starts: Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave. East Beach, Crissy Field Wed.–Sun., noon–6 p.m. through June 4 wineries. Partial proceeds benefit Save the Bay. Finish: S.F. National Cemetery (1 Lincoln Blvd.) $60–$90, 415-775-5500, ghirardellisq.com Start Mother’s Day with this flat-course run that The Dryansky Gallery (2120 Union St.) Join veterans, families, and the community for a starts at Crissy Field circles the Marina Green, and The artist’s first exhibition in S.F. features works Memorial Day parade and program to commemo- returns. $3–$5, 415- 978-0837, dserunners.com created using the artist’s body, found objects, rate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II 104th Annual Bay to Breakers 12K & Expo and fabric in combination with liquefied graph- and the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam Expo: Fri.–Sat., May 15–16, Fort Mason Cntr. Mother’s Day Brunch Cooking Class ite on paper or oil and gold dust on canvas or War. 415-561-5300, presidio.gov Race: Sunday, May 17, 7 a.m. Sunday, May 10, noon–3 p.m. linen. Free, 415-932-9302, thedryansky.com Starts: Main & Howard Streets Parties that Cook (241 Francisco St.) The city’s best-known athletic spectacle returns Celebrate the person who has made countless with world-class runners leading a pack of jogging meals for you by treating her to a Mother’s Day GALAS & BENEFITS Operation Babylift: centipedes and jiggling Elvises over the treacher- Brunch that you prepare together. Students are Perspectives and Legacies Tue.–Sun. through Dec. 31, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. ous Hayes Street hill to the finish at the Ocean greeted with a complimentary glass of bubbly. Beach parking lot. $59–$139 (discounts for children $110, 415-441-3595, partiesthatcook.com Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave.) and groups), 415-864-3432, baytobreakers.com Through photos, artifacts, a multimedia timeline, Annual Mother’s Day Rose Show and StoryCorps dialogues, this exhibition explores S.F. International Arts Festival Sunday, May 10, 12:30–4 p.m. the diverse experiences and lasting impacts of Daily, May 21–June 7 County Fair Bldg., Golden Gate Park (1199 9th Ave.) a dramatic airlift that removed more than 2,000 Fort Mason Center The S.F. Rose Society presents a variety of miniatures, Vietnamese children for adoption by American This festival brings together a global community grandiflora, floribunda, and hybrid tea roses, with the families as Saigon fell in April 1975. 415-565-4400, presidioofficersclub.com of artists and audiences and features multiple per- top honor taking “Queen of Show.” Show flowers will formance artists in theater, dance, film, and music; be available at 4:30 p.m. Free, 415-831-5500 visual arts exhibits; and installations. $20–$25 (most performances), 415-399-9554, www.sfiaf.org Mother’s Day Sail Around the Bay 49th Annual Edgewood Fair: Derby Days THEATER Sunday, May 10, 1–4 p.m. Wanderlust 108: A Mindful Triathlon Fair: Tue–Wed, May 5–6 SRV Derek M. Baylis, Pier 40 We Players: Ondine Saturday, May 26, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Luncheon: Wednesday, May 6, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Give Mom a special day she won’t forget aboard Fri.–Sun, May 1–June 7, 4:30–p.m. Marina Green Golden Gate Club, Presidio this 65-foot yacht. Includes a flower for each mom, Lands End, Sutro Baths, & Sutro Hgts. Park This event combines a 5K run, outdoor yoga, and This shopping Kentucky Derby-themed event champagne, and light snacks. $115, 415-580-0335, Based on a French fairy tale from the 13th century a guided meditation with an emphasis on commu- features vendors from around the country with wyliecharters.com of a knight who falls in love with Ondine, a mysti- goods for everyone in the family; proceeds nity, inner peace, and self-awareness rather than cal water sprite, who is dangerously attracted to benefit Edgewood and its programs that sup- competition, power, and strength. Includes enter- Pa’ina Paint Club: the mortal world, this site-integrated production, port Bay Area children and families in crisis. $30 tainment, craft food vendors, and lawn games. A Tulip Bouquet for Mom where the audience moves along with the play $34, 855-926-3375, sf.wanderlustfestival.com & up, edgewood.org Sunday, May 10, 3:30–6:30 to different settings, promises magic, hilarity, and Pa’ina Lounge (1865 Post St.) heartbreak. $40–$80, 415-547-0189, weplayers.org Create your own masterpieces of this popular floral 32nd Annual S.F. Int’l. Beer Festival LAST CHANCE design with the guidance of a professional artist. Saturday, May 9, 7–10 p.m. Best of PlayGround 19 Thu.–Sun., May 7–June 14 All materials provided and participants keep their Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Cntr. Thick House (1695 18th St.) finished works. Happy hour menu available. $35, Enjoy a bottomless mug of hundreds of craft This year’s expanded festival features more than 415-890-4512, painasf.com brews, delicious eats and music while support- 44 performances and readings by over a dozen ing Telegraph Hill Cooperative Nursery School. $75–$175, sfbeerfest.com local writers; six fully produced 10-minute plays/ COMMUNITY CORNER musicals; two world premiers; and staged readings TNDC’s 34th Birthday Dinner of plays in development. $25–$55 individual; $60 all-fest pass, 415-992-6677, playground-sf.org SF Made Week Tuesday, May 12, 6–9 p.m. 58th Annual S.F. Int’l. Film Festival Daily, May 4–10 Westin St. Francis Enjoy dinner, dancing and more at the Tenderloin Daily through May 7 Citywide Neighborhood Development Corporation’s annu- Various Bay Area venues Celebrate S.F.’s vibrant manufacturing sector and al fundraiser hosted by ABC 7’s Cheryl Jennings This longest-running film festival in the Americas discover locally made products, the people who and support its efforts to preserve and provide features hundreds of films as well as events of make them, and where to buy them. Events permanent, affordable housing and supportive international and local distinction and brings hun- include factory tours, demos, classes, and more, services to low-income individuals and families. dreds of filmmaker and industry guests. including the beer and wine trail. Visit the website Contact Tickets TBD, 415-358-3907, tndc.org for pricing and times, 415-561-5000, sffs.org to find manufacturers and sales. 415-408-5605, sfmade.org ACT: A Little Night Music

Seduction: Japan’s Floating World & Cow Hollow Assoc. Annual Meeting ARTS & CULTURE Wed.–Sun. through May 20–June 14 The Printer’s Eye: Ukiyo-E from the Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. 405 Geary St. Grabhorn Collection Starting Line Room, St. Francis Yacht Club Gary Snyder Don’t miss Sondheim’s seductive melodies in Tue–Sun through May 10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. Meeting includes board elections; guest speak- this sexy, witty, bittersweet tale of lost love, scan- Asian Art Museum Nourse Theatre (225 Hayes St.) er Supervisor Mark Farrell and Presidio Trust dalous infidelity, and dying passions. $20–$160, These two concurrent exhibitions from Japan’s Edo Executive Director Craig Middleton; compli- Hear the Pulitzer prize-winning poet, Zen Buddhist, 415-749-2228, act-sf.org Period (1615–1868) explore “the floating world,” mentary wine, beer, and soft drinks; and an mountaineer, environment activist, and founding the pleasure quarters in major cities and a pleasure- overview of major issues and developments in member of the Beat Generation who has written seeking way of life. $15, 415-581-3500, asianart.org Cow Hollow. $35 (includes yearly membership), 16 collections of poetry and prose that are deeply Custom Made: Grey Gardens, The Musical 415-749-1841, cowhollowassociation.org routed in elements of nature and preservation. Fri.–Sun., May 22–24; Tuesday, May 26; 42nd St. Moon: Where’s Charley $27, 415-392-4400, cityarts.net Thu.–Sat. through May 28 Wed–Sun through May 18 21st Annual Bike to Work Day 1620 Gough St. Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson St.) Thursday, May 8 Asian Heritage Street Celebration Based on the famous 1975 cult documentary An Oxford student dresses up as his aging aunt Citywide Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. and the true story of Edith Bouvier Beale (Jackie to chaperone his Friends and their paramours, May is National Bike Month, so leave your car at Civic Center Kennedy’s aunt) and her daughter, Little Edie, who but the situation becomes complicated when he home and join thousands of others in this pre- A showcase of all Asian and Pacific Islander cul- lived in a crumbling estate surrounded by cats and becomes the object of attention for more than one mier event. Visit the website to find the nearest tures, this celebration is the largest gathering of raccoons, Grey Gardens is a musical exploration elderly suitor, and approaches chaos when the real Energizer Station on your way, and enjoy free cof- Asians in the country and features music, arts, of the American dream gone wrong and what aunt arrives on the scene. $21–$75, 415-255-8207, fee and snacks and receive a free canvas tote bag. crafts, food, a kids’ area, and more. Cultural attire it means to become a social pariah. $20–$50, 42ndstmoon.org youcanbikethere.com welcomed. Free, 415-581-3500, asianfairsf.com 415-798-2682, custommade.org

20 may 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Lavay Smith DANCE Thu.–Sun., May 21–24, 7 p.m. SPORTS & HEALTH Joe Henderson Lab, SFJazz (201 Franklin St.) Mindful Eating S.F.’s own chanteuse performs a different program Thursdays in May, 6–7:30 p.m. each night: Ladies of Song; Men of Blue; Nola; and CHRC (2100 Webster St.) Country-Soul. $30, 866-920-5299, sfjazz.org Eating while feeling stress or during emotional Celtic Woman situations can often leave us feeling out of con- trol and unhealthy. Learn how mindful eating can Wednesday, May 27, 7 p.m. change the way you look at food and have an Marin Center (10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael) enjoyable eating experience. Space limited to The group will perform traditional Irish tunes, six participants, intake interview and registration timeless pop anthems, and inspirational songs required. $120/class, $440/series; 415-929-3155, including the return of fan favorites. $40–$100, chrcsf.org marincenter.org Jewel City: Light, Color, & Design at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition

NIGHTLIFE Thursday, May 7, 7–8 p.m. S.F. Ballet: Romeo & Juliet Presidio Officers’ Club (50 Moraga Ave., Presidio) Tainted Love and Lef Deppard Daily (except May 4), May 1–10 Laura Ackley, author of San Francisco’s Jewel Saturday, May 23, 9 p.m. War Memorial Opera House City leads a visual tour of the innovations in Bimbo’s 365 Club (1025 Columbus Ave.) Don’t miss Helgi Tomasson’s bravura interpre- lighting, color, and design created for the PPIE, Return to the 1980s with Tainted Love’s party tation of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet with which dazzled visitors and set the standard for music, and then catch Lef Deppard’s Def Leppard its passionate choreography, spine-tingling decades to come. Free, registration required, tribute. No cameras allowed, so the only way to swordsmanship, and celebrated score. $40– 415-565-4400, presidioofficersclub.com Urban Biking: Street Skills 101 get your “photograph” is to hear it. Ages 21+, $25, $375, 415-865-2000, sfballet.org 415-474-0365, bimbos365club.com Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m.–noon Silent Film Festival Steve Silver Music Cntr., S.F. Main Library Daily, May 28–June 1 Smuin Ballet: Unlaced The Dear Hunter and Northern Faces Learn about the rules of the road, how to Castro Theatre (429 Castro St.) Fri.–Sun., May 8–10 & Thu.–Sun., May 14–17 Sunday, May 24, 8 p.m. choose a bike, picking a route, and how to Shhh! It’s the 20th annual collection of great silent YBCA Theater The Independent (628 Divisadero St.) lock up in this class for anyone already riding films, including the German classic The Last Laugh, Enjoy Michael Smuin’s Romeo and Juliet interpre- The Dear Hunter’s new album, Migrant, expounds to hone their skills, or for new riders inter- Siegmund Lubin’s 1913 When the Earth Trembled, tation and Hearts Suite, set to an Edith Piaf vocal with sounds on the glorious return to home. Ages ested, but intimidated, by urban traffic. Free, score; a world premier from Adam Hougland set to 21+, $20, 415-771-1421, theindependentsf.com the British production The Ghost Train, and more. 415-557-4400, sfpl.org $10–$22, 415-777-4908, silentfilm.org indie-rock music; and Helen Pickett’s Petal, which sets pairs of dancers into sensual, lyrical motion. Jake Nielsen’s Triple Threat $24–$67, 415-556-5000, smuinballet.org Wednesday, May 27, 9:15 p.m. Renewal Boom Boom Room (1601 Fillmore St.) Saturday, May 30, 1–5 p.m. CHILD’S PLAY Ruth Aswana S.F. School for the Arts Thirty-year-old Jake Nielsen hasn’t let being born New People (1746 Post St.) In this TEDxPeacePlaza event, speakers explore Dance Concert with cerebral palsy slow him down. From riding Mayfair 2015 at Claire Lilienthal in rodeos to forming bands, he has been a wun- the theme of renewal, providing bold approaches Thu.–Sun., May 14–17 Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. derkind, who now is spreading his blues work and reflections of what it means to uncover and Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Cntr. Claire Lilienthal Elementary (3630 Divisadero St.) throughout California. Ages 21+, $5, 415-673-8000, support hidden vibrancy in moments that are The program, Daring Power and Strength, features Bring the whole family and enjoy games, food, boomboomblues.com seemingly dull and stagnant. $35–$100, ted.com/ the Bay Area’s most talented and beautiful young entertainment, a dunk tank, a rummage sale, a tedx/events/12811 artists and choreography by artists in residence. cakewalk, and more, at the school’s yearly “fun”- $25, 415-695-5700, sfsota.org raising spring carnival. Free, 415-749-3516, claire- SCIENCE & lilienthal.org ENVIRONMENT POTABLES & EDIBLES Rock Your Weekend with Justin Roberts Photography Sunday, May 17, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 6–10 p.m. JCCSF (3200 California St.) Exploratorium (Pier 15) Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “among the What is photography and how does it work? Learn kid-rock royalty,” join the Grammy-nominated per- all about it, from tintypes to photographing atomic former for a show of clever, funny songs dealing with important kid issues, like the horrors of school bombs (it could happen). Free–$15, 415-528-4444, exploratorium.edu picture day or making friends with the mon- ster under the bed. Ages 3+. $15, 415-292-1200, The Science of Sleep jccsf.org Hope Mohr Dance’s 8th Home Season Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. California Academy of Sciences Date Night at the de Young Fri.–Sat., May 28–31 Friday, May 29, 6:15 p.m.–7:45 p.m. Dr. Matthew Walker is the professor of neurosci- 16th Annual Oysterfest ODC Theater (3153 17th St.) de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park ence and psychology at UC Berkeley. Did read- Mohr’s dances mix postmodern aesthetics, Bring the entire family: Drop off the kids for an hour ing that put you to sleep? Find out all about the Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. technical rigor, and humanity; the spring sea- of supervised play while you and your partner roam awesome and mysterious phenomenon of sleep, Sharon Meadow, Golden Gate Park son features two world premieres: Stay, Mohr’s the museum and enjoy a glass (or two!) of wine. as Walker talks with cognitive neuroscientist Indre Featuring oysters from a variety of Pacific farms, response to the paintings of Francis Bacon, Arrive early for dinner at the cafe, which opens Viskontas. $24–$27, 415-379-8000, calacademy.org premium beer, wine and spirits, gourmet food, and The Material of Attention, a collaboration the festival also includes live entertainment, along with the museum at 5 p.m. Ages 4–12. $40 between Mohr and improviser Christian Burns. Dr. Sylvia Earle: One Big Ocean live art exhibit, cooking demos, the ever-pop- (includes admission for two adults to the Botticelli $20–$45, 415-863-9834, odcdance.org to Braque: Masters from the National Gallery of Wednesday, May 27, 6:30 p.m. ular Shuck and Suck challenge, and more. $45, oysterfest.com Scotland exhibition), 415-750-3600, famsf.org The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) MUSIC: CLASSICAL Meet the person who holds the women’s record Community Day Celebration for the deepest ocean dive and who has led count- Plated: Dosa’s Anjan Mitra Sunday, May 31 less undersea expeditions. $12–$65, 415-597-6700, City Opera Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m.–noon S.F. Botanical Garden (Golden Gate Park) commonwealthclub.org Saturday, May 16, 3–5 p.m. Urban Patio, Two Embarcadero Center Enjoy a daylong celebration featuring family activi- Koret Auditorium, S.F. Main Library This Q. & A. and cooking demonstration with the ties including games; giant puppets and a sing- Join artists Mete Tasin and Jennifer Muhawi for a chef of S.F.’s first South Indian Restaurant features a-long; a variety of docent-led walking tours; a performance of romantic classics to include opera FILMS & LECTURES tastes for the first 100 people and a copy of the special stage featuring world music and dance pieces by Bizet, Puccini, and Verdi as well as pop- chef’s recipe. Donations support Project Open performances reflecting the global nature of the collection; a photo booth; and much more. opera and classic pop songs such as La Vie en Hand, which provides meals to seniors and the Free, 415-661-1316, sfbotanicalgarden.org Rose, Besame Mucho, and other favorites. Free, critically ill. Free (tickets required), 415-772-0700, 415-557-4400, sfpl.org embarcaderocenter.com S.F. Symphony: Chamber Music JUST FOR FUN Sunday, May 24, 2 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Art Deco Marina Walking Tour For a delightful way to spend a Sunday afternoon, Sunday, May 10, 11 a.m. hear symphony members perform a program of Meet: Marina Library (1890 Chestnut St.) Taneyev, Crumb, and Brahms. $38, 415-864-6000, Admire stylish and elegant buildings while learning sfsymphony.org to recognize the Art Deco style made popular in Talking and Tasting the 1920s and 1930s. View the shops on Chestnut Jane Smiley with the California Artisan Cheese Guild Street in a new light. Free (donation suggested), MUSIC: 415-557-4266, sfcityguides.org CONTEMPORARY Thursday, May 7, 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 7 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (555 Post St.) JCCSF (3200 California St.) Calendar listings Pulitzer Prize-winning author Smiley talks about Join cheese makers from Pt. Reyes Farmstead Dwight Yoakam her latest book, Early Warning, which continues and Pugs Leap in conversation with Vivien Straus Send your event listings to [email protected] Thursday, May 7, 8 p.m. the story of the Langdon family, taking them of the Sonoma–Marin Cheese Trail Map and Civil with succinct specifics about your event, loca- The Regency Ballroom (1300 Van Ness Ave.) through the social and sexual revolutions of the Eats’ Naomi Starkman for a discussion on their tion, dates, times, prices, and contact informa- The two-time Grammy Award-winner, actor, and 1960s and 1970s — and even to S.F.’s notori- craft, cultural heritage, the animals they raise, tion (telephone and Internet). director, whom, according to Vanity Fair, “strides the ous Peoples Temple. $7–$30, 415-597-6700, and the land on which they depend. Includes divide between rock’s lust and country’s lament,” commonwealthclub.org tastings and wine. $25, 415-292-1200, jccsf.org Visit marinatimes.com for additional calendar listings. performs. $48–$62.50, theregencyballroom.com

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In Style Fun, dramatic designs Decorator Showcase goes off the wall

Left to right: A jetsetting theme dominated Eche Martinez’s masculine space in “A Gentleman’s Room”; Relaxing, boudoir-like spaces dominated the show; Fun wallpaper, like this whimsical lip-print version in a bathroom by Nest Design. photos: inga lim by Maryann LoRusso And floating white peonies in a shallow ric depicting Vogue magazine covers a lived-in atmosphere where the televi- pool lend a touch of Zen to the “Ode to into wallpaper in her “En Vogue Salon.” sion is actually turned on in the living he Decorator Showcase is Innocence” garden patio by Alex Ray and And Italian-born designer Glenda Flaim room and music plays in various areas always fun, but this year’s event is a Frank Eddy. created her own red silk drapes (called of the home. The focal point of the “Pent colorful, decade-surfing ode to the 2. Unexpected art. As in past years, Fatto a Mano for “Made by Hand”) in a Room” by Jeff Schlarb of Green Couch Tgood life that shouldn’t be missed. Some three-dimensional, colorful art makes Julia Morgan-inspired dressing room. Interior Design is a pool table, but guitars 38 designers put their personal touches on a splash. This year’s offerings are more 6. Groovy colors. While this year’s palette and other playful elements are also on a 1917 Elizabethan-style mansion at 3630 whimsical than ever, with unexpected wall runs the gamut from sophisticated blue-grays display. Allison Caccoma’s kids’ playroom Jackson Street that was designed by famed art and sculptures that encourage visitors to nature-inspired neutrals, mod colors stand includes a karaoke machine, art supplies, architect Julia Morgan for the “Dried Fruit to stop and admire. Three-dimensional King” Abraham Rosenberg and his wife, art made from colorful spray-paint cans Alice. Now through May 25, visitors can enlivens Cecilie Starin’s “Street Soirée” explore the house inside and out and wit- space. A wall sculpture made from strips ness the transformation (Tuesdays through of paper maps punctuates the wall near Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sundays and a stairwell. An attention-grabbing sculp- Memorial Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.). From ture constructed of gold metallic leaves quirky wall coverings and dramatic lighting hangs above a mantle in Phillip Silver’s to vintage furnishings and nature-inspired living room. And the compelling eye accessories, a variety of eclectic looks both images in Jane Richardson Mack and John enliven and ground these sumptuous, Romaidis’s art installation, “Stare Well,” highly livable rooms. Here are the 10 top make you do a double take on your way trends at this year’s Showcase. down to the lower level. 1. Nature-inspired decor. Candace 3. Dramatic lighting. Show-stopping Barnes of Living Green Design said it lighting is all the rage at this year’s Showcase. best when she described the idea behind Barnes chose a contemporary Bohemian her grand entryway design. By bringing glass chandelier from Prague, courtesy of natural elements, including a Japanese Lasvit, for ultimate effect in her grand entry- 3-D art made from colorful spray-paint cans and a room-wrapping mural by San Francisco maple tree, inside the house, “guests can way. For her “Jeune et Sophistique” bed- street artist Ian Ross enliven Cecilie Starin’s “Street Soiree.” make the transition from the outside to room, Amy Weaver shipped in from France the inside less harsh … and keep every- a fanciful ceiling light in the form of a white out. Perhaps this is an appropriate trend, as and music-themed pillows. A skateboard one in the room just a little longer.” Like dress by Parisian artist Geraldine Gonzalez, the hit series Mad Men wraps up, and 1960s collection is displayed inside the closet of Barnes, several designers take this Mother while the light in a neighboring closet takes fashions continue to come off the runways, a boy’s bedroom by William Racké and Nature-loving approach: On the walls of the form of a blue Tiffany box wrapped in but bright, almost-psychedelic colors like Susan Chastain. And we mustn’t forget “A Gentleman’s Private Lounge” by Eche ribbon. And Martinez selected a jet engine pink, fuchsia, tangerine, turquoise, and teal Jane Richardson Mack’s wine cellar, an Martinez is an oversized mural composed light fixture to complement the jet-setting seemed to have jumped off an Emilio Pucci elegant space likely designed with Bay of a 19th-century Acadia arboretum etch- theme of his “Gentleman’s Room.” dress directly into many of these rooms. Area wine collectors in mind. ing. A gorgeous glass chandelier depict- 4. Creative walls. If these walls could talk, Acid-green silk velvet benches jazz up Starin’s 9. Heavy metal. Industrial-inspired ing branches dripping with icicles is a they would surely have something inspira- dining room. Shades of crimson, tanger- accents revved up many of the rooms. From focal point in Phillip Silver’s living room. tional to say. Designers Jennifer Wundrow ine and blush brighten Nest Design’s lip- Barnes’s custom bronze Pyramid table in and Heather Brock of Nest Design Co. themed bathroom. Hot pink and teal enliven the “Grand Entry” to the striking metal selected a daring lip-print wallpaper by Kathleen Navarra’s family room. And lots of chandelier hanging over the dining room Voutsa for a sexy look in their bathroom pink and orange punch up Silver’s Yves Saint in “Street Soirée,” solid and mixed metals entitled “Lip Service.” Evars + Anderson Laurent-inspired living room. are everywhere. Metal niche shelving lends Interior Design chose a Christian Lacroix 7. His and hers. The girls and boys get an edge to Julie Rootes’s powder room. An wallpaper with a colorful butterfly print their own spaces inside the house this year. oak and metal island punctuates Kathleen and 3-D effect to make a small utilitarian For the ladies, several designers went back Navarra’s kitchen, and a sleek wood-and- laundry room more fun to fold clothes in. to the boudoir for inspiration. Glamorous metal bar gives Alison Davin’s tea salon a Barnes’s staircase pays homage to Morgan, soaking tubs, feminine colors (think pink), refreshingly modern look. Found cast iron with quotes by the architect hand-drawn by and sultry ornamentations find their way was also used to create Gale Jesi’s sculptures calligraphy artist Shannon Kaye. And Starin into powder rooms, closets and bedrooms, in the third floor landing/gallery. added drama to her “Street Soirée” by wrap- from Triggs’s high-fashion-inspired salon 10. Vintage accents. Designers can’t get ping the walls in a compelling mural by San featuring gem-like pendants and a dramat- enough of surfing the decades — and cen- Francisco street artist Ian Ross. ic glass chandelier, to the soaking tub and turies — for inspiration. This year, Eche 5. DIY. Yes, even exclusive design- girly lipstick theme of Nest Design’s powder invited into his gentleman’s quarters a Frits ers are getting into the do-it-yourself room, to Hilliard Design’s elegant dressing Henningsen settee from the 1940s. Evars act, with several at this year’s Showcase room glammed up with fashion prints. and Anderson added glamour to their men’s creating or commissioning one-of-a- For the guys, “Gentleman’s Bathroom” by bathroom with a vintage crystal-and-bead kind accents for their rooms. Wundrow Nancy Evars and Dimitra Anderson feature pendant light. Racké and Chastain chose a and Brock constructed a striking metal masculine elements like a black-and-white mid-century desk and chair for their boy’s backdrop for a cast-iron tub by nailing mosaic floor and a black-stained wood bedroom, while Triggs’s salon includes a 1962 super-thin sheets of brass to the walls. vanity topped with polished black marble. vintage chandelier. Look for these and other A children’s playroom by Allison Caccoma Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs For 8. Hobbies on display. Many of the vintage furnishings and accessories peppered offers plenty of room for getting creative. Living transformed a James Malone fab- rooms flaunt recreation and playtime, and throughout the house.

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Looking for a Realtor who knows Urban Home and Garden Water-tight your Neighborhood? Saving water in a drought; every drop counts

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Drought compared to many cities, but idents and businesses have a continued from page 1 we could still do more,” said number of concrete steps they Greg Dalton, founder and can take to lessen the impact of order’s direction to adjust rate director of Climate One at The the drought: no washing drive- structures to reflect “conserva- Commonwealth Club, a dialogue ways and sidewalks except for tion pricing”; and the state is between climate scientists, policy health and safety purposes; no rolling out a series of enforce- makers, activists, and business. runoff from landscape irriga- ment mechanisms to increase “Climate disruption increases tion; no nonrecirculating foun- standards for toilets, faucets, and the probability that this drought tains; no hoses without shut- outdoor landscaping in off nozzles; people have residential communities already begun to notice and taking action when restaurants only serving those standards aren’t met. By 2017, many residents will water if it’s requested; “As Californians, we have their water blended hotels give guests the have to save water in option of not washing lin- every way we possibly with groundwater. ens and towels every day; can, and we have to pull and people should limit together,” Governor Brown said could be wicked-bad and long. irrigation to two days a week. in April. “We have to become The idea that this is 1977 again Farrell directs people to sfwater. Governor Brown announces statewide water conservation rules. more resilient, more efficient, and we can ride it out is tempt- org/conservation for more tips Photos: California Department of Water Resources and more innovative, and that’s ing and foolish.” and guidelines. exactly what we are going to do.” City leaders say they not only Residents who think this cri- won’t happen (Seattle needs to. Orange County recycles “San Franciscans are some of aren’t waiting, they have been sis will pass quickly or that the its water, too), but realistic waste water. It’s a smarter option the most efficient water users ahead of the game. In a state- conservation efforts don’t have or not, large-scale remedies than desalination. Los Angeles in the state of California,” notes ment supporting the governor’s to include them because the take lots of money and time has a million more people and District Two Supervisor Mark order, Mayor Lee said the city state will come up with some to build, and the water savings uses the same amount of water Farrell. He said that residential had reduced its residential per other solution are likely to be are needed now. as 20 years ago.” daily use of 45 gallons per person capita water use by more than disappointed. One option that “I grew up in Northern Former Governor Ar- is one of the lowest in the state, 20 percent over the past decade, is mentioned often is the nold Schwarzenegger once thanks to investments the city and he said the SFPUC’s “retail desalination of seawater, noted that he imposes made in conservation programs and wholesale customers sur- but desalination plants a five-minute rule on and education. He also points passed the goal of a voluntary 10 are expensive to build, Large-scale remedies take showers in his house- to Mayor Ed Lee’s January 2014 percent reduction and achieved consume huge amounts lots of time, and water hold. He made that state- executive order for municipal 14 percent in savings, a total of of energy, and create ment before the current departments to reduce water use 9.9 billion gallons of water.” potential destabiliza- savings are needed now. drought, but it is just one by 10 percent, a goal that was even By 2017, the mayor said that tion of ocean habitats. of the realistic ways that exceeded by a number of depart- many San Francisco residents Midwestern states have long California bashing the way individuals can have an impact ments, including Recreation and will have their water blended feared plans (real or imagined) Southern Californians waste in the current water emergency. Park Department (18 percent with groundwater from an aqui- to pipe their Great Lakes water ‘our water,’” said Dalton. “The Additional guidelines and ideas reduction), the San Francisco fer on the city’s west side as the to the West Coast; now actor hard truth is Southern California for conservation are available at Public Utilities Commission (19 result of a water recycling project William Shatner has advocated has come a long way and in saveourwater.com. percent), and Public Works (a scheduled to begin construction the construction of a $30 bil- some cases has done more on huge 46 percent). in 2016. lion pipeline to bring water water efficiency than Northern E-mail: [email protected] “San Francisco sips water Farrell added that local res- to California from Seattle. It California — because they had

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The Marina Times Real Estate Real Estate Roundup Property news Market Report: March 2015 By Hill & Co. Where the in-laws SINGLE FAMILY HOME SALES BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON Neighborhood Address Bathrooms Sale Price Asking Price Market are welcome

Cow Hollow 2555 Union Street 4BD/3.5BA $9,750,000 Below 19 by john zipperer es have reached new stratospheric levels. Yes, well, at least we have new Lake (no sales) iN-LAW EXPANSION THROUGHOUT numbers to put with the headline. In Laurel Heights 551 Spruce Street 4BD/2.5BA $2,800,000 Above 11 DISTRICT 3 AND 8 February, the median sale price of 45 Parker Avenue 5BD/5.5BA $3,365,000 Below 22 Last year, District Eight Supervisor San Francisco homes increased 16.2

Lone Mountain (no sales) Scott Wiener told the Marina Times percent from February 2013, reach- that his legislation that allowed lim- ing $979,750, according to Redfin Marina 3157 Baker Street 5BD/3BA $2,425,500 Above 49 ited expansion of in-law units in the Research. “At this rate, next month 3633 Divisadero Street 2BD/1BA $2,430,000 Above 0 240 Cervantes Boulevard 4BD/3.5BA $4,400,000 At 0 Castro was a first step; if it worked it will surpass $1 million,” accord- there, then it could be tried else- ing to Redfin. That compares to the Nob Hill 115 Bernard Street 2BD/1BA $1,210,000 Above 51 where. Today, San Francisco has national growth over the year of 5.4

North Beach (no sales) already given the green light to new percent to $258,300. Though S.F.’s in-law units in the Castro neigh- median price was nearly $140,000 Pacific Heights 2452 Green Street 4BD/2BA $3,250,000 Above 0 borhood and citywide to buildings higher than nearby San Jose’s, the 2838 Sacramento Street 4BD/5BA $4,975,000 At 27 2542 Fillmore Street 5BD/4.5BA $5,600,000 Below 31 that are doing seismic retrofits. Now South Bay city’s median price growth 1900 Green Street 3BD/3.5BA $5,650,000 Above 11 Wiener and his District 3 colleague rate was actually slightly higher at

Presidio Heights 3880 Jackson Street 4BD/4.5BA $4,611,000 Above 14 Julie Christensen want to expand that 17.1 percent. 316 Walnut Street 5BD/5.5BA $5,200,000 At 13 experiment to additional neighbor- Nationally, Redfin reported that 3475 Jackson Street 4BD/3.5BA $6,175,000 Above 12 hoods in their districts. the numbers of newly listed homes 200 Laurel Street 7BD/3.5BA $6,700,000 Below 47 Wiener’s plan, which was intro- increased more than 11 percent over Russian Hill (no sales) duced in mid-April, seeks to expand the year, which should benefit buyers in-law housing in a sustainable, neigh- by providing a bigger selection. But Sea Cliff 290 28th Avenue 4BD/1.5BA $1,825,000 Below 6 291 31st Avenue 3BD/2.25BA $2,250,000 Above 18 borhood-focused way. Christensen in the Bay Area? Don’t get your hopes 261 32nd Avenue 2BD/2.5BA $2,300,000 Above 17 announced that she is drafting legisla- up. “Nine out of 10 offers written by 214 28th Avenue 3BD/2.5BA $2,619,000 Above 21 tion to include Redfin agents 2800 Lake Street 4BD/3BA $3,398,000 At 20 2845 Lake Street 5BD/3.5BA $4,450,000 Above 0 District 3 in a in Oakland, San 66 Seaview Terrace 4BD/4.5BA $4,800,000 Below 0 similar expan- San Francisco’s so-called Francisco and sion of these San Jose en- Telegraph Hill 28 Prescott Court 3BD/2BA $2,100,000 Above 14 units. Both sup- Airbnb law is already in countered comp- CONDOS ervisors note etition from an- that such hous- the shop for repairs. other buyer,” BEDROOMS/ ABOVE/AT/BELOW DAYS ON ing is one of the said Redfin’s re- Neighborhood Address Bathrooms Sale Price Asking Price Market best ways to create affordable housing port. “Bidding wars increased 8.7 per- Cow Hollow 2415 Van Ness Avenue #302 0BD/1BA $540,000 Above 28 in this dense city. This could result in centage points in Oakland, 4 percent- 2701 Van Ness Avenue #604 1BD/1BA $920,000 Above 14 many hundreds of new units of hous- age points in San Jose and 1.9 per- 2395 Filbert Street 2BD/2BA $1,356,000 Above 6 2328 Union Street 4BD/2BA $2,761,000 Above 48 ing in the affected neighborhoods, centage points in San Francisco year and they would be created within over year.” Lake 5241 California Street 1BD/1BA $888,000 Above 13 the buildings’ existing “envelope,” 948 Lake Street 3BD/2BA $1,410,000 Above 16 GEORGE LUCAS’s AFFORDABLE 52 7th Avenue 3BD/3BA $2,200,000 Above 8 which means the buildings wouldn’t be expanded up or out to create the HOUSING GIFT TO BAY AREA Laurel Heights 100 Parker Avenue #301 1BD/1BA $840,000 At 0 space for the units. What good is being part of the 28 Parker Avenue #102 2BD/2BA $880,000 Above 0 58 Iris Avenue 4BD/3.5BA $2,650,000 At 23 1 percent if you can’t upset other MAYOR LEE, SUPERVISOR FARRELL members of the 1 percent? Film Lone Mountain 40 Annapolis Terrace 3BD/2BA $1,200,000 Above 30 PROPOSE AIRBNB CHANGES legend George Lucas plans to build

Marina 1540 Lombard Street #L 2BD/1BA $972,000 Above 20 San Francisco’s so-called Airbnb 224 affordable housing units on a 1487 Chestnut Street 1BD/1BA $1,050,000 Above 18 law is already in the shop for repairs. portion of his Marin County ranch, 3254 Octavia Street 2BD/1BA $1,223,254 At 0 The bill, originally proposed by then- drawing accusations of class warfare 3615 Buchanan Street #305 2BD/2BA $1,410,000 Above 14 3208 Pierce Street #102 2BD/2.5BA $1,540,000 Above 13 Board President David Chiu, sought from angry neighbors. The space 255 Mallorca Way 2BD/1.5BA $1,650,000 Above 7 to legalize short-term home rentals had previously been planned as an 2360 Bay Street 2BD/2BA $2,275,000 Above 12 3135 Franklin Street 3BD/2BA $2,500,000 Above 14 while instituting regulation and taxa- expansion of his famed Skywalker tion of the transactions. Now San Ranch film studio, but neighbors Nob Hill 1510 Jackson Street #2 2BD/1BA $610,000 Above 13 Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and District blocked the studio plans. Lucas’ 1342 Broadway 2BD/1BA $1,155,000 Above 8 1601 Pacific Avenue #203 2BD/2.5BA $1,333,333 Above 2 Two Supervisor Mark Farrell have housing plan would cover 52 acres 52 Pleasant Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,410,000 Above 20 introduced a package of amendments and would include both workforce 54 Pleasant Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,600,000 Above 46 that would streamline the short-term housing and senior housing, along 850 Powell Street #104 3BD/3BA $2,050,000 Below 8 1200 California Street #19C 2BD/2BA $2,595,000 At 51 rental ordinance. with community space. 1170 Sacramento Street #7A 2BD/2BA $2,745,000 At 2 The amendments would impose a Lucas’s lawyer, Gary Giacomini, 1100 Sacramento Street #508 3BD/3BA $4,595,000 At 65 120-day annual “hard cap” on the told the local CBS affiliate that “we’ve

North Beach (no sales) number of days residents could rent got enough millionaires here. What out their homes for fewer than 30 days we need is some houses for regular Pacific Heights 1945 Washington Street #604 2BD/2BA $1,050,000 Above 10 a pop. Also, they would eliminate the working people.” Lucas sold his film 2801 Jackson Street #301 1BD/1BA $1,199,000 At 29 3045 Jackson Street #602 1BD/1BA $1,260,000 Above 29 difference between “hosted” and “un- studio Lucasfilm to Disney for $4 bil- 1940 Sacramento Street #1 3BD/2BA $1,603,000 Above 4 hosted” short-term rentals in the law, lion in 2012, giving him more than 2235 Jackson Street #1 2BD/2BA $1,700,000 Above 10 create the Office of Short-Term Rental enough spare cash to foot the pro- 1946 Green Street 2BD/2BA $2,000,000 At 0 2829 California Street #9C 3BD/2BA $2,135,000 Above 13 Administration and Enforcement, and jected $150 million bill for the homes. 2266 Jackson Street 3BD/2.5BA $2,410,000 Above 7 allow for redress in cases of violation Lucas previously gave up on building 2190 Broadway #1E 3BD/3.5BA $2,800,000 At 0 3234 Washington Street #5 4BD/4BA $2,825,000 Above 11 of the short-term rental laws. a film museum in the Presidio after his 2427 Divisadero Street 4BD/3BA $3,000,008 Above 11 “With all eyes on San Francisco and plan faced withering opposition; he how our innovative city continues to later chose to build it in Chicago, his Presidio Heights 3916 Sacramento Street 3BD/2BA $1,675,000 Above 11 approach regulating short-term rent- part-time home and the hometown of Russian Hill 1050 North Point Street #1604 0BD/1BA $654,000 Above 15 als — it is important that we get this his wife, Mellody Hobson. 892 Green Street 2BD/1.5BA $1,000,000 Below 56 law right,” said Farrell. “I look for- 1438 Green Street #6B 1BD/1BA $1,010,000 Above 11 QUOTE UNQUOTE 1450 Greenwich Street #601 1BD/1BA $1,061,800 Above 13 ward to the many discussions ahead 1450 Green Street #7 2BD/2BA $1,375,000 Below 91 with home sharers, our residents, “People are fearful of putting their 2444 Leavenworth Street 3BD/2BA $1,800,000 Above 41 interested parties, and my colleagues, home on the market, because they 1372 Green Street 2BD/2BA $1,850,000 Above 21 that will make this law as strong won’t have a place to move after.” Sea Cliff (no sales) as possible.” —Mark Co. President Alan Mark, quoted in the San Francisco Telegraph Hill 1440 Kearny Street 3BD/2.5BA $2,500,000 At 47 1960 Grant Avenue #15 4BD/3.5BA $4,700,000 Below 218 San Francisco MEDIAN HOME Business Times PRICES NEAR $1 MILLION The data presented in this report is based on the San Francisco Multiple Listing Service and is Stop me if you’ve heard this one Real estate news tips? E-mail: accurate to the best of our knowledge, but cannot be guaranteed as such. For additional information, already: San Francisco’s housing pric- [email protected] contact Hill & Co., 1880 Lombard Street (at Buchanan), 415-321-4362, hill-co.com.

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Real Estate Update Market math Home prices vs. wage growth and the Millennial buyer How does the real estate market function with the disconnect between earnings and prices?

by stephanie saunders ahlberg

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In a city known for prices will reach a pla- Parents know what I’ve vert to condominiums and teau in 2015, while wages already suggested: home add even more value to its cuisine, you might like to meet a few of our residents catch up. ownership is the most your net worth. San Francisco is home effective way to build In addition to parents, who get together to enjoy their favorite small bites and to many Millennials (peo- wealth. They know that there are other sources ple aged 18–34). Most helping their kids with for assistance. If you are talk about their newest discoveries; shared with smiles, of the tech industry is the purchase of a home having trouble with your comprised of people from loan, you can contact the lively conversation, and laughter. And thanks to our own will do more than just put a roof California Association terrific culinary team, some of their best “excursions” over their of Realtors helpline at S.F. rents are high, heads. (213) 739-8383. It has happen right here. 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28 may 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Real Estate Today Market drivers It’s all about inventory by carole isaacs city unless absolutely necessary. Buying another house within the city doesn’t he thing I hear everyone talk make sense, either, because the increased about whether they are a buyer, property taxes would likely be thousands seller, agent, or real estate specta- more per year. Ttor is how little there is on the market. 4. Sellers who would like to move up to The chart shows the historical days on market before a sale; data is current as of March 11, 2015; all Given the number of new condo units bigger homes are not able to find a home data from the San Francisco MLS, powered by 10K Research and Marketing. San Francisco MLS being built, it is especially dramatic that to buy and instead are adding rooms to the inventory continues to be low. No their current homes. Sellers. Don’t think for a minute that Downsizing buyers. You are lucky! matter how fast the new construction 5. Older homeowners whose homes you will put your home on the market This is a great time to both sell your is completed, it is not fast enough to have increased in value to the point and “wait and see what happens.” Unless home and buy in a new condo building increase the inventory of homes on the where they will have to pay capital your home is incredibly over-priced, you with an elevator, plus transfer your tax market in San Francisco. Everyone wants gains on their sale are waiting until can count on it selling. Sellers need to basis in San Francisco if you are over 55 to know why inventory is so low, will it one spouse passes away to sell their work closely with their agents to make years old. Market Street, the Van Ness change, and when will it change. homes. This way they will have a step sure their home will look its best to get corridor, and the neighborhoods South Why inventory is low is easier to up in tax basis for half of the value of top dollar even in what some people like of Market offer choices. Also the area answer than will this change and when. their home. to call this overheated market. Keep in along the Embarcadero is ready to sprout Here are six things that contribute to 6. Potential sellers are staying on the mind that buyers have expectations about wings and fly as the Warriors Stadium low inventory: sidelines trying to time the market, wait- what a home should look like when they area comes to life. 1. The most obvious factor is the tech- ing for an even higher high. walk in the door. A home will sell faster Whether you are a buyer or seller, nology boom bringing new buyers into the Low inventory coupled with high at a higher price if it is visually appealing at some point you need to shut down Bay Area. demand has caused to buyers. your computer and go out and look 2. Days on mar- the price of hous- New buyers. Don’t be afraid that the at Sunday open houses. No amount ket, often referred to ing to continue to low inventory means that the day after of surfing the Internet beats seeing a as DOM, is a factor. Unless your home is very rise. At the end of you have bought a home there will sud- home in person. Understanding mar- Both single-family over-priced, you can February the San denly be a glut of homes on the market. ket value is a necessary part of mak- homes and condos Francisco Associa- Even if there is an increase in housing ing a decision to buy or sell a home. are selling faster count on it selling. tion of Realtors re- inventory, it is unlikely that a more desir- This is especially true today, when it is than at any time ported the one-year able house will be for sale than the one likely that you will be making an offer since 2005. If it takes two months to sell median price change in homes and condos. you just bought at a better price. Here we quickly within a few days of a home a property, there is an opportunity for a Single family homes were up 6.2 percent are on the way to summer, and there is coming on the market. As with sell- build-up of inventory. Today when homes and condos a whopping 17.4 percent. The no indication this will happen. The best ers, there is no time to “wait and see regularly sell between 7 and 21 days, low inventory coupled with the increase thing to do is focus on buying a home in what happens.” there is little opportunity for inventory to in the price of housing is a double wham- a neighborhood that will work for you increase. Many banks are offering 15-day my for buyers. Sellers are reaping the for the next 5 to 10 years. Remember, it is Carole Isaacs is a Realtor with McGuire escrows to help their clients compete with rewards, but this also contributes to unlikely that you will buy only one home Real Estate, where she is a Top Producer. cash buyers. low inventory. in your lifetime. The idea of building Follow her on Twitter @CaroleIsaacs or 3. Older people are working longer, What does the low inventory and decrease equity in a home and moving up is still a visit her online at caroleisaacs.com or call and if they retire they are not leaving the in DOM mean for buyers and sellers? plan worth consideration. 415-608-1267.

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Real Estate Investor Where to put people MEMORIALMEMORIAL DAYDAY Something’s gotta give Dr. Peter Linneman on taking the CEREMONY mystery out of our housing crisis by john zipperer wanted to be. Now Silicon Valley is its own place. But 35 years ago it was the Honor && RememberRemember bout a decade ago, before cheap alternative to San Francisco. the Great Recession and the Look at places like Hong Kong. It’s related implosion and rebound a fabulous place. San Francisco’s not Aof the real estate market, the matter of really a dense place when you get down how to house burgeoning populations to it. Among dense cities, it’s not a was a topic of concern only to a relative dense city. Hong Kong’s topography is few people. Today, with San Francisco no easier than San Francisco’s. It also housing rents and sales prices reach- has earthquake issues and so forth, and ing new heights, it is a concern to very they accommodate massively higher many people in the city. But like the density and people want to live there. weather, everyone talks about it but no Clearly a market like the San one does anything about it. Francisco area is a market that has They have reason to be concerned. more restrictiveness in its [develop- Rental rates increased by nearly 15 ment regulations. Despite] the extent that the economy is strong and people start building — there’s not a lot of building going on Linneman said you can either anywhere, but one of the con- cerns people have is if these good stack people up, spread them times continue, I get the curse of out, or kill them. a lot of development and if they don’t continue, then I’m screwed. Monday,Monday, MayMay 28,25, 20122015 percent over the past year, compared to If you want to protect yourself, you a national average of about 3.7 percent, want a place where if the good times according to Zillow research. The Wall continue, at least get the benefit out GrandParade March 10:30AM 10:30AM/Program / Program 11AM 11AM Street Journal reported at the end of of it. SanSan Francisco National CemeteryCemetery March that home sales prices here were San Francisco has overbuilt com- up nearly 8 percent over the past year, mercial, just later than most markets. (at(at the Presidio) one of the highest growth rates in the The housing there is just ridiculous. country. The twin drivers of an ongo- People complain about how expen- 415.561.5300415.561.5418 -• www.presidio.gov ing influx of residents and severely sive it is, and yet they don’t let people restrained housing supply have served build housing. to make San Francisco’s housing prices Houston [and] San Francisco are a challenge for buyers, renters, and the same size, as a population base. city leaders. Houston has been a more vibrant econ- But back when only a few were con- omy than San Francisco. But the reason cerned, prominent real estate expert Houston has affordable housing and The place Dr. Peter Linneman noted that with San Francisco doesn’t is that you can populations continuing to expand build housing very rapidly in Houston (and with California itself expecting to and you can build it pretty dense if where locals grow by many millions in the coming you want to. And you can build it “out decades), there are inescapable choices there” if you want to. for cities. On its face, same general size of pop- To deal with those new arrivals’ hous- ulation and Houston growing faster, eat seafood! ing needs, Linneman said, you can you’d think Houston should be the either stack them up (build taller build- place with the more expensive housing. ings in denser cities), spread them out But in Houston, if a new family is com- (converting farmland, woodland, and ing in, they can build a new house. In Spectacular Bay Views wetlands into less-dense housing devel- San Francisco if a new family is com- opments), or you can kill them. The last ing in, San Francisco allows that they option, of course, was specious, but it can build a quarter of a house or half made his point that city voters, busi- of a house. It benefits the people who nesses, and policy makers cannot avoid already have housing at the expense of making a choice between the first two newcomers. options. It’s all about supply and demand, and For 33 years, Linneman was on the you don’t have to look for the culprit. faculty of the Wharton School of Business. Today, in addition to heading up the Philadelphia- based real estate advisory firm It’s all about supply and Linneman Associates and serv- demand, and you don’t have ing as chief economist of NAI Global, Linneman does chari- to look for the culprit. table work for overseas children World Famous Restaurant in extreme poverty. The Marina Times It’s all on the supply side. It’s not like slowed him down long enough to ask there aren’t developers who would like him for his thoughts on the man-made to build in San Francisco if they could. housing crisis. In the San Francisco area, if I let you build a house in a year, from start to NO In your NAI Global Report for finish, you get your permit and you’re population growth from 2013- on with it. If I let you do it in a year, it’s 9 FISHERMEN’S 30, you wrote about the relation- a lot less risky for the developer than ship between stringent regulations if I let you take three years, because I and growth rates. Could you explain can see what it’ll be like in one year 415.673.7025 your thoughts on San Francisco’s [better] than in three years. Sure things Free Validated Parking GROTTO regulations? look fine now, but by the time it comes They’ve choked off growth. 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30 may 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Housing Crisis have a very high entry fee been going on for two years. continued from page 30 for housing, and you have to They want safety and confi- jump through a lot of hoops dence, and yet because there’s you can get a home built in and entry fees up front. First so much money pouring in nine months from when you of all, that entry fee has to be there, they’re frustrated on decide to build one. captured eventually, but the return. The Federal Reserve extra risk discourages even had so manipulated interest You once said that when more so. rates so the safe stuff — you’re it comes to housing growing I’ve never really understood not getting good returns. populations, you can either the political dynamics of it. So you’re forced to stack them up, spread them There are people who make go elsewhere. Everyone is try- out, or kill them. Do ing to read a manipu- you have any policy lated financial market suggestions for San where you can’t find Francisco? There’s no mystery to lower returns where you You can kill them, housing prices. Just make it would normality find stack them up, or it, so you start going spread them out. But easier and faster to build. to where that money if they’re coming, isn’t, and you start they’re coming. fortunes out of it. They bought worrying about that economy. You’ve got this notion of San in 1975 — nothing special, Depending on their courage, Francisco saying we don’t want anywhere else in the country they’re deciding they are or are people to build, even as peo- it’s $300,000, but there it’s $1.2 not going outside of that zone. ple complain that they can’t million. They have an incen- afford to live there. I have a tive to [restrict new buildings]. Do you see much interest nephew out there who can’t in San Francisco from your afford to live there, and yet You now head up a real clients? he complains every time they estate consulting and research Institutional money definite- build out there. It’s a fascinat- firm with major institutional ly wants to own the best prop- ing socio-political question. clients. What are those cli- erties in San Francisco; San There’s no mystery to lower ents looking for these days? Francisco is viewed as one of housing prices. Just make it What is their risk appetite? the strong markets. It’s added easier and faster to build. I I think everybody’s torn in jobs quite well compared to stress the faster and the easier that they want safe proper- the rest of the economy. Tech for the risk dimension. Risk is ties, with safe cash streams, has done a lot of good in terms huge. It’s really easy for some- because on the one hand of growth. one else to say “Put up all the everyone is still a bit leery I would say San Francisco, study costs and design, and about the economy and what’s DC, Boston, New York City, Dr. Peter Linneman. photo: Linneman Associates it’ll be fine.” But wait, why going on in the world, and and West L.A. have been the don’t you put it up? It’s real yet they want return. As a in-favor markets. But even to be trophies, but still the bet- Finance Today and Affordable money that’s at risk. result, the mass of money is there, for the better buildings, ter half of the properties. Housing Finance, and the for- If you [raise] the entry pouring into what I would they don’t have to be trophies. mer new media editor at the fee, fewer people will come. call the best properties and Two years ago they had to be John Zipperer is the former CCIM Institute. E-mail: john@ Places like San Francisco the best markets, and this has trophies. Now they don’t have senior editor of Apartment marinatimes.com.

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Marinatimes.com MARINA TIMES may 2015 31 Wellness

Fitness First Mindfulness in motion STINSON BEACH Tai chi offers offers a gentle, healthful workout for everyone

by julie mitchell ROOTS IN MEDICINE is an independent con- In an article published sultant providing services e see them in in Harvard Magazine, to financial institutions parks all over assistant professor of and government organi- the city, espe- medicine at Harvard zations who travels fre- Wcially early in the morning. Medical School Peter M. quently from his home in Groups of mostly older Wayne, who directs the San Francisco to the East Asian men and women, tai chi and mind-body Coast. He is also a long- moving slowly and delib- research program at the time tai chi practitioner erately, limbs extended, university, said, “Tai chi’s and instructor, teaching 18 Calle del Pradero: Jewel Box at the Beach! Just steps from the ocean, this mini- torsos gently twisting in roots are also intertwined up to five free classes a compound of two cottages set in a large garden with decks and stone patios, is a master- unison, practicing the with traditional Chinese week in Golden Gate Park ful blend of charm and sophistication. Offered at $1,300,000 www.18calledelpradero.com ancient art of tai chi. But medicine and philoso- when he’s in town. He has Hannah Crutcher 415.418.0991 [email protected] CA.BRE #01837018 what is this exercise, who phy, especially Taoism, developed tai chi pro- is it good for, and can any- and with another healing grams for many corpora- one join in? mind-body exercise called tions, health care provid- ‘qigong.’ Though these ers, community groups, MEDITATION IN MOTION roots are thousands of and schools and helped to Often referred to as years old, the formal name develop California Pacific “mediation in motion,” tai chi chuan was coined Medical Center’s Chi Kung For a complete listing of our Real Estate and Premium Vacation Rental properties, tai chi (shortened from as recently as the 17th Wellness program in 1997. visit www.seadrift.com tai chi chuan) originated century as a new form of How did Lynch discov- in China centuries er tai chi? “Early MarinaTimes .15 page 18Pra 042115.indd 1 4/21/2015 3:45:55 PM ago as a martial art. in my career I Most of us think of was living in New Relieve Pain and Unlock your martial arts as kick- York and working ing and punching 18–20 hours a day, Body’s Potential with Massage designed to fight six days a week, off an enemy, and and despite run- Most common muscular pains, i.e. that kink in your neck or tightness while tai chi began ning and cycling, in your back, are muscles locked in a spasm. 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All of our massage therapists use internal energy down to L.A. to are extensively trained and have years of experience to help you or force to throw train with him in reach and exceed your goals for wellness and athletic performance. an attacker to the the evenings and ground. While his- Photo: Matthias Weinberger / flickr then fly back to the Clinically Oriented Massage Therapy torical accounts city. I teach in the Book an appointment today: of the origins of tai chi kung fu, which integrates park because I think prac- vary, and there are differ- mind-body principles into ticing tai chi outdoors is www.oxygenmassagetherapy.com ent styles of the exercise, a martial art and exercise the best place to do it; I’ve (415) 738-7708 its movements are said to for health.” Wayne also practiced in alleyways in 1905 Union St at Laguna. support qi (pronounced says that a growing body New York wearing a suit By appointment only “chee”), the life force or of research is building a and in zero-degree weath- energy that flows through- compelling case for tai chi er in mittens. Tai chi is the out the body, and yin and to supplement standard perfect exercise because it yang, opposing elements medical treatment for the focuses awareness on the in the universe that when prevention and rehabilita- body and the mind.” kept in balance aid the tion of many conditions Lynch leads his morn- flow of qi. associated with aging, ing classes in the area Like yoga, which also such as arthritis, hyper- between the California originated in Asia, tai tension and heart disease, Academy of Sciences and chi links deep breathing, and low-bone density. the deYoung Museum; mindfulness, and move- In China, it is believed his weekly schedule can ment. All styles of tai chi, that tai chi cannot only be found at his website, such as yang, wu, and delay aging but it can also which is best accessed tai chi chih, incorporate increase flexibility, muscle by an Internet search of a set of specific move- strength and tendons, and his name followed by ments (the longer forms balance. the name of his compa- include 108 movements; According to the Nation- ny, Ancient Advantage. basic tai chi style has al Center for Complement- Regular tai chi classes are closer to 20), involving ary and Integrative Health, also held at Spreckles Lake slow, graceful motion, part of the National in Golden Gate Park on each movement flowing Institutes of Health, much Saturday mornings at 36th into the next with care- scientific research is Avenue and Fulton Street ful attention to posture being done of the health through the Taoist Tai and breath. Because the benefits of tai chi for Chi Society of the USA poses are relatively easy the elderly, including its (taoist.org/usa) and at to learn and adapted to potential for prevent- other gyms and commu- those of varying fitness ing falls, improving car- nity centers throughout levels, tai chi is an excel- diovascular fitness, and the Bay Area. lent exercise for people of overall well-being. If you like the idea of any age. And all you need combating stress and to participate is loose- STRESS RELIEF being mindful outdoors, fitting clothing that But you don’t need to you might want to try allows you to move and be old or ailing to ben- tai chi. a pair of comfortable, efit from practicing tai flexible shoes. chi. Christopher S. Lynch E-mail: [email protected]

32 may 2015 MARINA TIMES marinatimes.com Family

Caring for Our Kids Pre-summer blues MARIN CENTER PRESENTS Mother’s Day Deana with Martin

The last day of school can bring up a lot of emotions. Photo: galleryhip Helping your child cope A Tribute to Dean Martin and with end-of-the-year anxiety Frank Sinatra Performing such classic hits as It by liz farrell child is having a hard time, don’t suffer Had to Be You, Strangers in the Night, alone; instead, reach out and ask for Mack the Knife, and more, Deana t is hard to believe we are clos- help. Teachers or school counselors are Join us before Martin will take us on a musical the show journey honoring her father Dean ing in on the end of another school a great resource for issues around end- for a special Martin, and his Rat Pack cronies year. It always seems to go by so of-year anxiety. They are with our chil- Champagne and woo us with stories of her days Ifast. Endings can be challenging for dren and their peers all day, so they can brunch at with “Uncle Frank,” Sammy Davis Jr. and the others. children, especially when the ending is help identify any behavioral changes at the Embassy Suites San Rafael. $36 adults, $19 as impactful as a school year. For the school. If you do see changes, address children (12 and under), Sunday, May 10, 3 pm last two years, my daughter has missed them immediately, and don’t wait in 11 am and 1 pm $60, $45, $35, $25, students (20 and under) $20 the last day of school. One year, we hopes that they will “blow over.” Other were so worried and in the emergency parents are also always a great resource, ORDER NOW FOR BEST SEATS! Marin Center, San Rafael room several times with her suffering as you may quickly find you are not marincenter.org 15 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge severe stomach alone, and your Find Us On Facebook Plenty of FREE Parking pains. The doc- child may not be tor turned to me You may find your child the only one hav- and asked, “Is ing a hard time. City and County of San Francisco she stressed?” I may not be the only one Say goodbye. If Outreach Advertising had to hold back goodbyes or end- May 2015 the laughter — having a hard time. ings are difficult, stressed? What you or your child Stay Connected To the City through SF311 could a 7-year-old possibly know about may be tempted to take the easy route The SF311 Customer Service Center is the single stop for residents to get information on government services and report problems to the City and County of San Francisco. stress? It turns out she had severe and therefore just skip them. Try to And now, we have even more ways for you to stay connected to the City with our constipation, and one contributing fac- avoid letting this happen. Saying good- SF311 App and SF311 Explorer website. The SF311 App lets you get information on City services and submit service requests tor was uneasiness about the end of a bye and having closure, especially on on-the-go right from your smartphone. You can track your service requests through the school year. Stomach pains and head- a school year, can be a valuable lesson app or through our new website, SF311 Explorer. aches are common ways that anxiety and a tool your child will continue to SF311 Explorer not only lets you check the status of your own requests, it enables you to see what issues are being reported throughout all of San Francisco and what the or stress can manifest itself. So what need throughout life. If your child is City is doing to resolve them. can we as parents do? Here are some sad about saying goodbye to a teacher, Download the SF311 App from your smartphone’s app store and visit the SF311 tips we have learned that might help encourage him or her to write that per- Explorer at explore311.sfgov.org today! someone in your house who is feeling son a note to say what a great year it Port of San Francisco a bit anxious. has been. If your child is worried about Port of San Francisco announces Contract #2774, Pier 94 High Mast Lighting Project. Located at Pier 94, the scope of work will consist of Slow down. The end of the year is saying goodbye to friends, organize removing two (2) 100-foot high lights and installing two (2) 80-foot high full of parties, special activities, and some summer playdates or coordinate modern lights. Bidders may either be Class A or Class C-10 licensed, extra events both in and out of school. attendance at summer camp together. and only San Francisco certified Micro-LBE contractors are eligible to bid on this Set-aside contract. Bid discounts, LBE goals, Local Hire, It is important to try to keep your Another part of being able to success- & Partnering do not apply. Pre-bid meeting: 5/26/15, 10:30 AM at the Contractor child’s routine as normal as possible. fully say goodbye is knowing what Assistance Center located at 5 Thomas Mellon Circle in San Francisco. Bids Due: If your child appears exhausted or run comes next. As parents that may mean 6/30/15, 10:30AM, Pier 1. For questions contact Arnel Prestosa, (415) 274-0627. Information located on www.sfport.com and www.sfgov.org/oca. down, then cancel some activities out- taking time to talk to your children side of school. Make sure your chil- about summer plans and letting them San Francisco Youth Commission dren continue to get enough sleep at play an active role in choosing camps “Are you a young person 24 or younger who is interested in improving services night and have some down time on the or planning activities. and programs for youth in San Francisco? The newly forming Children, Youth, and weekends. It is also important to make All children react differently to Families Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC) has three positions for youth representatives. sure they are drinking enough water, change and crave consistency at dif- eating healthful foods, and not loading ferent levels. Some can’t wait for The OAC will oversee the policies of the Department of Children, Youth and Their up on too many sweets. Slowing down school to end, but for others it may Families and ensure the Children and Youth Fund, passed in November 2014, is administered in a manner accountable to the community. will help ensure that life isn’t so hectic be harder to say goodbye to the rou- that you miss some signs of stress. The tine and to friends. It could also be The commitment is approximately 5 hours/month. There is a $500 annual stipend for participation as well as training and leadership opportunities. Applications are open majority of young children aren’t able mixed with anticipation of the next until May 15th. Desired qualifications include: direct experience with after-school, to communicate feelings of anxiety or year or grade level especially if there summer, and youth-focused programs in San Francisco; a passion for youth-inclusion stress, so look for other signs such as are significant changes like moving in decision-making; and connection to the diverse experiences of youth in San Francisco. For more information, please visit the SF Youth Commission webpage: behavior changes. Last, keep the com- from elementary school to middle www.sfgov.org/yc “ munication lines open — make sure school. The best thing parents can there are opportunities, maybe before Board of Supervisors Regularly Scheduled Board Meetings do is be there to listen and help our May bedtime, for your children to talk about children develop coping tools so that OPEN TO THE PUBLIC –Tuesdays, 2:00pm, City Hall Chamber, Room 250. their days and how they are feeling. the transition to summer is smooth • May 5 Utilize the village. As parents, one and stress free. • May 12 of the most amazing tools or resources • May 19 we have is our “village.” We all have Liz Farrell is the mother of three young The City and County of San Francisco encourage public outreach. Articles are translated into several languages to provide better public access. The newspaper makes every one, whether family members, friends, children. She was formerly a television effort to translate the articles of general interest correctly. No liability is assumed by the neighbors, or teachers. One lesson I producer in Washington D.C. and San City and County of San Francisco or the newspapers for errors and omissions have learned is that if you think your Francisco. E-mail: [email protected] CNS#2744357

Marinatimes.com MARINA TIMES may 2015 33 Pet Pages

The Adventures of Skylar Grey Chapter 24

Postsurgery, Skylar makes herself at home on Kickie’s white carpets.

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She is sit on command, he is workingsit on command, on his house he istraining. working Austin on his house training. Austin house and crate trained. He is a not a loud, barky dog, house broken and alertshouse her foster broken parents and alerts that she her needsfoster toparents that she needs to can be left alone, but preferscan be being left alone, around but people. prefers Are being you around people. Are you go outside. This little girlpreferringgo wants outside. to tobe This yourget little yourfriend. girl attention Dowants you to have be by your being friend. adorable. Do you have up to giving this active,up fun-loving to giving pup this hisactive, forever fun-loving home? pup his forever home? RUSTYa gentle, loving home fora her?gentle, loving home for her? Rusty is a ginger-colored BAILEY4-year-old, BAILEY 13-pound Basenji WHITNEY mix. 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