12 Community 20 Living 18 Calendar Police: Car thefts & Fashion: Looks April Events: With our drought, burglaries 5 for all tastes 20 we should be so lucky to have April showers. But there’s plenty Food & Wine Pet Pages to do in the sun, including the In the Spirit: Feline Friends: Easter parade and celebration on Alta’s bar manager Famous cat people Union Street, wine tastings, talks, Ashley Miller 12 exposed 30 concerts, and more. 18 WWW.MARINATIMES.COM CELEBRATING OUR 30TH YEAR VOLUME 30 ISSUE 4 APRIL 2014 The Back Story Reynolds Rap Missing in action Where were the Telegraph Hill Dwellers after Broadway bombing? by susan dyer reynolds id you hear about the North Beach strip club worker and how a bomb he set off on Broadway led San Francisco investigators and Dfederal agents to two much bigger fish with a huge cache of weapons and explosives? If you did it’s because you saw it on Bay Area FOX and ABC television stations, or you read it in the San Jose Mercury or the San Diego Tribune. When those outlets ran the story last month, the San Francisco Examiner’s headline touted the near completion of Coit Tower’s mural renovation. The San Francisco Chronicle has been , one of many murals painted by Diego Rivera in San Francisco The Making of a Fresco Showing the Building of a City similarly silent. This could be because we have two of PHOTO: GEIGENOT / FLICKR the weakest daily newspapers of any large metropolis in America when it comes to local issues, or, perhaps — like a lot of people — they prefer not to tick off the Fatso and Frida in San Francisco Telegraph Hill Dwellers (THD). Why, you may ask, would a group that touts itself by ernest beyl Gate International Exposition that took why he painted himself holding the as the watchdog of North Beach want a bombing place on San Francisco’s Treasure Island actress’s hand, he replied, “To promote in the neighborhood linked to a major federal bust iego Rivera, the interna- in 1939–40. Called Pan American Unity, closer Pan-American relations.” to stay under wraps? Well, as I mentioned in last tionally renowned and con- the 1,800-square-foot fresco featured After the exposition, the mural was to month’s Reynolds Rap, Joe Carouba, co-owner of BSC troversial Mexican artist, had 10 giant panels. One depicted the art- be installed in a library building planned Management, which controls all the strip clubs in North Dwarm associations with San Francisco. ist, his back turned to his ex-wife Frida for San Francisco Junior College — Beach, has pledged $200,000 to its pet project, the Top He found it to be a fascinating bohe- Kahlo, as he faced his lover, movie star now City College of San Francisco of Broadway Community Benefit District (TBCBD), mian city and a source for major com- Paulette Goddard, married to another — but U.S. entry into World War II where he also serves as vice president. The president of missions of his work. For example, he Hollywood legend, Charles Chaplin, halted most construction projects, TBCBD, Stephanie Greenburg, is also president of the created a giant mural at the Golden also shown in the mural. When asked RIVERA, continued on 16 REYNOLDS RAP, continued on 4 Bellingham by the Bay Changing times Real Estate Investor No worries: It’s all uphill from here by bruce bellingham I’m here. But I know it’s a were devoted walkers. great walking town with its Walker. It’s even my mid- hen I find famous hills that intimidate dle name. I’ve not driven myself in trouble the faint of heart. a car in 29 years. Thomas — those occa- Herb Gold, the liter- De Quincey was sure that Wsions are more frequent than ary prince of Russian Hill, Wordsworth’s daily constitu- I would like to admit — I take turned 90 last month. It tionals contributed to “what In Chinatown, SPOSFI protests Ellis Act reform legislation by State Senator Mark Leno a long walk along the water. has much to do with his is excellent in his writings.” PHOTO: NONI RICHEN That’s the Marina Green to daily walking regimen. And … “Back in the day,” the Fort Point and back again. keeping the juices flowing sagacious Nicole Huebner That usually relieves my by turning out more than likes to remind me when relentless anxiety. But cer- 30 books. … Lawrence I habitually invoke ancient Speculators or scapegoats? tain city blocks will suffice. Ferlinghetti, the publisher, times. Hitting the bricks Hyde Street between Clay poet, and Patriarch of the is not exclusive to artists. The city’s small property owners and Union … Upper Grant Beats, turned 95 in March. The other day I saw Board Avenue in North Beach … He, too, keeps a habit of of Supervisors President frustrated with city, state opposition the serpentine trail up to swimming and walking. David Chiu in a business the Palace of the Legion of Lawrence observed: “The suit on Polk Street, riding to by john zipperer pers or by supervisors is smaller owners Honor. That’s where Rodin’s dog trots freely in the street work on a bicycle. It’s some- of rental properties. sculpture The Thinker sits and sees reality …” Poets thing he does regularly. ity Hall is buzzing with pro- What are the economics of being a and ponders, What the and dogs are notable walk- Deborah Kerr barked posed legislation to address pub- small landlord in San Francisco? Do reg- hell am I doing here? Good ers. The Wall Street Journal’s at Richard Burton about lic worries over housing afford- ulations intended to protect renters have question. I’ve been in San Amanda Foreman discov- walking in Tennessee Cability in San Francisco in this current any negative effect on the rental market? Francisco for over 40 years ered that Wordsworth … Williams’s Night of the economic boom (see page 26). One group Last year, journalist Jacqui Kenyon and still haven’t a clue why Coleridge … and Shelley BELLINGHAM, continued on 9 that isn’t being quoted much in newspa- INVESTOR, continued on 28 WWW.MARINATIMES.COM THE MARINA TIMES APRIL 2014 1 Contents TOP TEN STEAKS IN AMERICA Osso Steakhouse — 1177 California Street, San Francisco, CA In This Issue Bobo’s — 1450 Lombard, San Francisco, CA 30 16 Peter Luger Steakhouse — 178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY Bern’s Steakhouse — 1208 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL CUT — 9500 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA Emeril’s Delmonico — 3355 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV Mario Batali’s Carnevino — 3325 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 11 Chicago Cut — 300 North LaSalle, Chicago, IL The Precinct — 311 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH Elway’s Cherry Creek — 2500 East First Avenue, Denver, CO News Calendar Time to get schooled April events News Briefs reports on the Marina’s new You never know what to expect in tech-heavy school, fighting car crime, Muni springtime. Will it be so rainy you’ll changes, and the city’s new free WiFi ser- want to spend the entire month inside vice; plus letters to the editors. 3 with a cup of warm coffee or at a muse- um? Perhaps you want to hit the side- Community walk for outdoor activities and parades. Come rain or shine, there’s a lot to do Improving the way things work here this month. 18 John Zipperer reports on the wave of burglaries of cars, homes, and shops; Living Mayor Ed Lee wants to reduce textile waste; and Supervisor Mark Farrell says Spring fashion government should not squelch the bur- Maryann LoRusso says women’s styles are geoning sharing economy. 5 bold and accessible; Patty Burness takes a trip to delightful Paso Robles; Julie Mitchell Street Beat tells us what’s going on with Fitmob; and Liz Farrell profiles “mom-preneurs” Jen April activities Rinehart and Heidi Gregory. 20 The Northsider highlights the Easter parade and the big Friends of the Library At Home PHOTOS: MISHA BRUK book sale; plus Ernest Beyl updates us on North Beach happenings. 8 Urban Home & Garden Julia Strzesieski gives gardening advice. 24 Food & Wine Real Estate Osso Steakhouse What’s for dinner? The Tablehopper says Off the Grid is back Renting, buying and selling Carole Isaacs asks if you want space or a f you haven’t The stylish Art Empire Steak Building on the pavement at Fort Mason; Julie Mitchell tests out Nico; Garrick Ramirez life; Real Estate Roundup reports on Ellis been to Osso Deco-inspired design Cut. It’s the juiciest, profiles Alta bar manager Ashley Miller; Act proposals, downpayment assistance Steakhouse yet, provides an elegant most perfectly mar- Susan Dyer Reynolds says the time is tripe for struggling first-time buyers, AirBnB to try something new; Ernest Beyl pres- challenges, and more; and the Mystery Imake a reserva- yet relaxed ambiance. bled beef that has ever Homebuyer is stumped. 25 ents his second annual Ernesto awards; tion today! There The New York Steak been set before you. and Lynette Majer pours the wine. 10 is so much to love is dry-aged 4-6 weeks “It’s osso good!” Pet Pages about the place — for a flavor that is Arts & Entertainment Famous cats and dogs that great atmosphere, nothing short of a rev- Valet Parking Where movies and clothes should be famous are always in fashion great food, great elation. For the truly Susan Dyer Reynolds yaps with Muttville’s Michael Snyder gives his Academy Awards Sherri Franklin about saving senior dogs; wine, great cocktails hearty, try the three- 1177 California at Jones post-mortem (he’s not pleased) and reviews Ernest Beyl introduces us to a bunch of — you’ll be happy inch-thick Bone-in 415.771.6776 Finding Vivian Maier (he’s pleased); Sharon famous cat lovers; Sky’s Buys focuses on Anderson takes a look at the story behind water-friendly collars and tags; and Skylar you did.