A new coffee shop, called The Brew, opened today in the former florist’s shop space at 2436 Polk St., between Union and Filbert. The menu is pretty straightforward with the usual cappuccinos, espresso, etc., and the decor is simple; there’s really no angle that sets this place apart. But nevertheless it’s a nice, quiet place to [...]
Archive for May, 2011
A New Coffee Shop Opens on Polk
Posted in News, Restaurants on May 22, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Cafe Golo – an Outdoor Cafe?
Posted in Uncategorized on May 21, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Cafe Golo has applied to have two outdoor tables on the sidewalk. Yay!? I love this place. The food is great and affordable, and the service is fantastic. But Lombard isn’t exactly the most picturesque place to dine. It would be better if Golo actually told people they have an outdoor patio – do you [...]
Anica Closes Its Doors
Posted in Uncategorized on May 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I liked this edgy store but it was trop cher pour moi. Quel domage. What’s going in next? Anyone?
Dudes With Drycleaning . . .
Posted in Uncategorized on May 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
and Chinese grandpas with dead ducks. Only on the 30.
Ooops! Drunk on the Job or Just Dumb?
Posted in Seen, Signs, tagged Guest Blog, Hyde, Sacramento on May 19, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Hey y’all! I’m trying something different here on Polk Sheet and giving a guest blogger a shot. Welcome Russian Hill local Natalia W. and her keen eye for the curb: While walking down Sacramento the other day, my boyfriend’s sharp eye caught this doozy at the corner of Hyde. Somebody may have had too many cocktails [...]
