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 [...]
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A New Coffee Shop Opens on Polk
Posted in News, Restaurants on May 22, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Blue Barn to Open in Russian Hill?
Posted in News, Restaurants on April 21, 2011 | 3 Comments »
You know you can trust word on the street when it comes from, well, the street. One Polk Street business owner recently shared on her Facebook page that she’s “really, really excited a salad bar is finally coming to Polk Street . . . Blue Barn.” Apparently a neighboring business owner told her it’s going [...]
What’s Old Is New to the Market in Russian Hill
Posted in News, Real Estate on April 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
There are more than 60 properties in Russian Hill on the market, but only one built any time before the 20th century. An expansive Italianate house on Van Ness between Lombard and Chestnut, which was built in 1875, just came on the market Saturday, and it’s a remarkably rare occasion. The 136-year-old house was originally [...]
Welcome Taylor Stitch to the ‘Hood!
Posted in News, Stores, tagged Fashion, Marine Layer, Men's Apparel, Men's Shirts, Pacific, Polk, Shuffleboard, Stores, Taylor Stitch on August 29, 2010 | 1 Comment »
About a month ago, I swung by Marine Layer‘s former loft space at 1932 Polk (at Pacific) for a happy hour. I drank wine, met some nice people, and played a game of shuffleboard; in other words, it was a wonderful start to my weekend. The t-shirt label has since moved on to a new home [...]
Neighborhood News
Posted in News, tagged Neighborhood News on August 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s some neighborhood news that’s come up in the last couple days. Instead of flushing it out in my own fantastic words, I’ll just leave you with these lovely links: Gary Danko’s downscale American brasserie in Ghirardelli Square is set to start building for an early 2011 opening. — Inside Scoop A couple historic properties [...]
The Real World
Posted in News, tagged homeless, homelessness, Polk, sfgate on August 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This story in the Chronicle about a man dying of AIDS on Polk Street tells an all too common tale of homelessness in San Francisco.
Neighborhood News
Posted in News, tagged Neighborhood News on August 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s some neighborhood news that’s come up in the last couple days. Instead of flushing it out in my own fantastic words, I’ll just leave you with these lovely links: The Russian Hill garage on Hyde near Union is in danger of condo development! Drivers (and parkers) be warned. — CurbedSF 1550 Hyde is closing [...]
Write Your Own Tale of the City on Macondray Lane
Posted in News, Real Estate, tagged Armistead Maupin, Macondray Lane, Real Estate, Tales of the City on July 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A 1-bedroom, 1-bath remodeled condo at 66 Macondray Lane, which was recast as Barbary Lane in Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City, was just listed on the market for $525,000. The listing reads: Whimsical Macondray Lane remodeled 1bed/1bath view condo. Gorgeous hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, recessed lighting, private deck and magical views from the [...]
Be Healthy and Smart in Russian Hill
Posted in News, tagged Education, Health, New on April 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
An article about the influence of education on health reveals yet another reason — albeit “Captain Obvious” — to live in Russian Hill: In San Francisco, the life expectancy of more-affluent Russian Hill residents is 14 years higher than those who live in Hunters Point, a poor area predominantly populated by minorities. What officials also [...]
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