No Snow in Tahoe? Elope to the Slope in the Mission District

The Skiers’ Lament of 2012 has now been proven with some hard data — there is no snow in Lake Tahoe this winter.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports that snow surveyors from the California Department of Water Resources have taken their first Northern California snow measurement of the year. There is less snow in 2012 than there has been in any of the nearly 50 years the Department has been measuring snow levels.
“There was about as much snow on the ground last July 4 as there is now at historic …

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by Joe Kukura on January 16, 2012

Bowling Alleys and a Mechanical Bull are Barreling Into Mission Bay

With the new SalesForce.com global headquarters, the high-tech UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, and offices for more than 50 biotech companies, it’s no secret that San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood is a great place to work.
In 2012, Mission Bay becomes an even greater place to play. A top San Francisco restauranteur has ambitious plans to upgrade three Mission Bay hotspots with fabulous new features, including a microbrewery,  bowling alleys, and a mechanical riding bull.
San Francisco Chronicle restaurant blog Inside Scoop reports that a new oyster bar, six lanes of …

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by Joe Kukura on December 30, 2011

Parklet Craze Spreads to Haight-Ashbury

Effective today, yet another San Francisco parking space has been transformed into an adorably hip Valencia Street “parklet”. Except this one’s not on Valencia Street.
Smack dab in the middle of the Haight Street retail district, the Upper Haight now has it’s first parklet. The new parklet sits in front of the popular Irish sports bar Martin Mack’s.
Most importantly — yes, you can see the game on Macks’ many HDTV screens while sitting in the  parklet. You cannot, however, take your beer outside to the parklet.
Curbed SF reports that the parklet …

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by Joe Kukura on December 26, 2011

New Dog Park Unleashed at Rincon Hill

The bureaucratic issues dogging the project have been resolved, and the sparkling and ultramodern Rincon Hill Dog Park is now open for your dog’s business. The park is currently open seven days a week, from 8 am until 5 pm. The park is slated for an official Grand Opening in February — with more amenities and extended hours
“We will have the dog park open daily, from 8 am to 5 pm until the lighting system has been tested and certified,” the Rincon Hill Neighborhood Association blog said in an announcement …

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Posted in → Pet Friendly SF, SoMa
by Joe Kukura on December 21, 2011

The Embarcadero Center

One of the things I love about San Francisco is the diversity of architecture and the history behind it. I have found a way to enjoy both, by visiting and shopping at the Embarcadero Center. Which is located near the beginning of Market Street, next to Justin Herman Plaza. The center is comprised of four office towers, with a shopping center underneath each one. During the work week, over 16,000 people populate these offices. You will find a lot of them shopping and dining here during their breaks, and after …

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Posted in → SF Dining, Very San Francisco
by Greg Hansen on December 1, 2011

Old World Charm at 1 Ecker Condominiums

Are you searching for a new condo that offers you charm, elegance, and sophistication from the moment you enter the front door? The units that make up the 1 Ecker Condominiums offer all of these qualities and more. Conveniently located in San Francisco’s Financial District, you will find easy access to all major public transit lines, such as BART, and the Ferries. What’s really great about this location too, is its proximity to the Ferry Building, which offers a wide selection of gourmet shopping and fine dining. There is also …

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by Greg Hansen on December 1, 2011
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