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Lisbon vs. San Francisco
I spent the last week in a small seaside city that seemed eerily reminiscent of home. Everywhere I looked, there were these little moments of deja vu. Here’s a list of some (surprising) similarities between the two cities, with a few differences thrown in for good measure. Similarities Both cities have a red/orange painted suspension…
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Pica Pica scientists develop IRL Facebook wall
The hard working scientists at local Pokemon-themed Venezuelan eatery Pica Pica have developed an IRL Facebook wall that somehow transcends the physical/cyber barrier with a painted board and a mineral-based writing utensil. Although the Facebook wall does not appear to be refreshing from Facebook, I assume this is just a minor hiccup in the code.…
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Grill no longer thrilling
The former Thrill of the Grill on Valencia has closed up shop, and is now a Nizario’s Pizza, part of a small local chain apparently owned by someone named Nizar. While I was never a huge fan of Thrill of the Grill, and their “whenever we feel like it” operating hours couldn’t have been good…
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Ninja Turtle battles gentrification
This new mini-piece on Clarion Alley shows Raphael of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles complaining about gentrification to a man with a rather unusual tongue condition. Gentrification, according to this mural, is embodied by ice cream, condos, and “another boutique.” Who knew that food, shelter, and retail were to blame? Apparently can battle gentrification by…
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Lucid dreaming squid
Ever had a lucid dream? If you’re not familiar with the term, it’s a dream where you are fully conscious and can exert influence over the dream. (Yes, you can be asleep and conscious at the same time.) As this squid points out, looking at one’s hands is a good way to check if one…
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Adobe Books going out of business
16th Street’s Adobe Books, as you may recall, has been in trouble for some time. But now their rent has been raised, pounding the final nail in the coffin for this chill neighborhood bookshop. Adobe Books has always been an unusually free, open and artistic-minded spot. Retirees and homeless people often hang out in the…
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Here’s to a new beginning
Sadly, the big tree at 16th and Dolores was chopped down recently, making the corner bright and sunny (queue vampire hiss sound effect.) But now the stump bears a message reminding us of the circle of life. Yes, one day the stump will rot, and eventually a new tree will grow. Or the stump will…
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Muni wishes you a Happy Halloween
While an educated observer might note that Halloween was, like, six months ago or something, there hasn’t been a compelling reason to stop celebrating. Muni certainly hasn’t, as seen above. In the immortal words of Ministry, “Everyday is Halloween.” So why not celebrate? Put on that costume and break out your flask, it’s time to…
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Pigeon undaunted by owl statue
Call me crazy, but I kinda like pigeons. They’re simple, awkward creatures that — despite the bad press they get — don’t really hurt anyone. And yes, I’d probably feel differently if I owned a car. While we may sit back and laugh at the apparent stupidity of the pigeons, sometimes I question whether we’re…
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West of Pecos opens Monday, May 14th
West of Pecos, the new restaurant from the Woodhouse Fish Company folks, is slated to open this Monday, May 14th. As you may recall, this newly built-out restaurant replaces the old Valencia St location of beloved Indian ice cream joint, Bombay Bazar. For more on West of Pecos, check Eater’s coverage here.
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