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The many resurrections of Valencia Street’s restaurants
As documented on this very blog many businesses in San Francisco were boarded up during the beginning of the pandemic, with many if not most gradually returning. But what’s more surprising are the places that officially went out of business only to reopen — some of which closed long before the pandemic. Here are the…
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Bombay Bazaar goes bust
Yes folks, Bombay Bazaar is officially out of business. You may recall Bombay Bazaar was once on Valencia, selling Indian ice cream along with various Indian groceries. Their old building at 550 Valencia had some issues, to put it mildly, and was largely rebuilt before transforming into Chevy’s West of Pecos. Bombay Bazaar relocated to…
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Shirtless Dog Man watches over Valencia
Next time you’re getting a $60 haircut and going out for gringo Indian food, rest easy knowing that you’re safe under the watchful gaze of Shirtless Dog Man. Before we go any further I’d like to dispel a common misconception. Contrary to popular belief, Shirtless Dog Man is not, in fact, a dog. He is…
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You look like cardboard
Took one look in this large mirror and man, I look awful today. I look like cardboard. (Spotted at Valencia and 16th.)
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Public Posts on Valencia
This morning, “public post” signs were installed on those the Midget Phone Company poles on Valencia. Turns out they’re not midget phone poles at all, they’re actually intended to be used for stapling up posters for your DJ gig at Amnesia. Who knew? Update: These posts were designed by Michael Arcega for the San Francisco…
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Art wall at Valencia and 17th
Ever since a certain building at Valencia and 17th was boarded up recently, it’s been home to movie ads, concert fliers, and various forms of independent street art. Here’s a few pics from today.
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