When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, it’s a good core workout. If you’re sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More
Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More
December is almost over - the New Year is coming up and everyone is busy drying off from the rain or holiday shopping. Let's take a look at what's happened this month.
When Indian restaurant Udupi Palace (1007 Valencia at 21st St.) opened a few weeks ago in the Mission space formerly occupied by upscale Chinese spot Firecracker, many foodies wondered: How did San Francisco's only two South Indian joints end up a block away from each other? Just down the street at 995 Valencia sits local favorite Dosa, but Udupi Palace owner Uday Shetty isn't worried about the competition. "They have a little different menu than us, they have meat items," he says. "We are totally vegetarian. The dosas are a favorite, though, especially our Paper Masala Dosa [$6.95]. It's a three-foot-long rice crepe filled with spicy potatoes and onions. For customers new to us, I would suggest trying the Udupi Special Spring Dosa [$6.95]. It's spicy with fresh-cut vegetables. It's got everything." Udupi Palace is open Tuesdays through Sundays for lunch and dinner. 970-8008.
If you've been looking for a good excuse to brush up on your wine connoisseurship with some priceless hands-on experience, July is the time to do it. The Lark Creek Restaurant Group has announced their annual half-off wine promotion. Beginning today every bottle you buy during brunch, lunch, and dinner is 50% off, for the entire month. That includes every label in their 1,000-stong, award-winning collection. Stop by any one of their restaurants to take advantage of the offer, including Lark Creek Steak, One Market Restaurant (San Francisco), Lark Creek Inn (Larkspur), Lark Creek (Walnut Creek), and Yankee Pier (Four Bay Area locations). Also, Parcel 104 in the Santa Clara Marriott is going half off, but only during dinner Friday and Saturday. Drink up.
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
