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.
The conscience of the Ferry Building, the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA) has been getting urbanites to know where their food comes from since 1994.
Also, ATwater TAvern will open in the former Jelly's in Mission Bay, the Hive is getting a new tenant, and Seattle's gum wall is no more.
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Elixir's Golden Hydrant
In honor of its 12th anniversary, and to help with recovery for the Valley Fire this summer, Elixir has created a cocktail called the Golden Hydrant that honors the heroic piece of infrastructure that saved the Mission from total destruction after the 1906 earthquake. It's made with Bulleit Bourbon, Top Hat Ginger Beer Syrup, and lemon and apple juice, since it's on tap, the tap itself is a golden hydrant. (Neat!) You can drink it at the party, where $1 from each drink will go to Lake County Rising and where 4505 Meat's Chef Ryan Farr will be serving food. Elixir's 12th Anniversary Party, Saturday, Nov. 21, 1-7 p.m., 3200 16th St., 415-552-1633.
Firebrand Enters the Hive
I love, love, love the Hive at 2143 Broadway in Uptown Oakland, home of Calavera, Drake's Dealership, and others. Now Firebrand Artisan Breads is the latest tenant, with a scheduled opening on Saturday, Nov. 21.
Namu Stonepot Coming to Divis
Divisadero almost got a Chase Bank and a Blockbuster [shudder] but it's getting a Namu Gaji-related project called Namu Stonepot. Hoodline's Allie Pape reported that the Jay's Cheesesteak at 553 Divis is making the transition. If you've ever had the okonomiyaki pancake at Dennis Lee's original 18th-and-Dolores location, you know this is happy news.
Jelly's Will Now Be ATwater TAvern
According to Inside Scoop, the space that's been dormant for the last five years will soon be home to a multi-floor restaurant serving cioppino and meat cooked on a wood-fired grill. It's a project from the people who run the Hi Dive on the Embarcadero. ATwater TAvern's peculiar orthography owes itself to vintage telephone numbers such as KLondike-5 or PEnnsylvania 6-5000.
Buh-Bye, Gum Wall
Seattle's gum wall is coming down, according to the NYT. "Crews on Tuesday morning started to remove the gum with garden rakes and superheated water, 260 degrees Fahrenheit, in a three-day display of industrial-strength dental hygiene."
The Lady Who Think Monster Energy Drink is Satan's Energy Drink Is Crazy Again
Not content use the Hebrew alphabet to connect the M in "Monster" to the number 666 by way of MILFs, she's now going after Katy Perry's dad. Not especially food-related, I know, but I love this precise type of crazy person.
You Can Overdose on Caffeine, Says the Mayo Clinic
And speaking of energy drinks, it turns out that they can hurt you. The Mayo Clinic said that 400 mg of caffeine a day is the max, which is equivalent to "4-5 cups of coffee, 10 cans of soda or two 'energy shot' drinks." I'm pretty sure the sugar in 10 cans of soda isn't all that good for you, either. Additionally, caffeine shows up in foods and OTC medications more often and in higher quantities than you think it does.
Bio:
Peter Lawrence Kane is SF Weekly's Arts Editor. He has lived in San Francisco since 2008 and is two-thirds the way toward his goal of visiting all 59 national parks.
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.'"
