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 world nearly stopped last year when rumors that this well-graffitied, deeply historied Market Street rock 'n' roll bar would be knocked down and turned into condos started circulating.
Plus Reverb Closes, Gestalt Haus Re-Opens, and Cookie Monster will win your heart almost as much as a bizarre Twitter epic about a McDonald's milkshake.
Halal and Caviar
"53rd and 3rd" is a solid Ramones song, but savvy Manhattanites who want really good Middle Eastern food know it's on 53rd and Sixth. The Halal Guys, that ultimate lunchtime nosh, arrives in San Francisco by partnering with Caviar as of today, so you can order gyro platters, falafel platters, and baklava right now. Better still, the company plans to open as many as 30 locations around the Bay Area.
Nomica Aiming for a June Opening
Hoodline checks in on Nomica, the non-sushi modern Japanese restaurant going into the Castro space at 2223 Market recently vacated by Pesce (and the home of Jake's on Market and 2223 before that). It's a stepchild of Saualito's well-regarded Sushi Ran, and the chef will be Heather Zheng, who comes via Vegas and a stint at Melbourne's Nobu.
Reverb Shuts Down Suddenly
In another location whose address consists of twos and threes that's seen more than a few places move in and out in rapid succession, Reverb (2323 Polk) closed as of Saturday morning, not long after rebranding from Verbena. Co-owner Eric Fenster announced that the team would be renewing its focus on its other restaurant, Gather (2200 Oxford, Berkeley) now that it's wooed Charis Wahl back from The Advocate.
Gestalt Haus Reopens After Three-Week Sabbatical
According to Mission Mission, Gestalt Haus (3159 16th St.) had some problems with a leaky roof, but let's not forget that the last time the bar closed it was because the State ABC busted an employee for selling cannabis, and suspended Gestalt's liquor license for four weeks in January 2015. Welcome back, pinball fans.
Coin-Op Game Room
Some names leave no room for ambiguity. Into the former Drake space hard by I-80 at 504 Fourth Street cometh a new nostalgia bar-cade called Coin-Op Game Room, where according to Hoodline you'll be able to play Mortal Kombat for as little as $.25-$.50, and eat good food (maybe burgers and dogs, maybe pizza). Finish him. Sub-Zero wins. Fatality.
Dog Haus Opens Friday with Free Hot Dogs
Are you in or around Fremont? Do you like free stuff? Well stop by the Bay Area's first Dog Haus (43456 Boscell Rd.) on Friday, April 15 for a free Haus Dog (skinless beef, with veggie on request).
L'a Poke Now Open on Church
Via Hoodline, the former Chili Pies space is now a sushi-burrito joint called L'a Poke (314 Church) where you can buy pre-existing things with various portmanteaux like "Volcanorrito" or build your own.
Outtakes from Cookie Monster's iPhone 6S Ad
Patience is a virtue, Cookie Monster.
A Twitter Epic About a McDonald's Milkshake
Going viral today is this bizarre McDonald's drive-through encounter that one Josh Raby tweeted over 45 minutes last evening. It involves the words, "MY WIFE! SHE WAS WATCHING ME FROM BEHIND THE BOXES!" For context, read on.
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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.'"
