My Changing Neighborhood(s): January 2015

Friday, January 30, 2015

NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSINGS 2015 (#1 in a series)

After over 10 years of business on the corner of Sacramento and Polk, Sushi Rock has closed.

Whether Rangoon Ruby will open up there remains to be seen – in other words, it ain’t open until it’s open.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

NEIGHBORHOOD MAKEOVERS 2015 (#1 in a series)

Work on the Frank Norris Apartments building between Bush and Pine Streets, which began in November 2014, is still ongoing.

Hopefully, when finished, it won’t be like the southern wall, shown below.

Missed a spot.

A remodeling of the the drab, hasn’t-been-painted-in-30+-years apartment building at 1517 Pine Street

Photo from Redfin.com

has been completed.

I think it came out nice. I don't care for the gray paint job, but it's certainly easier to keep up.

Copyright © by Chris Enquist 1/28/15

Monday, January 26, 2015

POLK STREETSCAPE PROJECT/SAVE OUR STREETS

Two posters appeared taped to various streetlights and poles along Polk Street over the weekend.

The first, below, is about the Polk Streetscape Project, a proposal to create a seven block bike-only lane on Polk from Pine Street to Broadway.

The second one, below, signed by many local merchants, is dead set against the proposal .

As you can see, many local residents and businesses have strong feelings about this issue.

A hearing on the proposed changes will take place this Friday, January 30, in Room 416 at City Hall at 10:00 a.m.

It should be a lively affair.

Friday, January 23, 2015

NEIGHBORHOOD OPENINGS 2015 – SPINNERIE (#5 in a series)

Checking it out

OMG! It finally happened. After two years of empty storefront, Spinnerie, the restaurant, has opened at 1401 Polk Street.

Welcome!

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

NEIGHBORHOOD OPENINGS 2015 – CALIFORNIA YOGA COMPANY (#4 in a series)

The California Yoga Company has opened for business at 1457 Pine Street a half-block east of Polk.

Welcome!

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

NEIGHBORHOOD RELOCATIONS – MANEFRAME

Longtime Polk Street business Maneframe has moved from 1813 Polk to its new location at 1435 Polk.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

NEIGHBORHOOD OPENINGS 2015 – GARAGE SALE (#3 in a series)

Garage Sale, a new consignment shop, has opened at 1343 Polk Street.

Welcome!

Monday, January 12, 2015

NEIGHBORHOOD MURALS (#9 in a series)

Southern side of Sonoma Inn, 1485 Bush Street

One comes upon this great new mural by Zoe Ziegler unexpectedly. Painted on the southern side of the Sonoma Inn on 1485 Bush, it’s mainly only visible on Van Ness Avenue from Sutter to Bush Streets, and only then if one is driving or walking north towards the bay on the western sidewalk of Van Ness.

It’s called ‘The Woman Who Believes in Magic…and Found It.’

Indeed.

Friday, January 9, 2015

NEIGHBORHOOD OPENINGS 2015 -- UNKNOWN ART GALLERY (#2 in a series)

The Unknown Art Gallery (I believe it's called that, but it's hard to say since there's no name above the door) also opened late in 2014. It’s located at 1519 Polk Street, next to Swan's Oyster Depot.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

NEIGHBORHOOD MURALS (#8 in a series)

This mural graces the gate of Mandarin Jewelry Wholesalers at 1157 Post Street. I believe it’s called ‘At Peace’. It's also featured on Tumblr: http://www.tumblr.com/search/street+art+mural+san+francisco

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

NEIGHBORHOOD OPENINGS 2015 -- JACKALOPE (#1 in a series)

Jackalope actually opened late in 2014, but I’m only getting around to featuring it now. It’s located on the northeast corner of Polk and Post.

Monday, January 5, 2015

NEIGHBORHOOD RELOCATIONS 2015

Sammy’s Gourmet Deli & Café has relocated to1416 Bush, where Leland Tea Company used to be.