When chef/owner Anthony Strong decided to open his restaurant/shop combo, the Pasta Supply Co. (PSC), in April 2023 on Clement Street, he took DIY (do it yourself) to an extreme.
Popular Pasta Supply Co. Thriving in the Inner Richmond
Rampant Brings Natural Wine, Boutique Coffee and Events to Balboa
Outer Richmond residents Charlie O’Leary and Jack Pain opened the wine bar last September on Balboa Street near 36th Avenue, and in the months since they have curated an extensive and eclectic schedule of offerings for westside residents.
Open Mic Night at the Riptide Offers Entertainment Along With Encouragement
The creaky door to the Riptide bar, on Taraval Street between 46th and 47th avenues, swings open revealing the hum of light conversations, clinking glasses and the occasional burst of laughter. Stained-glass lamps hang above tables and red LED lights under the double-sided bar create a dim ethereal ambiance.
HI NRG Coffee Pops Up in High Treason on Clement
Clement Street has long been a cherished Richmond District destination. Neighbors and visitors browse Green Apple Books, grab dim sum or a hot bowl of Pho on a foggy day, and wheel their carts and kids to the Farmers Market on Sunday mornings.
Grounding in Community: The Story of Black Bird Bookstore and Café
Black Bird Bookstore and Café, the Outer Sunset staple serving coffee and good reads, was not Kathryn Grantham’s first foray into opening and operating a community-oriented, mission-driven space.
Other Avenues Celebrates a Half Century Serving the West Side
Other Avenues is a different kind of business. A new shopper may not know that Other Avenues Co-op is not owned by a single person, but its loyal customers know, celebrate, and support its unique, non-hierarchical structure. Another reason they like to shop here is that they do not have to look for organic produce. It’s all organic! And so are many of their packaged and bulk food items.
Tabita’s Cafe’s Romania Daza Still Makes Her Mother’s Handmade Empanadas
San Francisco is home to many people who call themselves craftspeople. These individuals specialize in a variety of skills and trades. Some enjoy the idea of tuning an old beat-up automobile, while others take pleasure in sculpting pottery. But Romania Daza, owner of Tabita’s Cafe, is a craftswoman in her own right. Her family history in the City stretches as far back as the mid-1960s.
Small Business Golden State Tennis Takes Center Court on Geary
Tucked snugly between a nail salon and a sushi joint on Geary Boulevard, a stone’s throw from the bustling Park Presidio Boulevard, is Golden State Tennis. This locally owned nook for all things tennis (and pickleball) is a local player’s one-stop-shop.
‘Tiger’s Eye,’ Sunset District’s Newest Beauty Bar, Opens on Judah at 31st
Riding the N-Judah streetcar past 31st Avenue, one can see the seeds of a new beauty salon beginning to bloom where the former Sunset Strip Cafe once stood.
Lou’s Cafe Uses Word-of-Mouth Advertising to Grow Its Bay Area Businesses
In 2010, Mark Brodeth and his family started a family-run establishment on Geary Boulevard in the Richmond District called Lou’s Cafe. For five years, the cafe grew in popularity through word of mouth. Eventually, Brodeth and his family were able to open branch locations in other parts of San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Nothing Up His Sleeve: Joe Pon’s Inner Sunset Misdirections Magic Shop Perseveres
Many passersby walking along Ninth Avenue in the Inner Sunset find it hard to resist popping their faces into the cardboard cutout of a magician pulling a bunny out of a hat just outside of Misdirections Magic Shop.
Joe’s Ice Cream Celebrates its 65th Anniversary
Joe’s Ice Cream is located in the Central Richmond on Geary Boulevard between 18th and 19th avenues. The exterior and parklet was colorfully arranged with balloons and decorations for its 65th anniversary. Known for its homemade ice cream, Joe’s celebrated this momentous occasion by serving free birthday cake flavored ice cream to the first 1,000 customers.
Maxwell Window Shades
That business was Maxwell Window Shades, a local fixture in the Sunset District founded by Andy’s grandparents James and Felicity Maxwell. The elder James Maxwell, a skilled painter who had helped paint the Golden Gate Bridge, first launched the family’s entrepreneurial journey by selling paint and making window shades on the side.
Popular ‘Toy Boat by Jane’ an Inner Richmond Favorite Since 1982
It’s a reasonably sunny afternoon at Clement Street’s Toy Boat by Jane, the Richmond District kitschy café, which opened in 1982 and still pretty much looks the same, with nostalgic figurines like Fred Flintstone and Mr. Potato Head sharing shelf space with Dick Tracy PEZ dispensers behind the refrigerated ice cream cases.
Love Street Owner Celebrates 30 Years of Selling Vintage Goods
Settled on the corner of Balboa Street and 19th Avenue, Love Street Vintage is in the heart of the Outer Richmond. Although the storefront is tucked away from the more business-dense avenues, Love Street packs a rich history interwoven among its quaintly decorated shelves and racks of whimsically colored clothing.
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