Growing Up Art & Crafts at 248 West Portal Ave., in the heart of the West Portal District, celebrates its 40th anniversary this month.
40 Years of Inspiring Children at West Portal’s Growing Up Art & Craft Store
Europa Plus: A Cultural Lifeline for Eastern European Immigrants
Due east from the historic Alexandria Theater, on the northeast corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue, sits Europa Plus, a grocery store serving San Francisco’s Eastern European immigrants with a source of familiar foods, and for many, a cultural lifeline to their homeland.
Letter to the Editor: Link to Informative ‘State of Small Businesses’ Discussion
I happened upon the live June 23 San Francisco Small Business Commission Meeting being aired on SF GOV TV. Agenda item #3 was: ‘State of Small Businesses’ Discussion when the Commission heard brief presentations from San Francisco merchant groups on the challenges, priorities, and opportunities in their corridors.
Great Wall Hardware Begins to Rise From the Ashes After Arson Fire
Nine months after arson and burglaries devastated the Outer Sunset’s Great Wall Hardware store, owner Albert Chow said, thanks to community support, he is recovering, although he still has a long way to go.
Arguello Market: An Inner Richmond Favorite Since the ’50s
On a typical weekday morning at Arguello Market, you might find a few people meandering the well-stocked grocery aisles or someone buying a sandwich wrapped in deli paper that says “Home of the world-famous turkey sandwich.” You also might spot a regular of more than 30 years, Joan Meehan, sitting near the window.
Après Vous Restaurant Owner Aims to ‘Make People Happy Through Food’
Nestled on a quiet corner at Taraval Street and 14th Avenue with its unassuming window display of floral bouquets in tin can vases, Après Vous invites customers to journey to Europe as they step through its doors.
Designer Creates ‘Living Art’ at Engrafft, His Clement Street Shop/Studio
Building a foundation for his dream, Hanneman spent more than three-and-a-half years studying art, graphic design and business at Monterey Peninsula College, all the while never forgetting the joy he felt customizing his friends’ shoes. In 2014, he launched his own brand of wearable art. He named it “Engrafft.” The title says it all for Hanneman.
Merchant News: New Inner Sunset Businesses
The Inner Sunset is known for its culinary and bar scene.
‘Family Meal’: Eats
Simon Bryant became the fifth owner in Eats’s 50-year history in 2023, and with that came some renovations that went past just interior decoration. His farm-to-table philosophy has helped elevate one of Clement Street’s jewels to new heights.
New Ownership at Balboa Green Garden Florist
Nestled between a store with fresh produce and the aroma of Japanese food coming from a restaurant, Balboa Green Garden Florist in the Outer Richmond greets passersby with its buckets of freshly trimmed, colorful bouquets and a sign with bright orange and green Korean letters.
Soup and Art Converge at the Rusty Ladle, a New Outer Sunset Hotspot
Mark Twain may never have actually said, “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco,” but the sentiment surely stands – especially in the Sunset.
From Thailand to the Sunset District, Ariyapakdee Twins Succeed by TRYing
Potted plants and a rack of colorful shirts welcome visitors to TRY Studio, a new Sunset District store crammed with vintage goods. Once inside, visitors are greeted with carefully selected clothing, jewelry and gift items as far as the eye can see.
Supervisorial Candidate’s Request for Restraining Order Against Richmond District Business Leader Denied by Superior Court Judge
Superior Court Judge Michelle Tong denied District 1 resident and supervisorial candidate Marjan Philhour’s request for a restraining order against David Heller, a small business owner who allegedly grabbed Philhour’s arm during a public meeting.
Popular Pasta Supply Co. Thriving in the Inner Richmond
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.
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.
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