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A group of gay activists held a protest yesterday against the San Francisco Pride Committee’s rescinding of naming as a Grand Marshal openly gay whistleblower, Bradley Manning, a US Army soldier who
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UPDATE (5:25PM): Supervisor Scott Wiener responded to an inquiry regarding the circumstances surrounding Cunningham's death, "Jim’s death is troubling and very tragic.
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Chipotle has been working hard to win over residents from the Castro for their planned Church and Market location at the old Home Restaurant.
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In a deal with AT&T that San Francisco made last fall, the SF Department of Technology and Information Services (DTIS) is working with the telecom to survey lamposts, street signs, and other sur
The Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District released a survey asking Castro residents their opinions on Jane Warner Plaza and for suggestions on how to help "activate" the space.
Drag personality, actor, and show host Cookie Dough, aka Eddie Bell, died yesterday.
Over 400 scantily clad Santa's participated in San Francisco AIDS Foundation's annual Santa Skivvies Run.
The crew of the HBO series "Looking" is doing some filming in the Castro today.
Hearth Coffee, Weaver's Coffee, Brewcade and more are looking to debut in the neighborhood this month.
Umpqua Bank plans to bring "community style" banking to the former health clinic location.
Our friends over at the SFist reported that an organization called "Randy Rooster" is in escrow to purchase the old Diesel location (400 Castro St-- also former home to Bank of America) in order to
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If you are curious about what the SF Planning Department has in store for the Castro Street Design Project, you can check out the renderings of the streetscape at the soon-to-be CVS location at 2278
We get the details on the arcade bar coming to the Castro
A posting on Craigslist is seeking experienced front of house staff for the new Market Street restaurant and tequila bar, Bandidos.
The dilapidated commercial space and failed Starbucks bid could soon be wiped from the map.
Duboce Triangle's Little Free Library just can't seem to catch a break.
The Castro Theatre gets back to its roots with the SF Silent Film Festival's fall film showcase.
What's happening in the Castro this weekend?
The owners of the tucked away sushi restaurant on 16th and Sanchez, Daimaru Sushi, have recently changed the format from sushi and Japanese cuisine to Chinese cuisine and rebranded as Makli Chinese
Everyone's heard a story from a friend (or a friend of a friend) getting a little something more than just a workout at Fitness SF in the Castro.
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Yesterday was a historic day for the LGBT marriage equality movement throughout the United States after the Supreme Court's ruling that left California's Prop 8 without a leg to stand on and dismant
Church Street's long-shuttered former Blockbuster Video building will finally see new life.
Real Estate & Development in ...
We've posted before regarding the new building planned for the triangular shaped space near the Swedish American Hall at 15th, Sanchez, and Market Street (2198 Market Street).
Sullivan's Funeral Home at 2254 Market Street is slated to undergo major redevelopment.
A new spoof of the Apple iPhone 4S commercials that feature people asking Siri for directions or having her set reminders has been made with some Castro flavor added.
Here's something fun to break up your day.
After receiving a "show cause" action from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges for failing to meet several requirements around funding and budgeting, amongst other issues, t
Get ready for Hamburger Mary's, SoulCycle, and a bigger Philz Coffee, all approved for the neighborhood.
Looking to follow that post-Folsom weekend buzz? We've got you covered.
The Castro Country Club, the club that offers a clean and sober environment to queers in addiction recovery, has been denied access to the reception hall in the Castro's Most Holy Redeemer Catholic
UPDATED: MUMC will fly the flag!
In an effort to help Muni traverse the Church / Duboce corridor more efficiently and to help drivers stay out of Muni's way, the SFMTA will be painting the center two lanes going in either direction
Yesterday evening a couple was robbed at gunpoint outside the Eureka Valley Recreation Center at 18th and Collingwood.
The San Francisco LGBTQ community is awash with opportunities to get involved, help others, and to socialize in ways that don't involve the bar, such as sports leagues, political clubs, choruses, et
Philz Coffee on 18th Street could be moving into a larger space at 549 Castro Street.
Castro bars were packed with people watching the 49ers challenge the Ravens in Super Bowl 47.
Supervisor Scott Wiener announced on Monday that he would be holding a Castro-area safety meeting, the second such meeting this year, in response to the continuing rash of violence and robberies per
Bank of the West has applied for permits to install two lit signs outside their soon-to-be new location at the ground floor of the just-finished condominium, Icon (2299 Market Street).
Well this was interestingly timed.
Haighteration reported yesterday that Safeway (2020 Market Street) is evicting San Francisco Community Recyclers from the Southeast corner of the grocery store's parking lot.
Castro's French bistro and wine bar, Bisou, closed temporarily last Wednesday to give their staff a break and to also refresh the look of the interior.
Eater SF is playing a game of, "name that restaurant" due to a Craigslist posting that has one of Castro's Mexican restaurants up for sale.
Socket Site reported yesterday that plans for the burlesque club that was set to go in at the site of the old Diesel location have been nixed as investors withdrew from escrow earlier this summer.
The sun has set on one of Castro's (maybe San Francisco's) most notorious "bridge and tunnel" bars, Lime, and is giving rise to Castro's first gay sports bar, Hi Tops.
A fund has been set up to help cover medical expenses.
The Castro / Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association will be holding a public meeting tomorrow evening from 7 - 8:45PM at the Castro Community Room (above B of A) to discuss Espressamente Illy's ent
Castro's newest (and first) Korean restaurant, K*Pop, will be opening it's doors this Wednesday.
Mason-McDuffie, a Better Home's and Gardens real estate broker, has packed up shop and moved out of their location at 2241 Market Street.
The 400 block of Castro Street (between Market and 18th Streets) will be CLOSED to vehicle traffic tomorrow evening (Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - Election Day) from about 7:30PM until about 10PM or 10:
Supervisors Scott Wiener, Sean Elsbernd and Carmen Chu (Christine Olague was a no show) voted to support Supervisor Wiener's legislation on banning public nudity in San Francisco and moved it on to
Last night, our neighborhood closed off Castro Street between Market Street and 18th in preparation for an election night celebration.
Tomorrow, Major League Baseball Productions and the San Francisco Giants will host the Official 2012 World Series Film Premiere with an “orange carpet” event at the Castro Theatre.
April is starting out like gangbusters with a heavy hitting news day today.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors narrowly approved Supervisor Scott Wiener's city-wide ban on nudity in a 6-5 preliminary vote today.
Castro area drivers should start saving their change.
UPDATE (8/26/2013): SFPD is reporting that the incident happened over night and police were dispatched to the school at 9AM on 8/06/2013.
1 year, 401 posts, 350253 page views, 2477 comments, 1265 email subscribers, 1416 Facebook fans, 415 Twitter followers.
We take a stroll through the SFMTA Photography Archive with shots of the Castro then and now.
As we previously reported, the city will be moving forward with plans to redesign the length of Castro Street between Market and 19th.
Famed queen Jaunita More and DJ/promoter Joshua J have been throwing parties around San Francisco for years.
The news racks that blocked the sidewalks are gone for good ahead of sidewalk demolition.
Many people will remember Barry LeBlanc as the homeless man who leaned on his shopping cart most mornings near Peet's, sipping his coffee, watching people walk by, and offering a smile to passersby.
Some streetscape project plans may get scrapped due to budget shortfalls.
A memorial will be held at 1PM for Barry LeBlanc, a homeless man who died last month after decades of roaming the streets of the Castro.
30+ neighbors and friends gathered at 1PM today to memorialize Barry LeBlanc who died after decades of living homeless in Castro.
We just received a media release for Gyro Xpress' grand opening, the new casual Mediterranean restaurant at 18th and Castro. Check out the menu.
Wednesday evening, Castro neighbors poured into the Eureka Valley Recreation Center's auditorium, filling it to standing room only (with some people even sitting on the ground) to see and hear the l
The Bay Area Reporter and Grub Street reported that George "Jorge" Maumer, owner of Superstar Video on Castro Street, will be opening a new restaurant called The Castro Sausage Grill below the Castr
Last night we attended the Castro Safety Meeting organized by Supervisor Scott Wiener's office.
The Castro Community Benefit District voted to make up much of the funding gap of the $206,000 bid to pay for additions to the Castro Streetscape Improvement Project plan.
Designs for Castro's decorative crosswalks were just released. Go vote on your favorite.
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Long planned renovations to Dolores Park are set to begin with a groundbreaking ceremony this coming Saturday.
UPDATE (5:49PM): We spoke with Andrea Aiello, the Executive Director of the Castro/ Upper Market Community Benefit District about the recent exodus of Diesel from their Market and Castro location so
Gay Pride is a fun and wild celebration we've been celebrating in San Francisco since the 1970's.
UPDATE: Andrea Aiello over at the Castro / Upper Market CBD received a statement from Supervisor Wiener's office that owner Larry Metzger is committed to keeping the restaurant and is going to reope
Now it's even easier for Castro residents to report 311 related issues.
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Is this the best lunch deal in the Castro?
Supervisor Scott Wiener will be holding a press conference this Thursday to announce the Castro Streetscape project kickoff.
It looks like Reveille Coffee is just about ready to open.
Castro Community Benefit District announced the design pattern to don the crosswalks for the new Castro streetscape.
Police need your help in identifying suspect in Dolores Park stabbing.
Bay Area Bike Share expansion into the Castro hits more delays.
Demolition is progressing at a fever pitch on the streetscape improvements for the Castro.
Controversy is springing up regarding historical etchings that will be embedded into the upcoming new sidewalks as part of the Castro Streetscape Improvement Project.
In a unanimous vote today, the SF Board of Supervisors approved Supervisor Scott Wiener's legislation to allow the construction of new in-law units (or accessory dwelling units) in the Castro area.
Tonight is the annual Dining Out for Life fundraising event where local restaurants donate 25% of their sales to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
KTVU did a piece on the effect the Castro Streetscape construction is having on businesses in the neighborhood and the news isn't good.
The Castro Community Benefit District released a draft summary of the 20 facts about the Castro area to be stamped on Castro's sidewalks with the completion of the streetscape project
After some relative success last Thursday with the inaugural Castro Cash Mob, we're going to do it again, as promised.
The Castro Streetscape Improvement Project is trucking along with a goal to have the sidewalk portion of the improvements completed in time for Pink Saturday and Pride in June
Crews are moving fast, getting the new sidewalks poured and ready for Pride.
With a little over two weeks left to wrap up Castro's sidewalks and streets before a hard stop for Pride, construction crews finished laying down new pavement up and down Castro Street
Fences come down down around the Castro's new sidewalks.
With the Castro's sidewalks now much wider and free of fencing (at least until construction picks up again after Pride), the Castro Merchants will be holding their annual sidewalk sale this Saturday
If you were wondering what all the camera crews were doing yesterday in the Castro, we've got the skinny.
The Castro's favorite cop now has a Facebook fan page.
Police need the community's help in identifying the attacker(s) of one of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and her husband during Pink Saturday festivities in the Castro.
Three suspects were involved in a shooting early this morning near 18th and Collingwood.
If you or your community group are looking for a way to volunteer in the Castro, this may be the job for you.
Citing rising costs, Escape From New York Pizza will leave the Castro next week.
We've got an update on the progress of the Castro's Streetscape Improvement Project.
Installation of new trees and lighting is expected to be completed before the Castro Street Fair.
Entertainment at this year's fair promises a little something for everyone.
Get ready for the neighborhood to get even gayer.
The Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association is inviting the Castro community to their general meeting tonight at 7PM where Greystar Developers will be giving the keynote presentation with their pla
The folks over at Eater SF have some great photos of the revamped interior of Canela Bistro Bar (2272 Market Street).
The dashing, jack-of-all-trades, Bay Area native actor James Franco will be making an appearance at the Castro Theatre this Sunday to discuss life, love, Hollywood, and his newest exploit: a book!
20 concrete-etched facts about the history of the Castro will be unveiled to the neighborhood on Friday evening.
Candidates for District 8's Board of Supervisors position have responded to your questions.
Crews are pausing construction over the weekend, but a tentative date has been set for the project's official completion.
We've got the photographic proof to remind you what happened or show you what you may have missed this year.
Let's round up some of the Castro's latest business and real estate news, shall we?
This Sunday, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation will host a major outreach event for PrEP.
No plans for the weekend? We've got you covered.
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Castro Street neighbors, rejoice! We can see the end from here.
"There is some hella San Francisco shit happening at Dolores and Market " - Zac Minor
Hit the town at 6pm tomorrow to celebrate the completion of the Castro Streetscape Improvement Project.
Jubilant fans poured into the streets at Castro Street and 18th Street after the Giants' big win.
A vigil for this morning's homicide victim is being planned for 6:30pm tonight.
Crews have quietly—finally!—wrapped up on the last leg of the project at Jane Warner Plaza.
Protesters occupied 535 Castro Street briefly yesterday in conjunction with World Homeless Action Day.
The shop location which used to be the home of Mark Harrington Glassware (286 Sanchez Street) is undergoing a renovation.
The Castro Community on Patrol has issued an advisory for a missing person at risk and a person of interest.
It's wet outside and a little bit windy, but if you're still itching to head out of the house/apartment/micro-apartment today we've got a couple of options.
The Castro coffee scene is about to get even more crowded.
A public-private partnership called Castro Cares seeks to fill the gap of basic city services in the neighborhood.
The all-natural, locally-owned yogurt shop hopes to be open on 18th Street by March.
We missed this news over the weekend, but thought readers might like to know about the Body Freedom rally that happened on Saturday at Jane Warner Plaza.
SF Pride will be accepting toy donations tomorrow afternoon for kids in need of holiday cheer.
This morning, the #BlackLivesMatter movement came to the Castro with a queer solidarity march.
The SFTMA has put together an interactive map of Muni locations that allows the general public to decide which Muni stops should be included in the just approved 18-month pilot program.
We have bike share (coming soon to the Castro), car share, ride share, and now we have electric motorscooter share thanks to Scoot Networks, a San Francisco based transport-share startup.
An update on when to expect construction on the Castro Streetscape Improvement Project to start.
A pair of Castro residents have created the definitive map of dining options in their mission to eat at every Castro spot.
The Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco is selling its Eureka Street building.
Ground has broken on the buildings at Market and Sanchez, which will include 87 rental units.
Get to know Sister Rose Mary Chicken, a queer nun with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, in this short film.
The sushi and brunch spot has closed for a concept change, but will reopen in February.
The Examiner reported yesterday that Supervisor Wiener's sponsored in-law unit (or accessory dwelling unit) legislation passed the Planning Commission and is enroute to the Board of Supervisors.
We investigated a tip from readers who noticed moving trucks this past weekend out on Noe Street outside the ground floor retail space at the new Icon building.
We noticed there was scaffolding placed around Harvey's Restaurant and we wondered what was up.
A reminder to folks, the first Castro Cash Mob is tonight at 6:30PM.
The new gay arcade bar concept, Project 22, coming to the ground floor retail space in The Century condo build is having a community outreach event Sunday.
Semi-truck crashes into building on Market Street and erupts into a fireball.
As we posted earlier this week one of our local eateries in the Castro is for sale.
Biscuit reader Véronique shared with us this photo above from the 1980's of the Elephant Walk bar (now Harvey's at 500 Castro Street).
The City of San Francisco has issued a challenge to the GLBT Historical Society in the form of a $17,000 matching grant to support The GLBT History Museum, the stand-alone museum that the society op
The lawyers who helped strike down DOMA and Prop 8 holding a Q&A session June 26th.
The San Francisco Bay Guardian is hosting a community forum on transportation tomorrow evening.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is suing the City of San Francisco, the Board of Supervisors, and Supervisor Scott Wiener for discrimination.
2013 marked the Castro Biscuit's second year online and it's first full year of Castro area news.
The future of Pink Saturday is uncertain, according to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
The Castro Theatre's organist has started a Indiegogo campaign to create a new organ for the venue.
It looks like the final retail space for the ICON building at the corner of Market, 16th, and Noe has been leased.
Castro Community on Patrol and the Sisters have started distributing the SFPD police sketch of two suspects in connection with a stabbing and robbery on 14th and Noe on January 10th around 6:10PM.
The SFPD is asking for anyone with information regarding the incident to step forward.
"Progressive Italian" is on the way with A.G. Ferrari's new revamp, which includes menu, wine, and design updates.
Lights for street trees, Christmas trees for you in the Safeway parking lot, and a December 1 show.
If you thought the District 8 Supervisor candidate pool was already a mixed bag, you haven't met Keith Beneath.
A little-known fact about Cafe Flore (2298 Market Street) is that they operate an off-site kitchen across the street from their Noe and Market location in order to serve a full menu complete with br
The San Francisco Planning Department has reviewed the feedback from January's first community workshop on the Castro Street Design Project and is ready to hold another meeting to show the updated r
A reinvention is on the way for Fork Cafe, which is set to transform into Slurp Noodle Bar shortly.
The Eureka Valley Recreation Center was packed with standing room only for last night's Castro Safety Meeting.
On the morning of New Year's Eve, the body of a homeless transgender woman was found in front of Peet's Coffee.
Plans are in the works for the indoor cycling gym to move into the old Diesel location.
Here's what's happening on this spookiest weekend in the Castro.
Veo Optics has decamped to the Mission, leaving three vacant corner spaces at the intersection of Church and Market.
Over on 18th Street tucked between Eureka and Douglas sits Castro's newest Dim Sum style restaurant.
The new restaurant/bar Dante's Table (544 Castro Street), located in the old Dancing Pig location, softly opened late last week.
Looking for a serious date? Open to really getting to know someone? Maybe speed dating is for you.
Check out the Castro's newest Latin fusion dining experience.
It'll be a holiday-minded weekend in the Castro, and if you don't like noise, you may want to stay indoors.
Wiener won by 77 percent of the vote, the "highest percentage ever received in District 8."
If you have a question about businesses in the Castro, Supervisor Wiener will be taking your questions next week.
Luna Cafe at (558 Castro Street) has been closed for some time now, but it looks like its new tenant is getting ready to open its doors.
This little nursery is one of the Castro's best-kept secrets.
The Castro is full of vibrant views for artistic inspiration.
Yesterday, while I was walking past the old Home location at Market and Church (2100 Market Street), a guy named Joe asked me if I wanted some free chips and guacamole in exchange for my signature on
We interview Richards about Castro development decisions, affordable housing, architecture, and more.
If you're like me, receiving a 3-inch thick Yellow Pages on your door-step is tantamount to someone throwing garbage on your welcome mat.
We've got another random news roundup for you today.
The SFMTA is holding an open house this evening to get the publics thoughts on where the new bike corrals for the early 2014 expansion of the Bay Area Bike Share program should go.
The Castro Community on Patrol (CCOP) is encouraging the community to drop by, say hello, get to know their patrollers and enjoy some light snacks and beverages as they mark 7 years of service, 4,50
Amid the multiple shootings happening throughout the city including just outside of the Castro in the Lower Haight and the Mission, reported crimes inside the Castro appear to be down from a few mon
We reported a few months back that Illy Coffee was going to be opening up one of their cafe locations (the second in San Francisco and ninth in the US) right here in the Castro.
San Francisco-grown coffee company, Réveille Coffee Co.
The brothers Newbury, owners of Réveille Coffee Company, the new coffee shop we reported is coming to the Castro this Winter, got back to us with some of the questions we asked about the new facilit
We reported last week that the Pilsner Inn, one of the oldest gay bars in the Castro, was closed for renovations for the past few weeks.
Uh oh.
Gay magazines snub Castro and San Francisco for Washington DC as annual Gayest City prizewinner.
A new gay bar is headed to the Castro, this one with a fun spin.
The Bay Area Reporter interviewed an eyewitness to the events leading up to the death of Bryan "Feather Lynn" Higgins.
Today we preview Hearth Coffee Roasters, opening in October near Jane Warner Plaza at 17th and Castro.
Linea developer Brian Spiers is submitting plans to the city to raze the old Home location to make way for a 64-unit apartment building
A posting went up on Craigslist yesterday listing La Taza for sale.
Ready to feel the thrill of fulfilling one's civic duty?
As part of the Mayor Ed Lee's plan to rescind the Sunday parking meter enforcement that started last year, the SFMTA is looking for ways to recoup some of that $9 million funding gap
Perhaps we won't see the SFMTA pushing the F Line to $6 a ride to help cover costs after all?
Public voting has begun for Community and Organizational Grand Marshals and Pink Brick Award recipient for 2014 San Francisco Pride.
The Castro's one remaining record store is on its way out.
A Cookie Dough status update, a local Price Is Right contestant, and more in today's mid-week news roundup.
What's on the agenda in the Castro this weekend?
Inside the local non-profit that fields 400 daily calls and chats from troubled GLBT and questioning youth and adults.
Whether or not you're a customer, don't even think about stepping off the lot.
One of our neighbor blogs does something we thought was kind of cool, so we thought we'd emulate it here on the Castro Biscuit.
It's official, Supervisor Wiener will have some competition next year when the District 8 Supervisor seat is up for grabs again.
We broke the news over a month ago that Hi Tops owners, Jesse Woodward and Dana Gleim, would be opening up a new Mexican-style restaurant located nearly right across the street from their popular ga
[mappress mapid="5" width="100%" initialOpenInfo="true"] Castro Community Patrol is issuing an alert bulletin for a robbery at gunpoint on the evening of February 15th near Diamond and 20th Street.
As we previously reported, 28 year-old Steven "Eriq" Escalon, a hairstylist in the Castro, was found dead in his apartment last June.
Lately, it seems we cannot go a day here in the Castro without hearing some sort of drama with the nudists unfold.
Have you ever wondered what those people standing outside Dolores Park Cafe at 18th and Dolores in the morning are waiting for?
Many people are confused when it comes to defining what "formula retail" really is.
Supervisor Scott Wiener's campaign contributors to cozy with development says the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project.
If you've got ideas for changes to Castro Muni lines, here's your chance to speak up.
Urban Picnic should be opening anytime now...
Construction crews will being work on the second phase of the Castro Streetscape Improvement Project on Monday.
After a brief going out of business sale, The Body Shop on Castro closes its doors.
Here's what's new and happening with SoulCycle, Dapper Dog, Giddy Candy and more Castro businesses.
About 150 Castro-area residents, city politicians, and members of statewide renters organizations showed up yesterday to the Castro Tenants Convention at the LGBT Center to discuss housing rights.
Mini Cooper gets frisky with a Prius and more Flickr finds from this weekend
After receiving over 1000 signatures on her petition to have MUMC fly the Transgender Flag at Harvey Milk Plaza for Transgender Day of Remembrance, Veronika Fimbres has received approval from MUMC to
We learned from Grub Street that the Midnight Sun (4067 18th Street) is currently going through a remodel.
The San Francisco Planning Department in partnership with the SFMTA, the Department of Public Works, and local neighborhood and merchant associations had their second public workshop regarding the r
Reader Andy Moran tipped us off to who the next tenant will be in the short-lived Soup Freaks location at 18th and Castro.
Today we're wrapping up a few news tidbits from the week that was.
Checking out some of the photos on Flickr geotagged Castro, San Francisco I found a few gems to share with everyone.
I forgot to add this little bit to today's business briefs, but it looks as if Réveille Coffee (between the Mix Bar and Poesia) will be opening soon.
The old Tangerine location (3499 16th Street at Sanchez) has a fresh coat of paint on it and is getting remodeled inside in preparation for it's new tenant, Kitchen Story, which is billing itself as
Flickr Finds: Photos from around the Castro
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A reader tipped us off that the 7-11 (3998 18th St) at Noe and 18th is up for sale.
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They open your beers and pour your drinks and now it's time to find out about the person behind the bar.
A notice of public hearing went up in the window of the Industrialists space (2201 Market Street) where Starbucks has its eyes on a 4th coffee location for the Castro.
Formerly Criolla Kitchen and Bagdad Cafe, the building at 16th and Market is getting a new restaurant called SliderBar Cafe.
The San Francisco Examiner today posted an update to the controversy regarding drag queens being banned from The Castro Country Club's annual fundraising event at the Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Chu
In 1972, Twin Peaks Tavern became the first gay bar in the Castro to install floor to ceiling windows facing towards the street as a statement against hiding in the shadows.
[gallery link="file"] Construction seems to be kicking off at Hi Tops, the new gay sports bar in the Castro.
From Flickr user throgers comes this nicely framed photo of the Cello Street Quartet playing outside the whimsically decorated storefront of Cliff's Variety Store in the Castro.
The Bay Area Reporter reported that the Starbucks that has been planned for Market and Sanchez received approval from the Merchants of Upper Market and Castro (MUMC).
NEW BEAR BUCKS IS OPEN.
[gallery link="file"] On the corner of 19th and Castro lives the Eureka Valley of the Dolls.
The Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association addressed the recent flare up of tensions around the nudists who hang out in Jane Warner Plaza and citizens who have been complaining to Scott Wiene
According to Grub Street, the popular Saturday/Sunday recovery/brunch location at 16th and Sanchez called Tangerine will be closing and relocating, but to where and when no one knows as of yet.
Walking by the 76 gas station at Market and 15th today I saw a Notice of Public Hearing sign posted for a proposed demolition of the site to replace it with a 6-story mixed use building with 88 livi
According to this infographic from LivingLovely.
YouTube user carmenjyuen was able to shoot some video of the beautiful double rainbow in the sky over San Francisco yesterday afternoon.
Construction is well underway for the new housing and retail space at Market and 16th Street (2299 Market Street).
Flickr user Steve Rhodes snapped this photo of flashmobbers from the Bay Area Flash Mob group at Jane Warner Plaza in a tribute dance to Michael Jackson on August 25th for what would have been his 5
A new bar is on its way to 2349 Market Street between Noe and Castro.
The San Francisco Examiner is reporting that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of 28-year-old Steven "Eriq" Escalon.
Castro nudists are alleging that they are being increasingly harassed by the SFPD for wearing cock rings while they're "hanging out" in public.
UPDATE: Restaurant will be opening the week of October 1st.
Today's photo comes from the Flickr photo set of Eli the Bearded called "S&C Ford teardown".
The SFMTA Church and Duboce Track and Street Improvement Project will partially shut down Church and Duboce between 7PM this Friday until 5AM on Monday, September 17th for track replacement, and ele
Back in 2010, the family that owns the local Gold's Gym franchises in SOMA, Castro, Marin and Oakland vowed to sever it's franchise agreement with Gold's Gym International corporation because of signi
If the Folsom Street Fair is not your thing and you're looking for something to do this weekend, consider checking out 3rd i's Tenth Annual South Asian Film Festival.
I stopped by SliderBar Cafe as it was to be open for business starting today, however it's actually only open for a private, "invitation only" event.
We reported the month before last that a hearing was being held for approval of 88 living units and a ground level retail space at the old 76 station at Market and 15th (2175 Market Street).
Looks like Leticia's (Market and Sanchez) has been completely demolished.
GrubStreet reported that the new SliderBar Cafe in the Castro at 16th and Market has soft-opened and will be having their grand opening this Thursday.
San Francisco AIDS Foundation's board announced yesterday that they have unanimously voted to create San Francisco's first-ever home for gay and bisexual men’s health and wellness in San Francisco.
The Castro Community on Patrol in association with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence "Stop The Violence" project will be hosting a free self-defense seminar June 22, the weekend before Pride.
A huge daytime costume party, the 39th Castro Street Fair fills the streets of the Castro with several stages of entertainment, unique costumes, art, food and encourages everyone to bring a little o
The BAR is reporting that Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is seeking the required permits and approval to put a location in under Fitness SF (formerly Gold's Gym) where the old Vibrant Health Vitamin C
It appears the grand opening of Hi Tops is imminent.
1000's of people are pouring into the Castro, and out of the bars and into the streets to celebrate the Giants' World Series Championship.
In mid-September I started an email dialogue with Castro's District 8 Supervisor Scott Wiener when I found out he was going to be introducing legislation to ban nudity throughout the city of San Franc
Rain be damned, last night the Castro was teeming with people dressed in their Halloween best enjoying booze and friends.
The GLBT History Museum in the Castro has reopened and completed repairs after a vandal shattered two large plate glass windows early on the morning of Monday, October 29.
We received a very interesting email in our inbox from an early gay rights activist and photographer named Jerry Pritikin.
Thanks to the work of local merchants, the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District, and local activists working together the news rack located in front of the entrance to the Castro MUNI stat
San Francisco nudists have started a Rally.
The SFMTA is testing out new bike lanes in the Castro to help bicyclists avoid eating it in intersections where MUNI rails resemble noodle soup.
Hi Tops, the Castro's newest gay bar, will be opening its doors this Thursday Saturday at 6PM!
Over a hundred people, both family and friends, gathered around the unlit holiday tree at 18th and Castro Street for the Castro's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Every year since I moved to San Francisco, one of my neighbors that lives on Sanchez between Market and 16th has decorated their home and their sidewalk garden for nearly every major holiday of the
Jake's on MarketAnother business in the Castro has closed it's doors.
The SFPD is seeking the community's assistance to identify two suspects that carjacked two victims on the evening of Friday, November 30th.
Every now and again I like to look at all the photos being snapped around the Castro to see if there is anything cool I missed or that I'd like to share with our readers.
We collected some of the best shots from Instagram and Twitter of the double rainbow that was over San Francisco today.
Wikipedia defines zeitgeist as the spirit of the time, the intellectual fashion or dominant school of thought which typifies and influences the culture of a particular period in time.
Store employees at Cliff's Variety had a heck of a time kicking out protestors December 24th according to a video recorded by YouTuber and local videographer Peter Menchini.
CBS San Francisco reported police have arrested a man who took over the Chevron gas station convenience store (2399 Market Street) at 17th and Market adjacent to Jane Warner Plaza.
Happy New Years Eve to all our readers!
UPDATE (5:54PM): Kyle DeVries called to let us know that Supervisor Scott Wiener reached out to building owner Kent Jeffreys on their behalf and Faetopia is now back on for their opening Friday e
The Castro has changed a lot in the past several decades.
The well-loved amenities of Dolores Park are in need of significant renovation.
The Tibet Shop (4100 19th Street), a San Francisco fixture for nearly 40 years, will be closing its doors at the end of March.
Merchants of Upper Market and Castro (MUMC) member Emery Bushong of Herth Real Estate has compiled an informative list of 10 major new development projects now underway in the Castro.
UPDATE: Tablehopper has confirmed with Poesia owner, Francesco d’Ippolito, that he will be opening a second Italian concept in the now-closed Dancing Pig space.
Nudist Gypsy Taub organized a Nude Dance event at Jane Warner Plaza for this afternoon (despite the nudity ban being in full-effect) hoping to make it a regular thing if the police left them alone.
Our friends over at Haighteration were going through the newest liquor licenses posted on the ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) website and found details on new life coming to Castro's infamous Trigger
SF Pride Board opens up nominations for Grand Marshals to the community.
Reader Tim tipped us off to news about a possible new owner for the former Jake's on Market Restaurant (2223 Market Street).
Facebook tipsters Tiger and Richard let us know that there were some missing red tables and chairs from Jane Warner Plaza (17th and Castro in front of Twin Peaks) yesterday.
About two weeks ago a chain-linked fence was placed around the parking lot adjacent to the Industrialists' stainless steel furniture shop at Market and Sanchez (the future location of the Castro's f
This past weekend was a busy one for criminals in the Castro area with more than a handful of acts of criminal activity including four robberies, one burglary, and one stabbing.
The pie, salad, and stew joint, Chile Pies (314 Church Street), will now be featuring an expanded Mexican food menu from their sister restaurant, Green Chile Kitchen in NOPA.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday represent three historic days for marriage equality advocates throughout the United States.
Six large wooden Easter rabbit decorations in the likeness of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence were reported stolen from Cafe Flore's exterior walls this morning between 1AM and 6AM.
Yea, yea, it's a slow news day, but before you head over to the Castro Theatre at noon today to see Trick and watch Miss Coco Peru judge her own look-a-like contest check out some of these photos we p
Earlier this month, the Planning Commission approved a plan that should help expand pedestrian safety and mobility around the new Whole Foods / apartment complex location at 2001 Market Street.
At the last meeting for the Castro Street Design Project, the SF Planning Department passed out surveys to attendees to solicit their feedback on the proposed improvements to Castro Street.
We reported via GrubStreet in February that the closed Dancing Pig location's lease (544 Castro Street) was being purchased by Poesia's owner, Francesco D’Ippolito, for a new casual Italian-style re
I walked down to La Fajita Mexican Grill (2312 Market Street) for one of their famous burritos on Monday only to be heartbroken when I saw the windows covered up, the doors locked, and a notice posted
UPDATE (4/17/2013): The amendment unanimously passed the Land Use Committee with a positive recommendation.
After two town hall meetings, two surveys, and lots of feedback from Castro neighbors, the SF Planning Department is ready to reveal the final conceptual design for the revamp of Castro Street.
It's official!
UPDATE (7:50pm): Public relations specialist Lisa Geduldig distributed a press release on behalf of supporters for Manning's selection as Pride Grand Marshal announcing the public comment meeting and
Nightlife in San Francisco is left in the dark when it comes to late-night transit options.
The Planning Department will be holding a public meeting this afternoon to consider adoption of the proposed Duboce Park Landmark District.
Yesterday, the San Francisco Planning Department held their final public meeting to show off the finished designs for the $4 million dollar overhaul of Castro Street.
It's been 5 years since Arnold Schwarzenegger established Harvey Milk Day.
Grubstreet reports that the popular Russian Hill Italian seafood restaurant Pesce (Italian for "fish") will be coming to the Castro in the former Jake's on Market location (2223 Market Street).
Some of the commenters in our post regarding the final design for the Castro Street Redesign had some questions for the Planning Department that we could not answer.
The BAR's Matthew Bajko filed a report about the Casto/Upper Market Community Benefit District's new hire who will help organize and expand this summer's Jane Warner Plaza event offerings.
Check out some of these photos we found via Flickr of sights around the Castro.
[mappress mapid="10" width="100%" initialOpenInfo="false"] The Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Association released on online survey asking Castro and Upper Market area residents for their opinions rega
It seems it's the summer of surveys around the Castro area.
Eater SF reported that Dante's Table (544 Castro Street), the new sit-down pizza and pasta restaurant that took over the Dancing Pig location, has officially opened up their new back patio.
When the U.
UPDATE (4:30PM): SFMTA reports that the scene cleared on Market between Castro & Church.
Illy Coffee, the international coffee goods retailer and distributor, has plans for its 9th US cafe location for the Castro at the old framing shop at 2349 Market Street.
UPDATE from SFMTA (9/16/2013): "The controller box was replaced after the completion of the Church & Duboce Rail Replacement project.
In what may be a better post for a Central Valley or East Bay blog, SFist posted a video of a girl getting literally kicked in the face by some punk-ass thug during Pink Saturday events around Marke
UPDATE (08/21/2013): We heard news that Ryan McCusker, the 18-year old male who we reported came to SF from Massachusetts to possibly harm himself, was found dead in San Francisco on July 22.
TechCrunch reported yesterday that Google has made a $600k gift to the city to provide free wifi to over 30 of San Francisco's Parks and Recreation Centers including Castro area parks Duboce Park, D
As stories of Russian oppression of non-profits (many that serve the LGBT community) and laws that promote transphobia/homophobia by outlawing the discussion of "trans or homosexual propoganda" are
A new yoga studio has opened up in the old Phantom eBay Drop Off store location next to Mollie Stone's Market.
Mona Caron, the artist who created the Duboce Bikeway Mural behind Safeway, is at it again making the neighborhood a bit more beautiful for everyone.
Walking by the location currently under renovation for the previously reported new Pesce Seafood Bar restaurant (in the old Jake's on Market space at 2223 Market Street), I noticed some of the plast
Neighbors always walk away with bargains in their arms and smiles on their faces after shopping at Friends of Duboce Park's annual tag sales.
The old Bead Store location (417 Castro Street) is getting a new tenant.
Two weeks ago the city went live with its bike share program.
If you're looking for something to do here in the 'stro with all this cloudy weather about, we've got you covered.
Word on the street was that West Coast Leather, the handmade leather goods shop near Union Square, is opening up a location in the old Diesel store at Castro and Market (400 Castro Street).
This past Wednesday, the Eureka Valley Neighborhood association hosted a discussion panel titled "Facts Regarding Formula Retail" where local merchants associations, neighborhood associations, comme
Beaux, the new dance club and bar opening in the old Trigger space (2344 Market Street) is set to launch next Thursday, October 10th.
The Castro's 40th annual street fair was a huge success yesterday with warm weather, thousands of attendees, and great live entertainment.
It's been a few weeks since we've put together a post on the crime happening in the neighborhood so we thought we'd do an update.
Walking down Market Street yesterday morning I noticed two-by-fours erected into a wall in front of the soon-to-be CVS Pharmacy space at the Market and Noe Center (2278-2280 Market Street).
Many of our readers were wondering what was going to happen to the Christmas Tree lot that usually springs up next to the Swedish American Hall at the Intersection of Market, Sanchez, and 15th Stree
12-steppers or anyone who enjoys heading into the Castro Country Club for their coffee and pastries should take note that within the next couple of weeks the club will close for three days during the
According to a fictitious business name statement filed back in September, a furniture consignment shop will be taking the place of the long-vacant Mark Harrington Glassware at 286 Sanchez Street.
UPDATE (6:50PM): Power is back!
Every good drag queen knows that reading is fundamental and today, Mutha Chucka, a late night and daytime drag personality, was caught reading, but this time to children.
An alcohol beverage license transfer request reveals that after just under a year in business, Korean food restaurant K*Pop (499 Castro Street) is on the outs.
Here are some photos from todays Santa Skivvies Run 2013 benefitting the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
After 7 years serving Castro residents and visitors Zadin (4039 18th Street), the well-rated Vietnamese-style restaurant next to Moby Dick, will be closing today according to a note posted on their we
If there is one thing we have learned from running a neighborhood blog it is that there are passionate people who read our posts that have a lot to say.
The old Industrialists location (2201 Market Street) at the corner of Market and Sanchez received a bit of a facelift over the past week.
In our first open thread on the Castro Biscuit, a commenter suggested we host a meetup for readers.
Castro man-about-town and AIDS fundraiser Steven Bracco tweeted us this morning with a photo of a semi-truck filled with balloons stopping in front of Badlands and Toad Hall.
There is a lot of business activity going on in the Castro lately so I thought I would just wrap it together in one easy to digest post.
SF Gate announced yesterday the art show opening of "Portraits From the Castro" the retrospective of the late Beth Van Hoesen's (1926-2010) never-before-seen or rarely exhibited work this Friday.
A post on Craigslist reveals that barbecue-style food may be on its way back to the Castro.
A building permit notice has been posted on the incoming Weaver's Coffee & Tea located under Fitness SF at 2301 Market Street.
Members of the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club were out yesterday at Castro and Market Street raising awareness for a Castro area tenants convention taking place next Saturday.
The SFMTA and Mayor Ed Lee's office announced an 18-month pilot program today with tech companies utilizing private employee shuttles that will allow said shuttles to use Muni bus stops for a fee.
Catching up on general repairs after not closing for more than a day in 6 years, Harvey's will open back up Saturday.
Kasa Indian Eatery's Eastside wall was smashed in by a moving van. Replacement going in pending structural report.
Take a look at some of the photos we snapped of the staged interiors of the new condos at 2200 Market Street.
We received news from a Biscuit-tipster that the old Under One Roof location at 518A Castro Street is undergoing renovations.
Just a reminder that today is the Castro Biscuit's first ever reader meetup.
With so much focus on HIV prevention and HIV care advertising geared towards younger people LetsKickAss reaches out to the aging HIV positive population.
Your nominations for Grand Marshals of the San Francisco Pride event are due today!
The San Jose Mercury News reported that Christopher Porter-Bailey, the Oakland man who was caught on video kicking a girl in the face after robbing her of her possessions during Pink Saturday Pride ce
The Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association wants more information on Supervisor Wiener's plan to allow construction of in-law units in the Castro
A letter circulated by Patio Cafe owner, Les Natali, is inviting neighbors to chime in on plans to bring Hamburger Mary's to the Patio Cafe space.
The SFPD needs your help in identifying a fleeing car at a hit and run earlier this afternoon.
One of our commenters summarized the Hamburger Mary's meeting for the Patio Cafe spot.
A lot of news gets reported every day in the City of San Francisco.
West Coast Leather is closing up shop.
Happy Tuesday folks. Here's what's happening in the business scene in the Castro.
Police need your help in gathering information on an early morning assault on the 2300 block of Market.
We noticed the coverings were off the new business at the ground floor of the Icon development, let's take a closer look.
Condos could be coming to Market and Sanchez where Starbucks originally fought to open.
Yes, Weaver's Coffee & Tea is still coming to the Castro.
Adam Reichart is a homeless man in the Castro with a GoPro.
S16 Home opens at the old Mark Harrington Glassware location on Sanchez and 16th.
SFPD reported an officer was dragged by a fleeing getaway vehicle around noon today.
Supervisor Wiener and Breed legislation "making SF safe for arcade games"
We reported this past weekend that businesses in the Castro have been seeing a significant drop in sales since the construction on the Castro's new streetscape began. Let's give them a hand!
The GLBT History Museum is holding the grand opening of their newest exhibit "Queer Past Becomes Present" this evening.
According to a Facebook post from Cleve Jones, members of the community will be celebrating the release of the United States Post Office's Harvey Milk commemorative stamps next Thursday, May 22nd, b
A building permit was posted today in the window of one of the remaining vacant ground floor retail spaces in the ICON building citing a proposed espresso bar.
The bronze plaques commemorating Harvey Milk's legacy have been placed back in front of his old camera shop.
New Vietnamese restaurant replacing Zadin now open in the Castro
Well Pride weekend went off without major incidents in the Castro this year, that is, until this morning around 5AM.
Is the Castro big enough for not one but TWO new hot dog shops?
The Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco warns of a scam involving clipboard-wielding youths posing as members of the Club.
The now defunct Pica Pica Maize Kitchen space at 17th and Castro is back on the market.
ABC7 News reports a break-in home invasion at a residence near 19th and Castro this morning.
We have an update on the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's plans to rework or possibly recommend canceling Pink Saturday altogether.
That's right, Chris Kohrs, aka the Hot Cop of Castro, will be lending his body for a good cause next Monday.
A vigil will be held this afternoon for a man attacked and killed at Church and Duboce Sunday morning.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence want your input on the future of Pink Saturday.
Two Rainbow Honor Walk plaques containing typos will be removed, sold at auction, and replaced.
Construction on the Castro Streetscape Improvement Project was stalled the past couple of weeks due to unforeseen issues.
The San Francisco Police Department has released a video depicting a "person of interest" in last week's Feather Lynn/Bryan Higgins homicide.
A coalition of neighborhood community groups is launching a "Retail Strategy Project" for the Castro and Upper Market area.
Yesterday at around 6am, crews started placing the first Rainbow Honor Walk plaques into the new sidewalks along Castro Street.
We took a "Hyperlapse" video of the Castro yesterday morning and our good pal and photographer Alex Girard added some music and still shots of the Rainbow Honor Walk plaques and the Castro Theatre mar
Bandidos, the newest Mexican fine-dining restaurant and bar in the Castro Upper Market area, open this coming Tuesday.
The first leg of the Rainbow Honor Walk was dedicated earlier today.
Next week, the Castro Biscuit will join forces with Hoodline, a San Francisco blog coalition.
It looks like most -- but not all -- of the Castro streetscape improvement project will be completed by mid-October.
Consider joining the Castro Community on Patrol (CCOP), an all-volunteer group that makes the Castro a safer place.
Controversy has erupted over the name of the Castro's newest Mexican restaurant, Bandidos.
The Castro Biscuit is merging with the San Francisco neighborhood blog collective Hoodline tomorrow!
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are holding a meeting on the future of Pink Saturday tonight at 6PM
Last night, the Eureka Valley Rec Center was filled with community members ready to discuss the future of Pink Saturday.
The owners of Bandidos have indeed decided to change the restaurant's name amid protests.
District 8's seat for the Board of Supervisors is up for election. What would you like to ask the D8 candidates?
Feast your eyes on this aerial footage of the Castro taken by a local resident this weekend.
Today we're turning the Castro conversation over to you. What's on your mind?
The 18th Street Outfit location is closing and consolidating to the new Knobs storefront.
If leather is your thing, or you're even just a little bit curious, check out the Castro Gear Show coming up this Saturday.
It's no secret that the Castro has a higher-than-average retail vacancy rate. What do you want to see move in?
The November 4th election is coming up: watch the District 8 candidates discuss their platforms.
Sliderbar has closed until further notice after being cited for an "imminent health hazard."
Check out our digest of what's on deck for the Castro this weekend.
What's the deal with those yellow circles that were painted on top of the rainbow crosswalks?
Readers voted for bakeries, healthy food restaurants, meat shops, and bath houses
The actress, talk-show host, publisher, and media powerhouse appeared in the Castro this afternoon.
The unpopular decision to relinquish care for city trees to property owners could see repeal.
Meet the Castro Writers Cooperative, a charming local workspace welcoming writers of all types.
It looks as though the long-vacant Blue Restaurant is about to see some action.
The Castro's newest bar is Brewcade, opening tomorrow for all your arcade and drinking needs.
Weaver's offers fresh-roasted coffees at some of the lowest prices we've seen in the Castro.
Police responded to multiple vehicle fires in the Castro in the wee hours of this morning.
Here's a roundup of some Castro-area crime stories — most very recent, and one decades old.
We're seeking writers who love the Castro.
Your local tea lounge is expanding its menu to incorporate beer and wine.
Outfit opens their third location in the Castro.
Back in March, the SF Flashmob group got together at the entrance to the Castro Muni station for a very special performance.
San Francisco's Bay Area Flashmob struck again this past Saturday in Jane Warner Plaza giving us Janet Jackson realness in honor of the Diva's birthday (May 16th).
One of the three suspects arrested in last Thursday's shooting has been charged with five counts.
Monday brought the opening of two highly anticipated Castro businesses.
A protest shut down a Castro intersection on Saturday night in support of queer and trans people of color.
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