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Ron Lanza-Queer Pioneer and Owner of Josie's Cabaret & Juice Joint Dies at 78
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Ron Lanza-Queer Pioneer and Owner of Josie's Cabaret & Juice Joint Dies at 78

Waiyde Palmer
Apr 13, 2013

Sad to report the loss of Ron Lanza, one of the City's and the Castro's most vibrant, flying under the radar Queer pioneers in politics and art.

End of the Week Updates, Info and Follow Ups on Past Biscuit Posts
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End of the Week Updates, Info and Follow Ups on Past Biscuit Posts

Waiyde Palmer
Apr 12, 2013

We try to cover a wide variety of topics here at the Biscuit.

3rd Annual Flowers on Castro Street Benefit & Art Show is Coming
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3rd Annual Flowers on Castro Street Benefit & Art Show is Coming

Waiyde Palmer
Apr 11, 2013

Two years ago the Castro Community Business District (CBD), in conjunction with local merchants, decided the neighborhood needed a bit of color and installed large, hanging, flower baskets through out

UPDATE: 11 Million Dollar Dolores Park Renovations Face Last Minute Appeal
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UPDATE: 11 Million Dollar Dolores Park Renovations Face Last Minute Appeal

Waiyde Palmer
Apr 09, 2013

Our pals over at the blog Uptown Almanac report local Dolores Park neighbor, Dr.

DTNA Finds Compromise with CVS & Proposes New Plan Limiting Chain Stores in Castro
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DTNA Finds Compromise with CVS & Proposes New Plan Limiting Chain Stores in Castro

Waiyde Palmer
Apr 07, 2013

For the last year Duboce Triangle neighborhood Association (DTNA) has been fighting to keep a new mega-chain store, CVS Pharmacy, at bay from moving a standard, suburban cookie-cutter, style store i

Sup. Wiener Takes on Board Over Privacy Issues in Bars & Clubs
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Sup. Wiener Takes on Board Over Privacy Issues in Bars & Clubs

Waiyde Palmer
Apr 04, 2013

Recently over at the DNA Lounge's blog, the popular SOMA nightclub and home to Trannyshack, we read they'd been told by SFPD that they must, "install video surveillance that records everything our cus

Only in the Castro Moment of the Day: Straight Dude Seeks Mentor Daddy
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Only in the Castro Moment of the Day: Straight Dude Seeks Mentor Daddy

Waiyde Palmer
Apr 03, 2013

Making my way home through the Gayborhood I chanced upon a sight not likely seen in to many other places in the world other than SF's Castro: a married, straight dude holding a sign announcing he se

UPDATE: Porn Parody "The Cover Up" Based on Wiener's Nudity Ban Releases Trailer (NSFW)
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UPDATE: Porn Parody "The Cover Up" Based on Wiener's Nudity Ban Releases Trailer (NSFW)

Waiyde Palmer
Apr 02, 2013

Last month SF based Queer porn company and sexual rebels, Naked Sword, produced a porn parody based on the City's infamous.

Photos: Despite Weather Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Make Easter Miraculous Fun
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Photos: Despite Weather Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Make Easter Miraculous Fun

Waiyde Palmer
Apr 01, 2013

Easter in San Francisco means one thing if you live in or near the Castro-heading to Dolores Park for a fun day filled with great crowds, pals, entertainment, and activities for the kids-all orchestra

Chipotle Tries New Tact to Gain Local Support for Contested Castro Restaurant
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Chipotle Tries New Tact to Gain Local Support for Contested Castro Restaurant

Waiyde Palmer
Mar 31, 2013

Last year Grub Street broke the story that Chipotle, the Mexican formula fast food chain, had inked a lease for the space that had been Home Restaurant, empty since 2011, at the corner of Market/Churc

HBO to Start Shooting New Queer Themed Series in SF & Around Castro
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HBO to Start Shooting New Queer Themed Series in SF & Around Castro

Waiyde Palmer
Mar 30, 2013

SFist posted that HBO, the GLAAD awarded, "most Gay friendly", cable giant will start to film its new Queer themed series around San Francisco and the Castro this coming week beginning April 1st.

Pica Pica Maize Kitchen: The Castro's Newest Spot to Get Your Grub On
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Pica Pica Maize Kitchen: The Castro's Newest Spot to Get Your Grub On

Waiyde Palmer
Mar 29, 2013

As we've posted in the past-it seems a universal complaint from both visitors and Castro denizens-that food choices in the neighborhood can be, um, problematic when it comes to consistency and great

Castro Theater's Famous Mighty Wurlitzer Needs Funds & Your Help
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Castro Theater's Famous Mighty Wurlitzer Needs Funds & Your Help

Waiyde Palmer
Mar 27, 2013

The SF Chronicle clued us in that over at Castro Theatre, the City's last single screen movie house, the Mighty Wurlizter that's risen from the pit to entertain film goers for generations is in jeop

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