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Virgil's Sea Room closes permanently while next door El Rio reopens for to-go drinks
Two bars, two different fates. Over in Bernal Heights/La Lengua, next-door bars El Rio and Virgil's Sea Room, which almost share a backyard were it not for a fence, have arrived at diverging moments in this COVID year. Read More
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Blue Plate, Emmy's Spaghetti Shack, El Buen Comer, Royal Cuckoo all open for outdoor delights in Bernal/La Lengua
Like all neighborhood restaurants and bars around the city, the businesses of Bernal Heights/La Lengua need your support — and there's no better time to go check out the scene again than this sunny weekend in SF. Read More
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Alemany Farmers’ Market to become free COVID-19 testing site
Starting Tuesday, the site of the Alemany Farmers’ Market will be the newest free coronavirus testing center, with no insurance required. Read More
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Alemany market to transform into free, pop-up drive-in
A celebration of local filmmakers and artists, Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema has shifted to a drive-in format for its 17th season. Read More
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Bernal Star owners hit with massive surprise bill for unpaid rent as re-opening rolls back
Adding to the financial struggles of shelter-in-place, the owners of Bernal Star are fighting back against their landlord, who is demanding $24,867.50 in unpaid rent by the end of the month. Read More
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'Artists-in-place': Bernal Heights neighbors transform homes into outdoor gallery walk
Over 100 artists participated in Bernal Heights’ outdoor art “walk-by,” allowing neighbors to view their creations at a safe distance. Read More
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SF Public Works removes 'Black Lives Matter' art from Bernal Hill rock [Updated]
Supervisor Hillary Ronen said she was "incensed" over the incident, and called for Public Works to apologize. Read More
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Angkor Borei, one of SF's only Cambodian restaurants, to close permanently after 30 years
After struggling to stay afloat for several months, married owners Tom Prabpan and Chin Han Yat have decided to close their restaurant. Read More
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'Black Lives Matter' scrubbed from Bernal Hill rock; artist returns to paint it again
The "Black Lives Matter" art on the rock — long a space for public expression — was destroyed in less than 24 hours. Read More
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Social-distancing circles expand to more San Francisco parks, as well as 'Gay Beach'
San Francisco now has a total of 749 social-distancing circles across its city parks. Read More
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Hillside Supper Club closes permanently after 7 years, citing struggles from COVID-19
Mounting expenses due to COVID-19 led to the tough decision to close the popular Bernal Heights restaurant permanently. Read More
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Amid home baking craze, San Franciscans get creative to swap sourdough starter at a safe distance
The craze for home bread baking has depleted stocks of flour and yeast, but quarantined neighbors are stepping up to help each other. Read More
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Bernal Heights kids, teens launch quarantine-inspired community newspaper
Written entirely by Bernal youth, "Six Feet of Separation" offers everything from business news to comics to quarantine-centric horoscopes. Read More
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The hardest easy solution to SF's small business crisis: Buying the building
For SF businesses, becoming their own landlords can be the solution to rising rents — and while it's not easy, it's not as hard as some may think. Read More
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Closure of Bernal Heights' Red Hill Station highlights compounding pressures on SF's restaurateurs
High rents, an increasingly unusable city health care program, and unrealistic taxes created a perfect storm, says the restaurant's former owner. Read More
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Widening, rebuilding work shuts down "Hairball" bike path until May
The path, one of only a few connecting southeastern neighborhoods to downtown, is getting an upgrade. Read More
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331 Cortland Marketplace, a launchpad for food entrepreneurs, shutters after ten years
The Bernal Heights marketplace, where several food entrepreneurs got their first start, will close on Dec. 22, to be replaced by a Pilates studio. Read More
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St. Mary’s Pub owner buys building, launches signature Bloody Mary mix
After securing the future of St. Mary's Pub, business owner Maria Davis is launching a new product, Three Sisters Bloody Mary Mix. Read More
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The best deals on apartments in Bernal Heights, San Francisco
What's the best bargain you can expect to find on a place in Bernal Heights these days? Read More
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3 new spots to score Asian eats in San Francisco
If you've got Asian fare on the brain, you're in luck: We've found the freshest San Francisco eateries to quell your cravings. Read on for menu items, photos and hours. Read More
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SF weekend: Duboce Park tag sale, Bernal Heights 'film crawl,' avocado-themed food fest, more
Even as fall looms, there's still an opportunity to soak up the last drops of summer fun in SF. Read More
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San Francisco's top martial arts gyms, ranked
We analyzed data from Yelp, Facebook and ClassPass to identify which studios are the most popular. Read on for the results. Read More
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New Vietnamese eatery Bac Lieu Restaurant debuts in Bernal Heights
A new eatery named for a coastal province in south Vietnam has opened up shop in Bernal Heights. Read More
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New Bernal Heights breakfast and lunch spot Egg White Cafe opens its doors
As its name suggests, Egg White offers an extensive variety of egg-based breakfast offerings, along with sandwiches and salads at lunch. Read More
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SF Eats: Presidio Twilight returns for the season, Avedano's to close, 'chocolate salon' opens, more
Here's what's new on San Francisco's food scene. Read More