Mission
San Francisco Mission Potrero Hill
SF SPCA celebrating 155th anniversary, offering free adoptions
As the San Francisco SPCA gears up for its 155th anniversary, we took a tour of their adoption facility, because for the next few days, the “fourth-oldest rescue society in the U.S.” will be furr-nishing the pet adoptions for free.
San Francisco Bernal Heights Mission
The former Good Frikin’ Chicken spot to become new Iranian restaurant from Calabash co-owner
The current pop-up restaurant Komaaj has posted signage that they’re taking over the former Good Frikin’ Chicken space at Mission and 29th Streets, so the location’s Middle Eastern food tradition will remain intact.
San Francisco Castro Mission
Le Marais Bakery burglarized in the Castro, owners call on government officials for response
Overnight on Monday, the Castro's Parisian-themed bakery and cafe Le Marais Bakery (498 Sanchez) had its storefront window smashed and the business burglarized for the second time in about a month, leaving its owners frustrated and disappointed.
San Francisco Mission
Pile of steaming trash dumped outside SFPD station on Valencia Street
The SFPD station at 18th and Valencia Streets was not looking or smelling good Monday afternoon, as a Recology garbage truck was forced to dump a load of steaming trash there after suffering an apparent truck fire.
San Francisco Mission
Gyro Xpress co-owner bringing another Greek food spot to 24th Street in the Mission
The bad news is that 24th Street Indian soul food spot Ritu just permanently closed. The good news is that replacement is already lined up, a new Greek food venture called Gyros and Tzatziki, from the co-owner of the Castro’s Gyro Xpress.
San Francisco Mission
Delfina to finally reopen this month with new bar, pizza on the menu, and a private dining space
Mission mainstay Delfina (3621 18th St.), which has been one of the neighborhood's great success stories and go-to restaurants for all of its 24 years, is finally reopening this month after a planned four-month renovation has turned into a nearly year-long wait.
San Francisco Mission
100-Year-Old Roosevelt Tamale Parlor has permanently closed its 24th Street location
Tuesday was the last day in business for the Mission District mainstay Roosevelt Tamale Parlor, which celebrated its 100-year anniversary in November, but a new Mexican restaurant tenant has reportedly already signed a lease on the space.
San Francisco Mission
On first day, 24th and Mission vendor permit crackdown cleans up the corner quite nicely
The corner of 24th and Mission Streets is less chaotic, cleaner, and free of stolen goods for the first time in about nine months, as a new vendor permitting system is off to a promising start.
San Francisco Mission
Tenderloin burger and breakfast sandwich spot Bandit is expanding near Dolores Park
A small restaurant in the Tenderloin that has developed a significant following thanks to delivery apps and its mouthwatering burgers and highly-regarded breakfast sandwiches is opening a second location in the Mission.
San Francisco Mission
SF SPCA is hosting a Clear the Shelters event this weekend and will continue to waive adoption fees
The San Francisco SPCA currently has a good amount of adult dogs and cats up for adoption. In order to help them find their forever homes, the animal rescue is participating in the Clear the Shelters nationwide campaign, which aims to help older pets get adopted.