Mission Mission

So cider is a thing now, right? Given the tendency of microbreweries to put creativity above all else, I’m surprised it didn’t happen sooner. Think of all those years we wasted on mead and barley wine when we could have been drinking all sorts of cider.

The easiest way to get wacky with cider is move on from apple and pear, and since the first two adjectives that should describe any good cider are “crisp” and “tart,” what better place to start than with cranberries? The Two Rivers cranberry cider, which I tried over the holidays at Shotwell’s, was dry and refreshing, and the cranberry taste was surprisingly muted as opposed to the overpowering sour-sweetness of the juice. They’ve since moved back to apple on tap, although they still have a few bottles of Two Rivers pomegranate in the fridge. If you want to try the cranberry, I think they still have it at Rosamunde, so get it while you can.

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You might know Teen Challenge on Valencia as a Christian alcohol/drug abuse recovery support center.

What you might not know is that it’s also a place you can score a set of sweet rims at a decent price.

See them in there? Little smudges of purple in with the seitan. It was kind of like when you put jam on your Monte Cristo sandwich I guess.

Only on the specials board at Bender’s. Keep your eyes peeled.

(Thanks, Jess!)

UPDATE: Vic got a pic of the specials board…

Every week, photographer Joshua Cobos shoots a roll of film just for us. He picks the best 13 photos and we post them here, and it’s called “Bad Blood with Joshua Cobos.” Here’s what Joshua has to say about this week’s installment:

Recently my focus has been on subtle details of the photograph. A strong subject still anchors the canvas but the concentration has been on the negative space, what I’ve tucked into corners or cropped out. This week’s set features Ashley, the Boo, Swagger Like Us, Rachel, Fauve & a shoot directed/styled by Chantel Beam.

Thanks, Joshua! Ten more shots (and a complete list of past installments of “Bad Blood”) after the jump:

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One of our favorite neighborhood bartenders recently suffered the misfortune of having his bicycle as well as those of some of his neighbors stolen from their garage in the wee hours of the morning today.  What makes the situation even  shittier is that it wasn’t even their  fault:

Early this morning, my neighbor left his key in our garage door and all of our bikes were stolen. Police report has been filed and we do have insurance but I’d really like to get my bikes back.

1. Mission Bicycle Valencia 53cm Frame matte black with Red Anodized B43 Rims, Paul Crank and distinctive Red saddle with white polka dots and upside-down white riser bars.
2. Motobecane (naked) 50cm yellow frame with bronze rims and Coaster brake. Yellow addle, 6″ riser bars and basket
3. Giant OCR Two 50cm – New soma seat, cinelli stem & drop bars.

Forgetting your key in the lock (or dropping it right in front of your door) is something I ALWAYS worry about accidentally doing, so I know how crappy this must seem.  Hopefully someone will spot these before it’s too late!  Let them know if you discover anything here.

Update from the owner!

I should add that a neighbor dropped the key while fixing a blown fuse in the middle of the night and at least two of the bikes were locked (there were 7 bikes stolen total).

We’re checking security tapes at the end of the street to try and get an id on the vehicle or its plate.

And yes, that middle bike is hideous by design… it’s my beater bike and I made it stick out like a sore thumb specifically so it wouldn’t get nicked. Oh well.

Also stolen:

• 1012 Cannondale CAAD10 white with red and black accents
• 2008 EAI Bareknuckle green with red Chris King headset
• Masi Special Fixed – metallic blue/green with Rev gold deep V wheelset

And you thought this week was cold. Check out Shotwell and 20th around this time in 1887:

[via SF_Historian, who you need to follow now]

It’s been lying dormant during the cold, cold winter, but the Thursday Mission Community Market at 22nd and Bartlett is coming out of hibernation early this year:

For the next three months, we’ll bring you a small but mighty weekly market, so that you don’t have to wait until April to get all your favorites from our wonderful vendors. Starting on January 17th you can enjoy the following goodness, rain or shine:

• Produce from Blue House Farm, Twin Girls Farm, and K&J Farms
• Freshly caught & smoked fish from Coastside Farms
• Local cheese from Achadinha and Spring Hill
• Ravioli, pasta, & spreads from Home Maid
• Olive Oil from California Olives & Olive Oil (bi-weekly)
• Nuts from Winter’s Fruit Tree
• Delicious baked goods from Marla Bakery and Flour Chylde
• Peter’s Kettle Corn
• Dinner options from 4505 Meats and Roli Roti (plus Onigilly bi-weekly)
• Espresso, hot chocolate, and other hot drinks from Get Goes Mobile Cafe
• Unique screen printed tees, onesies, and more from Animal Instincts

Don’t forget to RSVP and invite your friends here!

Although the best spot to incinerate your desiccated Christmas tree is obviously Ocean Beach, with your living room being a close second, who’s to say that the sidewalks of the Mission can’t get in on the fun too?

(Thanks, Charlie!)

Mr. Eric Sir recommends against it.

Not quite as cool as when the Delorean from Back to the Future was hanging out, but still cool.

I wonder what year this dude came from:

Thanks, Jason!