Mission Mission

You can only imagine my surprise when I spotted someone walking around Marysville in a Mr. Pickle costume.  I even had the driver of the car I was in do a lap around the block so I could get a second look.

So, when will the Mission get a human-being Mr. Pickle?  Sure, the costume-pickle does not have a sombrero and holsters full of mustard and mayo, but it would make for a much more interesting hostage situation.

I love a soyrizo burrito as much as the next person, but where's the love for Cancun?

After the New York Times travel section spent a weekend in the Mission last fall, today they decided to come back to the neighborhood for their “Save or Splurge” section.  Naturally we are the neighbor to “save” money in and the rich-folk are advised to steer clear and head to North Beach.

In a daring move, the NYT decided get involved in “the great burrito debate.”  Sure to incite controversy, they named El Farolito, El Metate and Papalote the three spots to get a “great burrito.”  Also, the word is now out on Little Baobab and their awesome hibiscus margaritas.

Plug1 and Plug2 of WHATIMSEEING DOT COM are in Paris right now, and they just sent over this shot of my new favorite boutique.

Also, check out a rare post showcasing work by Plug2.

Today Carlos Reyes tells the story of a trip to Millbrae ruined by an overzealous rookie cop. With epic resless photography as always. Link (AUTOPLAY WARNING).

That’s right folks, it’s called Sexpigeon Goes To The Marina and it is all gold. For instance:

What does your little subculture look like to their little subculture? They don’t have endless debates about what constitutes hip; they are certain that hipsters are fags. What divides these fellows among themselves?

Reader Shawn B. just hipped us to this photo set detailing the installation of the 19th Street birdhouses’ counterparts in Utah.

Birdhouse Trip

Previously:

The Story Behind the Birdhouses

Birdhouses on a Wire

I look at the pretty pictures on Stockholm By Pixels just about every day. Usually their stuff feels pretty professional, so I was stopped in my tracks by this decidedly lo-res shot of a very Dolores-looking park.

The copy corroborates the similarity:

It’s that time of the year when the kids start partying in Tantolunden (Aunty O’s grove). Beer, wine, barbecue, large music machines and what not. Summer is close.

Link.

Summer is close!

Edward from Berlin’ hips us to another thirst-quenching Euro beer, Aass from Norway. Pictured above is Mr. Aass. Do visit the website for more fun.

Previously:

Plop Beer

By now, we all know about the strong connection between the Mission and Berlin.

Today, our new favorite Berlin blog, berlin’, explains why the Flensburger Pilsener motto is “plop.” Link.

My sister Elisa came across this Forlorn Candy Corn down at Runyon Canyon Park in Hollywood this week, and she slapped a KDVS sticker at his feet to cheer him up.

Thanks, Elisa!

Related:

Forlorn Candy Corn Goes To SXSW on Mission Mission.

Mission Mission Goes To Hollywood on Mission Mission.

“Per Elisa” by Alice on YouTube.