Mission Mission

Fresh & Easy, the rapidly expanding supermarket chain that combines the charm of an expensive Trader Joe’s with the mystique of a cheaper Whole Foods, has been approved by the Planning Commission to take over the old Delano’s space. Convenient location in an area where supermarkets are sparse, so for the moment I’m for it. It’ll also have a nice parking lot for the seven of you who drive.

Curbed SF reports:

The Commissioners added a condition that they could only sell beer and wine, since “most kids are not trying to steal wine at the grocery store”. The project was approved 4-3, with the condition that Fresh & Easy must apply for WIC as soon as the moratorium is lifted, and they must aim to meet a 100% local hiring goal.

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This promo for the new Humphry Slocombe book includes the story of the shop’s origin, some cute flirting between the founders, and a few thoughts on their ice cream philosophy. Check it out.

[via HuffPoSF]

I don’t know about you, but we’re pretty confident the Flour + Water chef can put together some bangin’ Italian sandwiches, and now’s your time to find out. The first takes place Wednesday 11:30-2:30 at McNaughton’s Flour + Water (pictured.) If you have a job (or don’t go east of South Van Ness,) there is a second pop-up planned at Clooney’s on 26th and Valencia on Friday evening.

The following sandwich is on the menu: prosciutto cotto, mortadella, pepperoncinis, whole grain mustard, olive tapenade, pickled carrot, wagon wheel cheese, foccacia- $10. Sweet.

[via Zagat]

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Here’s the reason for the distorted ratio of food trucks to people who would eat at food trucks in the Mission:

Currently, food trucks aren’t allowed to park within 1,500 feet of a middle school or high school — as several members of his working group have pointed out, that’s 500 feet more than the limits imposed on medical marijuana dispensaries. “This puts off limits huge swaths of the city, including most of the Mission,” Wiener adds, encouraging what he calls “overconcentration” of trucks downtown.

The quote is from Supervisor Scott Weiner, who is working on legislation that will open up more of the city. Personally, I’m conflicted, since food trucks are so tasty but have long lines of people wearing hats and terrible graphic design. Still, senseless laws are senseless, especially when they interfere with someone making a buck. What do you think?

Read on at SF Weekly.

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Fans of San Francisco’s premiere ex-joke-reggae band will be pleased to hear that two of the band’s tracks will be featured on tonight’s episode of the popular comedy The Office. @Sarah, it’ll be on Hulu tomorrow.

[via We Built This City]

UPDATE: People close to the source has informed us that “The Hott Chord is Struck” will be one of the featured songs, in case you want to prep.

I’m always tempted to go for the $2 Fat Tire deal at Rosamunde, but then I remember it’s in a can. No such catch tomorrow, when Racer and Radeburger drop to $1 in celebration of two years of Rosamunde in the Mission. Happy birthday, dudes. (Starts at 5 P.M.)

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Congrats to Lost Weekend on funding their community screening room! Seems like a smart move to provide an experience you can’t get on Netflix, and a good place to meet babes. Follow the link for a quick video explaining the project, in case you missed it.

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Looks like Cafe Gratitude may stick around despite the frivolous lawsuits by rabble-rousing employees who want to work a job without joining a cult. Eater SF reports.

Congrats to Sexpigeon & Co. on this impressive feat of home engineering. And happy birthday, Jen!

[via Sexpigeon]

Brain Pickings has unearthed a “don’ts” list for female bicyclists in the 1890′s.  Here are a few favorites:

• Don’t wear loud hued leggings.
• Don’t use bicycle slang. Leave that to the boys.
• Don’t refuse assistance up a hill.
• Don’t imagine everybody is looking at you.

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