Multiple First Looks at Ragazza

by Andrew Dalton on September 20, 2010

Obviously the most exciting thing about finding out a new restaurant opened in your neighborhood is being the first person to check in there on Foursquare. After that, the second most exciting thing is probably being the first to review it on Yelp. But definitely more exciting than actually eating somewhere is seeing pictures of [...]


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Indie Mart and Alamo Square Flea Market Take Over Scott St. This Saturday

by Andrew Dalton on August 18, 2010

Hey, look at that, friend and neighbor Kelly Malone from Workshop/Indie Mart is teaming up with the 27-year-old Alamo Square Flea Market to bring a whole truckload of Estate and Antique finds, as well as the usual indie designers, rebuilt vintage, DIY projects to the neighborhood this Saturday, August 21st from 9am-3pm.
The last time we [...]


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Some Stuff Happened (Or is Going to Happen) In the Neighborhood [Hoodlinks]

by Andrew Dalton on March 17, 2010

Some stuff you may or may not have missed around the neighborhood lately:

Above: Ross “Juicebox”/”The Boss” Mirkarimi slips one in at the new Hamilton Recreation Center [SFCitizen]
That monthly NoPa Velo Ride? It’s back again (that’s what monthly means). This month’s wacky theme: “The Hills are Alive with the Views of NOPA” and it’s next Sunday, [...]


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Let’s Get This Parklet Started

by Andrew Dalton on March 15, 2010

Look, guys, I’ll admit I was a little skeptical when this whole pavement-to-parks movement got started. I was a big fan of PARKing Day, mostly because they set up a croquet court on 2nd street by my old office in SOMA and nothing’s better than skipping work to sit in an astro-turfed parking space like [...]


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These People Live Here

by Andrew Dalton on November 10, 2009

While we here at Aggressive Panhandler were quietly neglecting our blogging duties for whatever reason last week, one of our favorites ILiveHereSF was quietly posting more amazing first-hand accounts from our neighbors. Here’s a recap if you’re not currently following along:
Meghan who was “somewhere in NOPA” last Sunday Morning was up first, describing her first [...]


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Wednesday Links: I read it so you can too!

by Andrew Dalton on October 28, 2009

Posting links is my favorite thing to do because I can trick you into clicking on something you might not have read otherwise. Plus, I read a lot of stuff, so why wouldn’t I share the highlights?
[FringeSF]: Fringe Halloween 2009 at Madrone – Your favorite indie DJs play a Halloween set at your favorite bar. [...]


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Tuesday Links: Bars, Bikes, Denim, Stereotypes

by Andrew Dalton on October 27, 2009

[IBikeNOPA] MikeOnBike calls for easier neighborhood events. As fans of block parties ourselves, we support this.
[MissionLocal] Dress Code: Jeans, Jeans, Everywhere. MissionLocal’s Shalwah Evans tells you how to pick out denim, may or may not be on the take with The Gap.
[UrbanDaddy] A Coffee-Beer-Wine bar in Western Addition. Your ex-boyfriend who still lives in the [...]


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Monday Hoodlinks

by Andrew Dalton on October 26, 2009

“Please Don’t Do That” [Muni Diaries] – Sarah Allen asks you to stop with your aggressive nose-picking on the 31. Seriously, digging for gold is so 1849. You’re 160 years late, my friend.
MUNI Security Cameras Failed Again [SF Examiner] – Speaking of MUNI, not that it’s any surprise, but the cameras on the bus [...]


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You’ve been Hoodlinked!

by Andrew Dalton on October 23, 2009

What’s going on that we’re not covering? Cheap movies, Bike stuff, new stores on Divis – all the usual conversations in and around the neighborhood:
Broke-Ass Stuart’s goddamn website: Midnight Movies at the Clay: The Great Muppet Caper – Look, we all kind of liked Where the Wild Things Are, but if you really want to [...]


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