Marijuana Dispensary Hearing NOW May 20, 2010!
CHANGE OF DATE. The Planning Department has scheduled the hearing for the Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary proposed for 2139 Taraval Street at the Planning Commission for Thursday, May 20, 2010. The Planning Commission meeting begins at 1:30 pm, in room 400 at City Hall. Please note that the meeting begins at 1:30 pm, but the discussion […]
Island Cafe to Close, Sushi Raw on the Way?
While having another satisfying lunch yesterday at the Island Cafe/Sunset Taqueria, the owner Melinda told me they’re closing down, perhaps by the end of April! Formerly “J.T.’s,” formerly “Zim’s,” formerly (sixty years ago) Shumate’s Pharmacy, the corner spot at 901 Taraval Street on the corner of 19th Avenue is a gateway business to the Parkside […]
Back in the saddle again!
I just attended my second merchants meeting in a row due to the amazement of all those others who have attended. Yumi and Pauline have tried to get me to go for so many turns but now that I’m in I am intrigued about the goings-on on Taraval Street and want to be more involved. […]
Proposed Medical Cannabis Dispensary
Proposed Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary: Bay Area Compassion Health Center Location: 2139 Taraval (between 31st & 32nd Ave) Contact: [email protected] or (415) 298-1737 Planning Commission hearing date (open to members of the public): March 18 (Thursday) @ room 400, City Hall Time TBA How to voice your opinion on this proposed MCD: 1) Attend Planning Commission […]
Ninki Sushi Bar & Restaurant
1439 Taraval Street (b/w 23rd and 24th Avenues) Owner: Sandra Li Phone: 664-8228 Lunch: 11 a.m. -2 p.m. & Dinner 5 p.m. -10 p.m. e-mail: [email protected] website: ninkisf.com Ninki” means “popular” in Japanese. This restaurant has definitely got the right idea. A relative newcomer to Taraval Street, this business, with its bright, new, shiny sign […]
Rise of the Parkside
by Woody LaBounty Western Neighborhoods Project In 2002, an old-timer bought me a beer in Fahey’s bar and we got to talking about the older businesses along Taraval street. I asked how long he lived in the Parkside and he gave me a canny sideways squint. “You grew up out here,” he nodded, “otherwise you’d […]