As we all deboarded the train, an MUNI operator was standing by the door, and told us that “some idiot stole the copper wiring from the Sunset Tunnel late last night, and therefore, trains could not go through the tunnels until it was repaired.” Luckily, two uber sweet girls were taking a cab over to my stop and offered to take me with them.

So two things here:

1) Why would someone steel copper wires?

2) How long is this going to take to repair and will it affect my evening commute home? I absolutely despise the MUNI shuttles, being jammed on a bus with a gazillion people at the end of my workday, is not my cup of tea. Taxi, please?

If anyone knows the answers to these questions, please let me know.

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Today’s post: April 9th, 2010

Here’s a snippet of whats happened in between, in no particular order:

• Stumbled upon Tropisueno and I can easily call it my favorite Mexican restaurant in the city (I have been there about 15 times in the last 3 months)
• Ousted as Mayor at Jeremy’s
• Discovered the BEST late night hot dog stand in SF (right in front of 1015 Folsom; bacon wrapped dogs…yum)
• The return of Sunday Streets
• Discussion of the Warriors moving back to San Francisco (in Mission Rock)
• Went to India for two weeks and learned that Taco Bell opened up there AFTER I got back
• Launch of the Zip Line to promote Vancouver Tourism
• Release of the iPad
• Taylors Automatic Refresher announced their rebrand to Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet (and not to mention handed out free grub back in March)
• Mavericks Surf Contest said to have the biggest waves ever surfed in a competition
• Manor West opens up in old Boss space

Whoa. Time flies.

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Last call for dinner: Sunday 1/17/2010

Last call for drinks and nightlife: Sunday 1/31/2010

Tear. Sniffle. Tear. Sniffle.

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A couple nights ago, I had the amazing opportunity to meet with Chris Martin and Martin Dawson. Don’t know who I am talking about? Then read their story here: Golden Gate Endeavor.

On Friday, November 13th, Chris and Mick stepped onto land after 189 days, 10 hours, and 55 minutes of rowing across the North Pacific Ocean. And when asked what their first meal was when they reached San Francisco, “Steak and Eggs,” they said.

Chris and Mick are two Brit guys who decided to do the impossible, to row, in their specially designed rowboat, from Choshi, Japan to San Francisco, USA. And hearing them speak about their adventures was enticing on its own.

I mean to think about two guys, out in the middle of the ocean, rowing every two hours, while the other prepares meals, catches some shut eye, or even blogs, is just incredible! At some points along their journey, they encountered sharks, a pack of 50 dolphins on a mission to get somewhere, and even 60 foot waves, all to fulfill their mission of doing what was thought impossible.

So…how has hearing their story changed my life? Well, it’s not like I am going to spend hours on the rowing maching at the gym and start practicing for my ocean rowing adventure, but what I am going to do is this. I am going to follow my dreams. No matter what it takes. I am not going to let fear inhibit me from anything. I am going to live my life to the fullest and take life as it comes. That’s what I am going to do. How about you?

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Zippgo, is a fresh, new company that will basically change how the Bay Area will move.  They provide 100% recycled plastic boxes to people like you and me who are on the move. And that’s not all! They are also working with corporations to assist with business moves.

The idea behind Zippgo is a simple one: to provide an environmentally friendly solution to moving that costs less and is super convenient. They are basically revolutionizing the way Bay Arean’s move by reducing the amount of cardboard that is used during moves, and replacing it with these plastic boxes that can be reused many many times!

Not only is this environmentally friendly, it is very easy to use! Just let them know when you need the boxes, how long you need them for, and how big your place is, and they will coordinate with you a time to drop them off at your door. So no more time wasting scouring for boxes or finding a friend to drive you to the nearest UHaul: these boxes will come directly to you, and will be picked up directly from you. It can’t be easier!

In addition to plastic boxes, they are offering additional eco-friendly moving supplies such as packing paper, Expandos (which are the eco-friendly version of styrofoam peanuts), and Geami wrap (eco-friendly version of bubble wrap).

So when it comes time for your next move, keep Zippgo in mind. They will take care of you!

Oh yea, they have a booth at next weekend’s Green Festival at the San Francisco Concourse and Exhibition Center so be sure to come by and meet the amazing people behind Zippgo.

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According to a recent article in Forbes Magazine last week, San Francisco made the top 10 list of the World’s Most Happiest Cities. And guess what? We were the only US city to make the list. Holla!

Here are the other cities across the globe that made the list:

1) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2) Sydney, Australia

3) Barcelona, Spain

4) Amsterdam, Netherlands

5) Melbourne, Australia

6) Madrid, Spain

7) San Francisco, CA XOXOXO

8 ) Rome, Italy

9) Paris, France

10) Buenos Aires, Argentina

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First a Dream House. Now a wedding? San Francisco definitely loves giving things away. And starting August 4th, 2009, lovebirds can enter the newest contest to hit the city of San Francisco: The 2010 San Francisco Dream Wedding Giveaway.

Being one of the most romantic cities in the United States, San Francisco has become a popular destination for weddings. And now, you and your loved one, can have over 30 premier Bay Area vendors collaborate to make this lifetime dream come true, Platinum Wedding-style.

The contest is open from Tuesday, August 4th through Wednesday, November 25th and all you have to do is answer the questions provided in the “Enter to Win” form on the website, acurrately and honestly, and upload a lovely photo of you and your beau. The winning couple will be announced on Valentines Day 2010.

The wedding of the year will then take place on Friday, May 14th.

Best of luck to all you lovebirds out there!

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Even though I am content with its current state, BART officials aren’t. They want better. It was announced today that BART is replacing its 669 current cars with 700 brand new, state of the art cars. The current 669 cars have been used since 1972, when BART first opened. The 700 brand new cars are scheduled to be piloted in 2014, and to be fully complete by 2024. 

What are the designers and officials aiming to address?

1. Increase capacity (BART now carries 350,000 riders/day. By 2035, that number is expected to increase to 500,000/day.)

2. Reduce station stop time to meet the anticipated demands by adding a third door to the car.

3. Types of seats? Hard or Cushioned? How wide? What color? How much leg room? How many? Seating vs standing room?

4. Improvement of communication with passengers, with automated voice messages and and electronic signs. 

5. And of course, being the Green city that we are, officials are looking to make these new cars more eco-friendly with ways to reuse propulsion energy and install more energy efficient heating, lighting, and cooling systems. 

Hmmm..so maybe with all these anticipated changes, living and getting around in the East Bay may not be so bad??

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And every year, on this very day, many San Franciscans wake up at the crack of dawn, to commemorate this horrific day, and to take pride in how the City of San Francisco recovered after the quake.

The events started at 5:12 am at Lotta’s Fountain (where Market meets Kearny, 3rd Street, and Gear) where San Franciscans were able to lay wreaths at the base of the fountain. Following the wreath laying, The Lefty O’Doul served its annual Survivor Breakfast, which was open to the public. Following breakfast, The Westin Saint Francis showed a free public screening of 1906: A Tribute to Quake Survivor Herbert Hamrol. Hamrol was one of the last survivors of the “Great Quake” who passed away, early this year, at the age of 106. Following the film, John’s Grill’s (@ Ellis and Powell) hosted its Annual Survivor Luncheon, where 105 year old earthquake survivor, Rose Cliver was present.

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Not for long.

The Metreon will be undergoing a $30 million dollar makeover to start this fall, and scheduled to complete in November 2010. So what exactly are they going to do? If you’ve ever walked in to the Metreon from the back (a walkway about a quarter of a mile up from 4th Stret), where the beautiful Yerba Buena Gardens stands, the new look of the Metreon will make sense. The front door will be moved about 40 yards down Fourth Street, where 12 foot high retracable glass panels will replace eight doors. This will allow open views of the park from Fourth Street. When you walk in through these doors, you will be greeted by a 34 high foot atrium, framed by those restaurants that are currently tucked into the back end of the Metreon: Firewood Cafe, Buckhorn Grill, and Sanraku, just to name a few. These restaurants will finally be in the limelight.

The second floor of the newly redesigned Metreon will be reserved for arts and cultural use, while Lowe’s theater will remain in place on the third floor. And for the fourth floor, are you ready for this? Those of you who have had the pleasure of living and experiencing the second most amazing city in the world, NYC, (San Francisco, of course, being the first) the fourth floor will become the first ever non-NYC home of Tavern on the Green, the legendary Central Park restaurant. The restaurant also has plans to create an open air lounge with fire pits on a 14,000 square foot terrance just outside the main restaurant.

The goals are simple. The way the Metreon stands right now, the designers/architects had one goal in mind: Distract patrons from the outside world, and trap them inside, for a bite to eat or for the whole day. The newly envisioned Metreon’s goal is even more simple: Embrace your surroundings.

See the before and after pictures below:

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