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Bye Bye, Lumpia! :(

Cheryl — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:36:30 +0000

After three and a half years, one of my favorite Filipino Restaurants (actually, I dont even know of another filipino restaurant in the city), Poleng Lounge, is shutting their doors. Last call for dinner: Sunday 1/17/2010 Last call for drinks and nightlife: Sunday 1/31/2010 Tear. Sniffle. Tear. Sniffle. Related posts:Sunday Brunch at Circa I gotta say, there is something about having [...] Related posts:

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The Recurring Resolution: 5 Ways to Stay Fit and Healthy in SF

Cheryl — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:52 +0000

Twenty-ten is finally upon us. (And yes, I have been corrected by NAGG that the proper way of saying 2010 is “twenty-ten” and not “two-thousand-ten”.) And I can’t help but to be part of the millions of Americans who have the following item on their new years resolution list: Get Healthy and Fit or something along those lines.

So in honor of our new year, and everyone’s favorite resolution, I have created the top five ways to stay healthy and fit this year, on a budget. Just because 2009 has passed, we can’t forget about our bundling economy.

1) Friday Night Skate
I am sure you have seen this around the city once or twice. Its a group aka madness of people who skate (both in-line and rollers). They meet every Friday night in Ferry Plaza around 8:45 pm. The actual skating event begins promptly at 9 pm. It is a great way to have fun, while staying healthy and fit. Well, that is, if you don’t partake in the heavy drinking that usually follows the event. Its free for everyone and anyone.

2) Mission Cliffs Climbing and Fitness

Tired of the old, mundane gyms? San Francisco is home to many unique gyms and studios for people to work out in. One of which is the Mission Cliffs Climbing and Fitness Center in Portrero Hill. If you are looking for an exhilarating and fun workout, then this is the place for you. Their indoor rock climbing wall is one of the highest walls you will find anywhere. They also offer yoga classes, performance cycling, and weight and cardio machine rooms. Day passes cost $18 (after 3pm and on weekends). And if you are feeling overzealous and want to become a member, now is the time to do it. They are waiving the $100 initiation fee if you join this month (January).

3) Lyon Street Steps

I talked about in a previous post and I can’t help but to bring it up again here. The Lyon Street steps have been infamously known as San Francisco’s Stair Master. They are two sets of very steep stairs in Pacific Heights (where Green Street meets Lyon Street). And the end result (at the top of the stairs), breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay.

4) Lose It app

With our smart-phone era, there is no way I can leave out one of my favorite “health-conscious” apps out there. Now we all now that we can do numbers 1-3 above and burn some calories, but if we don’t watch what we eat, the pounds wont shed and the abs wont get tighter. I fell in love with the Lose It app last year, and it is still one of the most touched apps on my iPhone. It’s pretty simple to use too. You enter your current weight. You enter your goal weight. It asks you when you want to reach your goal weight by. Then it tells you how many calories you are allotted each day. You enter foods and drinks you consume and how many calories you burn roller skating, rock climbing, or using San Francisco’s StairMaster and voila! you have your very own nutrition consult right at your fingertips.

5) Mike’s Boot Camp

Are you the type of person who needs someone yelling in your ear to give it all you have! Mike (of Mike’s Boot Camp) started this program in 2003 to create a fun and energetic workout program, all in the outdoors! Classes meet twice in the mornings (6 am and 7 am) Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and in the evenings at 6:30 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. The groups meet at Dolores Park on the corner of 18th and Dolores. Mike offers a free trial (lasts one week), and charges $125/month for morning classes and $75/month for evening classes. Take a look at his website and see if Mike can help you get in shape this year!

So, what are you waiting for? Stop waiting until next weekend to get a start on your favorite new years resolution. Start now!

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Cheryl — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:47:43 +0000

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If this isn’t Perseverance, I don’t know what is.

Cheryl — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:20:28 +0000

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

Cheryl — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:10:52 +0000

Hold your horses, San Francisco! ‘Cuz I am about to introduce you to a brand new company that is sprouting in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area!

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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My Life on the N-Judah

Cheryl — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:25:22 +0000

With all that has been in the news about people getting mugged and stabbed on various MUNI bus lines and street cars, I have to be honest, my daily commute hasn’t been the same. I am more cautious when I walk on, always finding a seat as far away from suspicious people. My purse is now always sitting on my lap, as I hold tightly onto it.

Why does it have to be so darn scary to ride the bus these days? Why can’t there be some kind of security or feeling of safety when a rider walks onto a bus?

The other night, after making a quick stop in Union Square from work, I got into the N-Judah at Powell Street. Now, the N-Judah is generally suspicious-people free, but that wasn’t the case that evening. A group of four guys who were VERY suspicious got on the train at the same time I did. It was a little later in the evening so there weren’t that many commuters riding the train to begin with. I sat down, and these guys sat in the seats in front of me. Once the doors closed, after about a minute since we had all gotten on the train, one of the guys looked at another guy, got up, and sat in the seat right behind me. For no apparent reason!

You can imagine what I was feeling when that happened. I immediately held my purse even tighter, and tried to avoid any eye contact. The entire ride home, my heart was racing as I envisioned the worst possible things that could happen on that ride.

As soon as I got off the train, I called my fiance who was equally concerned about what I had just told him. I was scared shitless and I felt if something were to have happened to me, then what? I would then be a real life example of the kind of bodies that Benson and Stabler come across on Law and Order: SVU. And that is not the way I want my life to end.

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SPUD Organic Grocery Delivery Revie

Ash — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:48:20 +0000

With all the flooding wreaking havoc on the people of San Francisco in the past two weeks, it might be a good time to sign up with a service that delivers fresh organic fruits, vegetables, and a plethora of organic groceries right to your door. Well, I’ve got just the service for you. A San Francisco company called SPUD will do just that. The good folks at SPUD contacted me to see if I was interested in writing a review on their delivery service. I had heard good things about their service, but getting an actual delivery and trying all the goodies they offered was the only way to write a solid review. They told me my delivery day was Tuesday but did not give me a delivery time. Tuesday morning around 10am, I heard a buzz at the door and a friendly SPUD delivery driver was standing there with a box of goodies. To my surprise, I didn’t receive any fruits or vegetables, but instead received a variety of grocery items. Customers can customize what they receive in their deliveries, but I opted to receive a surprise delivery selected by the people at SPUD. There was organic apple juice, a granola bar, chocolate chip cookies, a salad kit, salsa, and chips. After unpacking everything, my eyes were instantly drawn to the homemade chocolate chip cookies. I took a bite and I was in heaven. The cookies are made by a San Jose based company called Kicks Cookies and Ice Cream. I’m a strong believer in supporting my local economy and I really appreciated that 90% of the items were produced within a 50 mile radius of San Francisco. How do I know that you ask? The SPUD website lists the distance all their products travel from the manufacturer to your door. Very cool indeed!

Some cool facts about SPUD:

Spud! is the only 100% neutral online grocer.
Each SPUD delivery van carrying 60 orders takes 120 cars off the road.
Spud! buys fresh every day - 95% of the produce leaves the warehouse within 24 hours.
Any extra food is donated to local hunger relief charities.

My Recommendation: Friendly and clean delivery driver. Great selection of groceries. Focus on locally produced items. Delivered to my door so I don’t have to get soaked in the rain. If you live more than a block away from a Whole Foods, definitely give SPUD a try. You just might fall in love.

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New Restaurant Opening: Ironside

Cheryl — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:03:02 +0000

You may have seen tweets about this back in July or maybe the last time you were at The District you heard someone talking about it?

The owners of District opened the doors of their second establishment, Ironside, today September 21st on 2nd street, at the corner of Townsend Street. It is located in the same building as Chronicle Books.

Right now, they are serving Breakfast and Lunch and even serves batches of freshly baked cookies at 3pm. They are only open until 4pm for now, but will soon be open until the wee hours of the night, serving happy hour and dinner.

As a South Beach resident, it is often hard to find a late night eatery. But now, all that has changed. Who knows? It may just replace by every-now-and-then Delfina fix.

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A Taste of South Beach and Mission Bay Street Fair

Cheryl — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:59:27 +0000

What: Yet another street fair, this time in my ‘hood, South Beach.

When: Saturday, September 19th from 12noon - 6pm

Where: South Park (a cute little park nestled between 2nd Street and 3rd Street and Bryant and Brannan).

Why: Well, there are many reasons: Outdoor fun. Forecast calls for great weather. Local restaurants will be selling their signature dishes and drinks at a reduced cost. Entertainment stage with live performances.

Restaurants and Bars that are rumored to be participating are:

21st Amendment
Bacar
Brickhouse Cafe
District
Flytrap
Hennessy’s Wines & Specialty Foods
Hotel Utah
Little Skillet
MoMo’s
O’Neill’s Irish Pub
Panera Bread
Paragon
Pete’s Tavern
South Food & Wine Bar
Tres Agaves
The Butler and The Chef Bistro
Zuppa

The event is free, however, fair organizers will request a $10 donation at the entry way. For what, you might ask? To benefit the South Beach/Mission Bay Business Association and other non-profits.

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The GO Urban Adventure Race - Sat 9/19

Cheryl — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:16:39 +0000

Want to combine your love for San Francisco with a fun, fast paced scavenger hunt loaded with physical and mental challenges? Then, I’ve found the event for you.

This Saturday, September 19th, San Francisco will be home for the 3rd GO Urban Adventure Race (so far, the race has taken place in Washington DC and Boston).

Each team, composed of two teammates receive 4 initial clues via SMS text messaging (therefore, it is mandatory to bring a phone that enables SMS text messaging).

Each clue leads to a specific GO point (any location in SF). You can run, walk, jog or take public transportation to the location.

At each GO point you will SMS a response to the clue, complete a physical or mental task, take a picture (with your phone or digital camera), and receive the next clue vis SMS text messaging.

There will be a total of 8 clues, and therefore 8 GO points. And once all 8 clues are solved, you race back to the finish line. 1st place wins $400, 2nd place wins $275 and 3rd place wins $100. And the top 30 teams from each city will be invited to compete in the Championship Race in Washington DC on July 17, 2010.

So? Ready to play?

It’s easy. Show up with your partner at Fort Mason (on the corner of Laguna and Bay Street) between 10:30 am and 11:45 am with $100 total, and you’re in. Just be sure to bring comfortable shoes. And just like any other event in San Francisco, costumes are encouraged. The race starts at 12:00 noon and should finish by 5pm or when the last team crosses the finish line.

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