Since moving to SF, I’ve learned we have lots of treasures hidden in plain sight. One example is Yo También Cantina, which I believe is one of the best lunches in the city.
I would put Yo También on my personal 36 Hours in San Francisco list. I can’t imagine a better visit than getting the “Best of Both Worlds” bowl followed by a walk in the park and a stop at Ice Cream Bar. Co-owners Kenzie Benesh and Isabella Bertorelli use super fresh produce, sourcing from local purveyors. The small menu is fresh, healthy, and well-priced. A dream!
The weird thing about Yo También Cantina is that no one’s heard of it. Despite Eater features and the Richmond Review calling it “Michelin-level in aesthetic and taste,” most people I’ve spoken to have never been. I’m sure some regulars will get upset that I’m sharing - it’s fun to gatekeep (and I get concerns about overwhelming a local favorite). However, in a city where it’s nearly impossible to keep a restaurant alive, my mini mission is getting Yo También Cantina as many customers as I can. LMK once you’ve been.
You should to pay attention to:
The Trump Administration is maneuvering to execute a land exchange with developer Kingsbarn Reality Capital for a quarter-mile parcel of land in Yosemite National Park. The real-estate development group would receive the park land, which they view as critical to developing a property right outside the park, in exchange for buying the Park Service a parcel of commensurate value elsewhere in California. Anna Kramer from NOTUS broke the news earlier this week.
The Fillmore’s been without a grocery store since Safeway shut down nearly 18 months ago, with no solution in sight. The now-vacant property will eventually house a mixed-use development including 1,800 apartment units (!!!) and a grocery store. In the meantime, three grocery store chains have considered temporary tenancy. All have walked away from a deal. I’m curious what the timeline for the new development looks like. What prevents the future build from moving forward, earlier? If you have deets, DM.
Fun Grab Bag:
Next stop: Dolly Parton International Airport.
Pokemon World and the Pokemon World Championships took SF by storm this weekend. Moscone Center was transformed into Pokemon paradise, and there were nightly drone/light shows along the Embarcadero. Of course, Mayor Lurie was in attendance.
Did you know Treasure Island was once slated to become San Francisco’s second airport? WWII ended those plans, with the Navy taking a war lease on the island in 1941. Now we have a strange set of deluxe apartment buildings on the mid-Bay land.
Loquat at Night is this Tuesday, 5-9pm. Run don’t walk. It’s an excellent scene with killer food and only happens once a month.
Have time this week? Here are two other places I’d explore:
Crown Point Press. Founded in 1962, the Press runs a publishing program, hosts workshops, and houses a beautiful gallery.
Sol Bakery - open Friday/Saturday/Sunday