My grandfather, upon turning 65, decided he should get senior privileges in the carpool line. My face would turn bright red as he’d skirt around the line of cars, park in the front, and yell “Sarah!” For the last 20+ years I’ve woken up each day manifesting that kind of confidence.
I had forgotten about the carpool line until I recently walked by Convent and Stuart Hall. I heard an 8-year-old yelling at her dad “bye crazy dad! Bye dad! Bye insane!” He yelled back from the car as he drove away “I love you! Love you!” Back to school is in full swing.
In most places, wearing backpack and buying your binders marks the start of fall. But here, it’s the start of San Francisco Summer. I wonder if anyone else in this city gets “sun-anxiety.” It's not about UV, but rather whether I’m making the most of the sun. I’m working on not letting that paranoia rain on my parade. Therefore, this year I’ve kept my SF Summer ambitions low: wear one less layer, sit in the park, and eat outdoors. I’ve included an SF Summer Shortlist below.
This issue also marks a month of Chocolate Cherry Cookie! If you have feedback, it’s solicited. Let me know what you think, and what I could improve upon, via email reply or text. Additionally, if you know of any graphic designers who would help me with a logo, I’d appreciate your recs. I promise not to let perfect be the enemy of the good. CCC just needs a little color.
Grab Bag:
Riley Walz of Find My Parking Cops fame is at it again, this time with live visualizations of Muni ridership. Seems like only ~5% of active lines are usually standing room only. Speaking from personal experience, my bus (the 1), is always one of them.
The Sea Ranch Lodge is expanding. In 2024, the Lodge was sold to a group of investors including the founders of Twitch and Stripe. Now, the Lodge is planning to add 23 new guest rooms and a wellness center. The renovation is expected to be controversial, especially with Bjarke Ingels’ firm BIG at the helm. BIG is known for projects befitting of its name, like CopenHill (Copenhagen’s artificial ski slope) and Google offices. I’d be curious to learn how BIG was chosen for Sea Ranch, a property that’s famous for being at peace with its surroundings.
Local Substack queen Viv Chen interviewed Puck’s Sarah Shapiro on all things fashion/retail in San Francisco. If you’ve been wondering what the f Vogue World is or wondering whether to shop in the city, this one’s for you.
SF Summer Shortlist: Some ideas for how to embrace upcoming (fingers crossed) sunshine
Dogpatch favorite Sohn is hosting Lefty Gelato this weekend. Flavors include date + pecan, perilla, and mandarin. If you haven’t been to Sohn yet, it’s worth a visit. The space is beautiful and they frequently host events.
While you’re in the neighborhood, head to Neighbor Bakehouse for one of the best and most underrated pastries in the Bay.
Bella By The Way alerted me that this Saturday is Free Fishing Day. No permit required. I don’t know how to fish, but if anyone wants to teach me, I’m down.
The Mendocino County Fair and Apple Festival is September 18-20. The schedule includes crowning of the Junior Apple Jack, a Jr. Swine Show, an Open Swine Show, a Dairy Goat Show, and a Wool Show. Saturday night there’s a rodeo. Tickets are just $15/person.
Have you ever been to a BEAN UP?! Neither have I. We both have the opportunity to go on September 27th in Alamo Square Park.
If you want a rodeo closer to home, Cow Palace is hosting the Grand National Rodeo on October 9th and 10th. Thank you reader Shira B. for the tip. In perhaps a first for a large-scale event in San Francisco, no AI companies are listed as sponsors (yet).
Little Saint in Healdsburg has free concerts all month.
On October 8th, Rampant Bottle & Bar is hosting the first pop-up from Kiddo. Menu below, looks yum!
Bean Up! I’ve found my tribe. Thanks Sarah.
Thanks for the mention! Glad to spread the word about CDFW’s free fishing days 🎣