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Published April 21, 2009 at 11:05 a.m.

Afternoon shadows at Herbivore. [Photo: Flickr/Mark d Vore] · Despite Hard Times, Food Network Mag Doubles Circulation [AdAge] · Presenting the Guy Fieri Doucheometer [FNH] · Liquor License Logjam Frustrates Peninsula Businesses, Officials [MN] · Starbucks to Offer Gluten-Free ...

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Mayor Newsom Praises Police Officers Association for Agreement that Saves Money and Jobs


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Published April 20, 2009 at 5:27 p.m.

Mayor Gavin Newsom is pleased to announce an amendment to the City’s labor contract with the San Francisco Police Officers’ Association (SFPOA) that will net the City nearly $17 million in savings over the next two fiscal years. Read more ...

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SFist Tonight


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Published April 20, 2009 at 3:41 p.m.
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Glass Candy (by Anne Marie) ... CONCERT : Omar, DJ and promoter of Popscene presents the second annual Italians Do It Better Records ... Tonight's showcase will feature performances from Glass Candy (fersh from Coachella), Desire (live debut), Twister Wire, and Mike Simonetti ... 9 p.m. // Mezzanine (444 Jessie) // $15 ... TALK : Jon Carroll (!) will host an intimate evening in conversation with Bay Area treasure, Rita Moreno ... Moreno will discuss her successful career -- killing it as

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The Week Ahead: Bay Area Concerts


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Published April 20, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.
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Monday (FML), April 20 ... Bloc Party, Menomena @ Fox Theater, $33.50 ... Glass Candy, Desire, Twisted Wires, Mike Simonetti, dj Omar @ Mezzanine, $15 ... Cypress Hill (two shows) @ the Fillmore, $45 ... Atmosphere, P.O.S., Attracted to Gods @ the Warfield, (sold out) ... Tuesday, April 21 ... Fleet Foxes, Blitzen Trapper @ Fox Theater, $22.50 ... Black Kids, Mates of State, Judgement Day @ the Independent, $20 ... Devil Wears Prada, A Day to Remember, Sky Eats Airplane @ Slim's, $16.50/19 ...

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Moz Cancels Paramount Show


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Published April 20, 2009 at 1:29 p.m.
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According to SF Weekly music scribe Gordie Young, an increasingly plump Morrissey canceled Saturday's show at the Paramount Theatre "due to illness." And his fans, who are already known for teetering on the brink, lost their collective shit all over Twitter. It seems this is the third Bay Area show he's canceled. (He also walked off stage at Coachella after smelling the savory scent of roasting meats. That, or the Moz spotted one of them there brown people and got scared.) Anyway, it turns out

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How green are you?


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Published April 20, 2009 at 8:54 a.m.

The Chronicle takes a look at the green transportation habits of Bay Area mayors.  So far Berkeley’s mayor seems to be taking the greatest strides to reduce his carbon footprint.  Literally ...

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Openings


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Published April 17, 2009 at 2:00 a.m.
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Woodhouse Fish Co. Dylan and Rowan MacNiven, owners of this popular seafood shack in the Castro, have opened a second outpost on Fillmore Street in Lower Pacific Heights. The restaurant has been open for lunch only, but starting tomorrow executive chef Jon ...

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EaterWire Late Edition: Postrio Plans Big Overhaul, Hiatus


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Published April 15, 2009 at 7:07 p.m.

[Photo: Prescott] UNION SQUARE—Hot off the wire comes the heavy news that Postrio, Wolfgang Puck's 20-year-old San Francisco outpost, will be reinventing itself this summer. For some context, Bauer knocked the institution down to 1.5 measly stars a few ...

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Bay Area diners' behavior grabs attention


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Published April 9, 2009 at 2:00 a.m.
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Diners have been known to gripe and moan about restaurant service. In fact, many surveys show it as the No. 1 complaint about eating out. "He didn't refill my water glass fast enough." "She got my order wrong." "What does it take to get a little attention in ...

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In Response to Credit Crisis, Mayor Newsom Launches San Francisco Small Business Loan Fund


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Published April 2, 2009 at 4:31 p.m.

In response to the ongoing credit crisis, Mayor Gavin Newsom announced today that TMC Development Working Solutions (Working Solutions) has been selected to work with the City and County of San Francisco to administer the city’s new Small Business Revolving ...

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