Stepping just barely outside the Lower Haight for a sec, we bring you news of a new cafe dubbed Cortado. It’s opening on Tuesday at 2168 Market, replacing The Cafe at Cafe du Nord. (That’s a lot of “cafe” for two sentences — apologies.)
Anyhoo, yesterday we took a peek inside, chatted with the proprietors Eli and Fiona, and got the following lowdown on the new venture.
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Not to be outdone by other local publications, 7×7 is out with its own “Best of 2010″ issue, and the list includes a few Lower Haight standouts.
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Ah, time-lapse video — why are you so satisfying?
Last week we told you about the inaugural Film Night at the Hayes Valley Farm. Now check out this time-lapse video of the event, all the way from the beginning prep work through the screening itself.
Pretty cool!
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This is definitely the grimmest story we’ve ever covered on haighteration, and probably the most important.
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You would have no idea it’s almost summer by today’s weather, but the family that runs Katz Bagels is planning ahead. They’d like to open their backyard space for outdoor dining. But they’re going to need your help.
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Haighteration reader James M. sent in this photo, which kind of looks like the lovechild of Oscar the Grouch and WALL-E. But he sure doesn’t live on Sesame Street…
Anybody know where this guy does call home?
Update 5/23/2010: And we have a winner! Commenter “Tofu” correctly located this face on the Pierce side of Axum Cafe.
Congrats Tofu!
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On Tuesday, we were first to report that On the Corner would soon be turning into Panini.
But even we didn’t think it would be this fast.
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