Previous organizations Randy's Guide has spotlighted and donated: Common Ground Relief, LYRIC, Aldea Inc., Glide Memorial, City CarShare, Maitri, Loaves and Fishes, Friends of the Urban Forest, Farm Sanctuary, Bay Area Community Services, Blue Energy, My New Red Shoes, College Track, Foundation for the People of Burma, Vital Life Services, Little Angel Fund, San Francisco Health Services Coalition, Natural Resources Defense Council, Bay Localize, San Francisco Women Against Rape, Sustainable Conservation, Ashoka, Old Skool Cafe, Darfur Sister Schools, Rebuilding Together San Francisco, Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center, Urban Solutions, San Francisco Suicide Prevention, The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse, Shanti, Curry Without Worry, SF Neighborhood Theater Foundation, La Cocina, Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California, The Bike Kitchen, and First Graduate.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Randy's Guide CCLXXIV (274)
Local Food Pick
L'Ardoise Bistro
151 Noe St. (at Henry St.)
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 437-2600
Nestled on a quiet residential corner just a stone's throw away from the bustling Castro, this French find is one of the best values in the City. The coq au vin is top-notch, and the service is warm and genuine. Reserve yourself a spot at a neighborhood gem. 4.5 stars - 565 reviews
Previous SF picks: Radius; Limon Rotisserie; Art's Cafe; Little Star Pizza; Yamo; Breakfast at Tiffany's; Humphry Slocombe; Tu Lan; Foreign Cinema; Zanze's Cheesecake; San Tung; Katana-Ya; A La Turca; Boxing Room; Frances; Saigon Sandwich; Brenda's French Soul Food; Park Tavern; Broken Record; Rosamunde Sausage Grill; Curry Up Now; Yasukochi's Sweet Stop; Lime Tree Southeast Asian Kitchen; Firefly; Red Door Cafe.
Previous Peninsula/South Bay picks: Curry Up Now (San Mateo); Little Lucca Sandwich Shop & Deli (Burlingame/South SF); Falafel's Drive In (San Jose); Sunny Bowl (Mountain View); Back A Yard Caribbean Grill (Menlo Park).
Previous East Bay picks: Little Star Pizza (Albany); Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen (Berkeley); Asmara (Oakland); Keanu's Island Kine Food (Vacaville); Tara's Organic Ice Cream (Berkeley/Oakland).
Previous North Bay picks: Bouchon Bakery (Yountville); Della Fattoria Bakery (Petaluma); Sol Food (San Rafael).
Local History
Henry Haight (1825-1878): Born in Rochester, NY, Haight moved to San Francisco in 1850 and set up a successful law firm. He served as Governor of California from 1867-1871 and established the State Board of Health and University of California. Other Haights worked in banking, law, and military fields. Haight Street, which runs from Hayes Valley to Golden Gate Park, is named after this family.
Local Charity
Amy C., fellow Randy's Guide reader, is asking for contributions to her fundraising efforts for the Big Sur International Marathon during April 2012. The proceeds benefit Lazarex Cancer Foundation. Check out her fundraising page at http://lazarex.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=491752 , and click Amy C. in the top right corner!
Bay Area Weekend Highs
A series of winter storms start today. Dust off your umbrella and boots!
Everywhere: Near 60
Human Rights in Haiti discussion [Thu 5:30-8pm]: Panel discusses current human rights concerns in Haiti. At UC Hastings College of the Law (SF). http://cgrs.uchastings.edu
Sea Lion Walking Tour [Thu-Sun 11am-4pm hourly]: 30-minute tours intend to be informative and hosted by Aquarium of the Bay and The Marine Mammal Center. Free cookies and additional discounts. At Pier 39's Entrance Plaza or Sea Lion Cafe if rainy (SF). www.pier39.com
Edwardian Ball Bazaar [Sat noon-5pm]: Pick up some merchandise to wear for the tickets-only Edwardian Ball that evening. At the Regency Ballroom (SF). www.edwardianball.com
NOLA Party [Wed 6-9pm]: The Niners may have beaten the Saints, but this free party is a reminder of all that New Orleans has to offer. Featuring DJ Brice Nice, the Lagniappe Brass Band, and Bay Area Jambalaya Girl spooning up free jambalaya. At Public Works (SF). www.publicsf.com
Bay Area Restaurant Deal of the Week
Goat Hill Pizza, known for its in-house sourdough crust since 1975, is offering 50% off its menu. Discount (up to $10) expires Tuesday (1/24/12), and does not apply to the Monday all-you-can-eat fest. 300 Connecticut St (at 18th St.), Potrero Hill. www.scoutmob.com/san-francisco/deal/1927
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