Ask any pigskin junkie where to watch last year's Super Bowl champs, and you'll get one answer: Ace's, where on Sundays the dive transforms into a funky buffet house chock-full of barbecued chicken, salad, and New York Giants fans.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 11, 2008.

With five plasmas devoted to University of Oregon games and bartenders who knock back shots with fellow Duck fans, it's no wonder regulars call this place the Oregon headquarters of San Francisco.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 11, 2008.

A description of a suspect vehicle was broadcast to authorities, and about five minutes later officers in the area of Eddy Street and Van Ness Avenue in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood saw a pickup truck matching the description.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on October 10, 2008.

A description of a suspect vehicle was broadcast to authorities, and about five minutes later officers in the area of Eddy Street and Van Ness Avenue in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood saw a pickup truck matching the description.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on October 10, 2008.

...gets us going. (Honestly, probably the fact that they're easy to photograph on cameraphones.) 77 Van Ness Avenue, a 50-unit mixed-use project designed by local firm Forum Design, looks like it...

Published by Curbed SF on October 10, 2008.

Korean soondae is a subtle, spicy, rice-based version of the delicacy, one that leaves a sausagey aftertaste. Try the pan-fried version with silver noodles at Cocobang (550 Taylor, SF. 415-292-5144), a surreal hole-in-the-wall that offers (also rice-based) Korean OB Lager, which makes its appearance in a giant, plastic, screw-top two-liter bottle.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

I venture out in search of more, on the rumor that Suzu Noodle House (1825 Post, SF. 415-346-5083) in Japantown and Katana-ya (430 Geary, SF. 415-771-1280) near Union Square serve spicy tofu ramen that compares.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

OK, so you're thinking, yeah, Korean sounds good, but I want a hangout, too. Well, brothers and sisters, I hear you — and the answer is Cocobang.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

This place seems a bit confused about what kind of restaurant it is, with deli-style items, diner decor, and a laminated menu that gives off a Denny's vibe.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

A surprise to me: there are oodles of Islamic enclaves in Thailand, a mainly Buddhist nation. Bang San is a beyond-cute little kitchen-counterlike eatery in the Tenderloin which serves only halal meats in its spicy Thai favorites — especially good are the ginger beef pad king sod rice plate and the sweet red kang dang pumpkin curry kicked up with some jalapeño vinegar condiment.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

Most, but not all, halal spots will hang their certification in the window, and if you'd like to do the cooking yourself, halal meats are available at butcher shops such as Salama Halal Meat (604 Geary, SF. 415-474-0359), the goat-a-licious Alhambra Meat Company (3111 24th St., SF. 415-525-4499), or stunning variety store Queen of Sheba (1100 Sutter, SF. 415-567-4322).

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

Most, but not all, halal spots will hang their certification in the window, and if you'd like to do the cooking yourself, halal meats are available at butcher shops such as Salama Halal Meat (604 Geary, SF. 415-474-0359), the goat-a-licious Alhambra Meat Company (3111 24th St., SF. 415-525-4499), or stunning variety store Queen of Sheba (1100 Sutter, SF. 415-567-4322).

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

The cheese list at Absinthe may be concise — with about 10 European and three American varieties — but the plates stand out here because the cheeses are carefully chosen and thoughtfully paired.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on October 10, 2008.

'Multitude: Drawings by Micke Tong' | Hotel Biron, 45 Rose Street, San Francisco, CA | (415) 703-0403 | October 1 through 31.

Published by SFist on October 9, 2008.

8 p.m. // Rickshaw Stop (155 Fell) // $10-50

Published by SFist on October 9, 2008.

3) Polk Gulch: Back open after a month-plus hiatus is Cafe Zitouna on the corner of Polk and Sutter. The menu has a few tweaks but nothing major. 1201 Sutter Street, at Polk Street, (415) 673-2622; website [EaterWire]

Published by Eater SF on October 9, 2008.

3) Polk Gulch: Back open after a month-plus hiatus is Cafe Zitouna on the corner of Polk and Sutter. The menu has a few tweaks but nothing major. 1201 Sutter Street, at Polk Street, (415) 673-2622; website [EaterWire]

Published by Eater SF on October 9, 2008.

Across town, in another noisy neighborhood, Michael Pedersen is jolted awake many nights by sirens. He lives near a fire station at Polk and Post streets, where crews responded to more than 2,400 calls last year. The station is thought to be the busiest in the nation.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 8, 2008.

Drip, drip: For the second time in less than two years, plumbing issues have forced San Francisco's Cortez (550 Geary St.) to close temporarily. This time, a pipe burst. As of press time, the restaurant was to have reopened Tuesday night.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 8, 2008.

...harbinger of all shoes waterproof, Merrell, has opened its flagship store in Union Square— at 285 Geary Street. Bonus feel-good marketing move: the company is donating money, meeting space, and "services" to...

Published by Curbed SF on October 8, 2008.

All in all, Urban Tavern isn't a miss, but it isn't the hit it wants to be either. For the price you pay, the atmosphere, which is definitely on the austere side, and the existing service would probably drive most diners to take their hard-earned dollars elsewhere.

Published by SFist on October 7, 2008.

...Street: A photo-snapping tipster sends along the above shot of the newest tenant at 1106 Market, right off Seventh Street: Neptalia Bistro and Bar. The space, last inhabited by Cafe do...

Published by Eater SF on October 7, 2008.

Drip, drip: For the second time in less than two years, plumbing issues have forced San Francisco's Cortez (550 Geary St.) to close temporarily. This time, a pipe burst. As of press time, the restaurant was to have reopened Tuesday night.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 7, 2008.

Robinson was attacked at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday on the 300 block of Ellis Street. Police Inspector Valerie Matthews said Brown was a drug user who apparently was angry that Robinson was "gaffling" him - selling him fake narcotics.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 4, 2008.

San Francisco Police Department horses are also scheduled for a blessing at the event at 133 Golden Gate Ave.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on October 4, 2008.

...Addington of Fair Market Properties LLC said a nearly completed lease with a tenant for 1028 Market St. is in limbo after his bank declined to increase his loan to fund interior work...

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 3, 2008.

Robinson was attacked at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday on the 300 block of Ellis Street. Police Inspector Valerie Matthews said Brown was a drug user who apparently was angry that Robinson was "gaffling" him - selling him fake narcotics.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 3, 2008.

Robinson was attacked at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday on the 300 block of Ellis Street. Police Inspector Valerie Matthews said Brown was a drug user who apparently was angry that Robinson was "gaffling" him - selling him fake narcotics.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on October 3, 2008.

On Friday, October 3rd at 12 pm, the St. Anthony Foundation invites the public to celebrate the opening of San Francisco’s first LEED certified green Direct Social Services building at 150 Golden Gate — in The Tenderloin.

Published by LIVININTHELOIN on October 3, 2008.

-A man was stabbed to death early yesterday morning, on the 300 block of Ellis Street, in the Tenderloin. Another man, 44 year-old James Starghill, was shot to death on Tuesday, at around 2:00 p.m., in Portola.

Published by San Francisco Crime blog on October 2, 2008.

...Addington of Fair Market Properties LLC said a nearly completed lease with a tenant for 1028 Market St. is in limbo after his bank declined to increase his loan to fund interior work...

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 2, 2008.

Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, across from City Hall

Published by SFist on October 2, 2008.

631 Ofarrell #612 [MLS]

Published by Curbed SF on October 2, 2008.

Postrio (545 Post St., near Taylor) has a new chef and pastry chef, both from Wolfgang Puck's stable...

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 1, 2008.

At about 3:50 a.m. today, a man got into an argument with someone and was found suffering from stab wounds on the 300 block of Ellis Street. He was taken to San Francisco General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name was withheld pending notification of his family.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on October 1, 2008.

Officers responded to the 300 block of Ellis Street in the Tenderloin District at about 3:50 a.m. and found a man suffering stab wounds, according to police.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on October 1, 2008.

...in the Portola neighborhood. And then an unidentified man was stabbed to death on the 300 block of Ellis at 3:50 a.m. today after getting into "an argument with someone." No arrests...

Published by SFist on October 1, 2008.

Officers responded to the 300 block of Ellis Street in the Tenderloin District at about 3:50 a.m. and found a man suffering stab wounds, according to police.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on October 1, 2008.

The iconic and rundown building, located at 1 Jones St., was bought earlier this month by a company called - guess what? - 1 Jones LLC.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 30, 2008.

Postrio (545 Post St., near Taylor) has a new chef and pastry chef, both from Wolfgang Puck's stable...

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 30, 2008.

Thier site and store locater seems to have imploded this afternoon, probably due to insane amounts of traffic, but there are two SF locations: downtown (119 Ellis) and Fisherman's Wharf (2800 Leavenworth). Read more about it here.

Published by SFist on September 25, 2008.

6 p.m. // 815 Hyde // free

Published by SFist on September 23, 2008.

The latest took place Sunday in front of 245 Hyde St. in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood. 

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on September 22, 2008.

On Sunday morning, another 59-year-old San Francisco man, Ralph Ruiz, was fatally stabbed in the 200 block of Hyde Street in the Tenderloin.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on September 22, 2008.

An attack at 10:45 a.m. Sunday in the Tenderloin left Ralph Ruiz, 59, dead of stab wounds. Investigators said Ruiz had been arguing with a man outside 245 Hyde St. when the man attacked him.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on September 22, 2008.

At about 10:45 a.m. Sunday, police said, a 59-year-old man was stabbed during an argument with a second man on the 200 block of Hyde Street, between Turk and Eddy streets. The unidentified victim was taken to San Francisco General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Published by LIVININTHELOIN on September 22, 2008.

The fire started on the second floor of 686 Post St. and was reported at 3:47 a.m., according to fire Lt. Ken Smith. It was contained around 4:30 a.m.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on September 21, 2008.

The fire started on the second floor of 686 Post St. and was reported at 3:47 a.m., Smith said. It was contained around 4:30 a.m.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on September 21, 2008.

The fire started on the second floor of 686 Post St. and was reported at 3:47 a.m., Smith said. It was contained around 4:30 a.m.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on September 21, 2008.

The latest took place late this morning in front of 245 Hyde St. in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on September 21, 2008.