SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) – On Saturday night, skaters raced at high speed down Church Street in San Francisco – next to Dolores Park.

They call it the “hill bomb” and it happens every year, but the San Francisco Police have tried to prevent it.

They set up barricades on several blocks of Dolores Street, but the skaters simply went down another street.

“I guess the police aren't as interested in this one as they were in Dolores,” said Amire Lofton, who attended. “Four skaters, they all said Church Street and they all just came here.”

RELATED: 'You could get arrested': SFPD warns skaters planning to attend Dolores Park Hill bomb blast

The police were on the mountain but did not intervene. They even blocked the road for the skaters.

Last year, San Francisco police attempted to prevent the Hill Bomb and a confrontation broke out between them and the skaters. Over 100 people were arrested for throwing objects at police and damaging a MUNI train.

Police Chief Bill Scott said this week he would not tolerate violence.

Many skaters feel the city should have worked with them to keep the event going while ensuring safety.

“The city was not warned about this event without adequate warning,” said Aaron Breetwor, a skateboard activist from San Francisco. “I was in contact with them a year ago trying to get them to make the event safer, even though there was no official organizer, and they had nothing planned other than this.”

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Breetwor claims skateboards are listed as a non-motorized, user-powered vehicle in the city's traffic code. He plans to continue talking with the city.

However, residents of the park were happy to see the police.

“It's about public safety. It's not about the kids not having fun,” said Chuck Louden, who lives near the park. “I'm glad to see them here today. We can work together to find a place that works for everyone, but this is about safety.”

We have reached out to the San Francisco Police Department to ask why they did not intervene in the bombing on the hill and are now waiting for a response.

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New details were recently announced about where exactly the new Nintendo store in San Francisco will be located.

Last month, the video game giant announced plans to open a new store in Union Square.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, city permits indicate that the new store will be located at 331 Powell Street, right next to the Westin St. Francis San Francisco.

The Powell Street space has been vacant for the past few years and previously housed BCBG and athleisure brand FILA.

The new Union Square location will be the second Nintendo store in the United States and the first on the West Coast. The other U.S. location is at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Nintendo plans to open its new location in San Francisco next year.

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The Mission District will have one less place for casual vibes and upscale beer and burgers: The Monk's Kettle is closing its original location at 3141 16th Street and moving to Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood. According to a press release, the 16th Street location will remain open through June; The Monk's team will then move operations to the Oakland space and plans to host a grand opening in early fall. In the press release, co-owner Christian Albertson cites an expired rental agreement and the possibility of a new location with larger space and better offerings as the reason for the move. The San Rafael outpost remains unchanged.

As part of the farewell, Albertson also wrote a letter titled “Reflections on a 16-Year Run on 16th Street,” in which he discussed the vastly different landscape in San Francisco than when the dimly lit destination for hazy IPAs and pretzel rolls opened . Albertson says that when he opened in 2007, San Francisco was a “community.” [that] was more focused on going out and experiencing the world through its restaurants, bars and shops.” The app-based delivery boom in the early 2010s for a gastropub was never a good thing, he writes. If 20 percent of every sale goes to another company, the money dries up—plus the experience of hanging out with friends over a basket of fries and a Cellarmaker beer. “For the first nine years of our tenure, our kitchen was open until 1 a.m. every night and we kicked people out at 2 a.m.,” the note reads in part. “These days, closing at 11 p.m. often feels too late.”

The monk's kettle

The monk's kettle

In addition to changing restaurant trends, Albertson cites the recent influx of tech workers as a major problem for his industry. Instead of people in neighborhoods like the Mission investing and taking the time to become regulars at bars and restaurants, “the workers at these companies are here on short-term contracts with contracts for a year (or less)” and “that's what they are.” far less inclined to support their local district; They're more likely to head to desirable hotspots before heading to wherever the next job takes them.” He says these reasons and more make San Francisco more ephemeral than ever, adding to the reality of being a small business owner here make challenge.

The Monk's Kettle will take over the former Citron space at 5484 College Avenue. The release touts an open floor plan for a large bar — fans of the business can expect the lion's head bar to move to the East Bay — and a dining room with a large back patio next to a lemon tree and a trellis overhead. Parklets in front of the restaurant expand seating capacity. Closing events and sales, including a time travel tour of vintage menus and cellar beers, will take place in the following months. Updates will be posted on Monk's Kettle's social media channels. “So we head to Rockridge to start the new neighborhood bar,” Albertson’s letter continued. “We hope to see you all there.”

Monk's Kettle (3141 16th Street) will remain open through June and is open Sunday through Thursday from noon to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to midnight.

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The California-based HVAC company expands into Bay Area North with a new location in Sonoma County

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, a plumbing and HVAC company serving residential and commercial locations in California and Arizona, has opened a new location in the metro San Francisco area, expanding its reach into the Bay Area.

Rooter Hero expands into Bay Area North with a new location in Rohnert Park that will serve both Sonoma and Marin counties.

“We are excited to bring the Rooter Hero brand into the Bay Area North region,” said Rooter Hero co-founder and CEO John Akhoian. This location will help us provide the residents in Sonoma and Marin counties with the top-level plumbing services Rooter Hero has become known for. We are grateful that our California family provides continued support so that we can continue to grow.”

The new office is located at 5772 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 and offers a wide range of plumbing services. General Manager Patrick Fee said the location will phase in HVAC services beginning sometime toward the end of 2023. Fee runs the Bay Area North location along with David Lyons, who serves as the office’s local service manager.

“John Akhoian’s leadership and innovation continues to make Rooter Hero one of the best home service companies in California,” Fee said. “Without the support of the entire Rooter Hero leadership team, we wouldn’t see the kinds of successes in expansion that we are experiencing. We are looking forward to building a relationship with the residents in the Bay Area North service area.”

Since 2011, Rooter Hero has offered plumbing services to residents throughout California. By 2019, with the purchase of four locations in the Phoenix, Arizona, area and another location in San Jose, California, earlier this year, the company has branched out into the heating and air conditioning markets.

“With the success of our Phoenix and San Jose area locations, we’re certain we’ll be able to provide the plumbing and HVAC services the people in the north Bay Area need,” Akohian said. “Patrick and David have demonstrated their abilities to deliver the dedication and service record needed for this location to achieve its goals. We will be cheering on their victories.”

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About Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air

Since 2011, Rooter Hero has been committed to providing the best in plumbing and drain services. With more than 90 years of plumbing experience, the Rooter Hero team prides themselves on creating a memorable experience for each customer.

The company provides solutions for both residential and commercial needs and offers 24/7 emergency service. Operating in service area locations throughout California and Arizona, Rooter Hero offers options such as HVAC service and installation in select areas. For more information, please visit https://rooterhero.com or call 844-219-2215.

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The California-based HVAC company expands into Bay Area North with a new location in Sonoma County

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, a plumbing and HVAC company serving residential and commercial locations in California and Arizona, has opened a new location in the metro San Francisco area, expanding its reach into the Bay Area.

Rooter Hero expands into Bay Area North with a new location in Rohnert Park that will serve both Sonoma and Marin counties.

“We are excited to bring the Rooter Hero brand into the Bay Area North region,” said Rooter Hero co-founder and CEO John Akhoian. This location will help us provide the residents in Sonoma and Marin counties with the top-level plumbing services Rooter Hero has become known for. We are grateful that our California family provides continued support so that we can continue to grow.”

The new office is located at 5772 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 and offers a wide range of plumbing services. General Manager Patrick Fee said the location will phase in HVAC services beginning sometime toward the end of 2023. Fee runs the Bay Area North location along with David Lyons, who serves as the office’s local service manager.

“John Akhoian’s leadership and innovation continues to make Rooter Hero one of the best home service companies in California,” Fee said. “Without the support of the entire Rooter Hero leadership team, we wouldn’t see the kinds of successes in expansion that we are experiencing. We are looking forward to building a relationship with the residents in the Bay Area North service area.”

Since 2011, Rooter Hero has offered plumbing services to residents throughout California. By 2019, with the purchase of four locations in the Phoenix, Arizona, area and another location in San Jose, California, earlier this year, the company has branched out into the heating and air conditioning markets.

“With the success of our Phoenix and San Jose area locations, we’re certain we’ll be able to provide the plumbing and HVAC services the people in the north Bay Area need,” Akohian said. “Patrick and David have demonstrated their abilities to deliver the dedication and service record needed for this location to achieve its goals. We will be cheering on their victories.”

For more information about Rooter Here, please visit https://rooterhero.com/.

About Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air

Since 2011, Rooter Hero has been committed to providing the best in plumbing and drain services. With more than 90 years of plumbing experience, the Rooter Hero team prides themselves on creating a memorable experience for each customer.

The company provides solutions for both residential and commercial needs and offers 24/7 emergency service. Operating in service area locations throughout California and Arizona, Rooter Hero offers options such as HVAC service and installation in select areas. For more information, please visit https://rooterhero.com or call 844-219-2215.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Ripley
Ripley PR
(865) 977-1973
[email protected]

SOURCE Rooter Hero

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The location of longtime seaside diner Louis’ Restaurant may become the home of a new restaurant, according to the National Park Service, which owns the San Francisco building.

“The NPS is currently working toward a Request for Proposal (RFP) in the future for a tenant to occupy 902 Point Lobos Ave to operate a restaurant,” park service spokesperson Julian Espinoza said in an email.

The park service had previously said that there was no search process underway, but that it would “maintain the building and evaluate its potential use for the future.”

People walk past Louis’ Restaurant on Feb. 17, 2023, located near Land’s End. The diner shuttered in 2020. | Garrett Leahy/The Standard

The service did not say when the request for proposal, a formal document asking for vendor bids, would be released. The service had a bidding process for the former Cliff House restaurant nearby, and has selected a new operator, but has not shared further details.

READ MORE: Cliff House To Reopen as New Mystery Restaurant This Year

Louis’ Restaurant closed in August 2020 after more than 80 years in business, just months before it was due to renew its lease. The months of closure due to Covid made it infeasible to stay open. 

Tom Hontalas, former co-owner of Louis’ Restaurant, stands outside the iconic 1930s coastal diner. | Garrett Leahy/The Standard

Whoever takes over the building will have to address needed repairs to the building, which has not been fully renovated in decades, Espinoza said.

Public documents say that while the building is in “good overall condition,” the building would not be up to current building code and would need even more modifications if the next restaurant there wanted to expand the space.

Laurie Thomas, head of the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, said that renovation of professional kitchens can be very expensive.

“Once you get into plumbing and electrical, you can easily get to $100,000,” Thomas said. 

Tom Hontalas, former co-owner of Louis’ Restaurant, said that he was excited to see who ends up taking over.

“I wish them the best, and look forward to seeing what they’ll do with the place,” Hontalas said. “Maybe one day I’ll drop in. I don’t think I’ll say who I am, but I’d check it out.”

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Sweeping views of Siletz Bay. Wide decks to soak in the sun (sometimes). A beautiful, open dining hall with a seafood market and crab boil, and a merch area complete with a second bar.

Much like the previous three, Pelican Brewing has nailed its fourth location. I’m not going to say it surpasses the original spot in Pacific City, a place that, for me and years of wedding anniversary memories, is held aloft with its sand-adjacent patio, view of Haystack Rock and the towering sand dune to the north that my wife makes me climb every year (somehow inexplicably this does not diminish my memories). But you may disagree with me, because Pelican’s Siletz Bay brewpub, at the southern end of Lincoln City, is truly a “wow” kind of place.

I made my first trip out there earlier this month for a long weekend with my wife. The place had its official opening in the fall after a very soft partial opening last June, but the crew is now ramping up for a first full summer of service, so I wanted to write about it before the sun arrives (will it ever, I ask ya). Our reaction to Pelican Siletz Bay is summed up by this: We fully intended to eat at three different places on our three nights at the coast, but after our first visit to Pelican on Saturday, we found ourselves back there Sunday night (on night one, smoked tri-tip flatbread for her and 14-hour slow smoked tri-tip for me, and two brewpub cheeseburgers on the return trip).

The new kitchen is big, and from the dining room you can watch the efficient production and flow of a menu that features familiar staples from Pelican’s other locations (Cannon Beach and Tillamook are spots two and three) but also some new offerings that include locally sourced seafood and produce. An annex called Phil’s Nest (Phil, I learned, is the name of the pelican in the brewery’s logo) is open and gearing up for summer, with separate seating, a fireplace and bar, offering guests a seafood market and crab boil — perfect for taking out onto the wooden decks that front Siletz Bay. When the weather allows, those are lined with Adirondack chairs and tables, an unrivaled way to wait for a table with a beer or languish away an afternoon or evening.

Inside, the elegantly appointed restaurant is topped by a mezzanine dining area and private spaces that can be rented for parties or company gatherings. All take in the views of the bay offered by windows stretching from floor to a wood ceiling high above. A large central bar serves Pelican’s familiar and new styles, from flagship Kiwanda Cream Ale to one of my favorite of their newer beers, Hoppa Don’t Preach, a danky Northwest IPA. Speaking of beer, Pelican has moved its original 15-barrel brewery from Pacific City to Siletz Bay, with the glistening tanks one of the first things you see when you pull into the parking lot, and it’s cranking out the beers you’ll find on tap there (the larger production brewery for distribution beer remains in Tillamook). Brand manager Alexandra Pallas walked me through the place and through one of Pelican’s newest endeavors — hop water, a great alternative for drivers and those abstaining from alcohol. The line is called Sparkle Hops, and they’re tasty, refreshing and subtle, with Strata + Acai and Citra + Lemon the first available.

I could go on and on about the place, but go see it for yourself. Make the call on whether your introverted self prefers sitting inside and watching rain spritz the windows (go now), or your extrovert craves the warm hustle and bustle of crowds sipping suds on a sunny deck (go this summer). See you there.

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Takeoff approaching for Crux Portland Pub

The previous tenant moves out recently at the future home of Crux Portland Pub.

The plane has left the hangar at Crux Fermentation Project’s upcoming Southeast Portland location. Formerly home to Vagabond Brewing’s Portland location, Crux took over the space after Salem-based Vagabond shut down all of its operations during the pandemic. Bend-based Crux is busy getting its second location ready for us, and part of the operation is getting rid of the Cessna plane Vagabond had perched up near the ceiling. “The plane is awesome and was a great part of the Vagabond plan … but it was their thing and not ours, so it’ll be coming out,” Crux marketing director Jason Randles told me a while back. He says they are still shooting for a June opening for the Crux Portland Pub, which will be in the Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood at 2715 S.E. Eighth Ave., Suite 172, formerly part of the Darigold dairy complex. Randles says lots of work is going on behind the walls, and Crux has started an Instagram page where you can track progress.

2022 was stable, Brewers Association says

The Brewers Association, the national group that represents small and independent craft breweries and homebrewers, this week released production figures that showed 2022 remained relatively unchanged from 2021. Small and independent brewers produced 24.3 million barrels of beer, on par with 2021′s numbers, and craft’s overall beer market share by volume grew to 13.2%, up from 13.1% in 2021. Overall, the beer market shrank 3% by volume in 2022.

The estimated retail dollar value was $28 billion, representing a 24.6% market share and 6% growth over 2021. The association said sales growth was stronger than volume because of pricing and a shift to smaller brewers — who are more likely to sell onsite and through distributed draft — as well as the continued shift back to on-premise sales, which has a higher retail value. Craft brewers provided 189,413 direct jobs, a 9% increase from 2021, driven both by growth in the number of breweries and a continued shift to hospitality-focused business models.

Bart Watson, the Brewers Association’s chief economist, said that “2022 presented small brewers with a number of challenges, including rising operating and material costs and increasing competition, particularly in distribution. In this maturing and competitive market, collective growth for the category is hard to come by.”

The report was numbers heavy, so here’s a look at the highlights:

• 9,552: craft breweries (an all-time high)
• 2,035: microbreweries
• 3,418: brewpubs
• 3,838: taproom breweries
• 261: regional craft breweries
• 9,709: total breweries
• 549: new breweries
• 319: closed breweries

See the association’s news release here.

Earth Day Salmon-Safe IPA Fest at Hopworks

Hopworks Brewing is hosting its Salmon-Safe IPA Fest on Earth Day, featuring 20 beers — most but not all of which are IPAs — made with Salmon-Safe hops and malts, which are those certified by the Oregon-based environmental organization Salmon-Safe. A few of the beers from the fest, which includes brewers in five states, include:

• Dam Hippie! Italian Pilsner, a collaboration between Boise’s Lost Coast Brewing and Bellingham’s Aslan Brewing.
• Expression Session Cold IPA from Ventura, California’s Topa Brewing in collaboration with Cervecería Wendlandt out of Ensenada, Baja California.
• Dam Free Imperial Hazy IPA from Falling Sky Brewing of Eugene.
• Riffle Runner Hazy Pale Ale from Bale Breaker Brewing in Yakima, Washington.
• Salmon Is My Safe Word Juicy IPA from Deschutes Brewing Public House in Portland.
• Farm Team: Volume 2 Hazy Pale Ale from Reubens Brews in Seattle.

The festival is a benefit for Oregon Wild in support of the Brewshed Alliance, which works to keep the region’s water clean and clear — which by the way makes beer better, among other things. Noon-9 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 21 and older only after 4 p.m., panel discussion 4-5 p.m. featuring Salmon-Safe growers and brewers. 2944 S.E. Powell Blvd. Presale tickets.

Help the Earth Part 2: Drink Ferment beer

Earth Day, Hood River and Ferment Brewing? I’m all in.

Ferment, which you’ll find along the Columbia River waterfront of Hood River, is celebrating Earth Day with a special event and fundraiser. Earth Day is on Saturday, April 22, but the brewery will take 10% of all food and drink sales on Friday, April 21, and send the proceeds to the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts. Known as COLT, the group works to serve and strengthen the land trust community in Oregon by advancing policies and supporting conservation organizations that help protect water, wildlife and open space for all people.

Ferment will have a number of limited releases on draft, including the latest White River Saison, El Lager Dorado, House Party Pale Ale and Lost in Fragaria Strawberry Sour Ale. Plus COLT’s staff will be at the tasting room from 5 to 8 p.m. to raise their glasses to environmental stewardship.

Loyal Legion tells us plan for PDX

A view from the tarmac shows construction continuing on Portland International Airport’s redesigned main terminal area. A new Loyal Legion location will be located behind the blue tarp seen on the third floor, to the right of the temporary metal staircase visible in the center of the photo.

Last week my colleague, The Oregonian/OregonLive restaurant critic Michael Russell, broke the news that Portland International Airport in 2024 will have 20 new shops and restaurants in the redesigned main terminal concourse debuting next year. Those will include the fourth location of Loyal Legion Beer Hall, so I followed up and spoke with Kurt Huffman, whose ChefStable restaurant group operates Loyal Legion. He gave me the skinny on the new place, and you can read all about it in my article from last Friday.

John’s Marketplace opens Beaverton location

John’s Marketplace this week opened a third location, this time in Beaverton. The taproom and bottle shop took over the former home of Chelsea Audio, at 3700 S.W. Hall Blvd., next to DeCarli restaurant.

The new location, a short walk from the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, offers thousands of cans and bottles of beer, a curated wine section, cider, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, and more. The 16-tap bar is serving draft beers and wines by the glass, and the location also includes a full kitchen, with a menu of smash burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads. Hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

John’s original location is in Southwest Portland’s Multnomah Village, 3535 S.W. Multnomah Blvd., and its second is at 3560 S.E. Powell Blvd.

Second Profession oyster pop-up and new beers

Second Profession Brewing has taken over the former home of Labrewatory in North Portland.

Second Profession Brewing may be a bit hard to find, but it’s a hidden gem, having taken over the former home of Labrewatory in North Portland. There, founder, owner and brewer Charlie Goman operates out of an exquisitely appointed taproom and brewery, offering a range of creative and classic styles as well as a continuing series of fun events for the community. The next is tonight’s second of his monthly Oyster Bar Pop Ups. Second Profession has partnered with Pop Oysters PDX to do the shucking, sourcing the oysters from Hama Hama Oyster Farms in Washington. Goman tells me the quantity is limited, so get there early. It’s $20 per dozen of your choice of Blue Pool Oysters or Hama Hama Oysters, plus beer, wine and cocktails. 5-9 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 668 N. Russell St.

Try these new releases when you’re there:

• Citra Saison (6% ABV; 35 IBU) The brewery took a classic style and “gave it the PNW IPA treatment,” Goman said. This unfiltered Belgian-Style saison is single hopped with Citra. Brewery notes: “A melon, citrus and stone fruit aroma and flavor profile that works perfectly with this ester rich Belgian-Style ale.”
• Gone Walkabout Tropical Lager (5% ABV; 30 IBU). A crisp, dry lager using the new BSG hop Zamba. Brewery notes: “Lemon, lime, citrus and stone fruit.”

Beer of the Week

West Coast Pilsner

West Coast Pilsner, Steeplejack Brewing (5.2% ABV). This new beer is a part of Steeplejack’s Founders Series, and six-packs will be going into distribution this week and available at retail outlets next week. West Coast Pilsner features LINC malt, Michigan Chinook and Mosaic hops. Brewery notes: “All the hoppy love of an IPA in a crisp lager package. The main tasting notes you’ll pick up are pineapple, dank and strawberry.”

What to do, what to do?

Lupulin Ecstasy Festival: Tickets went on sale at 4:20 p.m. Thursday for the Saturday, May 20, festival that features more than 40 IPAs at Fort George Brewery in Astoria. Live music all day, amusements and activities, food, idyllic gardens, giant inflatable animals, three historic museums and the first ever taste of this years’ 3-Way IPA. The Astoria brewery’s annual summer seasonal collaboration this year features Anchorage Brewing of Anchorage and Cellarmaker Brewing of San Francisco. Get tickets here.

Block 15 Brewing has announced part of its vintage beer list and details for its distribution tour for its “15th Anniversary Fest: The Past, Present, and Future,” to be held Saturday, April 22, at the Corvallis brewery. The festivities begin today, when Block 15 holds a 2008 Throwback Party from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Original Block 15 Brewing and Restaurant, 300 S.W. Jefferson Ave., Corvallis. Offered will be throwback food specials such as the Brewben and the 185 Mile Salad, throwback beer prices, and a special brew of the original Sticky Hands recipe (while supplies last). At Saturday’s anniversary party, specialty bottles of the original recipe Sticky Hands: the Past, Present, and Future will be available in 750ml bottles, and Revolve will be available for purchase in limited supply on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the day. Tickets available here. Also, see the website for a partial list of bottles that will be available in limited supply and for details about a distribution tour at these locations, which will be the first to receive the collaboration beers: Wildwood Taphouse, Hillsboro; PublicHouse, Springfield; Bridge & Tunnel, Astoria; Common Fields, Corvallis; and Mayfly Taproom & Bottle Shop, North Portland.

Chetco Brewing’s 10 years on the coast: The Brookings brewery is throwing a 10th anniversary bash this month at its brewpub, 830 Railroad St., Brookings. Anniversary events include live music by Second Bridge on Friday night, April 21; cornhole tournament on Saturday, April 22; live Music by Vince Bigos & Giveaways on Sunday, April 23.

Von Ebert Brewing anniversary: The Portland brewery is turning five and is celebrating this week through Sunday, April 23. Von Ebert is offering food specials that include house smoked ribs at pubs and Mercury pizza week pie special at taprooms; drink specials that include $5 Volatile Substance draft and $12 four-packs and a new cocktail menu at Pearl District; beer releases that include Alma 2023 and Lavender Latte Ale “Romance Isn’t Dead”; and upgraded Stein Society loyalty program, with 50% off Stein Society memberships all week. Stop by one of the locations to partake and get more details on the society membership.

Great Notion Brewing’s Get on the Bus Week: Brewery co-founders Paul Reiter, James Dugan and Andy Miller are wrapping up the brewery’s second annual Get on the Bus Week, dubbed GOTBW, that started Wednesday, April 19, or “Bicycle Day,” the first recorded LSD “trip” by the inventor of the drug, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann, in 1943. The week will include new beers and merchandise at Great Notion’s locations.

Saisons on the Lawn fest, Crux Fermentation Project: The Bend brewery, to “celebrate the pastoral nuance of this spring style of beer,” has invited some of its brewery friends to share their saisons. Nine saisons will be poured, including from Crux, Alesong Brewing & Blending, Wolf Tree Brewery, Ferment Brewing, Monkless Belgian Ales, Ale Apothecary, Wolves & People Farmhouse Brewery, Little Beast Brewing and Deschutes Brewery. Entry is free. Taster package is $20 and includes a 9-ounce Belgian-style glass and five tokens. Additional tokens can be purchased for $2. Each token gets you a 4-ounce sample, or fill the glass for two tokens. All proceeds benefit the Oregon Brewers Guild. Crux will also kick off its weekend brunch menu the same day — the return of its brunch since it was stopped during the pandemic. Get more details here. Noon-8 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 50 S.W. Division St., Bend.

Hood River Hard-Pressed Cider Fest: Returning for the eighth year on Saturday, April 29, Cider Fest offers a chance to sample cider from Columbia River Gorge hard cidermakers plus other noteworthy Northwest cideries. With nearly 30 cideries and more than 50 ciders on tap, Cider Fest will be held at the Port of Hood River Event Site, along the Columbia River waterfront with views of the Columbia River Gorge. The daylong event also features music and a play area for kids, guaranteeing a great time for the whole family. Find tickets and package details here. Those younger than 21 are free.

“Bottle Conditioned” screening at Wildwood: The Hillsboro taphouse on Sunday, May 21, will be an official screening partner for the Lambic documentary “Bottle Conditioned,” in which Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Jerry Franck explores the small Belgian community of lambic beer, looking at how brewers and blenders of different generations wrestle with tradition and the increased demand for their rare beers. Wildwood is holding screenings at 3 and 6 p.m., with presale tickets being sold at the taphouse’s April 15 Funks Not Dead event, with online tickets available. The April 15 Funks Not Dead event has kegs tapping at 11 a.m., with a party at 5 p.m. including brewery representation from The Ale Apothecary, de Garde and Funky Fauna, plus some special bottle pours available. 9345 N.E. Windsor St., Hillsboro.

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The location of the longtime oceanfront restaurant, Louis’ Restaurant, could become home to another new restaurant, according to the National Park Service, which owns the building.

“The NPS is currently working on a future RFP for a tenant to occupy 902 Point Lobos Ave to operate a restaurant,” NPS spokesman Julian Espinoza said in an email.

The park service had previously said that no search process was underway, but that they were “maintaining the building and assessing its potential use for the future.”

People walk past Louis’ restaurant which is located near Land’s End on February 17, 2023. The diner closed in 2020. | Garrett Leahy/The Standard

The NPS did not say when the RFP would be released. The NPS has had a bidding process for the former Cliff House restaurant and has selected a new operator but has given no further details.

CONTINUE READING: Cliff House reopens this year as a new mystery restaurant

Louis’ restaurant closed in August 2020 after more than 80 years in business, just months before it was due to renew its lease. Months of closure due to Covid made it impossible to stay open.

Tom Hontalas, former co-owner of Louis’ Restaurant, in front of the famous 1930’s seaside restaurant. | Garrett Leahy/The Standard

Whoever takes over the building will have to make necessary repairs to the building, which hasn’t been fully renovated in decades, Espinoza said.

Public documents say the building, while in “good overall condition,” would not meet current building codes and would require more remodeling if the next restaurant there wanted to expand the space.

Laurie Thomas, executive director of the Golden Gate restaurant association, said that renovating professional kitchens can be very expensive.

Once you get into plumbing and electrical, you can easily get to $100,000,” Thomas said.

Tom Hontalas, a former co-owner of Louis’ restaurant, said he was curious to see who would eventually take over.

“I wish them the best and I look forward to seeing what they will do with the place,” Hontalas said. “Maybe I’ll stop by one day. I don’t think I’ll say who I am, but I would check it out.”

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Crustacean is preparing for a big move: After 32 years at its Polk Street location, the restaurant is nearing the end of its lease and is slated to move downtown to 191 Pine Street, reports the San Francisco Business Times. The new space will be larger at 5,686 square feet and will have a much larger kitchen. (And yes, the Business Times has confirmed that another “secret kitchen” will be built into the new location for chef Helene An.)

Construction on the new premises began last week and restaurant group House of An confirmed they plan to open the new location at the end of the year in time for the holiday season.

Silver Oak takes over a neighboring winery with a new purchase

Napa’s Silver Oak Cellars is poised to expand its local presence with the recent purchase of State Ranch Vineyard, which owns 36 acres of grapes, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. The selling price was not disclosed, but the move was seen as “a way to ensure there will be enough grapes for years to come”.

A food truck finds its permanent home

Cochinita served Yucatan food as a food truck for years, and now the San Francisco Standard reports that the owners are preparing their permanent South San Francisco restaurant to open in late April. The move will allow partners Karen Gonzalez and Sergio Albornoz to expand their menu by adding things like Yucatec tamales and Relleno Negro.

The Tai San restaurant is set to close after 30 years

Fans of Berkeley’s long-established Tai San restaurant have until the end of the month to visit before it closes for good, reports East Bay Nosh. The Elmwood restaurant opened in 1986 and serves Chinese take-out, but now the owner told the news outlet they were closing because “not enough business, rent, everything, you know! Everything.” Last business day is Tuesday 28 February.

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