Comments on: Second Salumeria location coming soon to a few blocks away from the original

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 19:22:25 +0000

Hey Escobar, Sounds like you were there??? Any chance I can talk to you about The Vats? I represent the current owner of the building and we love hearing about the history of the place. We will be showcasing some of the history of the Vats as part of the ongoing renovation.
Thanks!
Adam

By: Escobar 92

Escobar 92 — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 18:36:38 +0000

“about 200 bands”…wiki, please!

Anyway….

San Francisco brewery

The Hamm’s brewery in San Francisco opened in 1954 at 1550 Bryant Street and closed in 1972. Its 20-by-80 foot sign, with a 3-dimensional 13-foot beer chalice on top, appeared in the first Dirty Harry film and was a local landmark.[3][4] In the early 1980s, the beer vats were first squatted and then rented out to punk rock bands. Known as “The Vats,” the brewery was a center of San Francisco punk rock culture with about 200 bands using individual vats as music studios. The building was renovated in the mid 1980s and converted into offices and showroom space.[3][5]

By: Escobar 92

Escobar 92 — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 18:31:47 +0000

You’re damn right kid. There are bits and pieces of info and vids out there in space.

By: Gates

Gates — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:53:33 +0000

That’s old school! Is it true there used to be punk shows there?

By: dvtdl?

dvtdl? — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:45:28 +0000

Hmm… the article has been updated and states the following:

“Update, 5:03 pm: We’re told this location will have a much more limited market component, with no fresh pasta and no beer or wine available to go. The opening date is targeted for September.”

Does that mean no Hamms (or just no Hamms “to go”)?

Please oh please don’t make me walk across the street to Safeway to get my “to go” beer.

By: Escobar 92

Escobar 92 — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 18:55:17 +0000

Pass the Salumi – I think I’m Bowie.

Long live The Vats.