Mission Mission

Here’s one we’ve all seen all over town since forever, but I don’t think it’s ever been on the blog. This particular one is in the bathroom at Argus Lounge.

Wade just sent in these shots of two more of Matthew Briar Bonifacio Rodriguez‘s characters.

For the whole story, check out Forlorn Candy Corn Porn.

Orin put together this nice panoramic image of Community Thrift and its brand-new paintjob. Click here to see it real big.

Ever since The Wire, when I hear “the corner,” I think of The Wire. Therefore, I look forward to eating at The Corner soon, because its name reminds me of The Wire.

Rita at the SF Appeal checked it out already and had quite a good time. In her writeup, we learn that the place has a sweet loft, and that the decor is supposed to remind us of some park in Brooklyn.

But my favorite part is the URL:

http://sfappeal.com/culture/2009/03/eats-the-corner-eve—feel-free-to-change-title.php

Solid job on the title change, Eve! (It’s called “Appealing Eats: The Corner.”)

Previously:

The Corner on Sexpigeon.

The Corner on Eater SF.

Tracie Broom had the scoop:

Anthony Bourdain is eating a torta (filming) at That’s It The Center Of The Mile corner store @ 23rd + Mission. Like, right now.

Well, three hours ago actually. Link.

And apparently he got his maple bacon latte too.

Previously:

Tony Bourdain to Shoot Show in the Mission

Less than a week. This pic was sent in by reader zinzin, with the subject line, “Another reason why we can’t have nice things.” Guitar Man used to look more like this.

Previous reasons why we can’t have nice things:

Graffiti on Muni

Dynamo Donuts Signage Stolen

Plumpy (who is down in Austin for the good part of SXSW) found this specimen “[o]n a pole in the back patio of some tiny random bar.” Link.

Previously:

Forlorn Candy Corn Porn

About 15 hours ago, Leland Hedges had a close encounter: “Just saw female topless homeless woman walking down Mission. Not something you see everyday, not something you really want to see ever.” Link.

More details, via direct message: “Walking down mission street, between 20th 21st. She old crusty homeless, me confused. Basically shirt open tits out smiling.”

Thanks, Leland!

Tonight, to celebrate Spring Equinox, Source hosts a meal of found food at the Bull Moose Hunting Society Warehouse at 23rd and York:

Come to the Foraged Feast and bring a dish that you didn’t buy.  Wildcraft, dumpster dive, harvest from your garden, glean from a neighbor’s tree, or gather from the Free Farm Stand and bring something to share. Enjoy music, nettle beer and delicious foraged foods. This event is free! but bring your own plate please.

BYOP? Barbaric!

More info on the Valencia Street Art Wall.

breadxbread reported yesterday that Cactus Cooler is now available at liquor stores in the Mission. I’d have been nonplussed were it not for a Sexpigeon post from a couple months back:

This stuck in my mind A.) because it’s a fun game and B.) because the Cactus Cooler can looks cool. So when I came across breadxbread’s announcement, I forwarded it to Sexpigeon, and it led to probably my favorite email exchange ever:

Sexpigeon:

Dang. This made me thirsty for a Cactus Cooler. Went out and bought one. Can’t bring myself to drink it. It’s too memory-soaked, you know?

Me:

I’ve never had one. My first knowledge of it dates back to your Sexpigeon post. Is it quite rare? Is this news? Have you drank it yet?

Sexpigeon:

From Wikipedia:

“Cactus Cooler, distinguished by its orange, yellow, and green label, is an orange-pineapple soft drink sold in the United States, mainly in the Southern California area and surrounding Southwestern United States. It is part of the Dr Pepper Snapple Group, and was previously distributed under the Canada Dry brand name. Its taste is reminiscent of Smarties candy.”

And from some website called Retroland:

“Regrettably, the drink is near impossible to find outside of the Southwest; heck, it’s not even available in Northern California.”

Myself, I didn’t know it still existed. But your email came on the same day that I noticed it in a gas station near my work. Serendipity, then, so I bought one. And no, I haven’t opened it yet.

News? I don’t think so. I don’t even think it’s thought of all that fondly where it is available. Imagine you moved to New York and discovered a Cable Car Pizza there.

Cactus Cooler, from what I remember, is really, really sweet. I just loved the can so much. And I suppose I still do.

Ah, fuck. I’ll just drink the thing. I’ll get back to you on its flavor.

Me:

Nevertheless I think I might treat this as news. Can I quote you?

Sexpigeon:

Ha. Yes, you may quote me.

By the way, it tastes (and looks) like DayQuil, but with the medicine removed. Thick, gummy sunshine.

4 minutes pass

A photo of said can, if you are interested. I am tempted to say, too, that it tastes very much like it looks.

http://sexpigeon.org/post/87987774/i-remember-you-from-the-ymca

11 minutes pass

Finally, it’s leaving my throat incredibly parched. Almost painfully so. The desert motif is an apt one, no graphic on this can is a lie.