Mission Mission

SF Food Wars is hosting another competition on Oct. 18th.  This time, it involves executing cupcakes.  Wicked Pissah.

They have already issued their call for competitors and tickets (limited to 170) go on sale Monday, so get ready to reg up.

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I’m not going to lie, I really want to rag on a fad that allows people to sell unpermitted food on the sidewalk for $15 dollars, but, hot damn, the Frankenweber and the pizza that comes out of it looks so fucking good.

(YouTube link (warning: crazy techno music) – Street foodie on twitter: Pizzahacker)

Breaking Trend: A new pigeon run burrito Street Food operation opened up in the gutter on 20th and Mission.

This group of pigeons are mostly friends of the original pigeon, so the actual pigeon enthusiasm about this new pigeon venture may not be accurately reflected here. Nevertheless, analysts give it a high chance of success, given the fact that it’s in the gutter, and aimed at a mostly pigeon demographic. The bird will eat where the man won’t.

Look at that fucking menu. It's so badass. Boy is even wearing CONVERSE SHOES. This is almost "Mission Taco" level epic.

Chavita’s Numero 2 (3161 24th St and South Van Ness) is by far one of my favorite breakfast spots in the city.  The short of it is this: your entire check, tax and tip will be less than 6 bucks and the food is pretty good.  Don’t get me wrong, I love standing in line for 45 minutes and paying 13 bucks for a tofu scramble and O.J. at Bugaloos, but, you know, no one is patient when they’re hungover from drinking a couple of Latin American Club margaritas.

This is what you need to know:

• Every time you walk in the door, they greet you with a big basket of delicious chips and salsa
• Pretty much every item on the breakfast menu is just $4 before 10 a.m.
• There is never a line
• If you are crafty, you can choose you own adventure (pictured above) by ordering a random cacophony of ingredients to make your own minimalist tacos.  The entire plate will cost you a few bucks.
• They squeeze their own orange juice and it will only run you $3 for a tall glass.

Unfortunately, I rarely see anyone in this place anymore given the struggle Mission Taquerias have been facing lately.  I hope they make it.

(photo by pagedesign at the Altered Barbie Exhibit)

(via The Tens SF)

When I got my sandwich, I was so damn hungry that I forgot to take a photo. Tears.

Hot tip!: Mai is now selling Banh Mi sandwiches.  Not only is there a tasty vegan version, it’s her mother’s recipe.  Mothers always make delicious food (except my mother.  Sorry Mom!), so you know it is good.

Critical Datas:

• $7 limited delivery
• Made with love and rat poison*
• Vegan / veggie / meat versions
• Meat changes weekly
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Full disclosure: I ate this sandwich for free.  Anyone who wants me to hawk their wares on the blog, I take bribes in all forms (although I cannot promise I won’t be honest.  Brutally honest).

* rat poison is opt-in only

Green & Tonic is having a pub crawl this Saturday, September 19th through the three “greenest” bars in the Mission: Doc’s Clock, Casanova, and Elixir.

The start-up works with bars to reduce waste, water, and energy usage, and to encourage them to carry local and sustainable brews and spirits.

The event – called the Get Zerowasted Pub Crawl – starts at Doc’s at 4 p.m., moves to Casanova at 5:30, then ends at Elixir at 7.  Included: drink discounts, a green auction, a sustainable scavenger hunt.

Interesting idea for an organization – so bourgie boho!  And I’m curious to hear how they came up with Doc’s Clock, Casanova, and Elixir as our three greenest bars.

One time I saw a naked girl wearing only high heels sitting at the bar at Doc’s.  I guess that’s pretty green.

This “oohhhhhhhh SNAP” moment is courtesy of Potential Past.

McCafe Pimps seen coming from Capp St. at 17th

Yesterday afternoon, these five crappy-coffee pushers could be seen rolling down the length of Capp St. in their tricked-out Segways (peep those oversized off-roading tires; that’s how you know their seriousness knows no bounds).  At first, I figured they were completely unaware of where the centers of economic activity occur around these parts.  Then I realized the Capp St. corridor is the harbinger of Mission District economic progress.  Capp has 1.3 million dollar dream homes (one even has a carriage house for your collection of prize-winning mares complete with a special walk-thru featured in the Chronicle), an opening cupcake store, jaywalking has replaced prostitution has the street’s greatest crime, and crack prices are through the roof.  A rising tide lifts all boats.

I get it now, McDonalds.  I get it.

(photo by Jake of Headline Shirts)