Mission Mission

Jesse of Beer & Nosh was a very lucky boy yesterday. He got to attend Ryan Farr’s “Pig Out” pork extravaganza — and luckily for us he took a ton of pictures. The gorgeous shot above is just the tip of the iceberg. Link.

Johnny0 of Burrito Justice documents his first encounter with Indian Bento (and its cute little delivery vehicle) right here: Indian Bento = SUCCESS

Broke-Ass Stuart’s Goddamn Website today debuted a new feature, the Broke-Ass Haiku. The first installment, by Monica The Intern, is devoted to Zeitgeist and begins thusly:

pissed off bartenders

Right? How could it not begin that way? See how it ends…

Broke-Ass Haiku: Zeitgeist

Previously:

Somebody Please Stage Hamlet Using Only Zeitgeist Employees

Kris M the videographer asks, “What the fuck is this?” Indeed, one’s first instinct is to wonder what this Urban Safari expedition could possibly be doing this far from Pier 39.

But a quick perusal of the firm’s website reveals they do do “Ethnic-Themed Tours.” Perhaps that’s what the fuck this is, Kris M. And they do “Treks to Famous Movie Sites”; maybe they caught the La Mission premiere too.

Or? Any other ideas?

(Thanks, Vinnie!)

Tomorrow afternoon, Porous Walker will be at Receiver Gallery leading a hands-on workshop on how best to glue old toys together. Assemblages will be assembled and then mounted along Orange Alley out back.

Party starts at 2PM. Cookies by Anthony’s.

Full press release after the jump:

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This Happy May Day message comes courtesy of Sangroncito. Happy May Day! Link.

Update: Fun with iPhone apps at Burrito Justice.

So says this gripping report by David McClymonds of the Golden Gate [X]press:

Neighborhood-focused Web sites such as Mission Mission, Burrito Justice and Mission Loc@l are enjoying a steady rise of daily clicks from locals and foreigners alike. Instead of coughing up change for the Sunday edition paper, readers are now using that $2.00 to buy a cup of coffee and read the news from their laptop computers and cell phones, free of charge.

Mission district residents use blogs for news

Kevin Monty says:

Just saw someone walking down Capp wearing a face-mask. Seriously people?

Link.

Previously:

Pork Purveyor Ryan Farr Says No to Swine Flu

Rhiannon says, in an email subjected “The Good Shop”:

A new vintage/consignment/gallery space is opening on Folsom and 22nd. Just walked by, the guys were outside, so we chatted,  looks awesome. Having an opening party may 3rd at 8.

Says Broke-Ass Stuart:

Walked by former 12 galaxies today and dude was outside painting it. Apparently the Blue Macaw opens on Sunday.

If only it were really called the Blue Jackal. But seriously, I can’t wait.

Previously:

12 Galaxies to Become Blue Macaw