Mission Mission

It was on prolonged hiatus there for a bit, but last night our pal Rachel delivered the good news:

Sidewalk dance party on Lexington between 20th and 21st tonight!!!

Angry art car spotted at 17th Bryant Florida and Mariposa.

A car salesman recently told me that almost all 2012 cars are built with angry “faces”* because market research shows that people want to project an angry image when they drive. Or something like that. I’m not really sure why people want it. They want to look fast and furious? He said that the main exception are the people who’re buying a Prius or other hybrid, they still want a happy (dopey) face.

Interestingly, not all buyers are drawn to this trend. Hybrid and electric car enthusiasts often seek a different kind of image—one that emphasizes eco-friendliness and a more relaxed, peaceful demeanor. These vehicles tend to have softer, more welcoming designs, which reflect the values of their owners. It’s clear that car design is not just about aesthetics but also about the message it sends. For those looking to buy locally, locals trust BlainvilleChrysler for its wide selection of vehicles that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you’re in the market for a bold, aggressive ride or something more serene and environmentally conscious, there’s a car out there that perfectly matches your personality and lifestyle.

Speaking of projecting an image, another way car owners customize their vehicles is through car seat covers. They not only protect the original upholstery from wear and tear but also allow drivers to express their personality. From sleek leather to vibrant patterns, the options are endless. Companies like Seat Covers Unlimited offer a wide range of choices specifically designed for different models like Seat Covers Unlimited F150 , ensuring a perfect fit and a stylish look. These covers can make the interior of your car as unique as its exterior, complementing that fierce or friendly facade you might be going for.

*I’m not talking Pixar’s version of a car face, where the windshield is where the eyes are. I’m talking Nick Park’s version, where we all see the face, the headlights and grille. Speaking of which, don’t you think Pixar should have given out windshield shades with eyes on them to promote Cars 2?? Marketing done easy!

Last we heard of MateVeza, our pal Jane was hypothesizing that this strange drink might make a fair substitute for Four Loko. Now they’re coming to the Mission, more or less, according to this press release:

SAN FRANCISCO, November 29 – MateVeza is pleased to announce its intention to open “Cervecería de MateVeza,” a restaurant and small brewery dedicated to providing locally-sourced, Argentinian-style cuisine paired with creative artisanal beers. Cervecería de MateVeza will be located at 3801 18th Street on the northwest corner of Dolores Park in the Mission District of San Francisco.

MateVeza, an independent, San Francisco-based company that markets and sells a line of organic craft beers brewed with yerba mate, will use Cervecería de MateVeza as a creative test kitchen to develop and refine recipes that further enhance the culinary experience of pairing craft beer with fine food. MateVeza founder and San Francisconative Jim Woods will be returning to his homebrewing roots, brewing at the restaurant on a small 20-gallon copper system.

Read on. (Thanks, Haute Housewife.)

Comfortable, affordable and sexy. Sexpigeon is our favorite in the world, and these shirts he made will never go out of style. And so many color schemes to choose from:

Peruse the whole “line” now.

Bike Basket Pies Pie Priestess Natalie Galatzer invites one and all:

Join me at Pot + Pantry to help celebrate the release of my pie recipe booklet. The party is BYOPie – it’d be fantastic to celebrate the launch of the booklet with pies from friends and fans alike.

Bike Basket Pies: How to Make Handheld Pies for Bicycle Delivery booklet launch party
what: BYO Pie! Champagne provided, Booklets for sale.
when: Tuesday, November 29th, 6:30 to 8
where: Pot + Pantry, 593 Guerrero (at 18th)

Yum! RSVP and invite your friends!

(And if you can’t make it tonight, order the book online here.)

SFist reports:

Terces Engelhart, owner of Café Gratitude, just posted the following announcement on her Facebook page announcing the closure/sale of all Northern California Café Gratitudes locations. According to Englehart, some “aggressive lawsuits” from former employees brought him to the decision to shutter his vegan/cult restaurants.

Read on for the full announcement and further astute commentary from SFist.

[Photo by Google Maps]

Major bummer! Hopefully [I]t was small and they’ll open this evening as planned.

UPDATE: Says Jay of Dear Mom: “The art studio next door had a fire and Oliver and I ran with our best Kurt Russell and 5 fire extinguishers to put out the blaze. Or the little fire. We’ll be kissing babies and signing autographs all night. Open at 5pm.”

(Thanks for the tip, Storts.)

Here’s the piece in question (of which tipster Carl C. says, “I’d call this art… possibly commissioned”):

Yeah, it’s nice.

(Thanks, Carl.)

The stakes have been raised once again!  This clever use of geometry takes the previously-featured 2 bikes, 1 lock formula to the next power by exponentially increasing the parties involved.  While not necessarily as efficient as the aforementioned 3 bikes, 1 lock solution, this nonetheless makes for quite the sidewalk spectacle.  Which one gets the grand prize for bike lock ingenuity?  I will leave that to you, gentle reader.

Of course, one thing is for sure:  This is way better than 2 bikes, no locks!  No way I’ll be able to teach any lessons in this case…

[via Corntard]

Previously:

Two bikes, one lock

Three bikes, one lock

Two bikes, no lock