Mission Mission

La Oaxaqueña, a 17th and Mission late-night Mexican spot that I have sung praises about before, is known for their adventurous offering of grasshopper tacos. Sadly, it looks like the party’s over for bug-eaters, according to SF Appeal:

…despite Persaud’s permit to import them, the DOH takes issue with where the grasshoppers come from.

“They want us to get grasshoppers from here, United States,” Persaud told ABC7.

If I were a right wing commentator, I’d be inclined to say:

*Cue national anthem* I for one couldn’t agree more. This is America, folks. These goddamn im’grants need to learn that here in the U.S. of A., there’s only one kind of bug: AMERICAN BUGS, the best goddamned bugs in the world. Our bugs have the crunchiest exoskeletons and the juciest thoraxes around. And if you don’t like it, you can go home to Mexico. *Fade out national anthem*

But I’m not.

[via SF Appeal, photo by elise_fleming]

Diggin’ out that jungle gym! I wonder where it’s gonna go.

[via Dolores Park Works]

Ah, I bet that’s real nice. Good view. Light breeze. Mmm.

[via Man Freckles]

The sun is back, people.

Much better!

[via tastr]

I mean, I like trash as much as the next guy, but I don’t like it that much.

[via Jason Yim]

Yeah, that’s a little obscene now that you mention it.

[via Mark Sartoris]

Cranky Old Mission Guy writes:

The former Wellcome Cafe, between 16th and 17th, is now Star 16 Thai (pictures attached). Haven’t eaten there yet, but the menu is more appealing than was Wellcome’s (hope the clientele is likewise!)

Anybody patronized it yet?

(Thanks, Cranks!)

So they’ve got a rad look, a rad sound, and you’ll recall the fuss we made over their especially epic outfits from last time. Can you think of a reason not to see Dirty Cupcakes tonight? I can’t.

So this is finally happening. As we wrote back in February, there is some action going on at the Chinese restaurant on Mission between 17th and 18th, which possibly means that Southpaw BBQ will be up and running soon. Here is what we have to look forward to, from Southpaw’s Facebook page:

Southpaw BBQ is a tribute to quality Southern BBQ and food traditions that have been passed down through the generations. The focus of Southern style BBQ and cuisine is to provide delicious, quality, value-driven food in a warm and inviting atmosphere that promotes a strong sense of community. The Southpaw BBQ chef upholds the tenants of traditional Southern food, while creatively infusing San Francisco values of ethically and local sourced ingredients into the menu. Southpaw BBQ is a relaxed, inviting atmosphere where customers can feel at home while indulging in regional Southern food, specialty home brewed beers and creative cocktails.