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Comment on Dolores Park 2010 Calendar Preview by zumba shoes

zumba shoes — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:06:15 +0000

What a frankly great post!!!

Comment on Dolores Park 2010 Calendar Preview by itchy left palm

itchy left palm — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:58:49 +0000

That was a truly joy of a writing!!!

Comment on Goldfinger Opens Film Night in the Park by Meredith Slater

Meredith Slater — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:06:18 +0000

Is there anyone out there that can help me track down the Film shown in mid June 2009? I’ve narrowed it down and it was shown on or before June 13th, 2009. It was at Dolores Park and was an (independent?) animated movie about a Princess. I can try to cough up more memories if needed, but that’s the basic info I can remember solidly.

Comment on Mime Troupe Pitches Tent in Dolores for Labor Day Weekend by Jetson

Jetson — Fri, 06 May 2011 10:01:36 +0000

Now we know who the seslnibe one is here. Great post!

Comment on Turf War Cooled with Love by Dolores Park Comes in Last Place, Almost | Dolores Park Works

Dolores Park Comes in Last Place, Almost | Dolores Park Works — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:18:27 +0000

[...] was six months ago that we came together to form a volunteer community organization to promote, protect and celebrate [...]

Comment on Dolores Park Progress Report by It’s no secret I support small locally owned business « SF Buzzed

It’s no secret I support small locally owned business « SF Buzzed — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:47:57 +0000

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Comment on Dolores Park Progress Report by Moari K

Moari K — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:03:21 +0000

am a local blogger and until yesterday was a huge friend of Blue Bottle coffee. An employee from Blue Bottle asked me to show up very last minute up for a hearing they were having regarding permitting in Dolores Park.
I quietly sat in the back of the room watching many of the employees I see on a daily business roll in.
There was opposition in the room from various businesses owners on 18th street and a few of their supporters as well.
I went into City Hall to hear the process and to support Blue Bottle coffee. After hearing both sides I came out realizing that Blue Bottle is slowly becoming the next franchised bully on the block. San Francisco Parks and Recreation were the dominating advocates for Blue Bottle coffee. So much so it felt as though we were sitting in a room of bullies pummeling the kids on the playground.
The opposition came very prepared with reasonable concerns about their businesses. Much to my surprise and contrary to what I was told they were not in opposition of small businesses going into the park. They were in opposition of Blue Bottle which would compete with already existing coffee businesses on the block.
Katie Boozer, the general manager of Blue Bottle stood up to state her case. Her speech was ill prepared and focused on the jobs that the Blue Bottle cart would provide for the people of San Francisco. Blue Bottle coffee brought in an employee with her new born baby. As she stood up attempting to pull at the heart strings of the committee she stated that her family depended on the cart in Dolores Park!
This was followed by a gentlemen who sang a song about Blue Bottle at the meeting creating a mockery of the process although very entertaining for those snoozing in the back row. The precession of Blue Bottle fans and employees continued.
Lastly, the owner of Blue Bottle stood up. I hung around specifically to hear his argument. His speech advocated that Blue Bottle was known for going into communities and revitalizing areas as well as creating jobs. A weak speech overall but he came across as the humble business owner. I can only assume it helps having Phil Ginsberg as a friend and also on the board of Parks and Rec!
Nick McKinsey of Parks and Recreation stated that he wanted Blue Bottle to be in the middle of the park where the crumbling bathrooms now exist. The Park and Rec commissioners who were hearing the case recommended that they place their cart away from the businesses on 18th street and serve their products at the corridor on 20th and Church. It seemed like a fair compromise to me.
Again, Nick McKinsey of Parks and Recreation opposed that idea stating it would block the view of San Francisco for picnic’ers in the park!
As I sat in the back room listening to all of the speeches I realized I was sitting in a pile of bullshit!
I had never been in City Hall much less listened to the political process of getting a permit. Fascinating and politics as usual!
The commissioners came up with a compromise.
Apparently a 5 year lease was set in place for a Blue Bottle cart in Dolores Park with a factored estimate of Blue Bottle generating revenue of 60k a month and the park receiving a 10% commission. The commissioners recommended a 2 year lease. They recommended reconvening in two weeks when San Francisco parks and recreation could refigure the blueprint plans and place Blue Bottle at the “South West” corridor of Dolores Park. I assume that is 20th and Church.
This morning I had my first cup of coffee at Four Barrel. Delicioso!

Comment on Dolores Park Community Meeting by The Kid

The Kid — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:40:58 +0000

Why is nobody bringing up the fact that permanent vendors are going into Dolores Park. We are not Golden Gate Park. It is one thing to bring a small grass roots business around, it is another to bring a company like Blue Bottle that has gone nation wide and is slowly becoming the new “Starbucks.” I don’t know much about La Cocina accept the guy wants 4 cars surrounding the park. Has anyone addressed the impact it will have on the surrounding businesses on the park and all that these businesses have done to create Dolores Park what it is today?
Does anyone from Parks and Rec live in our neighborhood and realize the enormous influx of graffiti on homes and businesses, no parking, the smell of urine on buildings and homes, trash, escalating crime? Are they prepared to take care of these issues as well or simply bring in more of a cottage industry for only their needs. We are a neighborhood park.

Comment on Dolores Park Reservations by newshound

newshound — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:57:35 +0000

Julia, Please contact the SF Recreation & Parks Department, Permits and Reservations office located in the Old Log Cabin on Stow Lake Drive (off JKF Drive) in Golden Gate Park. Note: this site does not issue permits. You must first fill out this Rec and Park on-line application. Then follow-up after 24-48 hours with a phone call to 415- 831 5500.

Even small picnic tables need to go through this on-line process to get a reservation. If you are a very small family or group picnic, you can just grab a table early without a reservation, and if no one with a formal reservation challenges you, you are good to go. A blanket, card table and picnic basket is also a good choice. Remember, BBQs are forbidden, though at this time this rule is not vigorously enforced . Please wrap and carry out any coals.

Drinking alcohol in Dolores is also against park policy, and the cops are issuing stern warnings. If you need amplified music beyond a small (Boom-box size) portable device, get a park permit. Non-permitted events, with a band or sound system can and have been shut down. Good Luck and have fun.

Comment on Dolores Park Reservations by Julia Diskint

Julia Diskint — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:06:11 +0000

I would like to reserve a table for 15-20 people on Saturday, August 14, 2010

Thank you,

Julia