Photos from the Outer Richmond District, by David Romano.
Photos: ‘Gates and Gardens of the Outer Richmond,’ by David Romano
‘The Front Steps’: Remembering The Richmond’s Weird Drunken Beachside Squatter Carnival
Everyone loves a good neighborhood profile, but what happens if the neighborhood no longer exists? At The Front Steps, we profile it anyway–because you’ve got to know your roots. Case in point, […]
Richmond Rapper ‘Son of Paper’ Releases New Album
Richmond District rapper Kyle Shin (a.k.a. Son of Paper) released his new album, “Always Autumn,” in December. The work touches on different themes, such as the pain of loss and the transience of moments and stories, while simultaneously fusing a smooth and melodic vocal style born in Son of Paper music.
Letter to the Editor: Problems with Proposed Housing Project at 3055 Clement St.
I just got word of a proposed six-story, 60-foot-plus-tall building at the southeast corner of Clement Street and 32nd Avenue.
‘The Front Steps’: Meet the Hanson Residence, Outer Richmond’s Only Landmark
San Francisco has 292 city-designated historic landmarks. While most SF neighborhoods sport at least a handful of historic hotspots, and the Inner Richmond boasts half a dozen in its own right, in […]
Sponsored: Hot Tip On Three Amazing Sutro Heights Properties Coming Up For Sale
If you, or anyone you know, have been looking to buy a home or multi unit building in the Outer Richmond (specifically Sutro Heights), and you’re not yet represented by an agent, […]
Andronico’s Newest Store Opens in Outer Richmond
Despite vacant storefronts lining commercial corridors everywhere, a space that was empty since well before the pandemic is now the site of a new Andronico’s market in the Outer Richmond District at Clement Street and 32nd Avenue.
Bartender’s Ocean Beach Cafe Takes the Potent Out of Potent Potables
Ocean Beach Cafe is a new restaurant on La Playa Street between Balboa and Cabrillo, led by former bartender Joshua James. After 20 years in the restaurant industry, he has finally opening his own place. But this time around, none of the drinks have alcohol.
Commentary: Support Outer Balboa Businesses
The Balboa Street corridor features a variety of restaurants offering take-out and delivery, as well as parklets for eating outside. In addition, specialty shops and cafes abound.
Adapting to Change and Surviving the Pandemic: Hockey Haven
The Hockey Haven has operated continuously for more than 70 years, up until the past few months of shelter in place. They are one of the many small businesses in the Richmond District that have been impacted by the pandemic.
Commentary – Veronica Shinzato
As a working single mom to a child with a disability, social distancing is a luxury I cannot afford.
Westside Single-Family Homes Are All The Rage
Column by Alexander Clark It’s been a while since I posted anything here, but that’s not for lack of anything to do. The market for single family homes in the west side […]
Theater Popcorn Pop-up Popular
The idea for the popcorn popup had been on the minds of Bergeron and his staff since the shelter-in-place order took hold, but he was hesitant to hold an in-person event until the safety protocols around business operations were clear.
Hot Tip For My Neighbors: 21 Offers On This House
Column by Alexander Clark I just wanted to give my neighbors an insider tip about this property at 723 46th Ave. I have it on good intel this little house, likely similar […]
Richmond / Sunset Real Estate Goes On Extended Pause
Column by Alexander Clark It seems the sky did, in fact, fall on us as soon as I shared my last post here on the Richmond Review, and you, like thousands of […]
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 