Category Archives: Coming Soon

Lama’s Kenpo Karate Returning to Cortland; Bernal Heights Ninjas Rejoice

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

Though it’s not the kind of thing we usually discuss publicly, this is a Golden Age for Bernal Heights ninjas. First we got Brandan Lai’s super-convenient ninja supply boutique over on Mission Street. Now we’re getting a new karate school … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious New Store at 420 Cortland, REVEALED!

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

For weeks, mystery has surrounded the newly renovated storefront at 420 Cortland Street. Word on the street was that a tenant had been found. But who?! And what?! Then, a clue appeared… in the form of a question mark: Then, … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Coming Soon, Cortland, New Stuff, Transportation | 8 Comments

Precita Park Cafe Set to Soft Open on Friday

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Tablehopper has an update on the opening date for the much-anticipated Precita Park Cafe. Looks like the doors will open for the initial shakedown cruise on Friday: Getting close: ~PRECITA PARK CAFE~ is due to soft open this Friday December 16th in … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Food and Drink | 23 Comments

Precita Park Cafe Looks Almost Ready to Open

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

The Precita Park Cafe is getting ready to open its doors. Reader Lonnie sent this photo yesterday, along with a quick update: Saw the finishing touches going on Precita Park’s logo today. Opening in a week or so! That’s unofficial, … Continue reading →

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The Plywood Comes Off the New Precita Park Cafe

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

After many months of construction and veiled mystery, the plywood has been removed from the facade of the forthcoming Precita Park Cafe at the eastern end of the park. As Bernalwood previously reported: The former Riteway Market will soon be … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Coming Soon, Food and Drink | 11 Comments

Sandbox Bakery Opening New Restaurant Just Down the Street

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

There a new food fashion sweeping Cortland: Existing restaurants opening new restaurants just a stones-throw away. Vega started the trend by buying up the Liberty Cafe right across the street, and now the fabulous Sandbox Bakery is getting in on … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Cortland, Food and Drink | 13 Comments

Liberty Cafe on Cortland Sold to Owners of Vega (Also of Cortland)

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

Remember when we told you that the Liberty Cafe on Cortland was up for sale? It’s now been sold… to the owners of Vega, the Italian restaurant that’s also on Cortland (and practically across the street). Our friends at Inside … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Cortland, Food and Drink | 18 Comments

Three Recent Bernalwood Mysteries, Now Solved

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

One of the most fun things about editing Bernalwood has been watching the speed and (collective) intelligence of this blog’s readership. Simply posing a question or highlighting an unknown usually results in someone chiming in with the answer to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Filmmaker, Attack!!! Submit Your Film for the 2011 Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema Series

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

Look, there is a reason we call it Bernalwood — and it’s not just because everyone who lives here is glamorous and fashion-obsessed. No, it’s also called Bernalwood in part because our neighborhood is home to its very own film … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Coming Soon, Entertainment, Events | 1 Comment

Piroshkis Are the New Empanadas at 331 Cortland

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

First, the bad news: El Porteno Empanadas is moving on from its cozy nest inside the gourmet grotto at 331 Cortland. Now, the good news: El Porteno will be replaced by another fine purveyor of savory stuffed pastry, brought to us … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming Soon, Food and Drink | 9 Comments

Amsterdam on Mission Street? Proposed Cannabis Club and Coffee Shop Creates Concern

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

The Bernalwood reader hotline went ring-a-ding-ding over the weekend, and when we picked up the line this message greeted us: We received a permit application the other day for a new Cannabis club near Mission St. and Precita. (3139 Mission … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Coming Soon, Merchants, NIMBY, Politics, Uncategorized | 17 Comments

Rumor Report: SoCha Cafe May Become a Wine Bar

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

La Lengua’s chief spokesblogger Burrito Justice reports that the SoCha Cafe on Mission Street may soon become an outpost of North Beach wine bar Dell’Uva. EaterSF follows up with the note that “the manager on duty today confirms they’re in … Continue reading →

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Will the Next Mary Lou Retton Train on Bayshore Boulevard?

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

Did you notice that small blue sign across the street from the monster Lowe’s? With luck, 2011 might be the year that our ratty-ass Bayshore Boulevard begins to clean up its act. Word on the street is that American Gymnastics … Continue reading →

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