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MESSAGE FROM
CATHERINE
Dear John,
In honor of Small
Business Week, this newsletter is dedicated to highlighting the
businesses that opened in our District 2 neighborhoods during the
pandemic. Small businesses are an essential part of
our city and make up 93% of our businesses and support over 364,000
jobs. They add vibrancy to our merchant corridors and are critical to
our local economy. Their recovery is absolutely essential to San
Francisco's post-Covid economic prosperity, and it is why I
continue to support new programs and policies to aid our small
businesses.
The businesses below are just a snapshot of those that have
recently opened, and my office will continue to highlight new
merchants as they join the incredible merchants and restauranteurs
that are already a part of District 2. If you know of a new small
business that recently opened and is not listed here, please let my
office know at [email protected]. Please consider shopping and
dining at our new establishments to support our merchants and our
city's overall recovery.
As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there are still
ongoing questions about resources and guidelines. We've included the
latest in our newsletter so you can stay safe as you shop
small!
Warm Regards,
Catherine
Restaurants and
Cafes
Camino
Alto
Camino
Alto is a farm-to-table eatery
located in Cow Hollow, and the owner, Josh Copeland, is focused on
creating delicious and nutritious food with a California ethos. All
the food is seasonal, organic and focused on reducing the carbon
footprint. Located at 1715 Union
Street.
Hinoya Curry
Sf
Northern California natives
Barry Louie and Thomas Uehara opened one of the first US outlets of Hinoya
Curry, a popular Tokyo curry chain, in San Francisco. In an
interview with SF
Eater, Louie and Uehara shared that
they want to make Japanese curry the next big thing in the US and
because Hinoya serves a very classic version of the somewhat sweeter,
milder style of curry that’s popular in Japan, they believe it is the
ideal ambassador for the cuisine. Located
at 3347 Fillmore Street.
Palmetto
Superfoods
In 2015,
longtime açaí enthusiast and San Francisco native, Charles Lee,
discovered Cafe de Casa. He quickly fell in love with all the
Brazilian restaurant had to offer, but his favorite dish was their
açaí. After becoming a regular customer and genuine friends with the
owners, Thaís and Amanda Moreira, they brainstormed a new restaurant
concept centered around açaí and other superfoods. At Palmetto,
their mission is to showcase real açaí and promote healthy eating with
delicious superfood bowls and smoothies. Palmetto made SF
Eater’s list of top fresh juices and smoothies. Located
at 2150 Union Street.
Outre
Outre
is a new lounge and restaurant in the
Marina neighborhood. French for 'unexpected,' Outre has a unique
atmosphere, music and a full brunch and dinner menu. Located
at 1787 Union.
Total
Meltdown
Total
Meltdown focuses on comfort food,
and they have several styles to choose from for your grilled cheese,
mac and cheese, or cheesy tater tots. Toppings range from birria style
braised beef and pulled pork to gochujang maple glazed
bacon. Located at 1830 Union
Street.
Health and
Personal Care
Be Radiant
Salon
Be
Radiant Salon seeks to help beauty
professionals find the flexibility and independence of having their
own salon without the high startup costs. They love to help hair
stylists, cosmetologists and estheticians independently run their own
business. Located at 1327 Chestnut
Street.
All Around
Fitness
All
Around Fitness is a fitness studio
focused on cardio, strength, nutrition and recovery. They have
classes, small groups, personal training and an open gym. Eric, the
founder, says that the approach to wellness can't be singular. It must
be multidimensional and balanced. Located
at 1690 Union Street.
Glow Bungalow
Glow
Bungalow is a skincare studio
located in the heart of the Marina. The owner, Kelly, wanted to create
a neighborhood beauty hideout that is an approachable space for people
to take time to care for their skin and spirit. Her goal is to send
you off glowing! Located at 3027 Fillmore
Street.
Libran Beauty
Libran
Beauty is a beauty studio
specializing in beautifully crafted brows. Dita is a licensed
cosmetologist dedicated to making brow dreams come true. She wanted to
create a place of beauty, free of judgment, where women feel safe and
heard. Located at 1626A Union
Street.
Marina Dental
Care
Marina
Dental Care believes that a smile
tells a thousand words, and they are dedicated to giving their
patients high-quality dental care. They offer a full range of dental
services, so all your needs are met under one roof. Located
at 1763 Union Street.
Retail and
Design
SF Millinery
Sarah Fedaie
is a San Francisco native with a deep love and appreciation of design
and art. She began studying millinery at the University of Arts:
London College of Fashion and has trained with several milliners in
the UK and US. In July 2021, Sarah opened her first studio, SF
Millinery, on Fillmore Street in San
Francisco. Located at 2001 Fillmore Suite
1A.
Heartfelt by
Manoja
Heartfelt wants to bring you beautiful jewelry that you
can feel good wearing. Whether it’s giving back to a community and
treating their employees fairly, or doing their part for Mother Earth
while offering fair prices and high quality, Heartfelt works hard to
make sure everyone wins. Located at 1714 Union
Street.
Borobabi
Borobabi
believes that every family should have
access to ethically and sustainably crafted clothing. They are a team
of mothers who created a circular model for parents to access high
quality and organic brands for their children. They upcycle, recycle
and compost their products. Located at 2189 Union
Street.
Mute By JL
Mute
by JL is a contemporary women's
apparel line based in San Francisco. After ten years working in the
global fashion industry, Joanne decided to create a label for women
professionals who want to sport an easy and comfortably chic look
while switching between both work and off-duty. She launched her
business in 2015, and has now opened a new location in Cow
Hollow. Located at 2764 Octavia
Street.
Bazar Pop
Bazar
Pop is a women-owned, curated
collection of vintage designer clothes, shoes, bags, gifts, glassware,
decoration and art. The owner, Amy, has been a movie executive,
designer, interior designer and has lived in Europe, Africa and the
US. Located at 3470 Sacramento
Street.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
AND UPDATES
Updated Health Order
As of April 1st, the
following changes to the San Francisco Health Order went into
effect:
- Proof of vaccination or a negative test will no longer be
required to enter inside businesses where food and drink is consumed,
such as restaurants and bars, and where elevated breathing occurs,
such as gyms and fitness studios.
- Proof of vaccination or negative testing is a strong
recommendation rather than a requirement for indoor
mega-events.
- The booster mandate is lifted for certain personnel who
visit higher-risk settings as part of their jobs.
- Masking is still required under federal and state
rules, at least through April 15, for public transportation and indoor
public transportation facilities. Masking is still required under
state health rules for certain higher risk indoor settings, like
hospitals and other healthcare settings, senior care facilities, and
homeless shelters.
- Businesses can decide to be more restrictive than local
health guidelines and can continue to require masks, proof of
vaccination or a negative test from their staff and
clients.
- Unless required by a business, in a high-risk setting or
on transit, people can decide whether to mask or not by considering
their own health, the health of their household, and overall level of
community transmission. See HERE
to learn when masks are required.
Here is a link to SFDPH’s FAQs on the updated Health
Order.
Quarantine and Isolation
Guidance
See HERE for a guide on when to isolate or
quarantine if you have COVID-19 symptoms or were
exposed.
Booster Shots
Booster shots are available and recommended for adults 12 years and
older who received a Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson
COVID-19 vaccine. Boosters are free, and they are critical to keeping
San Franciscans safe. You can find a nearby pharmacy or vaccine site
providing booster shots HERE.
Vaccinations for Children
Children ages five and older
are eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Parents and caregivers
can make appointments using their health system, pharmacy websites,
the state’s vaccine booking website, or
the
city’s website.
EVENTS
Anti-Burglary Neighborhood Network
Launch
In response to the recent increase in burglaries, my
office created the Anti-Burglary
Neighborhood Network to connect residents with community safety
resources, current crime data and other neighbors. Last month we
launched the network, and you can view the the webinar recording HERE.
Off the Grid
After a two-year break, Off
the Grid food trucks are back at
Fort Mason! Nearly 30 food trucks will serve a wide variety of food
from the Fort Mason Center parking lot every Friday now through
November 11th.
Cleaning & Greening at
Lafayette Park
Join Friends of Lafayette Park for some cleaning and
greening on Saturday, May 7th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The gardeners
will show everyone projects to work on and tools and gloves are
provided. If you arrive after they begin, just look around the park
for the group of people doing gardening and join in.
Annual Spring Festival
The Union Street Association Board of Directors announced
that their Spring Festival is scheduled for the weekend of June 4th
and 5th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. This event was first
produced in 1976 and was continuous until the pandemic lockdown. This
year, the festival is back and Union Street businesses are invited to
host a booth along Gough through Fillmore. The festival will consist
of music, entertainment, food, beverage, and arts and
crafts.
Opening of Presidio Tunnel Tops
The Presidio
Tunnel Tops open on Sunday, July 17! Made
by the community, for the community, it features places to picnic and
gather, trails and a nature playscape where kids can climb, crawl and
swing – all with spectacular Golden Gate views. Opening activities
will take place July through October.
Office of Supervisor
Catherine Stefani
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett
Place, Room 273, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 554-7752 Fax:
(415) 554-7843
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