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Ask Curbed SF: Mystery House Revealed

In need of guidance, oh wayward one? Turn to the oracle that is the Ask Curbed SF inbox. We'll burden the masses with your problems, and they, our all-knowing readers, will command thee. You asked us, we asked you, and... (original story)

Board Wrap: Not Even Kin Can Stomach the Wharf

· Visitor Loves All SF Restaurants Except Her Relatives' One, Alioto's [CH] · You May Be Surprised to Hear That Some Yelpers Are Crappy Tippers [Yelp] · Cow Names and Cow Birthdays on the Ritz Menu Now? [CH] · Contemplating... (original story)

Fake-crack deal led to Tenderloin slaying, police say

A San Francisco man is being held in a Tenderloin slaying that police say was prompted by his suspicion that the victim had sold him bogus crack cocaine. Leroy Brown, 63, appeared in court this morning on charges of murder in the stabbing death of Eric... (original story)

Eater Tastings: Truck Food Love, New Top Chefs Named

[To the Mission!] 1) Mission Street Food truck debuts to great street acclaim. Eater SF has a belly full of pork belly. 2) Top Chef names Season Five contestants— this year only one Bay Area chef, one Jamie Lauren... (original story)

Napa Dispatch: AKA Finally Ready to Debut in St. Helena

St. Helena: The month-long delays have been overcome and Robert Simon's AKA is ready to open on Main Street. The name itself leaves something to be desired, but we're still curious to see how the SoCal import fares. For now,... (original story)

Calif. leaders hope bailout loosens credit market

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and California's top finance officials reacted cautiously Friday to congressional approval of the $700 billion Wall Street bailout package, warning that the nation's tight credit market still presents considerable challenges for the... (original story)

Designing for the Bailout Lifestyle: It had to happen eventually: designers...

It had to happen eventually: designers and architects are starting to feel the effects of the finance crisis. As their clients are deciding to wait things out, they have to adapt - convince clients to scale back a renovation instead... (original story)

Legal battle brewing over Wells-Wachovia deal

Executives at Citigroup Inc. were shocked by Friday’s merger agreement between Wells Fargo & Co. and Wachovia Corp. They believe Citi's exclusivity agreement with Wachovia does not allow the Charlotte company to move forward with Wells. (C) (WB) (WFC) (original story)

Symphony Towers Update: Buying Love (But Dropping Prices Too)

Symphony Towers (750 Van Ness) is now offering brokers 4% commissions as well, with studios starting at $329,000 (down from around $350,000 when they first opened a year ago and buyers lined up to buy). And in terms of... (original story)

Curbed Network Advertisers Work Weekends

Please feel free to patronize this week's Curbed Network advertisers: 119th & Third · 72 Steuben · 80 Metropolitan · The Absolute · Barker Block · Conrad · dd factor · Design Within Reach · The Hammer Museum · Innis... (original story)

Fossett crash probe could take months

As searchers intensified their hunt for human remains, federal investigators helicoptered the remnants of millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett's airplane Friday off the lonely mountain slope where he crashed more than a year ago. Once they reassemble as much... (original story)

Name That Restaurant: Which "upscale wine bar" is currently...

Which "upscale wine bar" is currently for sale? The clues with which to work today's puzzle: a fully operating restaurant, dining area plus small bar area, neighborhood with lots of foot traffic, claims to having "an excellent reputation for their... (original story)

Construction Update: The Gallery House

Click the image above to view the full photogallery. The scaffolding is down and The Gallery House stands revealed. Designed by Ogrydziak / Prillinger Architects, the South Park infill building will host a street-level art gallery and home for two... (original story)

Plywood Report: Loving Hut, Woodhouse, Zweibar, MORE!

Spot some plywood on your block? Operators are most certainly standing by. Click the image above to view the full photogallery. 1) North Beach/Chinatown: Currently slated to open next Saturday (10/11) on the corner of Stockton and Vallejo is Loving... (original story)

Fitch calls Wells-Wachovia deal better for bondholders

Fitch Ratings said Friday that the Wells Fargo-Wachovia merger is a “vastly improved deal for bondholders from the Citigroup deal.” (C) (original story)








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