By: A.G Royale
Barracuda a long time Castro neighborhood favorite, known for reasonably priced sushi and Bottomless mimosa’s (during Sunday brunch) will be closing it’s doors after 8 years and reopen with a new culinary concept and name.
“Mandu,” will open in February, serving up
The greater Castro area has--for the most part--the advantage of being its own little world. From its one-of-a-kind restaurants to exclusive bars to its neighborhood run street fairs. It's even a world-renowned site of homegrown political activism that distinguishes it from San Francisco's other neighborhoods.
But the Castro is not immune to the protests
It is no big secret--no secret at all, really--that MyCastro is a gi-huge-ic fan of the art that gets displayed at Glama-Rama.
The Valencia Street salon-mashed-into-an-art gallery showcases some of our favorite modern art--surely you saw our blog post about the perfectly pop "Hardly Working" exhibit that made its debut back in November.
MyCastro is unapologetic about its support of the Bay Area Reporter. It is a news staple for the community, and has kept itself in the game even through times when the newspaper industry has gone through great changes and almost gone extinct.
So of course were a bit saddened to hear that the local news hub is looking for a new spot
Set the champagne to 'chill' and get the glitter guns ready!
All the hustle and bustle of the holiday season comes to a close with the mother of all parties: New Year's Eve. And of course the Castro has more than enough shindigs for you to pick and choose from as you plan to end 2014 on a good foot. (Or a "bad" foot, whatever fits your fancy.)
We all know that scene at the end of "A Christmas Story."
No, not the scene when the B.B. gun sends the glasses ricocheting off of Ralphie's face. The scene where the whole family has to go out for Christmas dinner and the only eatery open in the greater Hohman, Indiana area is a Chinese restaurant.
Yeah yeah yeah, the holidays are all about family and giving and peace on Earth.
Girl please! Unless you live in a damn cave shielded from the world like a hobbit, you survive the holidays just like everyone else--by drinking.
Whether it's at the dinner table with your cousins or out of a flask so your Nana doesn't see
It is no secret that the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus has become a staple in this city's holiday season.
So of course their big showcase at the Castro Theatre is back to help you ring in the most festive time of the year with song and cheer and all the ugly sweaters your heart desires.
Cold temperatures mean that your coffee and hot tea consumption probably shoots through the roof. Which is perfect for the Castro's many small cafes and eateries--your caffeine and warm beverage addiction is helping out the neighborhood's businesses!
So why not grab a drink somewhere that encourages you to take a few extra sips
The long wait finally ended last week when Brewcade opened its doors to the public.
Lucky for them, it wasn't their only chance to show that they have staying power.
Wednesday's grand opening showed the bar-slash-arcade has components to be a mainstay on the Castro outskirts,
