Pierre Valley: A Real Neighborhood After All

Whether official neighborhood status has been self-established by its residents or not, it seems Pierre (pronounced pyair-ee) Valley actually exists. In fact, based on the map posted on the neighborhood's website outlining the neighborhood boundaries, we lived in Pierre Valley for two years. But back when we resided on Tiffany Avenue (allegedly the longest block in the city), we lovingly referred to the neighborhood as the Intermission. Guilty. We were among those who tried to coin an SF neighborhood with a witty name that, thankfully, never caught on.

It seems that there is enough evidence to support the neighborhood's existence. Despite its odd pronunciation, which is meant to rhyme with Noe Valley (which we question, since PV has seemingly seceded from its mother 'hood), Pierre Valley does seem to have a personality all its own. According to its website, Pierre Valley has its own monthly neighborhood grills. (They are currently seeking a new grill master.) What fun! It is also home to Mitchell's Ice Cream, starch-heavy Pomelo, and Sister Act's St. Paul's Catholic Church.