We've long since given up expecting San Francisco bars to know how to use their expensive flatscreen TVs to their full advantage. Venues in Castro District, for example, seem woefully unaware of the phenomenon that is Bravo's Real Housewives series. (We hope Supervisor Scott Wiener will introduce some sort of legislation about this glaring oversight. Fingers crossed.) That said, hopeful SFist reader Emily Lowe writes in to ask:
Ask SFist: Parties Showing National Spelling Bee Finals?
Ask SFist: Homeless Folks And Their Pets
SFist received a pressing (albeit insensitive and Nevius-esque) question in the editor's inbox this afternoon. Perhaps you can help? A reader (who asked to remain anonymous) writes:
Ask SFist: Parking in Nob/Russian Hill
On viscous news days such as today, we reach into our inbox to see what readers have on their minds. Here's something:
Ask SFist: Decent Restaurants on a Fairly Tight Budget?
Today's "Ask SFist" comes from the writer of this post. It's our second wedding anniversary next week, and we're on a budget. We always dine at home, usually only splurging on sushi, but we'd like to step out of our comfort zone for this special occasion.
Ask SFist: Iranian Election Stuff?
Hey there, did you know Iran is having some sort of brouhaha, and Twitter will single-handedly bring democracy, sunshine and gumdrops to the nation? Or something like that? Anyway, reader and activist Michael Petrelis writes SFist to ask the following. Ahem:
Ask SFist: What Are Your San Francisco Values?
This most recent question comes from your Editor's brain.
Ask SFist: Calling In Sick?
First, it's gorgeous outside today. If you're stuck at work today, then, well, we feel your pain. Second, we just received this pressing question in our inbox:
SFist Asks: Trivia Nights?
Gosh, trivia nights are swell. From Edinburgh Castle's critically-lauded Tuesday "Castle Quiz" night to Mad Dog in the Fog's lower Haight trivia night, we love 'em all. But a concerned trivia buff writes to SFist to ask:
Ask SFist -- Abandon Your College Email Address?
Let's get right to the question for it is most pressing, shall we? An SFist reader asks:
Ask SFist: Why Not Drink the Juice?
Last night at a downtown bar, we eavesdropped on a heated debate about the Bonds' indictment. The all-male group of self-proclaimed Bonds-haters argued loudly about whether or not sports should simply start allowing athletes to get as chemically enhanced as they wanna be, health risks be damned. The main pro-roids (pro-drug?) point was this: seeing as how athletes already push themselves to physical extremes, shouldn't synthetic enhancers also count? Since it also deals with...
Ask SFist -- Bay Area Gay Blogs?
Cover your eyes fellow progressives. We're about to get even faggier.
Ask SFist: Any Good Gymnasiums?
A reader asked: "Hey guys I was wondering what is the best gym to go workout at in San Francisco? Which offers the best amenities and a friendly staff? What gym should I avoid at all cost?"
We think he may have left off a word, but that's okay, we get the idea.
Much as with our search for a good Italian joint for a reader the other day, we'll offer one quick opinion then open it up to the brain trust of our readership, who probably a hell of a lot more about this than we do.
Ask SFist: Italian Dining
Since we barely digest our own food, much less eat in public for fear people might find us shoveling heaps of it into our mouths, maybe you, dear readers, can help this rookie San Franciscan find a place to take the parents out? He or she is looking for a tasty, semi-semi-formal, non-Stinking Rose-y, yet inexpensive Italian place, and we can't seem to be of any help.
SFist Answers: Towing And Selling Out
It's time for SFist Answers, trying to enjoy the weather from inside today.
SFist Answers: Crack Cocaine, MUNI, And Bettie Page
It's time for SFist Answers! Now that you've asked Questions, we give you Answers.
This week we cover hard drugs, bodily functions, and most agonizing of all -- MUNI.
Keep those questions flowin' to sfistanswers@gmail.com.
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