More taquerias should be inspired by Taco Bell. No, not by the fast-food chain's suspect ingredients or testosterone-fueled ad campaigns, but for the unique gastronomic constructs that Taco Bell uses to produce their food-like menu items. Take, for example, this (delicious) monstrosity filled with Fritos. Taqueria La Cumbre on Valencia Street recently started making something sorta, kinda, barely similar: Nachos in a Roll (i.e., a tortilla chip-stuffed burrito), a treat brought to our attention by noted neighborhood blog, Mission Mission. See, for only $5, you can get nachos stuffed inside a flour tortilla with either grilled chicken, steak or vegetarian along with beans, cheese guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. So basically a burrito with chips inside. And yet? Much more. more ›

Mission Mission brings our attention to something of the utmost importance this morning: a Converse All Stars-sporting hipster streaker caught by SFPD on Thursday night. An especially brave move seeing as how last night's weather almost dipped down to freezing levels. Anyway, we're thrilled he's wearing Mission denizens' favorite choice in footwear. It made us wonder what other neighborhood locals would wear if, through a combination of drugs and alcohol (or so we assume), they too went streaking in the night. more ›

Like a scene out of Sweet Charity, a 30-year-old woman was punched and robbed last night in the Mission after meeting what she thought was a nice man at a nightclub. SF Examiner breathlessly reports: "As they were walking, the faux Don Juan dipped his grubby mitts into the victim’s purse, police said. When she asked him what he was doing, he punched her in the face and ran off with the purse." The incident happened at Hidalgo Terrace and Dolores a little before 2:30 a.m. more ›

Around 12:50 a.m. last night a 911 caller reported six to nine shots fired at the intersection of 16th and Valencia in the Mission. Police checking out the scene found six bullet casings, but unlike countless random shootings at 16th and Mission a block over not a single person was reportedly hit by the gunfire. more ›

Spork, the Valencia Street establishment that has been elevating comfort food for five years now, has reached the end of their lease Ms. Tablehopper reports. Friday, December 23rd will be the restaurant's last day to grab their infamous in-side-out burger (two patties, bun in the middle, all skewered with a large steak knife) or the opulent Champagne of Burgers. After the new year, the co-owners plan to focus on their more grown-up concept at Thermidor in Mint Plaza. more ›

Have you seen this man? Because SFPD say that he's wanted in two sexual assault cases in the Mission along 24th Street. One attack occurred on November 18th and a rape happened yesterday, December 9th. SFPD reports: "Both victims were walking in the early morning hours between 3:00 am and 6:30 am. when they were attacked from behind. A struggle ensued and the victims were sexually assaulted and then robbed of their belongings in both incidents. The suspect then fled on foot in an unknown direction with the victims items." more ›

Over in the hoity-toity/gritty Mission arrondissement, the final night of Flour + Water's guest DJs will spin tonight. Geographer, an electronic (and more) SF-based act, will pump out tunes that pair with Chef Thomas McNaughton's (eyelid-rippingly phenomenal) fare, playing music from 9 p.m. until close. Selected by SPIN as one of three "Undiscovered Bands You Need To Hear Now." the trio have released the single "Kites" via their EP Animal Shapes to acclaim. And now they can be your dining room entertainment. more ›

We stuck this in Blotter, but it deserves your undivided attention. A 14-year-old boy sits in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed this morning in the Mission District. The incident occurred at 24th and Mission early this morning. "The victim was walking when a suspect approached and stabbed him twice in the shoulder and bicep," reports BCN (via SF Appeal). "The suspect then told the victim to run away before fleeing on foot." more ›

A little before 11 p.m. on Friday night, three men were shot near 16th and Mission following a verbal spat. According to Mission Local, the victims (ages 24, 24 and 42) were all whisked to a nearby hospital, with two suffering life-threatening injuries. more ›

A man shot and killed in the Mission (at Harrison and 23rd) on Friday morning has been identified as 26-year-old Reynaldo Cordova. SF Examiner reports: "The San Francisco man got into a verbal argument with a suspect who then fired four or five shots, striking Cordova in the back." more ›

Two male juveniles riding bicycles shot a 15-year-old boy in the city's Mission District just before 10:30 p.m. last night. The teen was whisked away to a nearby hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. more ›

Mission Mission reports that on Friday, October 14, an alleged gay bashing incident occurred near Mission and 19th Streets. Eight men apparently jumped out of a truck and attacked four men outside of Taqueria Cancun, seriously injuring one. Via Missed Connections, here's what went down: more ›

Misguided and borderline xenophobic Mission residents, fooling themselves and others into the grand illusion that they're caring and creative ilk, recently NIMBY'd out all over their new surroundings. Again. This time it had to do with the superbly-titled Gunz & Bunz sandwich shop on 24th and Folsom. The name, derived from a popular fast-food chain in Beirut called Buns and Guns, offended a smattering of full-diaper neighbors scared about violence. Neighbors who threatened the owner to change the sign, or else. Neighbors who never bothered to ask the owner about the name. more ›

In recent style and design rumblings, the launch of the new lookbook for local woman-owned Mission boutique and style house, Mira Mira, happened over the weekend. Owner Mira Pickett teamed up with friend and neighbor, Georgia Rew, of Pretty Pretty Collective to throw down a runway party in celebration of their new fall looks - and their impending style takeover of 22nd Street. more ›

A 51-year-old man was attacked in the cool Mission district last night. He "clings to life" at SF General after getting stabbed in the chest and slashed on the shoulder. more ›

Much to the horror (and, sadly, delight) of the San Francisco food scene and beyond, Gaspar ‘Tio’ Puch-tzek, a line cook at Hogs and Rocks, was shot and killed outside the Mission restaurant last month. This Saturday, September 17, the noted restaurant will hold a memorial/fundraiser for the slain chef. The day will include food, a silent auction, and find memories. more ›

The disparity between real life and the city's increasingly out-of-touch gastronomic set came to light over the weekend when Mission Local published a revealing article about the overlap of foodies and gangs in the Mission. After Gaspar ‘Tio’ Puch-tzek, a line cook at Hog & Rocks, was shot and killed last month in a case of mistaken identity, Mission Local asked neighborhood food fans for their thoughts on the recent spat of shootings. The answer may not surprise you. more ›

A little after 9:45 p.m. Thursday night, a man was shot in the hip while walking near 18th and Mission Streets. "The victim was taken to San Francisco General Hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening," notes BCN (via SF Appeal). No arrests were made.
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A 27-year-old man was mugged and assaulted while walking along Mission between 16th and 17th Streets on Wednesday night. The victim "was walking along the street when a suspect approached and demanded his property. The suspect then took out a knife and slashed the victim in the side before taking his cellphone and cash and running away," reports SF Appeal. more ›

Our favorite caffiene fix in the Bay Area, Four Barrel, celebrates its birthday today with free coffee and games. Paolo Lucchesi reports, "First and foremost, there is free coffee all day today, until closing (which is at 4pm). Repeat: free coffee. This year’s festivities are also extended to include treats from Pizza Hacker and a few additional entertainment amenities, like a photo booth and skeeball." more ›

Delightful, Oakland-based girl group Hottub penned an ode to horrific caffiene-booze concoction Four Loko, appropriately titled 4 Lokos Only. In this Mochipet remix video, the thirsty ladies croon about wanting their Four Loko while dancing in Dolores Park and riding in a luxury vehicle. Fun! more ›

A group of men attacked a fellow bar patron at a bar on the 5700 block of Mission Street for apparently sporting the wrong kind of fashion. "The 31-year-old victim was pulled outside of the bar by five suspects who apparently did not like his shirt," reports SF Appeal. "The suspects beat the man and also took his cellphone and cash before fleeing." more ›

The crazy sex cool kids of Mission Mission will blow your minds this Friday. And next Friday too. That's just what they do! What are we talking about? This: Mission Mission editor Allan Hough's world was rocked after playing ping pong in Berlin a couple of years ago, so he decided to bring it to the Mission for the first two Fridays in August. It’s a party christened American Tripps, which debuts the first two Fridays in August. Here's how it works: more ›