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The Alternative Press Expo (APE) Kicks Our Ass And Takes Names

At the Alternative Press Expo (or APE), overstimulation is an understatement. There is a ton going on here. Held yearly in San Francisco, heretofore in February, APE took place this past weekend, April

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Gettin' Wild at The Civic Center, Trimethyldioxypurist-style

Jury duty. Ack. While we won't get into the specifics behind our general reluctance in doing our civic duty, we were glad for the opportunity to revisit one of our favorite

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Good Pizza in the Western Addition

Whether you are a Ralph Barbieri fan that enjoys Amici's, a Berkeley-ite that swears by Zachary's, a fan of Chesh's recent discovery Pizza Fiesta, or you,

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Le Trimethyldioxypurist Se Réveille sur la Rue de Polk

So first, the good news -- your Trimethyldioxypurist happened on a swell place for a cup of coffee, one that we fully encourage you to try. The bad news? La Boulange de Polk, the

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The Trimethyldioxypurist Drinks <i>Flavored Coffee?</i> Wha-huh?

We know . . . that doesn't sound very "-purist," now does it? We must confess -- we weren't looking for coffee the day we bought these beans. In fact, we

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Drink the Haight With Your Trimethyldioxypurist

Inside the west-bound 1 California that we rode on Sunday, there's a sign that reads "Shop the Haight." The sign is printed in strange brown tones that make

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Wide Awake in North Beach: Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store

Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store is a small, intimate cafe in North Beach, right on the corner of Columbus and Union. Both bar seating and small, round tables are available; plenty of

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SFist Rants: Red Means Stop

San Francisco has a hell of a traffic problem. We have one of the highest traffic densities in the country. We all know that this makes for a number of problems, so we

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Nightmarish Coffee at 30,000 Feet

It sure is hard to review a San Francisco-based coffee joint when you're not in San Francisco. Although we did find one fantastic coffee house in D.C. (that we

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The Trimethyldioxypurist Takes a Dive

Similarly, there are coffee-related ventures where the coffee quality doesn't matter. Not as much, at least, so long as it's hot and plentiful and the server is quick

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The Trimethyldioxypurist Gets It Right the Second Time

It's like drinking "green." It's vibrant, a little raw, and really just . . . different. Strong, but not oppressively so. Pungent. Piny through the middle; a nice, fresh finish.

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A Mission Statement (Of Sorts) From Your Trimethyldioxypurist

After the discovery of the holy grail of Bay Area coffee last week, it's a good time to sit back and take stock of why we do this. And how we

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Bagging It -- A Less-Than-Inspired Response to a Real Problem

The San Francisco Commission on the Environment -- a group that meets bimonthly and serves to advise the Mayor on matters of the environment -- is recommending that the city impose a charge on all

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Drink This Coffee NOW. A directive from your Trimethyldioxypurist.

There are times when we of modest writing ability are in bliss, for we find a subject that seems to write itself. Additionally, there are times when a Trimethyldioxypurist is in bliss, mostly

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The Trimethyldioxypurist Goes Shopping

Gah. Crowds. Who can stand them? Oh, sure, we'll wait a few weeks before we make all our holiday returns and exchanges. Oh, yeah, Union Square will be like a walk

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They're Just Big Boned

While both SF and LA were on the "Fittest" list, our fine city was close to the best at #4, while the City of Angels was a mere, pitiful #21. San

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Over the Counter With the Trimethyldioxypurist

Much like our experience in Boston, the nasty weather lately speaks to the needs of convenient caffeine. With buses running behind, traffic slowing, or possibly just a desire to stay home and keep

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The Trimethyldioxypurist Drives Thru

Does the concept of a drive-thru window for your morning coffee sound odd? Not so odd in Beantown. It's an interesting juxtaposition. The Boston and San Francisco areas have many

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Jeremy on '04

GOOD STUFF Sports: Swimming star Michael Phelps. He could have entered fewer races to help ensure better results in his best events, but he didn't -- he participated in every event in

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Size Matters to The Trimethyldioxypurist

When reviewing a cafe or coffee shop, the Trimethyldioxypurist's typical modus operandi is to order a straight-up cup of good ol' American drip, nothing fancy -- a good benchmark to

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SFist Holiday Gift Guide: Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker

While we don't want to seem a shill for any business enterprise, Scharffen Berger's catchphrase of "America's Finest Dark Chocolate...From Bean to Bar" is

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SFist Holiday Gift Guide: Lark in the Morning

Without a doubt, the coolest place in the Cannery: Lark in the Morning. It's a place where music is serious and music is fun. Classic instruments, like guitars, mandolins, recorders, xylophones,

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SFist Holiday Gift Guide: Ghirardelli Chocolate Company

Founded in 1852 in San Francisco, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a well-known San Francisco institution and is also known worldwide, in the company of other prominent local names like Gap, Williams-

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Moments in Trimethyldioxypurism

Ritual. It's very important in our society. A ritual can be more powerful than its components -- after all, don't we all know that person who drinks the dreaded in

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SFist Holiday Gift Guide: The Buena Vista

I know, I know -- today's hip, cultured SFist wouldn't be caught dead so close to the wharf. But there's some really cool stuff down there; places from