Neighbors complained that Bacon Bacon's brick-and-mortar spot smelled too much like bacon. [SFEx] Oh, crap, you mean we can OD on marijuana now? [SFWeekly] Suburban sushi joint promises sexy schoolgirl waitresses. [InsideScoop] Silicon

Eight "must-visit" Mission "pubs," according to Zagat. [Zagat] Five things we learned by peering inside the refrigerators of local chefs. [EaterSF] [Refinery29] Free menswear fashion advice from your Muni seat. [MuniDiaries] More on

Have you guys heard of this app called Grindr? The New York Times is ON IT. [NYT] Deplorable teen tries to steal a woman's cellphone in the Richmond, pepper sprays victim in the

First Valencia, now the Mission's other up-and-comer 24th Street is considering a moratorium on new restaurants. [MissionLocal] Low-speed rail to LA, a travelogue. [Chron] A Federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled that

New bill will likely end gun shows at the Cow Palace, the only place one of the few remaining places in San Francisco County where you can still buy guns. [Chron] Odd road

Ken Friedman talks Tosca and finding the perfect bartender. [GrubSF] Meet The Alchemist, a recently opened SoMa cocktail spot from a Gitane alum. [Tablehopper] The Trappist Provisions in Rockridge is a surprisingly good

A history of San Francisco bars as seen through vintage matchbooks. [UptownAlmanac] Meet chef Jesse Koide, the guy who is actually making your Mission Chinese Food orders. [TastingTable] Majority of San Franciscans favor

Fog City Diner closes earlier than expected, will remain closed for renovations for anywhere from four to six months, only to re-open anew under the direction of Chef Bruce Hill. [InsideScoop] Four homes

New District 4 supervisor Katy Tang is taking on those annoying Muni train switchbacks as priority #1. [Chron] With or without you, Bono dined at Swan Oyster Depot on Friday. [SFWeekly] Ham and

SFist Band to Watch: The Mallard spent their whole set at Noise Pop last night covering Throbbing Gristle songs. Rad. [AllShookDown] Foundation Cafe brings breakfast and lunch to the FiDi. [EaterSF] Oakland residents

The Outer Richmond is ready for its closeup. New York Times trend piece to follow. [BoldItalic] The end is near for the neglected Pagoda Palace theater in North Beach. [Chron] Meet the Artful

Talking mezcal with the owners behind La Urbana, Divisadero's next big restaurant. [Haighteration] Kim Gordon's Body/Head puts the noise in the Noise Pop opening night. [SFWeekly] Rock Band Land is a space

The folks who nurtured Gather in Berkeley are bringing Verbena to Polk Street. [Scoop] A new 11-story, 220-room hotel is coming to Fourth Street near the Moscone Center. [SFEx] Which drinking neighborhood gets

That Bay Bridge crane mishap last week won't delay opening of the new eastern span. [BCN/Appeal] Chronicle Food critic Michael Bauer is all over this olive oil cake trend. [InsideScoop] On 11th

The Australian Vogue is totally in love with the Mission: "Following North Beach, The Castro and Haight-Ashbury, The Mission is the latest San Francisco village to capture the zeitgeist." [Vogue.au] Surviving the

Five questions with Glide Memorial Church leaders (and now authors) Cecil Williams and Janice Mirkitani [USA Today] Fact-checking Gavin Newsom's new book. (He actually got some of them right!) [SFMag] NEWCOMERS THREATEN TOWN

Nearly 600 San Francisco city employees make more money than the Governor of California. [Chron] Will smoking pot at Bay Area concerts get you in trouble? Not unless Roger Daltrey's onstage. [AllShookDown] Napa's

Lite Gov. Gavin Newsom, always a man of the people, holds most exclusive book signing event ever at Ann & Gordon Getty's house. [SFWire] Local minister spreads gospel of sex in China. [Chron]

Could Wal-Mart slip its way into San Francisco on the bankruptcy of Fresh & Easy? Richmond district neighbors ponder the implications. [SFEx] [RichmondSF] Record-setting yacht ride from New York and around Cape Horn

Has Oakland hit peak sausage and beer? [EBX] Esquire would like you to weigh in on the best burrito in America. Your S.F. options are limited to Taqueria San Francisco and El

Woman kicked in the head during attack near Caltrain Station around 10 p.m. Monday night. [BCN/Appeal] Take a look around The Mill, now open on Divisadero. [Haighteration] Here's what Mardi Gras

Lonely San Franciscans are now bidding on dates for Valentine's Day. [SFEx] "Hyperlocal" neighborhood blogs recognized by major newspaper for their work. [Chron] Colin Kaepernick didn't win a Super Bowl (yet!), but you

Supervisor John Avalos' twitter feed was hacked by people who think Avalos supporters could stand to lose a few pounds. [UptownAlmanac] Hunter Pence tells local high schoolers to be cool and quit littering.

The New York Times picks the Niners over the Ravens. [NYT] Who wins the Super Bowl of food? [SeriousEats] Look: Super Bowl cakes. [Chron] The Crocker Galleria: no longer a downtrodden shopping center.