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North Beach Now podcast

by Blair Helsing

Produced -- including original music -- by Blair Helsing at RoR Studio on Telegraph Hill, San Francisco. Thanks to all contributors. Follow us on Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/blog/northbeachnow for upcoming episode information and background about the show. Thanks for checking us out!

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Episodes

  1. Blandina Farley released March 19 2024

    North Beach resident, expert tour guide, lover of art and music, known to visitors and locals alike as a go-to conversationalist and community guide -- Blandina Farley chats with the podcast at A. Cavalli Cafe located at one of the crossroads of North Beach. Recorded February 28, 2024.

  2. Waystone wine bar released May 17 2023

    On May 9, 2023 during Small Business Week, Waystone partners Billy Riordan and Tom Patella talk all about their new (to North Beach) wine bar. We trace the history of Mexican restaurant Barrio, as well. https://waystonesf.com for more details. 1609 Powell in North Beach.

  3. Artist Natalie Gabriel released April 08 2023

    Photo of Natalie Gabriel by Ashley Wacker(Instagram @ashleywackerphoto). This interview at The World's Greatest Art Studio (in North Beach) was conducted on March 28, 2023. Natalie is at @nattypaints on Instagram and her website is nataliegabriel.com. Thank for listening to North Beach Now. The...

  4. Dawn Agnew of Eco Terreno Lyon And Swan released February 13 2023

    Opened in 2022, Eco Terrano wine tasting room and Lyon & Swan supper club have transformed the building at 140 Columbus Avenue (between Jackson and Pacific in North Beach). This is an interview with Dawn Agnew, the hospitality director. This is a destination for live music, fine dining…

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  5. Simon Rowe of Keys Jazz Bistro released January 22 2023

    Jazz keyboardist, owner of the new club -- Keys Jazz Bistro -- Simon Rowe discusses the club's programming, the pool of local and national musicians he's drawing from, his own roots as a musician, the venue's food and beverage menu, and more. Along the way we cover some North Beach jazz history…

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  6. Savoy Tivoli with Tito Avila released January 18 2023

    The newly-reopened Savoy Tivoli bar and club has a history of more than 100 years on Grant Avenue in San Francisco's North Beach. Hear about the history, the reopening, and plans for the future from manager and co-owner Tito Avila. Recorded January 13, 2023 at Savoy Tivoli.

  7. The Lost Church - Brett Cline - released November 05 2022

    In-depth interview with the owner / executive director of The Lost Church music and theater venue in North Beach (and Santa Rosa!). thelostchurch.org

  8. Comstock Saloon Michael Bacon released December 30 2021

    Comstock Saloon -- located at Columbus and Pacific Avenues in historic North Beach -- is itself historic. The venue serves cocktails and food in a location that first opened in 1907. In this episode we hear from Michael Bacon, the saloonkeeper.

  9. Erika Gliebe Replenish Grocers released December 07 2021

    Replenish Grocers opened in San Francisco's North Beach in 2021. The owner Erika Gliebe provides a tour of the store and the principles behind the products offered. www.replenishgrocers.com @replenishgrocers on Instagram. Location: 968 Columbus Avenue near Chestnut Street.

  10. Danny Sauter North Beach Neighbors released May 03 2020

    Current President of North Beach Neighbors, Danny Sauter, brings us up-to-date on the organization's strategies and services during shelter-in-place in San Francisco. Recorded May 2nd, 2020. Follow us on Twitter @now_beach

  11. Kristie Fairchild of North Beach Citizens released May 01 2020

    For nearly 20 years, North Beach Citizens (founded by Francis Ford Coppola) has lifted up lives of vulnerable people in northeast San Francisco. Executive Director, Kristie Fairchild, gives an update about the ongoing services provided by this nonprofit, and she describes how the pandemic has...

  12. Igneous Theory Anniversary released July 31 2019

    Jeff Roden, owner of Igneous Theory, chats with us about sea urchins, stingrays, visual art, rocks (and pet rocks), and more, from the store at 478 Union Street in North Beach. Updated August 2, 2019.

  13. Barrio Restaurant Billy Riordan Episode released June 15 2019

    "Beer Bar and Latin Kitchen" is the self-description for Barrio, a restaurant in North Beach at 1609 Powell near Green. We interviewed Billy Riordan, the owner, on June 13, 2019.

  14. Green Taste Vegan Goods released February 20 2019

    Sergey and Davier offer a description of their mission and their vegan goods at their brand-new store at Mason and Filbert, open just one month.

  15. Artist Kevin Brown released February 18 2019

    Painter and gallery owner Kevin Brown visits RoR Studio to describe his artistic life and the history of Live Worms Gallery, which he directs.

  16. The Beat Museum part 2 released December 18 2018

    Estelle Cimino describes how the Museum began in a house in Monterey, California. She and husband Jerry tell how the museum grew into the San Francisco institution it is today. People mentioned in this episode include Patti Smith and Paul Horn, as well as Alan Watts. Check out our blog on Tumblr,...

  17. The Beat Museum part 1 released December 1 2018

    Jerry Cimino, the Beat Museum's founder and director, is interviewed on-site, creating an audio tour in real time.

  18. North Beach Native Nick Ferris released September 05 2018

    North Beach native, Nick Ferris, describes how the North Beach Farmers Market began and operates today, his involvement with North Beach Citizens, and Telegraph Hill Dwellers, and much more.

  19. Coit Tower Experts released September 10 2018

    Experts on Coit Tower, Katherine Petrin and Jon Golinger, describe the history of the Depression-era murals, the application for national landmark status for the Tower, and much more.

  20. Igneous Theory Store released September 15 2018

    Jeff Roden, owner of Igneous Theory (igneoustheory.com) spoke to the podcast inside the store, located at 478 Union, San Francisco. The store is new to the neighborhood. Jeff explains how it came to be here, and his plans for the store in the future.

  21. Lillie Coit's Restaurant released September 13 2018

    Episode Three, recorded August 26, 2018, is with Nick Floulis, a North Beach restaurateur. Nick and his partners are working to open the new restaurant on Washington Square, "Lillie Coit's", in 2019. Nick has a story to tell on the history of this restaurant space including using the space for...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Produced -- including original music -- by Blair Helsing at RoR Studio on Telegraph Hill, San Francisco. Thanks to all contributors. Follow us on Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/blog/northbeachnow for upcoming episode information and background about the show. Thanks for checking us out!

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Produced -- including original music -- by Blair Helsing at RoR Studio on Telegraph Hill, San Francisco. Thanks to all contributors. Follow us on Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/blog/northbeachnow for upcoming episode information and background about the show. Thanks for checking us out!

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