Author Archives: adamahata

About adamahata

On February 5, 2008, after 15 amazing years in New York City, I got married, changed careers, and moved out to San Francisco. All within a three-week period, and with very little preparation. This blog is for those of you who follow me out to San Francisco (or have been here for a while and are still trying to figure this place out). You're not in Kansas anymore Dorothy.

Coffee Shoppes: The Mission

Posted on July 31, 2009 by adamahata

Earlier this week I documented the San Francisco Coffee Paradox, an insight into the New Yorker’s impossible quest for a good cup of joe in this foggy “city.” Since then SFIW has been inundated with requests (OK, two) for a … Continue reading →

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Irregular Coffee

Posted on July 29, 2009 by adamahata

A curious paradox exists here for visiting and transplanted New York coffee lovers. There are dozens (dozens!) of  fantastic coffee shops scattered throughout San Francisco. Most every neighborhood boasts a handful of establishments that approach the art of coffee brewing … Continue reading →

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Thou Shalt Yelp!

Posted on July 28, 2009 by adamahata

As I have previously discussed, San Franciscans are exceptionally nice and freakishly tolerant. In fact, the only thing I have universally seen San Franciscans get upset about (besides not adequately recycling or composting of course) is lacking to respect The … Continue reading →

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Burn, Baby Burn

Posted on July 20, 2009 by adamahata

Once a year a group of artist and technically inclined pyromaniacs make their way to a remote corner of the world. They  hang out, listen to strange music, build giant art projects, and then set them on fire. No, I’m … Continue reading →

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A Few Good Hills

Posted on July 16, 2009 by adamahata

You may have heard that “San Francisco is hilly” or that there are “a lot of hills in San Francisco”. Those are gross understatements. This “city” is teaming with giant, steep and incredibly treacherous hills! And the crazy part is, … Continue reading →

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Wheelie

Posted on July 12, 2009 by adamahata

There’s a long standing debate in San Francisco about the coolness of various self-propelled rolling devices. The “city” is split among many different factions (without rancor of course, this is San Francisco) about which device is truly the coolest. Over … Continue reading →

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Squirrel!

Posted on July 9, 2009 by adamahata

OK, all kidding aside, how can you trust a “city” with no squirrels? I mean, I’m willing to forgive the 2:1 ratio of seagulls to pigeons and even accept the harbor is infested with barking sea lions (true story), but … Continue reading →

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The Panhandle

Posted on March 11, 2009 by adamahata

As everyone in New York (and, um, the rest of the world???) knows, if approached by a panhandler you simply avoid eye contact, ignore the request and keep moving. Simple. Hell, it doesn’t even need to be someone asking for … Continue reading →

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Two Great Tastes…

Posted on March 3, 2009 by adamahata

This doesn’t quite qualify for my Weird Restaurant Category (great food, good lighting, $12 – $14 entrees), but there’s still something oh, so San Francisco about it! Plus seriously, after you’ve had an order of chow meain (or a burger), … Continue reading →

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No Judgments?

Posted on March 2, 2009 by adamahata

There’s a pervasive vibe that resonates throughout San Francisco: “people should be able to do whatever they want” (which is fine), “and without judgment” (which is ridiculous). Sure, you can be a topless grown man who chooses to wear purple … Continue reading →

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Lego New York

Posted on February 6, 2009 by adamahata

Christopher Niemann brings New York icons and sensibilities to life through legos. Loves it! While I figure out the appropriate San Francisco response I encourage you to check out the entire collection at the NYT Blog.

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Weird Fish (Weird Restaurant)

Posted on February 5, 2009 by adamahata

People eat out more in New York. Sure, there are many people that eat out a good amount in San Francisco too, but due to busier lives and smaller apartments, more people eat out more often in (and around) NYC. … Continue reading →

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