They've Been Named – Meet the "HILLIES" & "FARLETTES"
The little people have been identified…the winning names have been selected for the people on the cups. To honor their uniqueness, we identified two breeds, the HILLIES and the FARLETTES. Congratulations to the five individuals submitting these names, each will receive a $10 gift certificate.
August Events
Saturday, August 5th – “Darktet” kicks-off the August Saturday afternoon concert series with live jazz at 3pm.
August 15th Tuesday: Seattle bassist, Steve Kim has been performing since 1969. He studied with Gary Peacock and has performed in concerts, recordings and commissioned pieces. Join us for this special concert with Steve, while he is in town from Seattle, 7pm.
August 19th Saturday: “Presidents Breakfast” performs electro-jazz-funk-dub tunes on a Saturday afternoon, 3pm.
August 24th Thursday: “The Specs”…It is a simple equation: take 2 music fans + 1 guitar + 1 cocktail drum + a smattering of what you’ll deem catchy tunes…it all adds up to Potrero Hill’s own favorite two-some, “The Specs.” If you like songs short, catchy, light on volume and heavy on heart – and a setup similar to Jonathon Richman and Tommy Larkins in the film “There’s Something About Mary,” come on down and enjoy the set. Added bonus: see Katie Specs do a second set covering a surprise, yet to be announced cheesy 80’s act all on her lonesome. 7pm.
Artist of the Month
For both painting and drawing, Nancy Spoelhof employs a process that involves working on several pieces simultaneously over the course of many months. For more information, visit Nancy at www.nancycentral.com.
Window Display of the Month
The animals in the windows are pieces of regional art created by artists from all over the world to please and delight. They are often whimsical and capture the spirit of the animal and not necessarily the actual appearance of the animal. There is a bright blue jaguar from Mexico, a Bengal tiger with exotic eyelashes and whimsical tail feathers on the turkey from Japan. Display by Roxann Rao Rutherford and Calvert Rutherford.
Neighborhood News
Welcome to the neighborhood: Petite Patisserie, an organic bakery, is scheduled to open on August 2 on 18th Street. Sisters Rachel and Kirsten, both long time San Francisco residents, will finally be fulfilling their dream of providing fresh, high quality, pastry and cakes to a neighborhood they call home. Stop by 1415 18th Street, have a treat, and say hello.
Bean Ball
Play “bean ball” buy one pound of any coffee beans at Farley ’s and you are eligible to enter the drawing for two free SF Giants tickets. This month’s game features your SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, August 21st at 7:15PM. We will contact you if you are the lucky winner.
Staff News
Goodbye: Rich, a long-time Farley friend and employee, will be returning to his native Minnesota. Say good-bye before he leaves.
Goodbye: Alanna, our in-house pastry czar is leaving to become the pastry chef at Quince on Octavia. She will continue to make the Farley ’s wonderful granola! Tell her congrats before she leaves.
Letter to the Farley’s Community:
The first time I came to Farley ’s in the winter of 2003, I made the mistake of ordering a “soy cappuccino.” I was told sternly, “we only have whole milk.” I decided that Farley ’s was a very cool place. A year later I migrated behind the counter, looking for a mellow, post-UCSC job. Now that I am leaving to work in the pastry world, I realize that I have found much more. Working here has made me feel part of the “small town” of Potrero Hill. Co-workers have come to feel like family and customers like extended family. Thank you, Farley’s, for letting me be part of this community on the Hill.
Love & gratitude, Alanna
