This is the part of five-star Yelp-rated Lands End that has the labyrinth.
I think this was taken from Immigrant Point in the Presidio:
Click to expand – Canon 300mm 2.8 IS I + 2x Extender I
Admission is free…
Posts Tagged ‘bench’
Searching for the Bench, Lands End, San Francisco
Friday, December 2nd, 2011Oh No! Caffe Roma Co-Opts a Parklet on Columbus Avenue: Formerly Public Space is Now For Paying Customers Only
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011[UPDATE - "SanFrustration" explicates, regarding some information in the Comments section about there being, in fact, a sign on the parklet concerned saying how it is for the public: "I wish I would have seen that sign when the old white haired guy came out and rudely told me I had to leave. When I questioned him on it, he was adamant that it was their chairs and tables, and made a big deal of waiting for me to pack up my food. Bear in mind, there was only one other person at the 6 or 7 tables there. All the others were empty. This guy came with attitude from the get go that was both uncalled for and misplaced, and had another older guy standing next to him that was supposed to serve as his backup or something? For what its worth, I overheard them talking about cramming more tables and chairs into the space in preparation for an upcoming parade.
O.K. then. Be sure to check SanFrustration's story in the Comments section. He blames an "older Italian man" for the trouble. Somebody in management, not a waiter. Who could that be?]
[UPDATE II - Now, it's not my job to file a complaint with "Tony Roma," the "owner" of the parklet in question, or anybody else. (Mmmm... it's fun to make up names for ourselves, in'nt? Instead of "Tony Roma" (heh), what about Vitale Venezia, Santino Serrano, or Matteo Milano? You know, something catchy.]
What gives Caffe Roma the right to kick The Public out of the public parklet* at 526 Columbus Avenue?
Absolutely nothing.
I’ll say it again: Absolutely nothing.
And yet, employees of this joint are kicking Il Pubblico out.
Can you imagine?
Let’s read about what happens when a non-customer (let’s use il nome “SanFrustration”) has the temerity to use a public parklet as a public parklet:
“I am writing to express concerns with the way Cafe Roma is handling the public parklet in front of their establishment on Columbus Avenue. As I sat down to enjoy a lunch purchased elsewhere, I was told by Cafe Roma management that I needed to purchase something from them or I’d have to leave. When I explained that I was under the impression this was public space, they said it wasn’t and indicated I was using their table and chair, and thus couldn’t sit there.
When I looked for the public bench in the parklet, I observed that their tables were crowded into this space, making it impossible for anybody to actually use the benches. It was my impression that these parklets were not intended for private enterprise, and I’m very alarmed that they are claiming this area as part of their establishment and not allowing any public usage.”
Testify!
Does it have to say “PUBLIC PARKLET – ALL SEATING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC” in order for these areas to be public? Non so.
This photo shows a different parklet, but I think the rules are the same all over the City. See the words in there, camera left?
Via Streetsblog – photo: Myleen Hollero/Orange Photography - click to expand
I cry foul. Accuso! Accuso!
Hey Caffe Roma, should you accommodate the public at the public park in front of your business?
Perche no?
I know you’ve paid fees and whatnot, but you didn’t buy the land in fee simple absolute, right?
Finding That Elusive Bench at Lands End – How to Do It
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010You need to go up a little bit. Most people just walk right by.
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Like this, up to the red “A,” see?
See you there!
Just $375 Will Get You Into the Japanese Tea Garden Come September 15th: Party for the Parks
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010And I thought $7 was too much… Anyway, the coming Party for the Parks will be:
“A civic celebration to raise funds and gather friends for San Francisco’s parks and recreation programs.”
Sweet. And who might those friends be? How about them honorary co-chairs:
“Gavin Newsom, Art Agnos, Willie Brown, Frank Jordan, Dianne Feinstein (yes, DiFi!), Gina Moscone, and the Consul General of Japan, the Honorable Yasumasa Nagamine.”
You are so totally there, for as little as $375. Or heck, just cough up some coin and become a Sponsor yourself.
See you there!
September 15, 2010
6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
A civic celebration to raise funds and gather friends for San Francisco’s parks and recreation programs. Honorary Co-Chairs are:San Francisco Parks Trust and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, the event includes a cocktail stroll in the Japanese Tea Garden from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. The evening continues with an Asian inspired sumptuous buffet, catered by Dan McCall in a tented redwood grove across Tea Garden Drive. Dancing featuring DJ Spider will conclude the evening.
The Honorable Gavin C. Newsom, The Honorable Art Agnos, The Honorable Willie L. Brown, Jr., The Honorable Frank M. Jordan, The Honorable Dianne Feinstein, Gina Moscone, and Consul General of Japan, The Honorable Yasumasa Nagamine.
Event Co-Chairs are:
Connie Goodyear Baron, Meg Bertero, Nancy Conner, Ben Friend, Christine Gardner, Rebecca Green Birdsall, Lucy Hume Koukopoulos, and Cynthia B. Silverstein.
Hosted by
Patron Benefit Levels
First Families For Parks $10,000
• Individual family recognition on-site at prime location in Golden Gate Park
• Reserved first family seating at party
• 10 tickets to party
• 4 VIP tickets to Schwab Cup, Luxury 49er Box Seats, or Outside Lands Concert
• Family reception with Phil Ginsburg, General Manager RPD
• Personalized bench in Golden Gate Park
• Membership in Park Leadership Society
Funds raised will focus on Golden Gate Park. With over $1 billion in capital needs and an ever-declining maintenance budget, Golden Gate Park needs to plan for long-range financial sustainability and to weather near-term Park emergency needs.
Civic Leader $5,000
• 6 tickets to party
• 4 VIP tickets to Schwab Cup, Luxury 49er Box Seats, or Outside Lands Concert
• Opportunity to host a three hour private party in the Angler’s Lodge, Hamilton
Recreation Center and Pool, Sunnyside Conservatory or Stern Grove Clubhouse
(Trocadero)
• Membership in Park Leadership Society
Funds raised will directly impact park maintenance throughout city parks and add ‘boots on the ground’. We will focus funds on volunteer activities and the new Gardener Apprenticeship Program.
Park Hero $2,500
• 4 tickets to party
• 2 VIP tickets to Schwab Cup, Luxury 49er Box Seats, or Outside Lands Concert
• Private lesson in Lawn Bowling, Horseshoes, Archery, or Model Boat Yachting by
enthusiasts in Golden Gate Park
• Membership in Park Leadership Society
Funds raised will build multi-use trails throughout Golden Gate Park and throughout the City’s 4,317 acres of parkland in order to promote the health of the city and its citizens.
Park Activist $1,250
• 2 tickets to party
• 2 VIP tickets to Outside Lands Concert
• 10 passes to the Carrousel in Golden Gate Park
• Membership in Park Leadership Society
Funds raised will support our Recreation Centers, their equipment needs, and the desire of community members to keep the newly renovated, and, hopefully all Rec Centers, open during peak hours. Funds will flow to the San Francisco Parks Trust’s Gear Up Fund for these purposes.
Individual Tickets $375
