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I first learned of Fabric8 through their online store which sold all kinds of independently made t-shirts and other artist designed objects and clothing. Two years ago the owners opened a retail store in the Mission. The store not only sells all the stuff on the website but also sells art from a number of local artists. I’m particularly fond of the painted wood block buildings designed by Sirron Norris. They’re open on evenings and weekends only so check the hours before you head on down. If you can, I highly recommend you go when they’ve got a live painting event. Olivia, the owner, sometimes invites all the artists down to paint, and you can buy the freshly painted art right on the spot.

Fabric8
3318 22nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
415.647.5888

I discovered the Slow Club when my office used to be in the Potrero Hill/Design Center part of San Francisco. It’s on the ground floor of the same building that houses the SF Bay Guardian. For a little place that’s out of the way they sure have good food. Though they do serve dinner I’ve never been there for anything but lunch and, on the weekends, brunch. They serve a variety of sandwiches and salads that are always made with fresh seasonal ingredients. Also, I really like the music they play — since I seem to have the same CDs in my own collection.

Slow Club
2510 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
415.241.9390