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>> hello. you're watching the show that explores san francisco's love affair with food.
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there are at least 18 farmers markets in san francisco alone, providing fresh and affordable to year-round. this is a great resource that does not break the bank. to show just how easy it can be to do just that, we have come up with something called the farmers' market challenge. we find someone who loves to cook, give them $20, and challenge them to create a delicious meal from ingredients found right here in the farmer's market. who did we find for today's challenge? >> today with regard to made a pot greater thanchapino. >> you only have $20 to spend. >> i know peter it is going to
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be tough, but i think i can do it. it is a san francisco classic. we are celebrating bay area food. we have nice beautiful plum tomatoes here. we have some beautiful fresh fish here. it will come together beautifully. >> many to cut out all this talk, and let's go shop. yeah. ♪ >> what makes your dish unique? >> i like it spicy and smoky. i will take fresh italian tomatoes and the fresh seafood, and will bring them to other with some nice spoked paprika and some nice smoked jalapeno peppers. i am going to stew them up and get a nice savory, smoky, fishy, tomatoy, spicy broth.
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>> bring it on. how are you feeling? >> i feel good. i spent the $20 and have a few pennies less. i am going to go home and cook. i will text message u.n. is done. >> excellent and really looking forward to it. >> today we're going to make the san francisco classic dish invented by italian and portuguese fishermen. it'll be like a nice spaghetti sauce. then we will put in the fish soup. the last thing is the dungeon as crab, let it all blend together. it will be delicious. when i could, i will try to make healthy meals with fresh ingredients, whatever is in season and local. those juicy, fresh tomatoes will take about an hour to cook down into a nice sauce. this is a good time to make our fish stock. we will take a step that seems like trash and boil it up in water and make a delicious and they speed up my parents were great clerics, and we had
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wonderful food. family dinners are very important. any chance you can sit down together and have a meal together, it is great communal atmosphere. one of the things i like the most is the opportunity to be creative. hello. anybody with sets their mind to it can cut. always nice to start chopping some vegetables and x and the delicious. all this double in view is this broth with great flavor. but your heart into it. make something that you, family, and friends will really enjoy. >> i am here with a manager at the heart of the city farmer's market in san francisco. thank you for joining us. tell us a little bit about the organization. >> we're 30 years old now. we started with 14 farmers, and it has grown out to over 80. >> what is the mission of the organization? >> this area has no grocery store spiller it is all mom-and-
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pop stores. we have this because it is needed. we knew it was needed. and the plaza needed somebody. it was empty. beautiful with city hall in the background. >> thank you for speaking with us. are you on the web? >> yes, hocfarmersmarket.org. >> check them out. thank you. >> welcome. the dish is ready. >> it looks and smells amazing. >> thank you. it was not easy to meet the $20 budget. i checked everybody out and found some great produce. really lovely seafood. i think that you are going to love it. >> do not be shy. cyou know this can run you $35 to $45 for a bowl, so it is great you did this for $20. >> this will feed four to six
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people. >> not if you invite me over for dinner. i am ready to dig in. >> i hope you'll love it. >> mmm. >> what do you think? >> i think i am going to need more. perhaps you can have all you want. >> i am produce the that you have crushed this farmer's market challenge by a landslide. the first, we're going to have to tally of your shopping list and see what you actually spend that the farmer's market. >> and go for it. >> incredible. you have shown us how to make super healthy, refresh chapino from the farmers market on the budget, that for the whole family. that is outstanding. >> thank you peter i am glad that you like it. i think anybody can do it. >> if you like the recipe for
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this dish, you can e-mail us at sfgtv@sfgov.org or reach out to us on facebook or twitter and we >> welcome to culture wire. we will look at the latest and greatest public art project. recently, the airport unveiled the new state of the art terminal. let's take a look.
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the new terminal service and american airlines and virgin america was designed by a world- renowned architecture's firm. originally built in 1954, the building underwent massive renovation to become the first registered terminal and one of the must modern and sustainable terminals and the united states. the public art program continues its 30-year legacy of integrating art into the airport environment with the addition of five new commissions that are as bold and dynamic as the new building. >> this project was completed in record time, and we were able to integrate the artist's early enough in the process that they could work with the architect said that the work that is completed is the work that really helps complement and
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instill the space as opposed to being tucked away in a corner. >> be experience begins with the glass facades that was designed with over 120 laminated glass panels. it captures the experience of being under or over clouds when flying in a plane. depending on the distance or point of view, it can appear clear for more abstract and atmospheric. the subtle colors change gradually depending on the light and the time of day. >> i wanted to create an art work that looks over time as well as working on in the first glance. the first time you come here, you may not see a. but you may be able to see one side over the other. it features a couple of
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suspended sculptures. each was created out of a series of flat plains run parallel to each other and constructed of steel tubing. >> it is made up of these strata. as the light starts to shift, there is a real sense that there is a dynamism. >> it gives the illusion that this cultures might be fragments of a larger, mysterious mass. >> the environmental artwork livens it with color, light, and the movement. three large woven soldiers are suspended. these are activated by custom air flow program. >> i channeled air flow into each of these forms that makes
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it move ever so slightly. and it is beating like a heart. if-0 when as of the forces of nature moving around us every second. >> shadow patterns reflect the shapes of the hanging sculptures. the new terminal also features a children's play areas. both of the market the exploratory n.y. -- exploratorium. the offer travelers of all ages a playful oasis. using high quality plywood, they created henches shaped like a bird wings that double as musical instruments. serving as a backdrop is a mural featuring images of local birds
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and san francisco's famous skyline. >> in the line between that is so natural, you can see birds and be in complete wilderness. i really like that about this. you could maybe get a little snapshot of what they are expecting. >> it is an interactive, keck sculpture that is interacted with by the visitor. >> they are a lot about and they fall down the belt. it moves the belt up, and if you turn that faster, the butterflies fall in the move of words. >> the art reflect the commission's commitment to acquiring the best work from the bay area and beyond.
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in addition to the five new commissions, 20 artworks that were already in the airport collection were reinstalled. some of which were historically cited in the terminal. it includes major sculptures by the international artists. as a collection, these art works tell the story of the vibrant arts scene in the early 1960's through the mid-1980s's. the illustrate san francisco's cultural center and a place of innovation that is recognized and the love throughout the world. one of the highlights is a series of three left tapestries. they are on view after being in storage for 20 years. these tapestries representing various gardens. from his years of living in san francisco. hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, and
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whilst dahlias in rich, deep shades as they make their way to the baggage area. they can access behind-the- scenes information and interviews with the artist through an audio to work. it features archival audio as well as interviews with living artists. he can be accessed on site by dialing the telephone numbers located near the artwork or by visiting the commission's web site. the public art speaks volumes of san francisco as a world-class city with world-class art and culture. for more information, visit charles bennett's high school dream was to teach in the old neighborhood.
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but without the money for college, all he got was the old neighborhood. support the united negro college fund. a mind is a terrible thing to waste. >> ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the president of the san francisco chamber of commerce. [applause] >> good morning. based on the energy of the room, i think we could have kept a
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coffee going for another 30 minutes. good morning, and welcome to the 162nd annual meeting of the chamber of commerce. this morning we have a fast- paced agenda. today we are happy to present the agenda for jobs, received an economics refrain, featuring a panel including ron conway, his a-rod lacey common on the editor and chief not -- sarah lacey, george hugh, and katie jacob stanton, vice president for twitter the road -- now twitter.
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we will end the program with the mayor's vision of economic growth for 2012 and beyond. 2011 was a year of substantial accomplishment, despite the slow pace of recovery in california, the economic opportunities have helped make sense of cisco a bright spot in california to advancing tax incentives to supporting economy-boosting infrastructure, and the chamber is helping to ensure job creation and steady economic growth in san francisco. the chamber is particularly proud to advance an ongoing pro-business policy agenda in partnership with a coalition of business, labour, and non-profit organizations, and i am pleased that our labour colleagues to
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join us this morning. geared with our labor colleagues just waved for the audience eminent -- would our labor colleagues just waved for the audience? they are out there. our theme this morning is prosperity to gather. give we helped pass key initiatives, including the tax exemption, a tax exclusion for pre-ipo tech companies, and last but not least, of the school facilities and the street repair bond measure. we helped the rail multiple harmful measures from appearing on the ballot so revenue generation opportunities will stay in place, and we champion who economy-boosting infrastructure that creates jobs including park merced, treasure
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island, the central subway expansion, a california pacific medical center, a california high-speed rail, and certainly, america's cup. just like the chamber did 75 years ago at this meeting, we advocated for the building of a world-class sprinter -- bridge. in recent months the foundation program helped launch bio sf, to attract science to the city. goothey have now recruited 13 chinese companies since its debut. thank you to the entire staff. the chamber supported small business growth for our members
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and provided 250 opportunities for member companies to connect, build relationships, and transact business. our community partners are collaborating more affectively today than ever before to help and build a vibrant economy for 2012 and for decades to come. today at the annual meeting, we are proud to present our new directors for 2012 and recognize the leadership and contributions of the board. let's recognize all of the board directors that have joined us today. please them for a round of applause -- please stand for a round of applause.
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thanks again to our diverse and talented board that makes the good work of the chamber possible. good at the helm, driving our achievements has been the vice president and group manager and the 2011 chamber board share. please join me in welcoming john. [applause] weed rows is going to help me do the honors, and i will introduce him to you in just a couple minutes. on behalf of the entire board and the entire business community, please except this in grave cable car bell in recognition of your service and leadership for 2011 as our share
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of the board. -- share of the board. congratulations. >> let's ring that bell. >> what a year we have had. all i can say is the most touching saying is to see all of you here ready to do it again, and i will hand it back around, but i am so pleased about being able to help the city of san francisco thank you so much for >> john was instrumental in helping the chamber of commerce sites more than one battle last year, and now all of us are
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helping fight a battle of his own. now it is my pleasure to introduce the vice president's for dignity house and the 2012 chair of the chamber of commerce. please welcome wade rose. [applause] >> good morning. it is amazing how you get habituated after years. i have gone from a tactical named to of metaphor, and it is hard to keep alive in mind. i would like to recognize you note for your exceptional leadership of our chamber.
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now i am going to get a horse going through the list of names of our friends from the key civic organizations but are with us today, so please hold your applause, because we will never get through breakfast. i want to start with our fantastic mayor, mayor ed lee. willie was supposed to be with us today. the supervisors got wiener. you have been rated as the number one person for commerce, the chamber of commerce
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scorecard, which is a great accomplishment. supervisor david campos, supervisor david chu, a supervisor carmen shochu, superintendent garcia, and general manager of rec and park , and greg, your department is rated as high as in san francisco for public approval -- a high as -- the highest in san francisco for public approval. congratulations. the city attorney, the director of the mayor's office of economic development, the
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executive director of the san francisco county transportation authority, chief of staff, nancy pelosi . director of transportation, director of parks, the board of education director, vince courtney, who jim paulsen. we would also like to welcome our business associates and colleagues today. of course art swanson from the
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small business network. thank you for your commitment and for working with us to events are common goals. -- to advance our common goals. we could not sponsored today's key events without sponsors, so i would like to start by recognizing our presenting sponsor, j. p. morgan chase. we want to thank our host sponsor, pacific gas and electric. dignity howff, kaiser permanente . thank you to all of our sponsors. i am supposed to wait six seconds so everyone can read this list.
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have we screamed through that? it is quite a long period -- quite long. united airlines, union bank, and our media sponsors, the san francisco examiner and hers media services -- hearst media sponsors. thank you very much. i could not do it without you, so today we celebrate the successes this chamber has accomplished and the promise of greater successes ahead with our team this morning of prosperity, business, labour, and government united, because that is the key
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to making the city viable and sustainable, and with our new mayor across more business- friendly, economic-friendly, we are all working together to a common goal with sharon priorities, and that is truly a formula for prosperity and improving the well-being of all san franciscans. the 2012 city beat poll survey of san francisco voters found that some franciscans are very optimistic about the future, but they remain concerned about homelessness, panhandling, and the economy, and public transportation. the trends are going the right direction. the good news is 58% of voters think san francisco is going in the right direction,