>> my name is jamie hopper and i am with the san francisco recreation and parks department. llyr featuring the wonderfully romantic partner locations in your very own backyard. this is your chance to find your heart in san francisco with someone special. starting of the technical segment, we are at the lovely and historic house of fine arts located in the bustling marina district. originally built for the panama pacific exposition, it is situated along san francisco's northern waterfront nearly digital arts center. it is accessible and is easily reached by the 28, 30, and 91 bus line. with the elegant rotunda and promenade, which is against reflecting waters of the

surrounding lagoon and fragrant eucalyptus trees. it is one of the most romantic settings for special dates and memorable proposals. it is also a perfect picnic spot where you can relax with that special someone had while this means in the fountains in the lagoon at her. beautiful to view from many locations and inside the column as an ideal place to walk around with your loved one. the palace of fine arts is the most popular whetting location in the system. reservations for other events are available on-line. shakespeare's garden contains plans referred to by william shakespeare's plays and poems. welcome to the beautiful and unique shakespeare's garden in the famous golden gate park. located near the museum and the california academy of sciences,

shakespeare's garden was designed in 1928 by the california spring blossom and wildflower association. flowers and plants played an important tool of imagery and the placenta bleak throughout his literary masterpieces. here is the truly enchanting and tranquil garden tucked away along the path behind a charming and wrought iron gay. his garden is the spot to bring your day. she will appreciate the beauty of the unique setting. the overarching cherry trees, the court as walkway and the brick wall. the enchanting stone benches and the rustic sundial. sure the birds words as you read the plaques on the wall that bring the experience closed at the famous verses from shakespearean plays. his garden is a sweet parts to share with someone special. pack a picnic, find a lovely

bench, have led the whimsical words of william shakespeare flowed you and your loved one away. this is one of the most popular wedding locations available. have no parking worries by hopping on the bus. just a little pocket park located at the bottom of the hill, it is a secret garden with an intimate and captivating appeal. carefully cut away, at the bottom of lombard street, where it makes the top of our list for most intimate and picnic settings. avoid parking hassles by hopping on the cable car. for the 30, 41, 45, or 91 bus. the new waterway is a, deck, and balanced trade made the guard

and accessible. it was designed by famous landscape architects in 1957. the best is yet to be, it is described at a gem of a park. the lovely >> and splashes of color roses year round. this is the place to tell someone something special who were declared to friends and family the commitment you share. wedding and event reservations are available for this hidden gem. i'm jamie hopper with the recreation and parks department. until next time, don't forget to get out and play. for more information about reserving one of the romantic locations or any other park location, call. this number

stern grove and the county fair building or for any athletic field and neighborhood park, call. you can write us at permits and a reservations. or just walk in and say hello at golden gate park. you can find more information at sfrecpark.org.

i'm derek, i'm hyungry, and ready to eat. these vendors offer a variety of the streets near you. these mobile restaurants are serving up original, creative and unusual combinations. you can grab something simple like a grilled cheese sandwich or something unique like curry. we areher here in the average eight -- upper haight. you will be competing in the quick buy food challenge. an appetizer and if you are the

winner you will get the title of the quitck bite "chompion." i am here with matt cohen, from off the grid. >> we assembled trucks and put them into a really unique heurban settings. >> what inspired you to start off the grid? >> i was helping people lodge mobile food trucks. the work asking for what can we get -- part together? we started our first location and then from there we expanded locations. >> why do think food trucks have grown? >> i have gotten popular because the high cost of starting a brick and mortar or

strong, the rise of social media, trucks can be easily located, and food trucks to offer a unique outdoor experience that is not easily replaced by any of their setting any worlwhere else in san franc. san francisco eaters are interested in cuisine. there adventuress. the fact theyuse grea use great ingredients and make gourmet food makes unpopular. >> i have been dying to have these. >> i have had that roach coach experience. it is great they're making food

they can trust. >> have you decided? >> we are in the thick of the competition? >> my game was thrown off because they pulled out of my first appetizer choice. >> how we going to crush clear? >> it will be easy. probably everyone has tried, something bacon tell us delicious. >> -- people tell us is delicious. >> hopefully you think the same thing. >> hopefully i am going to win. we're in the financial district. there is a food truck right there. every day changes. it is easy and fun to go down. these are going to be really good.

>> how are you going to dominate? >> i think he does not know what he is doing. >> i was thinking of doing [unintelligible] we are underrepresented. >> i was singing of starting an irish pub. that was my idea. >> one our biggest is the corned beef and cabbage. we are asking people what they're thinking in getting some feedback. >> for a lot of people i am sure this combination looks very wrong. it might not sound right on paper but when you taste it to or have it in your mouth, it is a variety. this is one of the best ways in creating community. people gather around and talk about it and get to know different cultures. that brings people together and i hope more off the grid style

and people can mingle and interact and remove all our differences and work on our similarities. this creates opportunity. >> the time has come and i am very hungry. what have you got? >> i got this from on the go, a sandwich, and a caramel cupcake. i went with home cooking. what de think? >> i will have another bite. >> sounds good. >> that was fantastic. let's start with you. >> i had the fried mac and

cheese, and twinkies. i wanted to get something kind of classic with a twist on it. >> it was crispy. >> i will admit. >> want to try fieried mac and cheese? >> was that the best twinkie? >> would you say you had the winning male? >> definitely. >> no. >> you are the "chompion." clair has won. you are the first "chompion." >> they know it iwas me

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>> good afternoon. i'm laurence cornfield chief building inspect or. we're at the brown bag lunch serious. we're here with the department of public works street use and mapping section. nick has been here for 23 years. >> 23 -- who's counting. >> and we will talk today about streets and sidewalks.

mostly about sidewalks and a number of the related important issues in san francisco disabled access, hazards, encroachments. what they mean and how you can solve the problems. and maintenance responsibilities, who's responsible. good point. want to welcome you all and invite you to ask your questions. this is a dialogue and discussion. the weather is cool and might rain. we will keep the pace up and keep ourselves warm. we have a guest joining us, a special guest. a structural engineer who does a lot of work in the city with street and sidewalks and repair. >> nice to see you. >> he does a lot of the work for subsidewalk basements. many builds which down the face of the building ask extend under the sidewalk is and need a