welcome to the bayview bistro. ers and applause] i am san francisco mayor london breed, and i have to tell you, first of all, when it is hot in san francisco, it is hot in the bayview. [laughter] i mean, really hot. on a regular basis in the bayview, and potrero hill neighborhood and the mission, we know that those are the hotspots in san francisco. i just came from the sunset and it is hot in the sunset. i knew it was going to be even hotter in the bayview. i'm really excited to be here today because nothing brings the community together like food, and here is an incredible opportunity to really not only enjoyed the delicious food provided by some amazing vendors , but this is also an opportunity for the community to come together. when i was growing up in san francisco, we had food houses. remember? we could go to somebody's house and buy some nachos or some chicken or some banana pudding, but times have changed. we don't have the grandmothers and the folks who are the ones that were taking care of the community t

bayview bistro got me out here and it has been a beautiful thing. getting my foot in the door, trying to move up and go farther places to support my family a little bit better. i wouldn't be able to do it without you all here. miss mayor, thank you so much. i appreciate it. [applause] >> hello. i own a desert business where i create a variety of putting desserts. it all started with banana pudding but has evolved into everything. stop by my booth to learn more about my business. i would like to thank andrea baker for giving me this opportunity to grow my business here. being here will allow me to serve customers, gain more customers and just gain the experience that i need to own and operate a business. thank you. thank you to the mayor for coming out and supporting, and thank you to bayview for their continued support. [cheers and applause] >> all right. it is time to eat, people. [laughter] it is time to order up the barbecue and the desserts and everything in between. make sure, as was said earlier, that you not only show up today for the opening

. >> city officials were on hand for the grand opening of the bayview bistro.eature a regular rotation of food entrepreneurs who live and work at bayview on this point. it is to encourage people. >> there are a lot of people living in this community. having amazing food options for and by the people of this community is critical to the success and stability of the bayview hunters point community. >> the marketplace will be open from 11 am-2 pm every wednesday thursday and friday then from 5:00-8:00 p.m. as a part of the special community night. >> marianne williamson will continue campaigning in the bay area. williamson is scheduled to appear at mannings at 6:00. tomorrow the campaign moves to santa cruz and further south to santa barbara. >> it is official. john hickenlooper announced he is dropping out of the presidential race. you may remember the former colorado governor food at the -- saying socialism is not the answer. the democrat may run for senate challenging cory gardner. of the deadline for the candidates to qualify is august 28. so far nine candidat

. >> a new destination called bayview bistro. the city celebrated the grand opening yesterday. aire t strovidi food promote local restaurants and vendors based in the neighborhood and help may bayview a food destination. >> i'm really excited to be here today because nothing brings the community together like food. here is an incredible opportunity to not only enjoy the delicious food provided by amazing vendors, but this is also an opportunity for the community to come together. >> after touring the space, mayor london breed stopped at the food truck for a little takeout. >> it's national roller coaster day. the santa cruz beach boardwalk is celebrating. the boardwalk is home to the oldest roller coaster in california. >> it's very foggy there. >> very spooky. >> spooky. the giant dipper was built 95 years ago, 1924. the first 100 riders will get a free cup in honor of national roller coaster day. rides at the boardwalk open at dipper. we were talking in the newsroom about our favorite. my favorite is expedition everest at animal kingdom. >> anything on the west coast? >> incre

. >>> a new destination for foodies called bayview bistro, the city celebrated the grand opening yesterday. it's an open airspace on third street providing a home for food vendors and food lovers. part of the mission is to promote local restaurants and held make bayview a food destination. >> i'm really excited to be here today because nothing brings the community together like food here is an incredible opportunity to not only enjoy the delicious food provided by aims vendors, but also an opportunity for the community to come together. >>> after touring the sparks mayor london breed stopped at the food truck for a little takeout. >>> a park pine is melting hearts after making her debut on midday live. >> it's the way she walks that surprised us. did you know porcupines could do that? penelope is 2 years old from the lindsey wildlife experience. they were nice enough to bring her in yesterday. all of a sudden, they put her on the ground and she starts acting like she's part human. >> i love her. she looks like when you wake up in the middle of the night to come to work and you put on your

it's called bayview bistro and it's giving some local food entrepreneurs still in the infant stage, an to market and grow their businesses.>> the idea is a public-private partnership, the landowner plans to break ground on a mixed use development here, but for now has loaned of the land, free of charge, to a public utilities commission program that aims to help local neighborhoods. >> i have 79. >> small businesses are getting free space and coaching to help them succeed. >> just to see somebody at this point come in and step up and say we noticed your hard work and we are here to help you, means something to me. because i've done it by myself. and i didn't think help was an option. >> for now there are just three businesses, and the food is getting positive reviews. >> fantastic flavor. tender ribs. fall off the bone meat.>> a very flavorful potato salad. >> mayor breed hopes the concept will help the largely minority bayview district thrive. >> i hope these businesses get enough support and we can hopefully help them transition into maybe one of the empty storefronts pre- >> though a

it is called bayview bistro and it is giving some local food entrepreneurs still in the infant stage,et and grow their businesses. >> this is really a launching off point for a lot of businesses. >> the idea is a public-private partnership, landowner plans to break ground on a mixed-use development, but for now has loaned the land free of charge to a public utilities commission program. which aims to help local neighborhood. >> i have 79 point >> reporter: small businesses giving coaching >> somebody to step up and say we notice your hard work and we are here to help you means something to me, because i have done it by myself. i didn't think help was an option. but for now, there are just three businesses and the food is getting positive reviews. >> fantastic flavor. tender ribs, fall off the bone meat. >> a very flavorful potato salad. >> a breed hope the concept helps the largely minority bayview districts thrive. >> what i am hoping is that businesses get enough support, and we can hopefully help them transition into an empty storefront. >> attendance for people living in the neigh