we want to make sure it's a budget hoo positively affects all san franciscoans and affects everyone's lives in a positive way and also that it's very transparent. part of why mayor lee is doing these forums year after year and we have meetings all in the neighborhoods is to make sure we pass a budget that reflects the values of all san franciscoans. that's an important part of what we did last year and also continue to do. on a personal level, as mayor lee mentioned, despite great economic times in our city, our greatest challenge, those of us intimately involved in the budget, we are still facing a deficit in the city and we need to make sure we not only communicate that but also balance our budget in a responsible way going forward. on a personal level i continue to fight for, as does mayor lee, issues that affect our economy, making sure we continue to have a strong economy today and in the future, that we do things that positively effect the quality of life for san francisco residents and also that we continue to have a vibrant city. there are so many exciting things happening, th

john and his family are native san franciscoans so congratulations to high dive. also going from best dive bar to the nation's best restaurant, just la last week the john berd awards were announced for restaurants nationwide, the john beard awards -- sorry, james -- are the authors for restaurants in all kinds of categories and slanted door won for the nation's most outstanding restaurant, which according to the james beard foundation, means that they serve as a national standard bearer for consistent quality and excellence in food, atmosphere and service and they have to qualify to be eligible tough to have operated for at least 10 years or more, consecutive years. we're really very proud of the slanted

we san franciscoans love our food and desserts are no exceptions.re are places that specialize in any and every dessert your heart desires, from hand made ice cream to organic cakes, artisan chocolate and cupcakes galore, the options are endless. anyone out there with a sweet tooth? then i have a great stop for you. i've been searching high and low for some great cookies and the buzz around town that anthony's are those cookies. with rave reviews like this i have to experience these cookies for myself and see what the fuss was all about. so let's see. while attending san francisco state university as an accountinging major, anthony's friend jokingly suggested he make cookies to make ends make. with no formal culinary training he opened his own bakery and is now the no. 1 producer of gourmet cookies in the biarea and thank you for joining us on quick bites. how do you feel? >> i feel great. >> so i want to get to the bottom of some very burning questions. why cookies? >> it was a recommendation from a friend. hard to believe that's how it all started

you have 37 cranes in the air, never seen such construction and yet san franciscoans continue to languishn the black community brothers and sisters, they are the last to be hired, and the first to be hired. they are talking about community benefits. how about if we talk to them about putting san franciscans to work? when they see that local, when they see that hat, when they see that hardhat they know more likely those people live in san francisco and some day you may need us. after the 1906 earthquake as i said to you on many occasions we built 575 7 earthquake shacks so that san francisco could have hope to rise from the ashes. you may need us again and right now and i don't deny everything that i have done for three decades has been about putting everybody to work, regardless of who you are. you want to go to work? you want to provide a decent standard of living for your family? let's go to work doing that. san franciscans are at a disadvantage with these jobs. commissioners you are in a position to impact that in a positive way. can't be just about the buildings. after all, what are t