The Why and How of the 49ers Move to Santa Clara
Gregg Easterbrook has a fantastic update on the status of the Niners' proposed move to Santa Clara in today's Tuesday Morning Quarterback:
Recent passage of a ballot initiative clears the way for the Squared Seven's new stadium in Santa Clara. The plan is for a $937 million structure -- a bargain compared to the $1.7 billion Monstrosity in the Meadowlands -- with $114 million paid directly by the city of Santa Clara, $330 million loaned by the city and the rest raised by the team and league. Backers of the plan say the city could receive $155 in rent and profit sharing, plus the city would receive $150 million in new revenue for the Santa Clara municipal utility. (Many California cities own power plants.) What's the plan -- leave the stadium lights on all night? California politicians and public-service commissions have for years been pressuring consumers to reduce electricity use. Suddenly, Santa Clara thinks it's good that a new stadium would increase fossil-fuel consumption. Here is the story behind the story behind the story of why the Niners are leaving San Francisco.
The Fruity Tree
The Fruity Tree
Check Please Loves The Dumpling King
All hail the King!
A few weeks ago, C and I ate at one of our favorite San Francisco restaurants, the Shanghai Dumpling King. We knew something was different as soon as we walked in -- the cute family that owns and operates the King were dressed up and coordinated. Very odd. We moved through the small entry way and into the larger eating area and what do we see but a gent with a giant video camera!? We knew right away -- it must be Check Please!
We had no idea when the episode would air, but C's parents called tonight and shouted into the phone "you're on TV!" Thanks to PBS' tech saavy, the episode is also available online. Check it out ... that's C eating the first Xiao Long Bao (2:25), and then the two of us eating the Ma Po Tofu (4:50). We also had the Green Onion Pancakes -- great for dipping in the Ma Po:
Not only did the great little restaurant get some excellent publicity, but all three reviewers loved the place! I'm so happy for the King -- that family works hard, and they deserve the love.
If you're ever hungry and want company, we're always up for a trip to the Outer Richmond. But you'll need to order your own dumplings -- C won't share her Baos.