Christopher Simmons Designer/writer

is making the least of it

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Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

Gig: Owner, MINE™, Adjunct Professor of Design, California College of the Arts (CCA)

SF is... one of the great creative capitals of the world.

Where does everybody know your name? Pretty much any design event.

Where would you have your last meal on earth (and what would you eat)? (The real answer is an out-of-the way restaurant in San Sebastian, Spain for their roast chicken). But... In San Francisco? I'd probably keep it simple and get a burger at Slow Club.

Why do you love your neighborhood? I love that just about everything in Bernal Heights is independent and locally-owed.

What's your secret spot in town? Olivia's. It's a greasy spoon Mexican restaurant in the Outer Mission that will make you a great Menudo even though its not on the menu.

Where do you go to relax and get away from it all? The Paul Smith store.

If you can change one thing about San Francisco, what would it be? Same as everyone. I'd try to figure out this homeless problem.

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Christopher's Favorite Stories

  • Tenderloin USA
    Travis Jensen & Brad Evans
    explore the neighborhood through the camera lens
  • Home on the Range
    Abby Wilcox
    follows local chefs to their home kitchens
  • Neighborhood Watch
    TBI - 6th and Market Team
    spends 24 hours at 6th and Market

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