Today’s Mission 07.12.09
UPDATE 4:30 p.m. Photography junkies and compulsive shooters, be sure to check out “Captured,” a documentary on NYC Lower East Side documentarian Clayton Patterson, at 7:00 p.m. tonight at Socha Cafe,...
View ArticleFree Murat, Say Wife and Friends
The wife of a popular French street vendor in custody for overstaying his visit to the United States said that she and her husband had planned on making an appointment with immigration this week....
View ArticleUPDATE: New Word From Street Vendor’s Wife
UPDATE 4:59 p.m. The imprisoned street vendor’s wife Pelin Celebi-Ariner will be speaking with David Rosenberg this evening at 6 o’clock KPFA (94.1) regarding her husband’s detention and possible...
View ArticleStreet Cart Vendor Hopes For a Quick Decision
Murat Celebi-Ariner, the owner of the popular Amuse Bouche street cart, said Sunday at the Yuba County Jail “my wife and my life are here,” in the United States “We decided this is where we were going...
View ArticleVendor Is Ordered Out
Pelin Celebi-Ariner had already gotten word, but on Tuesday night she still hoped her husband would be able to return home to their cozy apartment in the Mission District. By Wednesday morning it...
View ArticleOceans, Food, Fines and an Anthem
The weather felt a little more like fall again yesterday. Makes me want soup, tea, and hot toddies. Also makes me appreciate warmth and big, hot meals. The San Francisco Food Bank is getting ready for...
View ArticleTalking Statues, Pot Smoking and PB&J
Seems like a slow local news night when Mission Mission is covered with images of goofy genital towels and SF Gate is focused on the Giants’ star pitcher, Tim Lincecum, smoking pot. Check out Rosa...
View ArticleLove in the Middle Ages – Chapter 3
In the previous installment, Lisa changed her online dating name to the more upbeat SunshineGirl and lowered her age by five years. The response is overwhelming. After one meeting with Stan, she rashly...
View ArticleStreet Cart Vendor Leaving Thursday
The Amuse Bouche street cart vendor who was picked up by immigrations agents two weeks ago, will leave for Paris on Thursday, according to an e-mail sent out by his wife. “Dear Friends, It is now...
View ArticleSLIDESHOW: Street Cart Vendor’s Goodbye
Murat Celebi-Ariner looked out from the screen Saturday morning and said goodbye via Skype. Nearby, his wife Pelin, tagged the items of their life in the Mission District, and offered moving sale...
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