I got the unfortunate news yesterday that Hobson’s Choice, San Francisco’s Victorian punch house on Haight Street, is closing down after 26 years. Owner Chris Dickerson confirmed the rumor to me over text message. Although Dickerson is not sure when the final day will be, the nail is in the

I’ve got a legendary weakness for Asqew’s BBQ sauce. Man that stuff is good! I first got hooked when I moved to the city and was living in the Haight. At the time I spent most happy hours at Hobson’s Choice and I was able to order nachos from Asqew, which is next door. Ever since that time nearly eight years ago, I can hardly pass Asqew without stopping in to get something. And I’m not jiving you either; whether it’s the Texas BBQ chicken, the peppercorn encrusted Ahi, or the roasted garlic mashed potatoes, I’m hooked. I love all of it.