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Humphry Slocombe built its name on inventive ice cream flavors such as the Candy Cap made with mushrooms and the boozy, cornflake-inflected Secret Breakfast, debuting its flagship shop at 2790 Harrison Street in 2008. Now, the San Francisco Chronicle reports that 16 years later, the owners Jake Godby and Sean Vahey announced via newsletter that Humphry will close that first location as of Wednesday, October 30. “Throughout COVID, we were able to keep all of our shops open thanks to the loyalty and support of all of you,” the email reads. “We were especially proud of keeping our original shop at the Mission open to continue to serve our first neighborhood. However, all things must come to an end.”
When reached via text, Godby shared a few more details with Eater. “Not sure what else to say other than, yes, it’s heartbreaking,” he writes. “We’ve been losing money there since Covid and haven’t had the resources to put into maintaining the store the way we would have liked. I guess sometimes you have to make hard choices.” Indeed. There are still other locations of Humphry Slocombe throughout the city, the East Bay, and the Peninsula — not to mention pints available in grocery stores — but if you haven’t experienced the charm and neighborhood of the original shop lately, stop in while you can.
East Bay Public Transit Beer Trail
It’s Beer Week over at East Bay Nosh, and with it comes this excellent public transportation guide to the East Bay’s plethora of breweries and taprooms. The guide works its way from the San Leandro outpost of Drake’s Brewing Company to as far north as Armistice Brewing Company in Richmond, connecting the brewery network through BART and AC Transit, eliminating the need to drive.
Palestine Cultural Festival in Redwood City
Redwood City will hold its 45th annual Palestine Cultural Day on Saturday, October 19, from noon to 8 p.m. at Redwood City Courthouse Square. There will be performances and activities, including food from local restaurants such as World Famous Hotboys, Jaffa Coffee Roasters, Lulu, and more. Tickets are available via Eventbrite, and proceeds from the event will be donated to charities supporting Gaza and the West Bank.
Undiscovered SF returns
Undiscovered SF is back this weekend in celebration of Filipino American History Month, with a multi-venue festival set for Saturday, October 19. Located in San Francisco’s SOMA Pilipinas Cultural District, from noon to 9 p.m., attendees can begin their day at Parks at 5M (44 Mary Street) near the corner of Natoma and Fifth streets, where the main stage and performances will be located, with food and retail at nearby Kapwa Gardens. The event is free to attend and for all ages; for more info, head to undiscoveredsf.com.
