The Independent 628 Divisadero
Located one block from nopa, The Independent is the latest incarnation of one of San Francisco’s most diverse live music rooms. 628 Divisadero has been showcasing music in San Francisco for over 30 years (click here to check their complete calendar).
Neighbors
Brian Barneclo
Brian painted the murals you see throughout the restaurant and is a former neighbor.
James Lagoc
James designed the interiors at nopa.
Mojo Bicycle Cafe 639 Divisadero
The city's only combination bicycle shop and cafe. One block away.
The Independent 628 Divisadero
Friends ↑ ↑ ↑
Alamo Square Neighborhood Association
Organizes events such as the annual Alamo Square Flea Market.
CAFF
The Community Alliance with Family Farmers is building a movement of rural and urban people to foster family-scale agriculture that cares for the land, sustains local economies and promotes social justice.
David Lebovitz
Instrumental Bay Area chef now living, blogging and writing in Paris.
Marin Organic
Marin Organic is an association of organic producers in Marin County whose livelihood is based on a respect for nature and a sense of place. As the primary link between farmers and eaters, Marin Organic is committed to promoting and supporting a sustainable, organic county - a county in which growers and the people who rely on them recognize their mutual interdependence.
North of Panhandle Neighborhood Association
Sponsors events such as the weekly Divisadero Farmers Market.
Other Desert Cities
Other Desert Cities is the design team behind the acoustic soundproofing and laser-cut Haiku art installation underneath our mezzanine.
The Petaler
Rebekah Northway provides the spectacular seasonal floral displays for our restaurant.
Urban Sprouts
Urban Sprouts is a nonprofit using school gardens to help youth actively engage in school, eat better and exercise more, and connect with the environment and each other.
Staff ↑ ↑ ↑
Richie - line cook 415
Get a glimpse behind the scenes of nopa with this blog from one of our Sous Chefs. A Google Blog of Note in December 2008!
About Our Neighborhood
The Northern Panhandle Area is located in the geographical heart of the city and is defined by its surroundings. The beauty of Alamo Square, the energy of the Lower Haight, the sophistication of Hayes Valley and the soul of the Western Addition combine to make our neighborhood a truly unique San Francisco experience.