Bauer Stresses the Host Stand; Four Barrel's Filthy Mug

SAN FRANCISCO—Bauer's latest axe to grind is with host stands: after calling out a Baker & Banker host (who we'd guess no longer works there) a few weeks back, he's venting frustration with Farallon and Amber India as well. [Inside Scoop]

THE MISSION—Four Barrel now sells mugs that say "F--k it." Four Barrel's mom is not pleased and has threatened to wash its mouth out with soap, while Four Barrel's kid brother secretly thinks it's pretty cool. [Uptown Almanac]

THE MISSION/HAIGHT-ASHBURY—Another choice holiday item: a T-shirt listing the best Mission taquerias, only available at a store in the Upper Haight and further depressing that neighborhood's taqueria-deprived residents. [Uptown Almanac]

UNION SQUARE—On your next visit to John's Grill, look for Mayor Ed Lee, who's had his photo added to the restaurant's wall of fame for powerful politicos. [Examiner]