Kickstartin'

Last year, Madrone proprietor Michael "Spike" Krouse took over ownership of Pop's and vowed to preserve the identity of the Mission dive. Now, an asbestos discovery and other surprises have upped renovation costs, and prompted a pledge drive with tiered rewards (for $2,500, they'll name a bathroom after you). Will Pop's new owners hit their early September opening date? Time, and an infusion of crowd-sourced cash, will tell. [Uptown Almanac]