The BarbCo Beat, New Beginnings

W H E N P E O P L E A S K W H AT W E D O , we always say we’re in real estate, but there’s so much more to it. At its core, our mission is about celebration—celebrating the people, places, and stories that make San Francisco and the Bay Area truly special.

Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working with incredible clients, and we felt it was the perfect time to share their stories and spotlight their amazing businesses.

The Beat is our way of weaving together the rich tapestry of our communities, showcasing the creativity, diversity, and energy that make this region so vibrant.

A huge thank-you to the entire magazine team who brought this vision to life—from curating interviews and photos to crafting the articles, all coming together in such a short time. We also want to express our gratitude to the clients and businesses who contributed to this inaugural issue.

We hope you enjoy it!

Warm regards,

The BarbCo Team

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CONTENTS

VOLUME 1, 2025

NEW BEGINNINGS

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New Sparks from Old Treasures

Antiquing in Petaluma and a Visit with a Passionate Collector Learn about the rich treasure trove of collectibles in Petaluma, just 60 miles from San Francisco.

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Nick & Mark,

Sunset District BARBCO CLIENT PROFILE Peek into a remodeled Sunset home, styled to eclectic perfection.

34 Radiating Color

In Conversation with Artist Rhonel Roberts Enter the vibrant, colorful world of a celebrated local artist.

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Reawakening with Design

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Old-School Dining at John’s Grill

A Classic San Francisco Restaurant and Three Generations of Konstin Family Hospitality Discover the history behind one of San Francisco’s oldest and most famous restaurants.

ARTIST RHONEL ROBERTS, PG 34

INTERIOR DESIGNER Get inspired by Kelly Scanlon’s design tips and tricks.

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Mission District BARBCO CLIENT PROFILE Meet the couple who renovated a classic Victorian home.

56 The New Rules

Real Estate Just Got a Makeover The game has changed!

Here’s your cheat sheet for how the new laws impact buying and selling.

NICK & MARK PG 26

THE BAY AREA IS RICH WITH CULTURE AND CREATIVITY — ART BY RHONEL AND MARTINIS FROM JOHN'S GRILL

JOHN’S GRILL PG 18

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—OLIVIA LEZOTTE, OWNER, SIENNA ANTIQUES

ABOVE: AN EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY VIRGIN MARY PROCESSIONAL MANNEQUIN, SOUGHT AFTER BY COLLECTORS OF DEVOTIONAL ART FROM THIS PERIOD. RIGHT: “PUDDLE-STICKS” FROM 1909. FAR RIGHT: CHUCK MORGENSTERN, OWNER, WOODCHUCK ANTIQUES.

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A. S I ENNA ANTIQ UE S

D. YANKEE GIR L ANT IQ U ES

Curated contemporary and antique pieces

An antiques collective filled with East Coast

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pedigree, West Coast charm, and more!

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127 Kentucky Street 707.762.0200

B. CH EL SE A ANTIQ UE S Over twenty-five dealers showing a range of

E. S U M M ER C OT TAGE ANT IQ U ES

antiques and collectibles

Rustic and whimsical California style

148 Petaluma Boulevard North

153 Kentucky Street

707.763.7686

707.776.2873 summercottageantiques.com

C. D EL L A FATTORIA DOWNTOWN CAF É Bakery and café

P ETALU MA ANT IQ U E FAIR E

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Spring and fall antique market

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TOP LEFT: A LEADED GLASS LAMP BY WILKINSON CO., BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1910. LEFT: A GLIMPSE OF CHUCK’S PERSONAL COLLECTION.

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WRITTEN BY SHANNA STREICH

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY KRISTEN LOKEN

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“We had a lot of booze that day, and it was all free.”

—JOHN SR.

ADDITIONAL SOURCES: CROCKER LANGLEY/POLK'S SAN FRANCISCO CITY DIRECTORIES (1909-1975), AND SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE HISTORIC NEWSPAPERS VIA PROQUEST AND NEWSBANK THROUGH SFPL; ANCESTRY.COM AND LINKEDIN.COM.

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