We started Hella Local because we love San Francisco — it’s where dreams become reality and magic happens daily. It’s in the people, the food, the stories, and the foggy air itself. Everything we do is because San Francisco made it possible ✨
- Johnny and Ali
#ITALLSTARTSHERESF
For the first time ever, the Evzones marched in San Francisco 🇬🇷🇺🇸
We gathered at @johnsgrillsf , witnessing a moment that felt both historic and deeply personal.
Their precision, the rising Greek flag—it all connected us to our heritage, sacrifice, and freedom.
Grateful to California Lietenant Governor @eleniforca and Greek Consul General Grigoris Tassiopoulos for honoring this day, and special thanks to Taso Zografos @uhasca for making it possible.
As a Greek, this was pride in motion.
Ζήτω η Ελλάδα 🇬🇷
@sfthessaloniki San Francisco Thessaloniki Sister City Association 💯❤️
We took a moment to celebrate Festivus with some friends at one of the ultimate hella local spots in SF - Sam’s Grill! We ran into former mayors, supervisors, and other notable San Franciscans, because this is the biggest small town in America! And because Sam’s Grill keeps it old school.
Would you like to hear owner/manager Peter’s tales from inside one of the most storied restaurants in the city? He might be making an appearance on the Hella Local podcast soon…
We’re not sure @frankiemcomedy has *never* flashed anyone in a Trader Joe’s, but we do know he’s funny enough to be a gold medalist of comedy.
For our final episode of 2025, please welcome Bay Area funny guy Frankie Marcos to the show. We only had to edit about half of it out to keep the censors off our backs.
Enjoy the show, which you can find on Spotify, and remember to keep it Hella Local 😎
🚨 New episode alert 🚨
Have you ever gotten so absolutely dunked on by Michael Jordan that it motivated you to become a Super Bowl-winning 49ers quarterback?
John Paye has.
Hear from Golden Era 49er @johnanthonypaye about his hoop dreams, where he was during The Catch, and what it’s like to be roomies with rookie QB Steve Young on the latest episode of Hella Local. Hit the link in our bio!
Another incredible Third Thursday @on_ellis !
Huge thank you to @joelcorry for absolutely lighting up the block. If you haven’t pulled up yet, next month is the one you RUN to, not walk. It’s going to be a wild one.
Massive gratitude to our partners @themidwaysf , @civic_joy_fund , and @unionsquaresf none of this happens without you.
And to my team… @nicolemariab@scottyjacobs@jen_s28@alexander.epstein and our entire crew at @johnsgrillsf you’re the heartbeat of this movement. We’re putting in the work to make downtown THE place to be on a Thursday night.
Big shoutout to @scott_wiener , @dannysauterd3 , and @danielluriesf for helping make San Francisco a city where people can feel safe, celebrate, and have fun again.
See you next month….it’s only getting bigger.
#sanfrancisco #fyp #onellis
It’s the third Thursday of the month so you know what that means! Ellis Street is moving and grooving to the beats of none other than @joelcorry , bringing the night to life in San Francisco. You know what it is — hella local 😎
🚨 New episode alert! 🚨
It’s Tuesday, and you know what that means! A fresh new episode of Hella Local is waiting for you on Spotify.
Run don’t walk to hear from Ben Davis of @illuminatethearts about his incredible light projects, the staggering power of beauty, and how Johnny takes his espresso ☕️
Let us know what you think in the comments!
On Ellis started as a dream to give back to the city that’s given so much to us. But only in SF can dreams like this become a reality. Our next show is this Thursday, 11/20 with the legendary Joel Corry. As always, On Ellis is free with an RSVP - every Third Thursday of the month. We can’t wait to vibe with you!
