Coming Soon: Hilda and Jesse, Norcina, Nisei, Abacá from Pinoy Heritage, Schlok's, Itria
There are a number of new projects in the works, and many are pop-ups finding their first brick-and-mortar location, something that fills me with optimism after this bleak year. I was thrilled to see the co-founders behind the ongoing pop-up...
Openings Include New Belgium Brewing, Sanguchon, Alnico, New Sandwich Spots
Now open in Mission Bay is New Belgium Brewing, the Colorado craft brewer’s first restaurant and taproom. There’s a four-barrel pilot system that will produce an array of brews and small-batch specialty beers, from classic Belgian-style offerings, to experimental hoppy...
The Ramp Reopens (With Some Updates!), Reem's Reopens, and Beach Chalet Too
Exciting news for SF: The Ramp is finally reopening! Exhale, I know. Some of you have been reaching out to me asking what was up, and I was so happy to see their post that they’re reopening today (April 27th),...
Closures Include Myriad Gastropub, and Old-Timers Ristorante Parma and Tyger's Coffee Shop
This is always the part of my column I hate writing. Over the weekend, chef-owner Trish Tracey announced the closure of the six-year-old Myriad Gastropub in the Mission. Be sure to read her thoughtful note about her decision to pass...
East Bay Updates and Openings, From Coffee to Cocktails
I am so outta time (overtime!) writing this column, so this East Bay update is a quickfire round of info for you. Opening this Friday in Oakland in the former Flora and Fauna bar is Palmetto and The Kon-Tiki Room at...
Bake Sales and Dinners to Help Show Support and Fundraise for the AAPI Community
With the continued and distressing hate crimes and violence against the AAPI community, a number of folks in our local restaurant industry are rallying to support, and raise funds and awareness. First, Zuni Cafe is hosting another bake sale, with...
Indie Wine & Beer Bar Opens at SF Wine Center, Winefare Returns in May
Last week, I had a delightful evening with friends checking out Indie Wine & Beer Bar at the new location of the San Francisco Wine Center, which moved from their Bryant Street address last year to this spot near Levi’s...
A Sad Farewell to Chef Terrell Brunet
I was so terribly sorry and shocked to hear the news that chef Terrell Brunet unexpectedly passed away in March, which I just learned a couple weeks ago. He was such a big personality, so kind-hearted and a true bon...
A First Look at the Menu, Experience, and Patio at the New Californios in SoMa
Back in 2013, I attended one of chef Val M. Cantu’s first Californios pop-ups at Naked Kitchen in the Mission—I sat solo at the chef counter, and got such a kick from the energy of his punchy and creative menu....
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