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Upcoming Offshoots: Che Fico Alimentari, AL's Deli, More

Taking the place of Theorita, just downstairs from Che Fico, will be CHE FICO ALIMENTARI, from chef David Nayfeld, pastry chef Angela Pinkerton, and partner Matt Brewer. You’ll be able to pick up housemade salumi (including their ridic ‘nduja), breads like ciabatta and focaccia, plus pastries and gelato from…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

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Coming Soon: Hilda and Jesse, an All-Day Breakfast Spot

A new project is in the works from Rachel Sillcocks (previously Range, Piccino) and Kristina Compton (Avery, Atelier Crenn, Range), HILDA AND JESSE, an “all-day breakfast restaurant and neighborhood hangout,” with an all-day menu that will go into late afternoon. Ends up they are (fellow) breakfast obsessives, and are working…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

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A Bunch of Castro Happenings, From Closures to Quick Switches

Whoa, the Castro has a bunch of news, starting with the sad and sudden closure of CHOW on Church, after 22 years in its original location. I didn’t think it looked very hopeful when they limited their hours in January, and sadly that proved to be the case. Chow…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

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Closures, from Big Ones (Jardinière) to Oakland's The Temple Club to Smaller Spots

Just as I got home, this big news hit my inbox: chef Traci Des Jardins is closing ~JARDINIÈRE~ after service on Saturday April 27th, after 21 years as our bastion of bubbles, charcuterie, and fine dining in Hayes Valley. You can read more in this in-depth interview about chef Traci’…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

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Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

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Chef Brett Cooper Leaves Aster (and SF), Chef Steve Brown Departs Niku

I was bummed to come home to the news that chef-owner Brett Cooper of ASTER decided to leave the restaurant, and actually is leaving San Francisco to move to Los Angeles—he wants to be able to spend more time with his family, and his wife’s family is in…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

Candy Bar Now Open in the Tenderloin, a Boozy Intersection of Dessert and Cocktails

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Candy Bar Now Open in the Tenderloin, a Boozy Intersection of Dessert and Cocktails

The creative minds behind 98 Turk (the bespoke Tenderloin bar also known as Biig) have opened their latest venture in an adjoining space and room: CANDY BAR. I came by 98 Turk recently for some cocktails and bar manager Ronnie Buders gave me a sneak peek of their sugar- and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

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April 2, 2019 - This week's tablehopper: Greece is the time, is the place, is the motion.

This week's tablehopper: Greece is the time, is the place, is the motion. This happened often on #fetatrip. This was after our tour of the A.S. Kalavryton cooperative, enjoying lunch at To Spiti tis Marios in Kalavryta. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Kalispera! I’m back from a couple…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 01, 2019

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This week's tablehopper: Greece is the time, is the place, is the motion.

Kalispera! I’m back from a couple magical weeks in Greece, where I learned all about Greek PDO (protected designation of origin) feta, and tasted it at every meal for about six days. Let’s just say I have an entirely new perspective on one of my favorite cheeses, and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 01, 2019

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At Last: Noosh Soft Opening on Fillmore This Wednesday for Dinner

Sound the trumpets: after numerous delays, preview dinners, and early delivery on Caviar, you can finally come in to NOOSH firsthand for dinner this Wednesday March 6th (it’s their soft opening). Here’s the menu! The project is from Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz, who made quite a name for…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 05, 2019