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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

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New Project Opening in the Former Farina from Liholiho's Jeff Hanak and Ravi Kapur with David Golovin

Incredibly exciting news just rolled in from the Liholiho Yacht Club team: Jeff Hanak and Ravi Kapur are partnering with David Golovin (Spruce,Village Pub, Rubicon, La Folie, and NOPA ) on a yet-to-be-named restaurant that is opening in the former Farina space (and Anna’s Danish Cookies, for you fellow…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 05, 2019

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Moongate Lounge Now Open Above Mister Jiu's, Serving Cocktails, Dim Sum, and Natural Wines

You looking for your new stylish hangout, full of Chinatown glamour and dim sum and playful cocktails? Of course you are. Now open above Mister Jiu’s is MOONGATE LOUNGE, where banquets were formerly held when it was the Four Seas. Owners Brandon Jew and Anna Lee worked with Steph…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 05, 2019