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Ayala Opens Downtown, with Seafood and a Coastal Cali Style

Now open in Union Square’s Hotel G in the former 398 Brasserie space is AYALA, a seafood-focused restaurant with chef-partner Bill Montagne, executive chef Melissa Perfit (Bar Crudo, Hard Water), GM Essam Kardosh (Del Popolo), wine director Nick Tilly (who will also be working with Essam), and bar director…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 11, 2018

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Michael Mina's Trailblazer Tavern Now Open in the Salesforce East Tower

Michael Mina’s latest project, TRAILBLAZER TAVERN, in partnership with Hawaiian-born chefs Michelle Karr-Ueoka and Wade Ueoka of Honolulu’s MW Restaurant, is now open in the Salesforce East building. The project is a big one: 7,000 square feet! Designed by Bishop Pass, there’s a mezzanine for up…

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El Pípila Opens Their First Brick and Mortar, Along with Gai, Paper Roost

Big congrats to Guadalupe Guerrero and her daughters Brenda and Alejandra on getting their brick-and-mortar location of EL PÍPILA open in SoMa! We last got to enjoy their pozole verde and other authentic dishes from Guanajuato when they had a stand in The Hall on Market Street (you may also…

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Coming Soon: Azalina's to Contigo's Space, Seven Hills to Stones Throw

I just love seeing some of the things that sizzle on the ABC liquor license transfer wires, especially when it involves our dear Azalina Eusope opening AZALINA’S in the former Contigo space in Noe Valley! She doesn’t want to talk about details just yet, but is very excited…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 11, 2018

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Closures Include Farmerbrown (Damn), Pauline's Pizza, Theorita, Hearth Coffee

Man, some definite bummers in here, starting with the closure of ~FARMERBROWN~ after holding it down at the corner of Mason and Turk in the thick of the Tenderloin for 13 years. It really is so hard to operate a restaurant in SF these days—so much work for not…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 11, 2018

New Queer Bar, Jolene's, Opens This Weekend in the Mission

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New Queer Bar, Jolene's, Opens This Weekend in the Mission

We have sadly been losing many queer bars and spaces in San Francisco over the years, which is why I’m so happy when we see a new queer bar open! I’ve been tracking the progress of JOLENE’S BAR on Instagram the past few months, and hot damn,…

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A Damn Cool Holiday Gift: Vintage SF Restaurant and Bar T-Shirts from tablehopper!

Wondering what to buy your favorite food lover this holiday? Maybe it’s time for you to get a new tablehopper t-shirt for yourself! All the shirts are based on vintage designs and graphics from old-school bars and restaurants in San Francisco (hmmmm, someone can’t stop collecting vintage menus…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 11, 2018

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510 Updates: Tacos Oscar Opens, Mixiote Pops Up at Plum Bar, Closures

I wanted to make sure to pass along some great East Bay news, starting with the opening of TACOS OSCAR’s first brick-and-mortar location—complete with 49 outdoor seats—after chefs-owners Oscar Michel and Jake Weiss have held many, many pop-ups around town. East Bay Express mentions the menu includes…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 11, 2018

Arlequin Wine Merchant's Champagne Tasting Is This Thursday!

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Arlequin Wine Merchant's Champagne Tasting Is This Thursday!

One of my favorite annual events, ~ARLEQUIN WINE MERCHANT~’s Champagne Tasting is happening this Thursday December 13th. You’ll find over 50 pours from grower-producers to grandes marques (Krug, Pol Roger, etc.), and the best part is you get a special discount on any of the featured Champagnes you…

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December 11, 2018 - This week's tablehopper: noggin'.

This week's tablehopper: noggin'. We were not having any fun at all at the tablehopper boozy brunch with Westland Distillery at The Saratoga. Nope. Photo by Tali Eisenberg. © tablehopper.com. Hey gang! You gettin’ into the holiday spirit out there? I definitely got catapulted into holiday spirits…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 10, 2018