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Bi-Rite Cafe Now Open in Civic Center Plaza

Last week, I paid a quick visit for the awning-lifting ceremony at BI-RITE CAFE at Civic Center Plaza, which is now open. Congrats to everyone who brought this project to fruition, it was definitely a complicated one (there were a number of entities involved). Owner Sam Mogannam was beaming, and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 30, 2018

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Coming Soon Report: Nari from Pim Techamuanvivit, Harborview from R&G Lounge

Some things to look forward to: Pim Techamuanvivit (Kin Khao, Nahm in Bangkok) will be opening NARI in Japantown’s Hotel Kabuki in spring 2019. Look for a seafood focus (Kin Khao chef de cuisine Meghan Clark will be the lead), a larger space (95 seats), and it will be…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 30, 2018

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Big Changes at Nomica--Chef Hiroo Departing to Launch His Project in LA

Have you ever had the chicken in brioche at NOMICA? Well, you better order it in advance and hustle over there if you want to cross it off your list, because chef Hiroo Nagahara is departing the Castro restaurant in a couple weeks to focus on opening his own project…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 30, 2018

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Scorpion Season Brings Drake to SF

After performing two of three nights at Oracle Arena for his world tour, Drake hung out post-show Saturday and Sunday at FIFTH ARROW in Union Square, the bowling alley, bar, and restaurant adjoining August Hall. Bowling and playing Pop-A-Shot were the reported highlights. Drake was also spotted dining at WATERBAR…

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Drake

Scorpion Season Brings Drake to SF October 30, 2018 After performing two of three nights at Oracle Arena for his world tour, Drake hung out post-show Saturday and Sunday at FIFTH ARROW in Union Square, the bowling alley, bar, and restaurant adjoining August Hall. Bowling and playing Pop-A-Shot were the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 30, 2018

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Bakery News: Le Marais Opens Commissary and Bakery, Vive La Tarte to Noe Valley, As Kneaded Bakery Opens

Hope you love your carbs, because you’re going to be surrounded with new options. First up, LE MARAIS BAKERY just opened their 3,000-square-foot commissary and bakery in the Tenderloin (with a 2,000-square-foot basement!). Owner Patrick Ascaso sees it as a pastry incubator and lab, a croissanterie, and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 30, 2018

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Beck Doubles Down on Dinner from Trestle

So nice, he had it twice. Beck dined at TRESTLE in Jackson Square with a couple guests, and enjoyed his meal so much that he reordered the exact same dishes before his performance at AT&T Park (he’s currently on his 15-month Colors Tour). So what did he…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 30, 2018

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Beck

Beck Doubles Down on Dinner from Trestle October 30, 2018 So nice, he had it twice. Beck dined at TRESTLE in Jackson Square with a couple guests, and enjoyed his meal so much that he reordered the exact same dishes before his performance at AT&T Park (he’s…

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Closures: Il Fornaio, Bootleg Bar & Kitchen

Wow, Italian stalwart IL FORNAIO has closed its SF location after 30 years at Levi’s Plaza (citing a rent increase, an aging building, and slow business). The other locations in Burlingame, Palo Alto, and San Jose are still open. 1265 Battery St. at Greenwich. [Via Hoodline.] That construction on…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 30, 2018

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Tony Hawk Was Getting Jag

A tablehopper reader let me know that Tony Hawk was spotted at LIHOLIHO YACHT CLUB a couple weeks ago. He was in town to speak at #SIGNALConf by Twilio. Ends up he has been in a couple times before, often with his skate team in tow.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 30, 2018