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The Chatterbox

Chef Departures and New Plans: Robin Song (Gibson) and Marc Zimmerman (Alexander's Steakhouse) Both on the Move

I’ve been hearing rumors that chef Robin Song has departed GIBSON, one of my favorite openings last year, and he confirmed he’s no longer involved in the project. As for what’s next, he’s going to enjoy some family time for now (he has a new daughter)…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

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Coming Soon: Noosh, Ungrafted, Cathay House and 601 Dupont, and More

There are some exciting new projects coming soon, starting with the revelation of what is going into the former Thai Stick on Fillmore: it’s going to be NOOSH from Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz, who have made quite a name for themselves with their Istanbul Modern pop-up series on…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

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(Sponsored): Win a Culinary Trip to Spain!

Have you heard? The Bi-Rite Family of Businesses and Sobremesa Culinary Tours are giving away the solo culinary experience of a lifetime: a five-day tour of San Sebastian and Spain’s Basque Country! Enter now to win your very own solo adventure as part of Sobremesa Culinary Tour’…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

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April Bloomfield Taking Ownership of Tosca Cafe

In the last issue, I reported on the departure of ~TOSCA CAFE~ chef Josh Even and manager Dana Katzakian after negotiations to take it over didn’t pan out. But it’s now a bit more clear why that didn’t happen with the new details of April Bloomfield’s…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

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(Sponsored): Treat Dad to Delicious Barbecue at Big Q!

No more neckties for dad, get him what he REALLY wants: tickets to eat barbecue at Wine Country Big Q with barbecue cooked up by the best Pitmasters in the West! Brisket, ribs, chicken, pork, and more! Plus beer, wine, and cider to wash it down! Smokin’ hot live music…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

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Tsunami Panhandle Moves into the Former Café Abir

An update on the Divisadero Corridor: the windows at CAFE ABIR have been closed since 2015, but now you’ll see them open and with people inside. The Dajani Group has moved their TSUNAMI PANHANDLE a couple doors down from its original location (at 1306 Fulton) into Abir’s corner…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

The Starlet

Where LeBron and the Cavs Go to Carb Up, Get Their Sushi On, and Steak Too

We had quite the number of LeBron James and Cavaliers sightings while they were in town, including a dinner at QUINCE, PABU (where they dined on the Tokyo fried chicken karaage, rainbow rolls, and reportedly really loved the Ken’s Roll), and at EPIC STEAK (where they dined on filet,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

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(Sponsored Event): You're Invited: Chef Telmo Faria + The Midway's LED-Inspired Gallery Dinner

The Midway, San Francisco’s new destination for the creative arts, is excited to announce the second event in our Gallery Dinner series. On Friday June 22nd, chef Telmo Faria (Uma Casa Restaurant) and DJ Mario Tavares (Daybreak Sound) will celebrate the opening of The Midway Gallery’s new Halation…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

The Alembic Reopens (With a Refreshed Look and Menu) Under New Ownership

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The Alembic Reopens (With a Refreshed Look and Menu) Under New Ownership

Some brighter news over at ~THE ALEMBIC~, after we have all been reeling from the unexpected death of barman extraordinaire Daniel Hyatt (you can read my homage to him), who helped establish the bar’s reputation for being a place for brilliant cocktails when it opened 12 years ago. The…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

The Starlet

Where Ludacris Didn't Need Anyone to Pass the Salt-N-Pepa

Both Ludacris and Cheryl James (“Salt” of Salt-n-Pepa) dined at WATERBAR. No details on this one, but we can be confident their meal was well seasoned!…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018