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Coming Soon: Another Ramen Import from Japan (Tsuta), Oren's Hummus

A couple of upcoming openings include TSUTA from Tokyo. I heard a rumor it was coming to SF, and Eater confirms the Michelin-starred restaurant (the first ramen restaurant to earn a star) is opening in the Metreon. Chef Onishi Yuki also has two locations in Singapore, and the Tsuta…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 26, 2018

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Yoni Levy Departs Outerlands

Scrolling through my Facebook feed last week, I saw a departure note from chef Yoni Levy of ~OUTERLANDS~, who was at the restaurant for the past three years. He wrote a thoughtful shout-out to his crew, you can read it on Instagram here. He’s going to be spending…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 26, 2018

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(Sponsored): Last Chance to Enter to 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! You have one day left to enter! Enter now to win your very own solo…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 26, 2018

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(Sponsored): Get Your Meat Sweats on at The Big Q on July 7th

Don’t miss out—get your tickets now for the Wine Country Big Q barbecue festival and competition in Petaluma on Saturday July 7th! Your ticket includes a POUND of barbecue, unlimited samples of beer, wine, and cider, live music, and FUN! Eat ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and MORE…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 26, 2018

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East Bay Roundup of News

Unfortunately, I am all outta time, so here’s a quick roundup of news around the East Bay—click through for more! Charlie Hallowell is returning to work at his remaining restaurants (Pizzaiolo, Penrose) after numerous sexual harassment accusations. There’s a new soba restaurant open for lunch, SOBA ICHI,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 26, 2018

New Bar Projects Include Last Rites, Curio, Future Bars Taking Over Gitane, Tonic's Move

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New Bar Projects Include Last Rites, Curio, Future Bars Taking Over Gitane, Tonic's Move

Newly open in the former The Residence is LAST RITES, a Polynesian Noir hideaway from High Proof’s Justin Lew and Ian Scalzo (Horsefeather). Interior designer James Lagoc (Nopa, Bi-Rite, Horsefeather), designer-builder Brian Sullivan, and graphic designer-owner Justin Lew went to town on transforming the location so…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 26, 2018

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June 26, 2018 - This week's tablehopper: white nights (the Russian kind).

This week's tablehopper: white nights (the Russian kind). Dessert at the new location of Nico is a dream: cherry compote, tarragon granita, fig leaf English cream, and pistachio crumble. (And then the warm chestnut madeleines show up!) Photo: © tablehopper.com. Dobryj dyen’! That’s Russian for “good afternoon,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 25, 2018

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This week's tablehopper: white nights (the Russian kind).

Dobryj dyen’! That’s Russian for “good afternoon,” which I really need to remember how to say since I’m leaving for Russia tomorrow! I know, crazy, right? I’m accompanying my father to World Cup for three weeks—he doesn’t miss one and has traveled all over the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 25, 2018

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Release the Smørrebrød: Kantine Opens on Market

Last Friday, I swung by the soon-to-open KANTINE for a friends-and-family sneak peek of this Scandinavian-inspired charmer from Nichole Accettola and husband Joachim Majholm. The name is the Danish word for canteen, inspired by Accettola’s decade living in Copenhagen, and will be open for…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

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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