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Openings Include Fillmore Social Club, The Sini, Marugame Udon, Vive La Tarte, The Civic Kitchen, Mersea, and More

There are a bunch of new openings, starting with some groovy Korean in the former Gussie’s in the Fillmore at FILLMORE SOCIAL CLUB. The menu is a bit fusion-y: you can tuck into kimchi jun pancake, some KFC (Korean fried chicken) served two ways, tako (octopus) wasabi, ssam (marinated…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 16, 2018

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Tidbits and Food Events: Brunch at Son's Addition, Good Food Awards, Bollito Misto Returns!

There’s a new addition to your brunch playbook up for consideration: SON’S ADDITION in the Mission launched brunch service, with dishes like spicy corned beef hash with breakfast potatoes, braised dino kale, Fresno chiles, and a poached egg; malted waffles with satsuma butter; or a fried chicken sandwich…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 16, 2018

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Man Cannot Live on Ice Cream Alone (Unless You're Joe Biden)

Last week, former VP Joe Biden came in to International Smoke late with a small group after an event promoting his new book. While his guests were eating dinner, VP Biden seemed to be just happy eating ice cream. I know, we’re all eating our feelings right now, Joe.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 16, 2018

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Joe Biden

Man Cannot Live on Ice Cream Alone (Unless You're Joe Biden) January 16, 2018 Last week, former VP Joe Biden came in to International Smoke late with a small group after an event promoting his new book. While his guests were eating dinner, VP Biden seemed to be…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 16, 2018

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(Sponsored): Why Should I Eat Out During SF Restaurant Week?

SF Restaurant Week (January 22nd-31st, 2018) is an opportunity for diners to discover a new favorite restaurant or revisit a perpetual favorite and enjoy special multicourse menus that are only offered during this program. Want another reason? You can get a year of dining out! When you eat at four…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 16, 2018

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Cawfee Tawk: Blue Bottle FiDi Opens, Wicked Grounds Stays Open

The latest BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE to open is in the Financial District on California Street. The café was designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, and the press release shares: “inspired by American artist James Turrell, the cafe is wrapped in wood planks on all sides with the exception of the back…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 16, 2018

Updates at Junior, Mosto, Tequila Ocho at Arguello Experience Tasting

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Updates at Junior, Mosto, Tequila Ocho at Arguello Experience Tasting

Have you checked out the recently opened JUNIOR, just off 24th Street and Potrero? If you’re wondering where you’re going to eat after having a drink, you can actually order a cheeseburger ($15) from the nearby Almanac Taproom and never have to leave your bar stool. And yes,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 16, 2018

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January 16, 2018 - This week's tablehopper: someone said there's a party somewhere.

This week's tablehopper: someone said there's a party somewhere. Yes, I am ready to bring this fragrant cocktail to my nose and lips! We’ll be serving the House of Painters, courtesy of our generous sponsor, Rémy Cointreau, at the PFK fundraiser event Wed evening. Photo:…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 15, 2018

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This week's tablehopper: someone said there's a party somewhere.

You smell that curry in the air? The turmeric? The freshness of shiso? And kumquats! Or how about the fruity rosé, or the enticing smell of coffee? All these gorgeous fragrances (and more!) will be perfuming the air at our Pencils for Kids fundraiser party tomorrow, and I really hope…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 15, 2018

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Burnt Cawfee Tawk: Four Barrel Implodes, Restructures, and Renames in the Wake of Alleged Sexual Misconduct by Former Partner Jeremy Tooker

The specialty coffee world joined the #metoo fray when The Chronicle revealed in an article on Friday that former female employees of ~FOUR BARREL COFFEE~ filed a lawsuit against company founder Jeremy Tooker, alleging sexual assult and harassment. The Chronicle also spoke with other Four Barrel employees and uncovered a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 09, 2018