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Fun New Year's Eve Dining Options, From Soba to Squab

There is no shortage of New Year’s Eve dinners and events going on, but here are a few that caught my eye for various reasons (there are also a bunch more for you to look at on OpenTable). Leave it to ~STATE BIRD PROVISIONS~ and ~THE PROGRESS~ to pull…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 19, 2017

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Heal Thyself at These New Year's Day Brunches

I feel so sorry for anyone working on New Year’s Day. As if brunch service wasn’t tough enough. Be nice, everyone. It’s on Monday January 1st, so running a Monday brunch service is extra unusual. Here are a few brunches that have crossed my desk. I will…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 19, 2017

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Manufactory Food Hall Coming to SFO, Featuring Tartine, Kin Khao, and Cala

How’s this for a massive new project? Due to open at the San Francisco International Airport in mid-2018 is the MANUFACTORY FOOD HALL, a 3,200-square-foot space with three restaurants led by Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson of Tartine, Gabriela Cámara of Cala, and Pim Techamuanvivit…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 19, 2017

Lazy Bear's New Cocktail Concept, True Laurel, Opens Friday December 22nd

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Lazy Bear's New Cocktail Concept, True Laurel, Opens Friday December 22nd

Opening this Friday December 22nd is a new project from David Barzelay and Nicolas Torres of Lazy Bear: TRUE LAUREL. This stylish bar was designed along with Nicholas Roberto, and the former woodsy look of The Tradesman has been replaced with new materials like powder-coated steel, concrete, and a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 19, 2017

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Service Updates at Serpentine, Almanac Taproom, Booster Foods, Doña Tomás

Now that ~SERPENTINE~ is up and running with its updated interior and menu, they are making a few service tweaks. Starting on Saturday January 6th, they will be serving brunch Thu-Sun 10am-2:30pm (take a look at the menu here, which includes honey fried chicken and enchilada frittata)…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 19, 2017

Take a Peek at August Hall and Fifth Arrow, Opening in the Former Ruby Skye and Slide

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Take a Peek at August Hall and Fifth Arrow, Opening in the Former Ruby Skye and Slide

Back in March, we learned that Nate Valentine (Umami, Mamacita, The Tipsy Pig, Padrecito, Harper & Rye, Ambassador, Double Dutch) was partnering with Scott Murphy (Deckstar, Eventbrite, SnowGlobe Music Festival), Chad Donnelly (SnowGlobe Music Festival), and Justin Roja (Redford Bar | Eat, Rambler at Hotel Zeppelin) to take over Ruby Skye…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 19, 2017

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Babu Ji Closes (But Delivery Continues), Plus Crepevine and Desco in Oakland

Last week, a friend let me know that New York import BABU JI was closing after a year in business here in SF and becoming a delivery-only business. Delivery starts tonight (December 19th). You can also still book private dining and other large-party reservations. Not sure who will…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 19, 2017

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Yeezus Is the Reason for the Season

Actually, no, but Kanye West was spotted dining at SPRUCE last Tuesday. No word what Yeezy had for dinner—he works in mysterious ways.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 19, 2017

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(Sponsored): Locally Roasted Coffee for You and Your Business!

HelioRoast is committed to “Coffee UX,” which empowers customers to define and maintain their own personal coffee preferences at home, work, or restaurants. We do this by microroasting coffee on demand and delivering within two days. If customers have a special restaurant or workplace, they can identify the specific bean…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 19, 2017

The Tap Room at Speakeasy Ales & Lagers Is Now Open Again

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The Tap Room at Speakeasy Ales & Lagers Is Now Open Again

After a nine-month hiatus, Speakeasy Ales & Lagers is back in business and has reopened its newly remodeled Hunters Point taproom (it has an expanded 17-line draft system and new copper-top tables and lighting). Ces Butner (Hunters Point Brewery LLC) is the new owner—it’s refreshing…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 19, 2017