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First Look at Ardiana, Opening Tonight in Noe Valley--Other Neighborhoods, Get Jealous!

It’s such a satisfying feeling when the replacement for a sweet neighborhood spot that sadly closed (La Nebbia) is just as lovable, with equally kind and thoughtful owners. Yeah, Noe Valley, you should be really happy about the opening of ARDIANA tonight from Sharon Ardiana, of Gialina and Ragazza…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2017

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Openings: The Grove Design District, Norcina, and Khamsa in the Mission

Just want to tear through some quick opening news for you: as mentioned previously in tablehopper, THE GROVE has now opened a location in the Design District, aka Showplace Square. You’ll find their usual approachable all-day menu and a patio. Hours are Mon-Thu 7am-10pm, Fri 7am-…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2017

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Both Nico and Alta Are Closing and Reopening in New Locations

After announcing the closure of longtimer BOCADILLOS last week, now the taker for the space has been revealed: Laurel Heights’ NICO. Owners Andrea and Nicolas Delaroque reportedly have been working on the deal for some time and hope to reopen in January in their new location. Scoop notes the space…

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Coming Soon: Bi-Rite Café to Civic Center, Woodlands Market to SoMa, More

Last week, I got a call from Sam Mogannam, the vibrant owner of our beloved BI-RITE MARKETS, who was excited to share details about his plans to (hopefully) open a daytime café and kiosk in Civic Center flanking one of the upgraded playgrounds coming to the area (thanks to…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2017

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New Concepts, Service, and Specials: Mina Test Kitchen, Stem, The Den, Brenda's, More

While I’m sad to say farewell to ~POSTCARDS FROM LA COSTIERA~ (it just ended this past weekend), the latest concept at THE MINA TEST KITCHEN will be Mi Almita, lauching August 23rd. Michael Mina is partnering with Houston’s James Beard Award-winning chef Hugo Ortega (Xochi, Hugo’s,…

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(Sponsored Event): Cadillac Bar & Grill Celebrates Two Amazing Years This Friday 8/11!

The Cadillac Bar & Grill is so excited to host its second anniversary party this Friday, August 11th! We want to thank all of you for an amazing two years of business—we wouldn’t be where we are today without you! Flamenco dancers will be performing from 5pm-7pm…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2017

(Sponsored): Enter to Win VIP Tickets to Eat Drink SF!

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(Sponsored): Enter to Win VIP Tickets to Eat Drink SF!

Eat Drink SF is returning August 24th- 27th, San Francisco’s premier annual food, wine, and spirits festival that celebrates the Bay Area’s world-class chefs and restaurants. Eat (and drink!) your way through the 30-plus top restaurants and 70-plus bars, distilleries, breweries, and wineries (this year…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2017

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Outside Lands Is This Weekend--What to Eat and What's Happening There (and Not)

This weekend is the 10th Outside Lands, and as of now, single-day tickets are still available (they’re anticipating a sellout later this week, so snag tickets while you can). There are an impressive 81 restaurants, 41 wineries, 30 breweries, and 6 cocktail bars in all this year! Here…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2017

Dive Bar Updates: 500 Club for Sale, New Owners for The Gangway, Elbo Room and Doc's Clock Live On

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Dive Bar Updates: 500 Club for Sale, New Owners for The Gangway, Elbo Room and Doc's Clock Live On

It’s time to check in on some of our beloved dive bars, ever the endangered species. I have some bad news and some good news. Let’s dive in. SFist brings the disturbing news that the 500 CLUB, yes, she of the best sign in the city (that bubbling…

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August 8, 2017 - This week's tablehopper: chipmunk TV.

This week's tablehopper: chipmunk TV. True blue, Lake Tahoe, I love you. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Greetings from 6,207 feet. It’s been so fun hanging out with blue jays and chipmunks and thankfully no bears this year. I’m getting ready to descend from my Tahoe Tahoma…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 07, 2017