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Opening in the former Yuzu in the Marina in mid-January will be THE GIPSY DARLING, a New American restaurant that is a family affair: James Bourque is working alongside his Peruvian-born mother and owner, Margot Bourque (who is also working with the assistance of her husband). They come from a…

Last week, we ran a preview of chef Ronnie New’s menu for the ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE NEW MISSION—which is currently in soft opening mode until the grand opening this Thursday December 17th for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. So if you’re curious about seeing the space over the…

Flora Gaspar of DA FLORA in North Beach is opening her new gourmet grocery and wine shop this week, RIALTO MERCATO. (Gaspar’s adoration of Venezia continues with the Rialto name.) As Hoodline originally noted this past summer, she is opening in the former Wing Wah Tailor Co. shop, just…

By Dana Eastland. We received an email this week that ~LOCAL MISSION EATERY~ is closing on Saturday December 19th, after five years in business. According to their note, they’ve struggled to stay busy in recent months, and the departure of Jake and Shauna DesVoignes for Lodi and the closure…

By Dana Eastland. The original ~TACOLICIOUS~ location on Chestnut Street in the Marina is moving, according to Eater. It’s only moving two blocks down the street, though, into a space with more natural light, and more importantly, space for more taco- and margarita-loving diners. Owner Joe Hargrave says that…

By Dana Eastland. Remember back in October we told you about Michael Gaines’s latest project, GLENA’S? It’s going to be a casual taco and margarita spot, and you can try out his dishes on Sunday December 20th from 12pm-4pm. He’s popping up at Lord Stanley and…

By Dana Eastland. After opening in Hayes Valley earlier this year, coffee roaster ARTÍS has opened another location in the Castro, according to Hoodline. The shop’s specialty is that they roast all of its coffee to order, so you go in, pick your beans, and then specify the darkness…

By Dana Eastland. It’s a time of excess, but it’s also important to remember that many in our community are in need. Of course, the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank can use any of your donations, now and throughout the year, but there are plenty of places where your…