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By Dana Eastland. As reported on tablehopper in June, San Francisco is getting our very own location of Brazilian steakhouse FOGO DE CHÃO. It’s opening in the former Chevy’s location in SoMa on Wednesday December 23rd. The large space includes a centerpiece “market table” that offers seasonal salads,…

There is a new location of LE MARAIS BAKERY in Ghirardelli Square. The small, 500-square-foot location is technically a pop-up in the former Kara’s Cupcakes space while Patrick and Joanna Ascaso work on opening their newest location.  Its time in this space is more or less indefinite, and there…

We have been tracking a project coming to 1020 Valencia for longer than you would imagine (try a couple of years). Some initial details are finally emerging about what’s coming, and it’s refreshingly sounding like a project that would have opened on Valencia 15 years ago. It’s…

By Dana Eastland. We spotted the ABC license, and the Scoop followed up to learn that, yes, there will be another BACON BACON location opening near AT&T Park, in the former SBC Pizza location on 3rd Street. In addition to the bacon-heavy menu, there will be beer and…

Back in July, we reported that Andy and Tanya Booth of THE SPANISH TABLE were opening an SF location on Clement Street, and our dear Joyce Goldstein tells us it’s now open. Which means you no longer need to drive over a bridge to get to their Berkeley or…

By Dana Eastland. The famous (infamous?) 24-hour diner LUCKY PENNY is officially closing this week, Hoodline reports. The old-school diner certainly never won any awards for its food, but it provided a rare spot for late-night dining, and its cheap, old-fashioned platters garnered many fans. They are staying open until…

By Dana Eastland. Beginning on Sunday January 3rd, Oakland restaurant PENROSE will be serving weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2pm. Like the dinner menu, the inspiration for brunch comes from North Africa, Sicily, and Andalusia. There is an option for the Moorish breakfast, which is served for the…