Marcia Gagliardi

A preview by Dana Eastland. Back in July we mentioned the new plans for the former Annabelle’s space in the Mosser Hotel. The space has been revamped as THE KEYSTONE, a modern American tavern, and a new team has been brought on to run the show. The overhaul takes…

David Kinch, the chef and owner of Manresa, and his partner, Andrew Burnham, are opening a more casual restaurant this fall called THE BYWATER, just down the street from the original. The new project takes its name from a neighborhood in New Orleans, which is appropriate, since they’ll be…

Some big news from the Daniel Patterson Group regarding ~COI~: chef and owner Daniel Patterson has decided to step down from his role as executive chef, and Matthew Kirkley (previously of Chicago’s L20, where he earned two Michelin stars) will be the chef, starting January 12th, 2016. In a…

After a tragic fire destroyed their space in January, TAQUERIA LA ALTEÑA has reopened just across the street. Mission Local reports that they’ve found a new home adjacent to Cava 22 at the corner of 22nd Street and Bartlett. The taqueria is actually owned by Ramon Valle, who opened…

The Tenderloin is about to get a new coffee shop from a Four Barrel alum, Hoodline reports. It’s called GEORGE AND LENNIE, which may ring a bell for readers familiar with the Steinbeck novel Of Mice and Men. Owner Brett Walker decided to name the shop after his favorite…

The Castro location of A.G. FERRARI has closed, according to Hoodline. The company’s other five Bay Area locations remain in operation, though, despite some financial hard times for the local chain. 468 Castro St. at 18th St. Back in July, we reported that Iza Ramen had filed for…

Yup, the GastroMagic stage returns to Outside Lands this weekend, with the return of the Beignets & Bounce Brunch with Big Freedia & Brenda’s Soul Food, karaoke with Morimoto, World Pizza Cup Champion Tony Gemignani spinning dough to DJ MoPo, and more. (Kudos to partner ChefsFeed for the pairing…