Marcia Gagliardi

On Sunday evening, I attended a preview dinner of the new SOUVLA DOGPATCH, an expanded Souvla concept in the former Smokestack at Magnolia Brewing. The previously open kitchen has been enclosed, all the walls in the high-ceilinged room are now painted white (with white subway tiles), and you’ll note…

There’s a new sushi spot in the Diamond Heights Shopping Center, AU SUSHI, and according to Cherylynn N. on Yelp, the owner and sushi chef is a woman (not something you see every day, sadly—let’s change that!). You can opt for the omakase selection of eight pieces…

Great news, my fellow pâté en croûte lovers: MAISON NICO is reopening tomorrow, Wednesday August 17th! They have been closed for four months to transition the former restaurant into an épicerie, with some new equipment and an expanded kitchen and pastry production space. Michelin-starred chef-owner Nicolas Delaroque and Andrea Delaroque…

Pete Mrabe of Chubby Noodle and Don Pistos launched brunch at BARRIO CHINO, his Chino-Latino spot known for classic Asian dishes influenced by the flavors of Mexico. (It was previously Don Pistos Tequila Bar.) The new brunch menu is creative and right up my alley—it includes a shrimp and…

You ready for a turbo roundup of news briefs? Let’s do this. PICCINO in Dogpatch is reopening Wednesday August 3rd after closing the restaurant for a remodel. They added an additional restroom, expanded the kitchen and walk-in, and installed a new, state-of-the-art (and more efficient) pizza oven. Make your…