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Openings: Ferry Plaza Seafood in North Beach, Mason in Potrero Hill

We told you last week that FERRY PLAZA SEAFOOD was opening in its new North Beach location on Monday July 28th, and now we’ve got some additional details on the new spot. We swung by for a pre-opening party last week, and it’s practically kitty corner to Washington…

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New Partners at Cafe Flore Bringing Restorative Changes to the Historic Spot

There’s some good news to report at CAFE FLORE in the Castro, a landmark location that has been hosting guests on its garden patio since 1973. I was happy to hear that owner JD Petras has brought on Stu Gerry and Brett Klinker as managing partners, along with silent…

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Update on Ritual's Big Remodel (and Current Pop-Up While They're Closed)

A few weeks ago I wandered over to RITUAL COFFEE ROASTERS for an afternoon iced coffee, and noticed there was quite a bit of construction going on. Owner Eileen Hassi Rinaldi has a big update for us, so let’s get to it. First things first: the shop is closed…

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Farallon Launches Lunch, Aperitivo Now at 54 Mint, Weekend Brunch and More at Bar Agricole

Last week, I was invited to check out the new lunch service at FARALLON which officially started today (it’s served in the Jellyfish Lounge and Oyster Bar). Whether you’re looking for a spot for a leisurely “ladies who lunch” kind of vibe, a lunch date, a birthday lunch,…

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Tidbits: More Tony's Pizza, Elephant Sushi, Paypal at Outside Lands, More

At a Giants game with a hankering for good pizza? You’re in luck: Tony Gemignani of Tony’s Pizza Napoletana has opened SLICE HOUSE BY TONY GEMIGNANI in AT&T Park. To start, they’ll be offering cheese and pepperoni slices, with Chicago Italian beef sandwiches and stromboli…

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Pop-Ups: Nudnik Foods, More Salvi

Here’s a cool new pop-up to check out! Starting this Wednesday July 30th, Nudnik Foods is popping up every Wednesday evening at Linea Caffe in the Mission. Chef Dena Ehrlich is preparing fresh, modern Israeli-style food, including a weekly brik (fried meat hand pie), vegan soups, and grain salads.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 29, 2014

A New Place to Enjoy Quality Champagne: The San Francisco Champagne Society

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A New Place to Enjoy Quality Champagne: The San Francisco Champagne Society

Fellow Champagne lovers, you now have a new clubhouse to hang out in: the SAN FRANCISCO CHAMPAGNE SOCIETY. Owner Bill Marci is a Champagne fanatic, and has created a very intimate tasting room space in SoMa where fellow enthusiasts can make a reservation, and then come drink very special bubbles.…

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510 News: Liba Falafel, Curbside Creamery, Belly Open; Deep Roots Coming

As previously mentioned on tablehopper, food truck LIBA FALAFEL now has a brick-and-mortar location in Uptown Oakland too. After closely following the opening with owner Gail Lillian the past few months, we’re happy to report that it is now open! The space clocks in at 1,400 square feet,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 29, 2014

Get an Education at Cocktail University on Sundays at Red Dog

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Get an Education at Cocktail University on Sundays at Red Dog

Brush up on your cocktail knowledge on Sunday evenings at RED DOG’s new Cocktail University. Every month, they’ll select a different cocktail theme, like a historical period, a region, or a specific style, and then bar manager James Goad will lead a small cocktail seminar on the theme,…

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July 29, 2014 - This week's tablehopper: afternoon delight.

This week's tablehopper: afternoon delight. The ample aperitivo spread 54 Mint offered at Una Serata a Roma. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy amici. Hope you all had a swell weekend outside in the sunny weather. I definitely had fun on Friday, because boss of me said I should take…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 28, 2014