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A report by Dana Eastland. As we wrote in tablehopper back in October and again in February, Edward Sargent and Rodger Howell of Murio’s Trophy Room on Haight Street are opening a new bar in the Mission. It’s going into the former Charanga space, and is called GASHEAD…

A report by Dana Eastland. As previously reported on tablehopper, Lauen Kiino of Il Cane Rosso has two new projects under way in SoMa, THE RED DOG and FEARLESS. Well, Fearless is getting ready to open this Wednesday April 23rd, and here are some details for you. While we’re…

A couple of places whose names celebrate the most magical of animals, the pig, have just opened around town. First up, PORCELLINO is now open in the former Incanto, offering a more informal experience for the Noe Valley neighborhood. Owners Mark Pastore and Chris Cosentino have created a fast-casual…

A couple of pieces of restaurant news on Cortland: first, RED HILL STATION will be moving into the Blue Star Elephant space, which will be close at the end of April. Eater reports the owners are chef Taylor Pederson and Amy Reticker (operations), who have both worked at Anchor Oyster…

JOHN COLINS in SoMa has some new additions coming, taking it beyond just a bar. First, they are launching a permanent sushi concept (The Dojo) on the mezzanine level from Mark Hayashida. There will be a 20-seat sushi bar, but you’ll be able to order sushi throughout the…

In case you’re looking for a more intimate spot for a tête-à-tête instead of your usual café, you may want to check out the new NOB HILL CLUB at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. The ground-floor space was previously the Club Lounge for the hotel,…

It’s pretty much always brunch season in this town, and darling ~PICCINO~ is in the sunniest corner we’ve got. Their new weekend brunch menu has some elegant and seasonal options, including baked egg with polpette, broccoli di ciccio, spring onion, and crushed tomatoes, or asparagus with hard-boiled…

A couple of food establishments are celebrating their birthdays, which means we all win. This Wednesday April 23rd and Thursday April 25th, swing by ~PAL’S TAKEAWAY~ from 11am-3pm, and you’ll be able to say, “Happy fifth anniversary!” while picking up a sandwich from some guest chefs, like…

On Saturday April 26th from 11am-4pm, the New Taste Marketplace will once again be taking over St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Potrero Hill. The lineup of food purveyors includes Little Red Riding Truck, Boucherie Meats, and Simply Mochi, among many others. You’ll also find beverages from the…

David Lebovitz, the chef and author who used to reside in the Bay Area but now makes his home in beautiful Paris, has a new book out called My Paris Kitchen. He’ll be making an appearance at DANDELION CHOCOLATE on the morning of Saturday May 3rd, from 11am-12:…