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Discover a High-End Korean Tasting Menu at the New Sura-Gan

Recently opened by the Mins Group (Sushi Hakko, Sushi Sato, Sushi Hon) is their latest project, SURA-GAN, offering a higher-end tasting menu of Korean dishes and luxury ingredients from chef Jongmoon Choi. He is inspired by recipes from history, and giving them a modern interpretation. (From their website: “Sura-Gan was…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 29, 2022

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New Openings Include Arang, Hi-Way Burger North Beach, Koolah Cafe

ARANG, the Korean restaurant on Fillmore near Safeway in the Western Addition has reopened, serving a variety of Korean fried chicken dishes (soy sauce, sweet and spicy) and five new soups that look like they hit the spot, like chicken soup with rice, and beef dumpling with chicken, featuring a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 29, 2022

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Closure Report: Maison Nico Temporarily Closing, Benkyodo's Final Days, Miss Ollie's in Old Oakland Has Closed

Some updates about closures around the Bay, starting with this temporary closure of MAISON NICO, who decided to commit to being an épicerie instead of a restaurant. Yay for us! In order to convert the space to be more efficient, they’re closing on Sunday April 3rd to make some…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 29, 2022

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New Weekend Brunch at Merkado and Otra, and Every Day at Bluestem

There are a bunch of new brunch options to add to your weekend roster, starting with the new Jammy Jam weekend brunch at MERKADO in SoMa. If you follow me on Instagram, then you already know about their brilliant eggs Benedict that comes in sopes filled with carnitas and spinach,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 29, 2022

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(Sponsored Giveaway): Enter to Win Two SF Restaurant Week Dinners (from Pabu and Lazy Susan)!

San Francisco Restaurant Week is back, running Friday April 1st-Sunday April 10th. This year, 160 restaurants in SF will be participating with prix-fixe lunch, brunch, and dinner menus available for safe, onsite dining, takeout, and delivery. Get out there and support your favorite restaurants while discovering some new-to-you ones, too!…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 29, 2022

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March 29, 2022 - This week's tablehopper: spring in your step.

This week's tablehopper: spring in your step. Remember that Sake Omakase pop-up pairing event I told you about in my last column? Well, here’s just one course from it! I’ll be sharing more about this extraordinary experience soon—you definitely want to book a seat with…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 28, 2022

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This week's tablehopper: spring in your step.

Hello, dear readers. I hope you’re enjoying the spring showers and flowers. We have Easter and Passover approaching next month, and I am just starting to add updates to my Instagram highlights for you. Be sure to keep checking back on those links! I’m happy to see SF…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 28, 2022

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Big News at Our Cherished La Ciccia: Massimo and Lorella Are Selling the Business

There are some pieces I can’t believe I have to write, and this is definitely one of them. After almost 16 years of serving as San Francisco’s beloved Sardinian living room and family kitchen table, owners Massimiliano Conti and Lorella Degan are selling Noe Valley’s crown jewel,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 15, 2022

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Grande Crêperie from Le Marais Bakery Team Now Open in the Ferry Building

Now open on the back side of the Ferry Building Marketplace in the former Frog Hollow Farm location is GRANDE CRÊPERIE, a French crêperie from Patrick Ascaso and Joanna Pulcini-Ascaso of Le Marais Bakery, with executive chef and longtime friend Emmanuel Pradet and consulting chef Emmannelle Condessa from La Bara-K…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 15, 2022