Marcia Gagliardi

Super-exciting news to share about my beloved Western Addition: Ryan Farr of 4505 Meats is going to be opening a barbecue spot in the former Brother-in-Laws/Da ‘Pitt on Divisadero. Many have wondered who was going to claim the space, and I am so damn pleased it’…

And just like that, the new takers of the soon-to-close Luella location on Russian Hill are revealed to be Jason Kirmse and Cyrick Hia of Fat Angel, who are partnering with Ryan Cole, previously a GM at Michael Mina. Scoop announces the project is to be called STONES…

Haighteration reported on Saturday via Scoop that Thomas Martinez (formerly of Mission Beach Café) had become a new chef and co-owner at KATE’S KITCHEN in the Lower Haight. Monday they posted menu details too. Here’s the deal: during the day, the name will likely remain Kate’s,…

The day has come for ~CANTEEN~ to close its doors while chef-owner Dennis Leary prepares for his two upcoming projects (Caffe Terminus at 10 California Street and the Trocadero Club in the former RJ’s on Geary). The restaurant closed last Friday August 23rd (via Scoop); stand by for…

Midwestern-style pierogi joint STUFFED has been in the works for a while now, and they will officially be opening their doors on Saturday August 31st. Details are sparse, but look for Midwestern beer, traditional and not-so-traditional pierogi fillings, including smoked salmon with cheese and potato, and outdoor…

Inside Scoop reports that TU LAN has reopened after being closed for more than a year due to health code violations. They have totally remodeled the interior (gasp!), added all new equipment to the kitchen, and trained the staff in proper food handling practices. Yup, the grimy little hole in…