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Coming Soon: Pesce to the Castro, Tadich to DC, Wise Sons to SoMa, Cafe St. Jorge, and More

Some new projects to add to your radar: first, PESCE is going to be swimming downstream from its Russian Hill location to the former 2223 Market Street/Jake’s on Market location in the Castro. Scoop mentions owners Ruggero Gadaldi and Adriano Paganini hope to reopen it as soon as…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 21, 2013

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Open Now: Raijin Kitchen, Forbes Island Back from Fire, Amawele's, More

There’s yet another spot for ramen, this time in the Outer Sunset/Parkside neighborhood. RAIJIN KITCHEN is open as of April 26th, serving ramen in housemade broth. They’ve got four kinds of ramen: the Raijin ramen, tan tan men, curry ramen, and shoyu ramen. Also look for a…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 21, 2013

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Tidbits: New Chef at Troya Fillmore, Expanded Hours at Padrecito and Galette 88

Owner Berk Kinalilar of ~TROYA~ and ~TROYA FILLMORE~ has hired a new chef for ~TROYA FILLMORE~: Kevin Davidson, who was a chef de cuisine at Foreign Cinema and most recently was enjoying some travel with his wife. Troya Fillmore’s previous chef, Philip Busacco, is taking some time off to…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 21, 2013

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Closures/Changes: Boulettes Larder, Bacon Bacon, the Boneyard Truck, More

Wow, BOULETTES LARDER at the Ferry Building Marketplace is looking pretty gutted. The restaurant/larder has closed to make way for renovations, and the Boulettes website mentions it will reopen in July as a full-service restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and private dinners six days a week. Opening in early…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 21, 2013

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SF Plus NoLa Equals Some Serious Pizza Love

A report by Dana Massey-Todd: We’ve been sitting on the story of the new ~PIZZETTA 211~ location in New Orleans for a while, but now that the hopper has returned from that fair city, it’s time to spill the beans. I had a chance to sit down…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 21, 2013

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Pop-Ups (Onigilly at TRACE, Three Babes at Dandelion) and a Party (Piccino)

The pop-up series Local Motion continues at ~TRACE~ with an appearance from ONIGILLY on Tuesday May 28th. The latest in the series is a benefit for La Cocina, and the dinner will be served family style, with passed apps, dishes like glazed king salmon with pickled cucumbers and carrot…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 21, 2013

The Alembic's New Cocktail Menu (and Savoy Cocktail Night Returns!)

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The Alembic's New Cocktail Menu (and Savoy Cocktail Night Returns!)

~THE ALEMBIC~ has a new cocktail list to check out, and we’ve got our paws on it so you can start plotting which one you want to try before your clock strikes bourbon o’clock. Check out new choices like the 30-Day Notice, with Flor de Caña rum,…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 21, 2013

Wine Dinners, Wines of Mendocino, and Palate Development with Oliver McCrum

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Wine Dinners, Wines of Mendocino, and Palate Development with Oliver McCrum

Looking for something to do this Thursday May 23rd? My family friends at MEZZALUNA RESTAURANT in El Granada are hosting an event that is near to my heart, a Serata Veneziana (Venetian night). The guest of honor is Lucio Gomiero, the owner of both Vignalta Vineyards (Veneto) and Royal Rose…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 21, 2013

Wine Riot Paints the Town Red (and White and Rosé) June 7th-8th

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Wine Riot Paints the Town Red (and White and Rosé) June 7th-8th

Did you miss last year’s international wine mania that is WINE RIOT? Not to worry, they’ll be returning to the Concourse Exhibition Center Fri-Sat June 7th-8th, pouring more than 250 wines from all over the world. They’ve also added the Bubbly Bar this year, which…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 21, 2013

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(Sponsored): Food of the Gods ~ Fruit of the Vine

Food of the Gods ~ Fruit of the Vine is a unique Greek dining and California wine-tasting experience over Memorial Day weekend (May 24th-26th). The Food: Unparalleled! Delectable, Old World family recipes passed down from generation to generation, prepared especially for this event. The most authentic food outside of…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 21, 2013