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Big News from Brenda's: They're Opening a New Café (Libby Jane Café) on Polk St.

Brenda Buenviaje writes in with some great news: she and wife/business partner Libby Truesdell are opening a new café on Polk Street, just two doors down from the current ~BRENDA’S FRENCH SOUL FOOD~. Her blog mentions that it will be called LIBBY JANE CAFÉ after Libby (awwww). Anyone…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 10, 2013

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707 Scout

Dierk's Midtown, Chalkboard Open While Empire and NVB Put on Finishing Touches

By 707 correspondent Heather Irwin. Sign up for the BiteClub Newsletter. There’s good news and there’s, well, pretty good news about the opening of DIERK’S MIDTOWN CAFE (the offshoot of the brunch-tacular Dierk’s Parkside): The veggie stack is back. If you time it right you can…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 10, 2013

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May 10, 2013 - This week's tablehopper: and all that jazz.

This week's tablehopper: and all that jazz. The doors into the kitchen at Commander’s Palace. Probably the only “no” you’ll find in New Orleans. Photo: © tablehopper.com. It’s rather unbelievable that I’m home in one piece. Well, sort of. The jury is still out…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2013

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What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: and all that jazz.

It’s rather unbelievable that I’m home in one piece. Well, sort of. The jury is still out on my liver. Anyway, my past week in New Orleans for Jazz Fest was one for the books. That bucket list item was way checked. The Crescent City is such a…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2013

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The Wino

Checking Lists: A Critical Look at Restaurant Wine by Alan Goldfarb (Somms)

Alan Goldfarb was the wine editor at the St. Helena Star, where it is said that assignment must be akin to covering Catholicism in Vatican City. He was also the senior editor for AppellationAmerica.com. His work has appeared in the San Jose Mercury News, Wine Enthusiast, and Decanter. He’…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2013

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The Regular

Chocolate Lab

The first time I mentioned to a friend I had lunch at CHOCOLATE LAB, he chuckled. It’s a clever name, and Michael and Jacky Recchiuti have no shortage of humor, smarts, and playfulness in what they do. They are the latest tenants to take over the former Piccino Cafe…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2013

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Coming Soon: Artesano, La Nebbia, InoVino, Mason Pacific, Tender Greens

A bunch of new projects are coming to the city, starting with ARTESANO in Laurel Heights in the former Asqew Grill space. It’s a new project from chef-partner Jeff Gambardella and owner Douglas Mathieux of neighboring Rigolo Café, which bills itself as “the most child-friendly restaurant in SF.” Their…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2013

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This Week's Opening News: Dante's Table, Pisto's Tacos, Osso Steakhouse

As previously mentioned in tablehopper, DANTE’S TABLE is now open in the Castro. For your viewing pleasure, here’s the latest copy of the lunch menu by chef Andrea Cesca. Initial opening hours: Lunch is 11:30am-2:30pm and dinner Tue-Sun 5pm-10pm. Closed Mondays. 544 Castro St. at 19th…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2013

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Up in Smoke: Da 'Pitt Closes, and Hutong Flips Back to Betelnut

Over the weekend, Haighteration announced DA ‘PITT on Divis was shut down and is sporting an eviction notice. While I appreciate the legacy and importance of the location itself, Da ‘Pitt was completely da pits. When it was Brother-in-Laws, I would heed the siren song of the smoky pit more…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2013

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Hi Lo BBQ Will Now Be Open All Day for Your Meaty Pleasure, Starting May 1st

The next time a hankering for ~HI LO~’s absolutely insane St. Louis-cut spare ribs strikes at 4:21pm, well, you’re in luck. Meatloaf sandwich for brunch? Oh yes you can. Hi Lo will now be open daily 12pm-10pm, starting this Wednesday May 1st. (Guess they were trying to…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2013