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Hodgepodge o' News Bites

Some random bits of news for you: first, you ready for the big reveal on where SHORTY GOLDSTEIN’S will be opening? (It’s the fab new Jewish deli I mentioned back in November that Michael Siegel—formerly of Betelnut—is opening in the FiDi.) It’s at 126 Sutter…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 05, 2013

Tidbits: Fire at Bliss Bar, Tosca Update, Red Wine Social Returns

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Tidbits: Fire at Bliss Bar, Tosca Update, Red Wine Social Returns

One of the few watering holes in Noe Valley, BLISS BAR suffered a fire yesterday. Fortunately no one was hurt but it looks like it was quite a scorcher—it actually flared up for a second time in the evening, and the fire department had to return to put it…

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Axis Café Now Aracely

AXIS CAFÉ is no more, but it has been reopened by general manager Linda Edson and renamed ARACELY. Originally, Scoop caught the rumor that Edson would be opening Aracely on Treasure Island, and taking over Axis before and after the demolition of its current space. Now, Edson says that she…

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Dogpatch Watering Hole Update

I had a chance to connect with Jeff Lyon, one of the partners (along with Phil West, both of Range) behind the THIRD RAIL bar that’s opening in the former Retox. Here’s a little update on the project since we last reported on it: He says, “We plan…

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Just Doing His Jobs

Ashton Kutcher was in town (presumably for MacWorld), dining at Slanted Door on Thursday afternoon, according to a tablehopper reader.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 05, 2013

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(Sponsored): Fall in Love with Fab Art at Lost Art Salon

On February 14th, Valentine’s evening, please join us at Lost Art Salon for the opening party of our new show from 5:30-8:30pm. We will be featuring recent works by Rob Delamater and Gaetan Caron. There will be country cocktails (curious?), Valentine sweets (of course!), and live…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 05, 2013

(Sponsored): Poco Dolce: Chocolate Gifts for Valentine's Day

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(Sponsored): Poco Dolce: Chocolate Gifts for Valentine's Day

Based in San Francisco, Poco Dolce (translated from Italian as “just a little sweet”) creates unique handmade chocolates and confections “on the savory side of sweet.” Producing out of a small Dogpatch kitchen since 2004, Poco Dolce’s nine-person team crafts everything in small batches, using fresh, simple ingredients.…

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New Service: Brunch at Cotogna, Lunch at Nojo, Izakaya Nights at Sebo

Some new meals to add to your roster: starting Sunday February 10th, ~COTOGNA~ will be serving Sunday brunch from 11:30am-2:30pm. You can check out the menu here, which includes Lindy’s fried chicken and waffles ($16) and pork shoulder hash with rutabaga and baked egg ($16). An…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 05, 2013

Suds Report: Pliny the Younger Cometh, Speakeasy Tap Room Opens

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Suds Report: Pliny the Younger Cometh, Speakeasy Tap Room Opens

Mark your calendars: ~MONK’S KETTLE~ is cracking its keg of the very sought-after Triple IPA Pliny the Younger on Wednesday February 13th at noon. $10 for 10 oz. Here’s the best part: all proceeds are going to La Cocina. Nice! Due to open this Saturday February 9th…

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Bourbon and Chocolate, Together at Last

Catch a meeting of the delicious minds on Saturday February 9th at ~HOG & ROCKS~, when bar manager Michael Lazar teams up with Lisa Gallinger of Dandelion Chocolate for a special chocolate and bourbon pairing. The tasting includes three pairings, with chocolates from Dandelion’s single-origin batches and half-…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 05, 2013