Marcia Gagliardi

The inimitable Martin Yan opened his first restaurant in the United States yesterday, right here in San Francisco; his partners are Willy and Ronny Ng of Koi Palace (yes, the land of magical dim sum). The new spot is called M.Y. CHINA and is in the Westfield Mall’s…

It’s time for a look at the progress of ~HI LO~, the upcoming barbecue restaurant from Scott Youkilis (Maverick, Hog & Rocks), Eric Rubin (Tres Agaves Products), and Dave Esler (Hog & Rocks). And it’s a big ‘un: 2,300 square feet, and it’s just across the…

Last night I got a tip from a reader that the Tacolicious crew had just signed a lease on a new space for a rotisserie chicken spot. I got a call back from partner Joe Hargrave just after today’s Inside Scoop article posted with some details. It’s going…

Now (softly) open in the Design District is GUNG HO. As previously mentioned on tablehopper, the project is from Eric Ehler of the Seoul Patch pop-up, along with Lisa Aoki and Alex Baker-Lubin. The menu is “San Francisco-style Asian food,” with lunchtime dishes like the Seoul Patch…

As previously mentioned on tablehopper, HYDE STREET BISTRO has become COCOTTE. The owners, Aurore Martinez and Mikael Audry, remain the same, but they’ve revamped the spot to be more French rustic. The front now opens to the street, providing a neat spot to sit on a nice day and…

There’s a new coffee roaster in town, or will be soon. ANDYTOWN is coming to the Outer Sunset, hopefully in the summer of 2013. The owners are husband and wife Michael McCrory and Lauren Crabbe. They’ve both got a well-caffeinated pedigree: he worked at Java Beach and…

Some closures around town: a reader sent me this “final note” from the first-time owners at JAKE’S ON MARKET. Yup, some customers were nice, and others can shove it. The restaurant closed last week. 2223 Market St. at Sanchez. Also in the Castro, Eater mentions the Cuban CHAN…

Looking to spend some of your holiday shopping money somewhere local? There’s no better spot than at the ~LA COCINA~ Gift Bazaar at the Crocker Galleria on Friday December 7th. Support local artisans and producers, and stock up on all sorts of delicious goodies to gift or just serve…

Hanukkah is December 8th-16th this year, bringing light and Jewish comfort food into the darkest time of the year. Oh yeah, and the dreidel song! To celebrate, join the OLD WORLD FOOD TRUCK at Coffee Bar for special pop-up dinners on Saturday December 8th and Sunday December 9th…

As previously mentioned on tablehopper, Chris Kronner (previously of Bar Tartine, Serpentine, Slow Club) has launched a pop-up next door to Bruno’s with his rather notorious burger. He’ll also be burgering up a storm at a party at ~BAR TARTINE~ on Monday December 10th. From 11am-10pm,…