Marcia Gagliardi

Oooooh, this is exciting: according to some posts on Yelp (via a tip on Chowhound), the new CHILI HOUSE in the Inner Richmond is a sister restaurant to Chinatown’s excellent Z & Y, one of my favorites. Sure enough, chef Han is listed on the website, and the menu…

After just a month of leading the helm at ~MAU~ on Valencia Street, the partners and chef Sante Salvoni have parted ways. Salvoni’s last shift was on Friday—the restaurant is currently closed while they regroup. Salvoni said the partners (Hung Dang of Tin Vietnamese in SoMa, and husband-wife…

After 12-plus years in business, ANA MANDARA in Ghirardelli Square is closing at the end of dinner service this Friday October 26th. In a note from chef Khai Duong, he says, “We will miss stepping into Ana Mandara each day and are grateful to the guests, staff, and vendors we…

As previously reported on tablehopper, the space at 5800 Third Street that many hoped would be a new SF outpost of Tanya Holland’s BROWN SUGAR KITCHEN didn’t pan out. But we have word now from the 5800 Third blog that the space has been scooped up by Ali…

There’s a new spot in town to get your brunch on: MARKET & RYE on De Haro Street in Potrero Hill is now open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, from 8am-3pm. There will be seasonal brunch staples, some sandwiches, and an array of griddled and fried goodies; take…

News just came today that BARTAVELLE COFFEE & WINE BAR opened this morning over in Berkeley. As previously reported, they’re moving into the space formerly occupied by Café Fanny. The project comes from Suzanne Drexhage of Kermit Lynch (and a former Chez Panisse server), so look for collaboration from…

The fall book release season is in full swing, and that means there are a bunch of opportunities for you to catch the authors in action (yes, my in-box is currently being pummeled with press releases). Here’s a roundup of some cool options for ya. This Thursday October 25th,…