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Hama-Ko Closing, Canteen Ends Brunch, Closed Tu Lan Plans a Comeback

This remains unconfirmed at this time, but according to this post on Chowhound, HAMA-KO, the traditional sushi place in Cole Valley, will be closing at the end of September after 28 years in business. The owners are reportedly taking a much-needed retirement—and just like that, the city’…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 11, 2012

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Expansions: Caña, Acme Burgerhaus, Market & Rye, Four Barrel

Some news about expansions around town: First, before I went on vacation I announced Oakland’s CAÑA CUBAN RESTAURANT was moving into the Circolo space. Grub Street did some further sleuthing, revealing the menu will be “similar to the Oakland location, though with the wood-burning oven at the new…

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Pig & Pie Launches Weekend Brunch, Park Tavern Now Open Nightly

Another brunch spot to add to your list: PIG & PIE on 24th Street in the Mission has added weekend brunch, served Sat-Sun 10:30am-2pm. You can take a peek at the menu here, which includes green eggs and ham (Gruyère cheese and toast, $9) and biscuits and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 11, 2012

Join the tablehopper for Italian Happy Hour at Blackbird September 19th

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Join the tablehopper for Italian Happy Hour at Blackbird September 19th

Next week is San Francisco Cocktail Week, and on Wednesday September 19th, I’ll be pairing up with the fabulous Regina Schauerte and Matt Grippo for Italian Happy Hour at BLACKBIRD in the Castro. Join us from 6pm-10pm for your choice of three different Italian-style cocktails or straight…

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Fun Hapa SF Dinner at TRACE This Thursday September 13th

Chef William Pilz of the HAPA SF food truck and pop-up will be at ~TRACE~ in the W Hotel this Thursday September 13th. He and TRACE’s executive chef Paul Piscopo will be cooking a four-course California-Filipino feast together, as a “Guest Wheels” collaboration project. The supper…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 11, 2012

Pinot in the City by the Bay Event Coming to the Presidio September 13th

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Pinot in the City by the Bay Event Coming to the Presidio September 13th

This Thursday September 13th, Oregon wines will be taking the Presidio’s Golden Gate Club by storm at Pinot in the City by the Bay. The event is put on by the Willamette Valley Wineries Association and will feature 70 wines from Oregon’s wine country. Many of the winemakers…

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Burmese Dinner at Betelnut with Naomi Duguid September 25th

Canadian cookbook author extraordinaire Naomi Duguid has written several beautiful books about her travels and eating adventures in Asia. Her most recent is called Burma: Rivers of Flavor, and as the name suggests, it focuses entirely on Burmese cooking. On Tuesday September 25th she’ll be at ~BETELNUT~, talking about…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 11, 2012

Beer Events: From Ales to Fromage, a Nojo Dinner, and Beerunch

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Beer Events: From Ales to Fromage, a Nojo Dinner, and Beerunch

On Wednesday September 19th, master cicerone Rich Higgins and beer expert Heather Castro will be kicking off their new beer series, From Ales to Fromage. This first event will be at ~PICCINO~ and will be focused on the farm. Specifically, there will be six farmhouse ales and three cheeses, with…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 11, 2012

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Buon Giorno: Jessica Alba Spotted at TRACE

The lovely Jessica Alba enjoyed breakfast at TRACE on Monday with her husband, Cash Warren, and a few other fellows. She had the market omelet (without bacon) and sipped on some coffee, and was apparently happy and affectionate toward her hubby, giving him a couple morning smooches.…

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(Sponsored): CUESA's Tenth Annual Sunday Supper Is October 14th

Sunday Supper is an elegant celebration of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market community and California’s rich agricultural bounty. On Sunday October 14th, thirty of San Francisco’s best chefs join winemakers, bartenders, and sustainable farmers in the historic Ferry Building for one memorable and decadent evening in support of…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 11, 2012