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A report by Dana Massey-Todd: After following up on a tweet tip from @thebolditalic, it looks like DRAGONEATS plans to open in Hayes Valley in the coming week. The owner, Vu Lam, has been working on the space and menu. He will offer Vietnamese snacks such as fresh rolls and…

On Monday June 25th and Tuesday June 26th, a new pop-up dinner by STONEFLY and chef Tyson Greenwood (whose background includes culinary director of the Tyler Florence Group, Manresa, Masa’s, Boulevard) will be at the San Francisco Flower Mart, with seatings at 7pm and 9:30pm. The menu will…

Folks, we only have two weeks left, and when this announcement that foie gras ramen is now being served at ~AME~ and BAR TERRA in St. Helena, well, I know what’s on my farewell list. This special bowl of ramen ($24.80) includes seared foie gras and duck foie…

After noticing some demand for their special dinners, CASSAVA BAKERY + CAFÉ in the Outer Richmond has added Friday night dinner service, and will also be doing a monthly vegan feast—the first is on Saturday July 7th. Dinners are priced at $45 per person and start with an amuse-bouche followed…

A report by Dana Massey-Todd: Just a quick trip down Highway One to Pacifica, the SURF SPOT opens today in the parking lot adjacent to Sea Bowl. Derek Burns, a Pacifica resident, surfer, and former chef at Bay Area restaurants like Vertigo, Stars (Palo Alto), and Elka, has partnered with…

Some Berkeley Buzz: first, Berkeleyside reports SKETCH ICE CREAM will be reopening in a new space that’s three times as large as its original spot at 2080 4th St. (which also means an expanded offering, like baked goods and candy). The targeted opening is mid-July. 2080 4th St. at…