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A while back, I mentioned HISAGO was opening in the former Sanmi space from new owner Greg Hamaguchi, and it’s now open. Here’s a copy of the menu for you to peek at, which features homestyle dishes, ramen, and donburi. tablehopper intern Rebecca Kinney has this initial report,…

Another taker for the cursed corner space at 9th Street and Folsom! Inside Scoop reports AZUCAR will be taking over where Medici Lounge left off. Owner Jon Ojinaga (Redwood Room, Rasselas) and his crew will be serving cocktails and Mexican street food and small plates. The hoped-for opening is…

A couple spots have opened for lunch in Oakland: according to Chow, MARZANO is serving lunch on the weekends from 12pm-5pm. Yup, pizza and cocktails for lunch!
 4214 Park Blvd. at Glenfield, Oakland
, 510-531-4500. During the week, you can now swing by MUA for lunch Mon-Fri…

Last night a tweet announced the unexpected closure of THE CORNER in the Mission. A source tells me The Corner was not up to health code inspection (they didn’t have a proper hood for ventilation). Since it would have been very costly to bring the place up to code,…

Before you head out for a day of Union Square shopping, you can now swing by ~BLUESTEM BRASSERIE~ for weekend brunch. The menu includes their delicious grilled bavette steak, but with eggs, roasted heirloom potatoes, and chimichurri, along with eggs Benedict, and some more savory options for you folks who…

A report by Rebecca Kinney, tablehopper intern: Are you late for work and you just need a good cup of coffee? Or do you have a few extra minutes for a handcrafted pour? In either situation, the new COFFEE BAR on Montgomery Street has you covered. The newly opened second…