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Oh Boy, Oh Joy! Toy Boat by Jane Due to Open This Friday!

When the news came out in June that the 38-year-old TOY BOAT DESSERT CAFE on Clement Street was closing, there was a sadness that swept through the city. SF native Amanda Michael of Jane the Bakery and Jane cafés tells me she was really depressed about it—she used to…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 15, 2020

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Yay, They're Back: Town Hall, Boulevard, Kuma Sushi

After being closed the past six months, it’s great to hear that 17-year-old ~TOWN HALL~ (since 2003!) has dusted off the pass and is back in action. Chef-owner Mitchell Rosenthal was interviewed by Eater about all the changes happening at the collection of restaurants he operates with his brother,…

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Reformatted Reopenings: Trick Dog Is Now Quik Dog, Plus Heirloom Pizza, and a Second Saru Sushi Bar

Closed since the beginning of the pandemic, the ever-busy TRICK DOG bar is coming back this Thursday September 17th as a new, interim concept: QUIK DOG, operating out of Trick Dog’s space. The Bon Vivants Hospitality team is trying out this quick-food, takeout concept, focusing on burgers, hot dogs,…

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Additional Openings Include Marlena, Tarragon Cafe in Lower Haight

Back in July, I wrote about the upcoming MARLENA RESTAURANT opening in the former Hillside Supper Club on Precita Park (read all the details here), and they’re now offering their picnic basket service every Thu-Sun afternoon, starting this Thursday September 17th (just in time for the clearing skies!). Each…

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Closures and Changes at Besharam, Bussaba, Pera; Plus Dosa on Fillmore, Trou Normand, Obispo, and Nommo Close Permanently

I was so, so sorry to read chef-owner Heena Patel’s post on Instagram that they were temporarily closing BESHARAM in Dogpatch due to alllll the difficulties of running a restaurant right now (please click to read it). Her soulful Gujarati dishes are one of our city’s treasures. Which…

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(Sponsored Event): The Vault Garden Presents Farmers' Market Tomato Fest!

On Friday September 25th and Saturday September 26th, The Vault Garden will be immersed in all things tomatoes! The outdoor oasis in downtown San Francisco will feature a five-course tomato feast by chef Robin Song, showcasing peak-season, juicy tomatoes in all their late-summer glory from top local farmers (including Dirty…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 15, 2020

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(Sponsored Giveaway): Enter to Win $50 Off a Real Feast from Your Favorite SF Eateries!

Tired of resorting to overpriced food delivery after another hard day’s work from home? Club Feast is looking to treat one lucky giveaway winner to a real Feast! With a $50 coupon off their restaurant delivery services, feel free to spoil yourself, send food to your loved ones, or…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 15, 2020

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Get Happy About These East Bay Openings and Updates

There have been a bunch of happenings in the East Bay, and I want to give you a quick round-up of updates. Apologies for not personally following up with these owners for deeper stories here—I didn’t have cell service in the mountains this past week (it was great!…

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September 15, 2020 - This week's tablehopper: crystal blue persuasion.

This week's tablehopper: crystal blue persuasion. The best moment I had at Lake Tahoe: when the AQI was green for a few hours, all the boats had left, the clear water was calm, and the shadows hadn’t overtaken the beach yet. Just me and the ducks. Photo:…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 14, 2020

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This week's tablehopper: crystal blue persuasion.

Howdy, friends. I’m sitting here at my desk, in a state of deep gratitude for my open windows, with fresh air coming into my apartment for the first time in weeks, and enjoying some bird chirps and city sounds. I know the green AQI dots can shift at any…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 14, 2020