Jose Calvo-Perez of Fresca and Pasión restaurants in San Francisco is expanding to Pacifica with PUERTO 27 PERUVIAN KITCHEN AND PISCO BAR. He will be opening the restaurant in the Pacifica Beach Hotel, which used to house a Thai restaurant. The format will be Peruvian small plates served family style. The 140-seat, two-level space has great views (the upstairs will be a banquet area) and a spacious bar, which will specialize in pisco (running the bar program is Enrico Sanchez, previously at La Mar and Limón). They are just finishing a refresh of the space and plan to open in mid-January. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served. 525 Crespi Dr. at Cabrillo Hwy., Pacifica.
Meanwhile, the rumor proved to be true: ~PIZZERIA DELFINA~ is expanding to Burlingame. The Scoop confirms the third pizzeria with their goldenrod logo will have 80 seats, a rear patio, and is targeting June 2013. 1444 Burlingame Ave. at El Camino Real, Burlingame.
At Pizzeria Delfina. Photo: © tablehopper.com.