The Chatterbox

We recently reported on the departure of chef Michael Gaines from Kin Khao, and now we get a peek at what’s coming next from him: GLENA’S, which will be a casual tacos and margaritas spot that’s due to open early next year. He’s from Southern California…

By Dana Eastland: The garden patio at STEM is a special place. Not only is it a beautiful example of modern garden design with breathtaking bay views, but it also provides a great deal of the produce for the restaurant. On Thursday October 15th, get a special look  at the…

Celebrate Food Day on Saturday October 24th with the EatDrinkFilms Festival, which is taking place all day at the Exploratorium and Roxie Film Center. The day begins at the Exploratorium at 11am with “Celluloid Appetizers,” a series of short films, and then continues with a screening of Babette’s Feast…

Some news bites from the 510, starting with ~OLIVETO~, which has converted their downstairs cafe into an Italian rosticceria in the evenings. You’ll find fire-roasted or slowly braised meats (like chicken, roast beef, and lamb) and simple vegetable dishes at affordable prices (a serving of meat plus two sides…

Leave it to culinary savant Corey Lee (Benu) to come up with such a groundbreaking restaurant concept, and yet at its heart, it’s based on imitation. Meet IN SITU, his upcoming project opening in the new Snøhetta-designed SFMOMA in spring 2016. The menu will feature rotating à la carte…

Almost a couple of months ago, I had a chance to attend a preview party for GRAND FARE, a beautiful new epicurean market with a spacious outdoor garden, just down the street from Penrose. It’s one of those places that only Oakland could have—San Francisco just doesn’t…

Just in time for holiday parties and gatherings is the new chef’s table at ~OCTAVIA~, an interactive dining experience for up to 12 people. The seating is in the center of the restaurant’s lower kitchen and offers a multicourse meal perfect for a festive occasion. It’s available…

A report by Dana Eastland. Holey bagel news, Batman! Bagels have been on everyone’s mind lately, and now two new businesses are taking on the chewy, boiled delight. First is LEAVEN BAGEL, which has been serving bagels at the Fort Mason farmers’ market and via pop-ups (mostly in Santa…

Last week we mentioned that there were rumors that Los Angeles-based chain LEMONADE was in talks to move into some of the former La Boulange locations vacated by Starbucks earlier this year. Well, now it’s official: Lemonade has indeed secured three former La Boulange locations and will be opening…

The Mission has lost a favorite bakery: KNEAD PATISSERIE closed on Saturday October 3rd, according to a tweet. For those missing their pomme d’amour and croissants, follow along on Facebook, because they mention plans to reopen within a year in Lodi. Shauna Desvoignes, the owner of Knead, has moved…