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Some changes over at beer HQ ~MONK’S KETTLE~—they are closing the restaurant on Wednesday September 3rd, and when they reopen two weeks (or so) later, there will be a sidewalk patio with room for around 20 folks, a dual-temperature draft system that will feature 28 lines and a…

Back in December, we reported on a new French cream puff bakery opening in Lower Haight called CHOUX. They are officially opening their doors Wednesday August 27th, serving cream puffs with unique fillings like pistachio, passion fruit, and raspberry, alongside more classic choices like vanilla and chocolate. Owner and pastry…

Last month we told you about the big remodel RITUAL COFFEE ROASTERS was undergoing, and now the nearly 10-year-old coffee shop and roaster has reopened, and has some new changes to show off. Check our previous post for all the details of the new look, but one thing we didn’…

Downtown’s PABU is now open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30am-2pm. The menu is a bit scaled back from dinner, with a selection of small plates, larger dishes, and sushi and sashimi. Look for okonomiyaki with squid and pork belly, tempura udon, and sashimi selections, to name…

There are a variety of pop-up events happening in the coming weeks, starting with Sneaky’s BBQ popping up on Monday nights at THE RESIDENCE. According to their Facebook page, the menu includes their famed wings, along with barbecue sandwiches (like their excellent pulled pork) and tacos. 6pm-10pm. (You can…

Don’t miss the Luckyrice Festival’s visit to San Francisco at the Bently Reserve on Friday September 5th. The event is a celebration of Asian flavors of all sorts, with bites and beverages from some of the best local restaurants and bars. Participating restaurants include Azalina’s, Kin Khao,…

Local writer, educator, chef, and all-around food expert Samin Nosrat will be at DOÑA TOMAS on Wednesday August 27th sharing stories from her kitchen and her global travels from 6pm-8pm. She’s a true Bay Area treasure, don’t miss this peek into her world! Tickets are $15. The evening…

Rick Hackett and Meredith Melville, owners of Jack London Square’s Bocanova, have opened a new restaurant in the neighborhood. It’s called JACK’S OYSTER BAR & FISH HOUSE, and, as the name suggests, it’s all about seafood. Peter Villegas, whose previous experience includes La Mar and Campton…

Some damn sad news from my inbox today: the ladies of ~WOODWARD’S GARDEN~ have announced they will be closing very soon—the date isn’t exactly firm at this time. Sadly it’s one of those stories we seem to be hearing each week: their lease is up and…

Bayview continues to percolate with new projects, and come this winter, FOGHORN BAYVIEW will be sounding its horn. The project is from Eric Nyeste (Proof Grainworks), who some may recognize from the Bayview Underground Food Scene, and his friend and architect, Josh Wallace (Mock/Wallace Architects). The duo envision a…