The Chatterbox

It looks like ~HI LO~ from Scott Youkilis and company is going to be closing in about three months. The space, which has made quite a few adjustments to their cocktails, menu, and format since opening about a year ago, has been profitable, according to Youkilis and a story in…

After their customary 10-day break in January, ~COI~ has reopened, and unveiled a new look and some staffing changes. Chef-owner Daniel Patterson worked with designer Scott Kester to redo the interior with new lighting, banquettes, and decorative details. The intention of the new look is to create a warmer, more…

Well, this is sad news. Despite reporting to the contrary in December, it looks like chef Gloria Ciccarone-Nehls will not be returning to ~BIG 4~ upon its reopening later this year. According to Scoop, the restaurant is currently looking for a chef to replace Ciccarone-Nehls, while she is looking forward…

Back in November, we broke the news about Alvin Garcia and Tom Patella’s new restaurant project, Hopper’s Place, going into the former Bechelli’s in the Marina. It ends up the project has a new name, CAUSWELLS, and they have hired a chef, Adam Rosenblum, who is leaving…

As we reported in January, Lower Haight mainstay THE GRIND closed for an expansion and remodel. After a heads up from Haighteration, we followed up to learn they reopen Tuesday Febraury 25th (today!), with more space. New on the menu: you’ll find a beet salad and eggs Benedict, plus…

Bummer, it looks like the second location of PEARL’S DELUXE BURGERS is closing at the end of the month. SFist reports that the new location simply wasn’t getting enough business to keep the doors open. Though the location is near lots of Mid-Market redevelopment, it seems they weren’…

Looking for more ramen in your life? Thanks to a tip from a friend, we learned you can find some at BLOWFISH SUSHI in the Mission on Saturdays and Sundays, when chef Ritsu Tsuchida’s pop-up Iza Ramen slings noodles from 11:30am-3pm. On the menu is triple-broth ramen, made…

~DUENDE~ is now offering lunch in the Bodega every day (except Tuesday). They started out just serving paella on Fridays, but now you’ll also find a rotating roster of seasonal options like empanadas, cocas (flatbreads), and tostas. The options are all available mix-and-match style: you just choose what you…

Russian Hill residents are going to be very happy to hear about this new and impending addition to their neighborhood! Melissa Gugni and Jay Esopenko of the popular Little Vine speciality grocery (and sandwich shop) in North Beach are going to be opening a new concept, UNION LARDER, in Russian…

Woohoo, ICHI SUSHI + NI BAR is opening in its new digs on Tuesday February 18th (yup, tonight!). They have double the space to work in, and chef Tim Archuleta and team have been working on their new izakaya dishes. To recap, there is a 30-seat sushi counter in the front,…