The Chatterbox

I was happy to learn via Zagat that the kind (and talented) chef Guddu—previously running the tasty Pakistani show at ~LAHORE KARAHI~ in the Tenderloin—is going to be opening his own place in the Outer Sunset. Yes, we get to have his cooking again! Chef Zulfiqar “Guddu” Haider…

It’s wine o’clock! As intended, INOVINO is opening in Cole Valley on Friday September 6th, starting at 5pm! You can come by for the soft opening the night before, also at 5pm—hat tip to Cole Valley blog for the heads-up. For a recap of Claudio Villani’s…

~A16 ROCKRIDGE~ is beginning Sunday brunch service on September 8th. From 11am-2pm, look for Southern Italian-inspired brunch dishes, including sfogliatelle (can’t wait to try this, it’s the pastry I miss most in Italy), zeppole donuts with strawberry jam, a changing frittata of the day, and fried ceci beans…

The CHEESE SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO is getting a new home this fall: they’re moving from their Powell Street location to Folsom in the Mission. As of October 1st, all their classes will be at the new space, where they’ll have more space, an outdoor courtyard, and a…

The national tour of Asian food festival LUCKY RICE hits San Francisco on Friday September 6th, at the ~FERRY BUILDING~. The event features local chefs serving a variety of Asian dishes, including folks like the amazing Azalina’s, Cassava, Chubby Noodle, ICHI Sushi, and Juhu Beach Club. There are also…

Chef Joshua Skenes of ~SAISON~ is hosting a week of dinners with guest chefs at the restaurant in early October, from Tuesday October 8th-Saturday October 12th. Each evening will feature a 12-course tasting menu, with courses alternating between the guest chef and Skenes. Here’s the lineup: * Tuesday October 8th:…

Hello, my fellow singles who love food and wine. It’s time for round two of the tablehopper singles events! This time it’s for the gents, specifically gay men who are in the age range of 35-55 (whether you choose to color a little outside those age parameters is…

Great news to share today: ~1760~ will be opening its doors on Monday September 9th! tablehopper had a recap about the project a few weeks ago, highlighting the menu and a sneak peek at the interior, but here are a few more details for you. The team (co-owners Giancarlo Paterlini…

We broke the news on Wednesday that Ryan Farr of 4505 Meats is going to be opening a barbecue spot in the former Brother-in-Laws/Da ‘Pitt on Divisadero. Here are some follow-up details for you: the original wood-fired barbecue pit will be kept intact (damn straight), but otherwise the building—…