The Chatterbox

We have some updates to AQ’s upcoming TBD RESTAURANT project that is coming to Mid-Market this fall. To recap, AQ’s chef Mark Liberman (working closely with his sous at AQ, Alex Phaneuf) will be focusing on cooking proteins and vegetables via open-fire grilling (on a Grillworks grill), as…

As previously mentioned in tablehopper, TAMASHISOUL SUSHI BAR has now opened in the former Bistro Unique space in Cow Hollow, and per the rumors I heard, the folks behind Sudachi are behind this new project. Urban Daddy mentions red banquettes, DJs, and some wacky maki (like Red Hot Chili Pepper…

On Sunday August 18th, ~JARDINIÈRE~ temporarily closed for its annual refresh. Although the biggest renovation was six years ago (when the J Lounge was added downstairs), this time around will feature updates like a new front door (the previous door with the martini glass was a heavy one) and removing…

Starting Saturday August 24th, you’ll be able to add an extra jolt to your trip to the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market at the new SIGHTGLASS COFFEE cart. They’ll be offering their beans, plus espresso and pour-over coffee to help you get through the morning crowds. Look for them…

Scoop reports that LUELLA in Russian Hill is closing at the end of the month. Chef-owner Ben de Vries is closing up shop to spend more time with his family and friends, but is looking forward to working the stoves somewhere where he won’t have to work the books…

Local food truck DOC’S OF THE BAY is already renowned for their delicious burger, but now they’re branching out into pig territory. On Friday August 23rd, they’ll be at the SoMa StrEat Food Park from 5pm-10pm with a whole roasted pig feast. You get to pick your…

You gotta love a culture that has a holiday set aside for picnicking. The great Italian summer holiday Ferragosto already happened on August 15th, when Italians were busy packing up their picnic baskets and heading to the beaches and the mountains to feast with their loved ones. You can make…

RAMEN SHOP in Oakland is throwing a Japanese street food party on Tuesday August 20th (that’s tonight!) from 7:30pm-11:30pm. The event is to raise money for some of the restaurant staff who have never been to Japan. They’re planning an eating and researching trip in late…

A report by Dana Massey-Todd. As reported by tablehopper back in May, Russian Hill mainstay ~PESCE~ is reopening on Market Street in the Castro. They’re moving into the former 2223/Jake’s space, which means they’ve more than doubled their seating capacity. They’ve also been able to…

I know I was not the only one excited to taste the mezcal at ~LA URBANA~ on Divisadero, but construction delays have caused them to push back the opening date to Wednesday September 4th. Stand by! Details continue to trickle in about Daniel Patterson’s 65-seat Market Street project that’…