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A report by Dana Massey-Todd. As previously noted on tablehopper, international chain ROKA AKOR is opening an outpost of their well-regarded Japanese steakhouse and sushi empire here in San Francisco. Their new location, at 801 Montgomery St., is the former home of Cypress Club, Scott Howard, and Zinnia, and they’…

Fans of dim sum, rejoice: MAMA JI’S DIM SUM AND DINNER has finally reopened in the former Queen Malika’s space in the Castro, and since they got approval to put in a hood, they are no longer just a pop-up. Yup, they’re all grown up and full…

Haighteration reports that the Divisadero location of ACME BURGERHAUS has closed. The closure comes right on the heels of the opening of a Tenderloin location for Acme at 620 O’Farrell, so you can still get your fill of their customizable burgers (and lots of beer, by the looks of…

As previously mentioned on tablehopper, GASLAMP CAFE is now open in SoMa. Look for Blue Bottle Coffee, Five Mountains tea, breakfast offerings like pastries and egg sandwiches, sandwiches for lunch, outdoor seating coming soon, and free Wi-Fi is with the purchase of a beverage or food. 1599 Howard St. at…

The wonderful knife shop BERNAL CUTLERY has moved their operation from Cortland Street in Bernal to the former Pot and Pantry space in the Mission. They’re celebrating their opening with a knife buyback program that allows you to drop off an old knife anytime in June and get credit…

Chef Sean Lackey is popping up at TRUCK again this month, on Wednesday May 29th. He’s named the pop-up Bite Me, and this time around he’ll be showcasing the miracles of the deep fryer, with corn dogs made from Prather Ranch hotdogs and fresh corn, plus chicken liver…

You like soft-shell crab? Yeah, me too. Swing by ~BLUESTEM BRASSERIE~ on Thursday May 30th for the lastest stop on their “American Road Trip” rotating menu. That Thursday evening, chef Francis Hogan will pay homage to Maryland with crispy soft-shell crabs, served with blue crab cake, Old Bay roasted potatoes,…

Enjoy some sunshine on the bay at High on the Hog at ~EPIC ROASTHOUSE~ on Saturday June 29th. The afternoon of barbecue, pinot noir, and live music runs from 1pm-4pm and costs $65 per person. You’ll find porky dishes from chef Jan Birnbaum like roasted fennel porchetta, maple roasted…

On Tuesday June 11th, head to ~18 REASONS~ for Gnocchi! A Primer, where you’ll learn to make potato-, semolina-, and vegetable-based gnocchi with Viola Buitoni. Tickets are $65 for the general public and $55 for 18 Reasons members, and the class runs from 6:30pm-9pm. On Monday July 15th,…

Here’s another one to add to the Phoenix rising file: East Bay Express reports that AMERICAN OAK in Alameda reopened May 16th after a December fire. They’ve revamped their menu too. 2319 Santa Clara Ave. at Park, 510-521-5862. Just a reminder that ~CHEZ PANISSE~ is due to reopen…