The Chatterbox

Open as of today in Civic Center is ELMIRA ROSTICCERIA from chef Marc Passetti, formerly of the Fairmont. The name comes from the street in San Francisco where Passetti’s parents and grandparents grew up, which is so sweet. The menu is all about Italian-influenced sandwiches, salads, and breakfast. In…

I know some neighborhood folks will not be happy to hear FARM: TABLE has been sold to new owners. Eater reports the new owners are Tom Benson and Wendy Rouse of Duluth, Minnesota. 745 Post St. at Jones. The latest taker for The Palace Family Steak House space is Manny…

According to some ABC license activity, the folks behind THE SYCAMORE in the Mission are taking over the former Mercury Lounge in SoMa and opening THE WILLOWS. Bonus: they will have full liquor. Stand by for more details once I hear back from the owners. 1582 Folsom St. at 12th…

A crazy number of fires have happened in recent days: first, FORBES ISLAND near Pier 39 experienced a fire in the Sea Lion Room (one of the private rooms on the main level of the island). Scoop says they hope to get back up and running soon, but will need…

~LOLINDA~, the Argentine steakhouse that moved into the former Medjool space on Mission, has finally opened up one of the arguably best elements of their space: the roof deck. It officially opened last night, Monday May 13th, as El Techo de Lolinda. They’ve got a separate menu and bar…

Some places want to feed you more around town, so take note. First up, Haighteration mentions RICKYBOBBY launched Burger Sundays, running from 11:30am-2:30pm. You can order their famed burger and a couple of specials, plus chicken drumsticks, fries, and a few other items (including beer, holla). 400 Haight…

Chef David Cruz, who used to run the kitchen at Ad Hoc, Thomas Keller’s Yountville restaurant, will be popping up a few times this summer while he looks for a permanent location for a new restaurant. First up, he’ll be working with S+S Gastro Grub at an…

Looking to expand your kitchen’s horizons? Check out these upcoming events and learn some new skills, yo! Catch Filipino chef and food blogger Marvin Gapultos at ~OMNIVORE BOOKS~ on Friday May 17th as he talks about his experience as the owner of Manila Machine, Los Angeles’ first gourmet food…

Here are some ways to get to know where your food comes from, and how it makes its way onto your plate. First up is an INFORUM event at the Commonwealth Club on Tuesday May 21st from 6:30pm-8pm called Eating Nose-to-Tail: The Whole Animal Movement. The event features a…

As previously announced in tablehopper, a new project called NEXT DOOR RESTAURANT was opening in the former Addie’s Pizza Pie space in the Lorin neighborhood in Berkeley. The project (from San Francisco Housing Authority Director Henry August Alvarez III and his wife, Dionne Roberts, working with chef Sharon Lorraine…