The Chatterbox

A quick update on upcoming projects in the Mission: first, Scoop reports on URBAN PUTT, an urban golf course, 70-seat restaurant, and bar (with cocktails by the Bon Vivants) in the former Driscoll’s Mortuary space. Former PC World editor Steve Fox is behind the project, with architect Matt Hollis…

Fans of ~RICH TABLE~ will be happy to know the restaurant will be open seven nights a week starting June 1st. Note that ~BAKER & BANKER~ will not be open for brunch on Sundays for a while. Owners, chefs, and husband-and-wife team Lori Baker and Jeff Banker are expecting their…

As previously reported on tablehopper, the former Johnny Rockets space on Fillmore is turning into GLAZE TERIYAKI. This is the first San Francisco location of the New York import, whose owners are from Seattle, and bill their offerings as “Seattle style.” They offer lots of appetizers, combo dishes, and salads,…

Looking for a good spot for Sunday Supper? Head to ~MARLOWE~ to try out their new Sunday dinner service. In addition to the regular dinner menu, they’ll also be trying out some new dishes on Sundays. Chef Jennifer Puccio and owner Anna Weinberg are working on some projects, the…

OFF THE GRID is bringing the Picnic at the Presidio back after a winter hiatus. The picnic, which focuses on offerings from established restaurants, takes place every Sunday from 11am-4pm on the Main Post lawn. You’ll find vendors like Nopalito, Wexler’s, Del Popolo, and Namu, plus “blanket-side” cocktail…

American Bao Bar is now popping up on Fridays and Saturdays at LOT 7 in the Mission (except on May 11th!). The menu is focused on the street foods of Taipei and Singapore, with a bit of California flair—just wait until you try the red curry/chicken coconut “XLB”…

Enjoy some unlimited oysters on Saturday April 27th at B RESTAURANT. They’re throwing their second annual Oyster Bash, with oysters galore. You’ll find the bivalves raw on the half shell, passed around as shooters, fried into po’boy sliders, and steamed. There’s also an oyster shucking contest,…

Mark Bittman, the hilarious and deadpan New York Times columnist and author of the new cookbook Vb6:Eat Vegan Before 6:00pm to Lose Weight and Restore Your Health will be in town on Tuesday May 7th. He’ll be at Book Passage at 12:30pm, signing books and discussing…

Make your way to LIMONE in San Carlos on Thursday April 25th for a special dinner with guest chef George Morrone, whose food can be hard to hunt down. You won’t want to miss this one, with menu choices like a Delta asparagus gratin and a grilled quail salad.…

Open as of Saturday April 13th is ~COQUETA~, the stylish new Spanish concept from chef Michael Chiarello on Pier 5. The former Lafitte now has a rustic-chic look by architects Alberto Rivera and Michael Guthrie (complete with cowhide rugs and leather banquettes), views of the water, and an outdoor, glass-enclosed…