The Chatterbox

~BETELNUT~ served its last fried calamari on Sunday, closing briefly for the renovation into HUTONG, as reported in tablehopper last week (for now, Hutong is slated to open Monday March 11th). Chef Alex Ong gave tablehopper a peek at a preliminary menu, which includes a variety of raw items like…

Due to open Wednesday March 6th is Charles Phan’s all-day restaurant/café, SOUTH at SFJAZZ. The menu of small plates is Southern-influenced and meant to be casual (and quick, since people will primarily be there for performances), like baked oyster ($3); wedge salad with blue cheese, lardons, buttermilk ($10)…

Some little news bites here and there: This Thursday March 7th, ~GALETTE 88~ is going to open for dinner from 5pm-9pm (perfect timing with First Thursdays!). Moving forward, they hope to stay open later one night a week; stand by. Eater announced the opening of FOUNDATION CAFE in the former…

Have you always dreamed about preparing beautiful charcuterie? Learn how at a salumi-making class at KULETO’S on Saturday March 16th. Chef Bob Helstrom will lead students in traditional preparation of the meats, followed by a tasting and wine pairing at the restaurant. You’ll go home with pre-cured samples…

This weekend has a couple groovy pop-ups you should consider: On Saturday March 9th, Marla Bakery will be at DEAR MOM, serving its awesome brunch items from 11:30am-4pm. Ends up this will be a regular thing on second Saturdays. (You can view other upcoming brunch guest chefs here.) 2700…

It’s suddenly getting even easier to stock your fridge (and belly) with quality food items from some local businesses and organizations. First up is Good Eggs, which allows you to order delicious items from local food producers, like Anda Piroshki and Eji’s Ethiopian on Bernal Hill (which I…

A couple 510 tipsters let me know about a new restaurant opening in the former ADDIE’S PIZZA PIE location: NEXT DOOR RESTAURANT. The project is from first-time restaurant owners and husband and wife Henry Alvarez and Dionne Roberts, who are working with chef Sharon Lorraine. Some may remember Lorraine…

A slew of closures have happened in the East Bay, starting with the unfortunate early closure of SCREAM SORBET. Read more in the East Bay Express, and follow Scream on Twitter for any updates. 5030 Telegraph Ave. at 51st St., Oakland. Chowhound notes EAT + LOUNGE in the former Sea Salt…

There’s a new place for brunch in Sausalito: Joanne Weir and Larry Mindel’s COPITA is now serving brunch every Sunday from 10am-4pm. Options on new executive chef Gonzalo Rivera’s menu include divorced chilaquiles ($11)—a riff on huevos divorciados—and aporreadillo verde, a dish of scrambled eggs,…

As reported in tablehopper in October, Marin County has a new place to get gluten-free goodies: FLOUR CRAFT BAKERY. The new spot is opening Tuesday March 12th and will have gluten-free breads, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and pastries. Owner Heather Hardcastle, who has been selling her granola to local shops your…