The Chatterbox

Exciting news for fans of the delicious ~ICHI SUSHI~: owners Tim and Erin Archuleta are going to be expanding with a second project practically across the street from ICHI in Bernal. They are finalizing a lease to take over the former Inti Market space (in between Al’s Good Food…

The rumor Grub Street posted about Bar Agricole doing a project in the other half of the Pacific Telephone Building proved to be correct: Thad Vogler will be opening WHITESIDE COMPANY. The Scoop shares it will be “an all-day cafe, restaurant, and bar, named after a turn-of-the-century dried foods company…

Charles Phan is never short on projects. First, his upcoming restaurant at Pier 3 now has a name: HARD WATER, which ties in to the whiskey theme of the project. He hopes to open in December, according to the Scoop. Phan will also be involved in opening a café/restaurant…

Now open on the Marina Green is the DYNAMO DONUT AND COFFEE kiosk that I mentioned awhile back. You can now swing by for donuts and Four Barrel Coffee after going for a run—and enjoy a gorgeous view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Hours are Tue-Sat 8am-4pm and Sun…

A friend in Russian Hill let me know that MARBELLA, the restaurant concept that replaced Rex Cafe in April, has closed. Unfortunately, I have not been able to reach my contacts at the restaurant (both emails have bounced), and while the phone remains connected, no one is picking up during…

On Sunday November 11th, ~CENTRAL KITCHEN~ will begin offering brunch from 10am-2:30pm every Sunday. Patio in effect! The menu will include some egg dishes, as well as more eclectic offerings like a sea bass crudo or caraway bread pudding. You can check out the full menu here. They’ll…

Starting this Friday November 9th, there will be some changes in effect at ~GITANE~ in the Financial District. Chef Bridget Batson will be working alongside her husband, Patrick Kelly (previously at Angèle in Napa), launching a new menu taking a lot of inspiration from Andalusia. Diners in the upstairs dining…

Have you voted yet? Today’s the day. Here are a few freebies you can enjoy after making your way to the polls, and where to watch results come in too (but please, don’t bite your nails, it’s unseemly). Want to watch election results in style (with plenty…

On Thursday November 8th, join ~IZAKAYA YUZUKI~ for their first anniversary celebration. They’ll be serving oysters for half-price, and you can also toast to them with one glass of beer, shochu, wine, or sake on the house. Congratulations, and here’s to many more years to come! The next…

You may have read about the tragic passing of a cook at ~SERPENTINE~ a couple of weeks ago. Cesar Chuc was a valued and generous member of the food community in San Francisco, and the senseless act of violence that took his life also left his four children without a…