The Chatterbox

Back in June, I mentioned owners Silvia McCollow (who is also the chef) and husband Cory McCollow and were opening NIDO, a brick-and-mortar Mexican spot based on their Nido meal delivery service, in Jack London Square. Good news, it’s open! The tacos sound so good, ditto the cemita; check…

Hey there, so instead of doing a single review today, I thought I’d share some bites of some mighty delicious (and inexpensive) things I’ve had around town the past month. First, anyone who knows me knows what a nut I am for sandwiches. Have you had a chance…

I’ve had this news under my hat for months, but now it’s official: A16 ROCKRIDGE will be opening in early 2013 in John Hurley’s now-former Hudson restaurant space. The executive chef is Rocky Maselli, a Bay Area native but he has been in Oregon the past 15…

Was very pleased with the news that Rajat Parr (wine director of the Mina Group) is partnering with a lifelong friend (and chef) from India on a new project, ~THE COMPANY BAR & KITCHEN~. The 5,200-square-foot restaurant will be opening in the former 1930 Shanghai space on Steuart Street;…

A report by Dana Massey-Todd. Here’s some downtown news for ya: ROSA MEXICANO opened today in a spot on Mission at Embarcadero. The chain made a big splash when it first opened in New York in 1984, and now has locations all over the country, including Los Angeles, Miami,…

Oooooh, this is exciting: according to some posts on Yelp (via a tip on Chowhound), the new CHILI HOUSE in the Inner Richmond is a sister restaurant to Chinatown’s excellent Z & Y, one of my favorites. Sure enough, chef Han is listed on the website, and the menu…

After just a month of leading the helm at ~MAU~ on Valencia Street, the partners and chef Sante Salvoni have parted ways. Salvoni’s last shift was on Friday—the restaurant is currently closed while they regroup. Salvoni said the partners (Hung Dang of Tin Vietnamese in SoMa, and husband-wife…

After 12-plus years in business, ANA MANDARA in Ghirardelli Square is closing at the end of dinner service this Friday October 26th. In a note from chef Khai Duong, he says, “We will miss stepping into Ana Mandara each day and are grateful to the guests, staff, and vendors we…

As previously reported on tablehopper, the space at 5800 Third Street that many hoped would be a new SF outpost of Tanya Holland’s BROWN SUGAR KITCHEN didn’t pan out. But we have word now from the 5800 Third blog that the space has been scooped up by Ali…

There’s a new spot in town to get your brunch on: MARKET & RYE on De Haro Street in Potrero Hill is now open for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, from 8am-3pm. There will be seasonal brunch staples, some sandwiches, and an array of griddled and fried goodies; take…