The Chatterbox

If you live in North Beach, this may be a blessing or a curse: ~TONY’S PIZZA NAPOLETANA~ and TONY’S COAL-FIRED PIZZA & SLICE HOUSE is launching delivery this Wednesday October 26th. TONY’S A GO GO is available Wed-Sun from 12pm-10pm, with a $20 minimum for all delivery…

Due to a truck backing into a fire hydrant on Saturday morning, MISS PEARL’S JAM HOUSE in Jack London Square was flooded and is temporarily closed. The spewing water flooded the second floor balcony and then came into the building—chef Eddie Blyden tells me the restaurant was like…

Yeah, the word dumpling caught your eye, didn’t it? Starting Monday November 7th, DUMPLINGS & BUNS is hosting dim sum cooking classes every Monday. You’ll learn ingredient-buying techniques, knife skills, and how to prepare authentic dim sum dumplings and buns to bring home. $55 per person. Share a…

Celebrate the style and culture of SF neighborhoods through food and art on Saturday November 5th at the sixth annual ARTASTING PARTY featuring “Bottle Art” and the Evolution of a Local Brand. For $25, guests over 21 will receive four tickets to taste award-winning wines from local vendors, and each…

On Tuesday November 1st, some very talented chefs will discuss the prominence of Italian cuisine and its influence on the Bay Area. Panelist chefs will include Suzette Gresham (Acquerello), Donato Scotti (Donato Enoteca), Jen Biesty (Scala’s Bistro), Ruggero Gadaldi (Beretta, Delarosa, and Pesce), and Chanan Kamen (Osteria Coppa). The…

I received a call from chef-owner Elizabeth Falkner about some format changes for ~ORSON~—starting in November, she has decided to convert the restaurant into primarily an event space. She explained that the next few months were already getting booked up for company holiday parties and that it makes it…

Back in July, tablehopper reported that CEDAR HILL would be opening in the Marina. Pending final city inspections, they should be having their soft opening this week. The menu will be barbecue-centric with pork shoulder, brisket, housemade sausages, and housemade bacon smoked in a handcrafted smoker built in Mesquite, Texas.…

A report by Rebecca Kinney, tablehopper intern: FINA ESTAMPA is reopening on Bush Street near Polk. Owner Veronica Shinzato is the daughter of the previous owners who have (almost) retired. Her father, Julio, will still be the chef, says Shinzato, which reflects her focus for the restaurant: families. Shinzato wants…

After some serious site stalking (thank you, faithful interns!), I heard back from owner Hani Desouky about his project going into 974 Valencia Street (previously Valencia Interiors). He tells me it’s going to be LOT 7, a raw bar serving oysters and sustainable seafood, plus some smoked choices, along…

After 13 years of business, CHARANGA will sadly be closing at some point in November. Chef-owner Gabriela Salas tells me the landlord chose not to renew her lease, so she will be closing the Mission mainstay next month. I remember many birthday parties and nights on the town there in…