The Chatterbox

Opening in the Upper Fillmore this coming Monday August 29th is DUMPLINGS & BUNS from owner May Lee Iorfido. On the menu: savory pork or chicken bao, a variety of dumplings (pork, chicken, pea shoot, or shrimp), wonton soup, and a soba noodle salad with baked tofu and cabbage (it’…

Yup, it’s true: you’ll be able to get your favorite peanut butterflies and chocolate-covered nuts again, and hopefully soon! After following up on a tip (thanks readers!), I got in touch with CHARLES CHOCOLATES founder Chuck Siegel, who told me he was able to buy his business back!…

After some initial sightings by Eater and Grub Street, LA FUSION, a Nuevo Latino establishment, is opening this Wednesday August 24th in the Financial District. It’s opening in the former Krivaar Cafe space, which is a tiny one. Chef-owner Javier Madero is reportedly a native of Mexico City but…

A while ago I reported a second location of CHILE PIES (& ICE CREAM) was opening in the Castro in the former No Name sushi space, and Eater notes the space is now open for business. A pie milkshake, you know you want it. There are also sweet and savory…

For those of you who checked out pastry chef Belinda Leong’s baked goods pop-up at Flour + Water a couple weeks ago, you’ll be happy to know you can now find her goods at Four Barrel Coffee and Bar Agricole. SFoodie reports, “she will make European-style pastries three days…

There’s a new executive chef at the ~GRAND CAFÉ~, Alicia Jenish, who was  the opening chef at Revival Bar + Kitchen in Berkeley. She has also worked with Charles Phan as opening chef of the Academy Café, and spent time in the kitchen at his OTD Westfield, along with working…

A few little tidbits around town: after some mentions in Inside Scoop and Eater, it appears LITE BITE has opened in Cow Hollow (across from Roam Artisan Burgers). The concept: healthy, grab-and-go options, from salads to sandwiches. Open 10:30am-7pm. 1796 Union St. at Octavia, 415-931-5483. Bernalwood notes the PALACE…

The CURRY UP NOW folks just can’t seem to stop coming up with ideas. Up next from the crew is a dosa truck which will offer dosas ($8-$9) with the same fillings as their kathi rolls. It will all come wrapped up like their kathi rolls (which uses…

This Saturday August 27th, swing by ~COFFEE BAR~ for a modern, regional Ethiopian dinner by the Afro Urbanites (some of you may be familiar with these two Ethiopian/Somali women through their Selam pop-up events at Guerilla Cafe in Berkeley). There will be two seatings (6:30pm and 8:15pm)…

I love it when my readers start one of their own businesses! Couple Melissa Gugni and Jay Esopenko just opened their artisan food shop, LITTLE VINE in North Beach (today is their grand opening). They were inspired by their travels in Europe, and their shop will offer an extensive selection…