The Chatterbox

What the Fork announces PAISAN has opened for daily breakfast service. Their website mentions a scrambled egg sandwich with Niman Ranch applewood-smoked ham, tomato, and Vermont cheddar, plus muffins, scones, and coffee from Blue Bottle. Oh, and if you join their email list (or drop off a business card), you…

Chef Faz Poursohi is back on the culinary scene, opening FAZ OAKLAND at 1111 Broadway in Oakland (the former Verbena space) on 11/11/11. The menu will feature “fresh Mediterranean cuisine with a twist” under the direction of head chef Saeid Mosaddad. Look for Persian dishes, a selection of…

Berkeleyside announced FIFTH QUARTER CHARCUTERIE from Scott Brennan (previously of Café Rouge) has started selling at Kensington’s farmers’ market on Sundays. You can get product updates on Twitter. Reader Marc R. also writes in to let me know ADESSO is now selling charcuterie at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market on…

A faithful tablehopper reader alerted me to ~COTOGNA~’s application for outdoor seating a few weeks ago, and sure enough, the restaurant got approval to add four tables/eight chairs in the sun! Seating will be available in the beginning of August from 11am-midnight (weather permitting, of course). Your chances…

I received a note from chef Daniel Patterson last night that he has decided to limit dinner service at ~COI~ to four nights a week (serving Wed-Sat). He made the decision so he can be in the kitchen each night that the restaurant is open, while still balancing the need…

Starting this Friday July 22nd, the talented folks of SMOKE BBQ have found a spot to park their cute red trailer in the Castro: in the ARCO parking lot! They will be serving their delicious barbecue from 11:30am until late in the evening from Wed-Sat. There will be a…

The Inside Scoop mentions executive chef Matt Kerley left SoMa’s ~RADIUS~ a few weeks ago due to family reasons, and Chris Geremia has assumed executive chef duties. Up in Larkspur, you’ll find Fabrice Marcon (well known from his days at Mistral in the Ferry Building Marketplace) is now…

According to permits, a restaurant called ARABIAN NIGHTS was coming to the Mission, and if we use one Yelp shill/posting as proof, it’s supposedly open—although I couldn’t get anyone to answer the phone last night to share more details. The Yelper says the chef specializes in…

As of yesterday, July 18th, HARRY DENTON’S STARLIGHT ROOM closed its doors for an extensive renovation. The new look is expected to launch in early September. And if you’re forlorn about missing Donna Sachet and the rest of the ladies at the “Sunday’s a Drag” brunch, weep…