The Chatterbox

I had a chance to swing by SIGHTGLASS COFFEE BAR & ROASTERY in SoMa this weekend to see how things were going, and let me tell you, it’s going to be one hell of a space. Brothers Jerad and Justin Morrison have been hard at work, and it shows.…

After the wondering and surmising about WHERE THE EFF ON UNION STREET WAS ~UMAMI BURGER~ going to move into, Inside Scoop confirms that Eater was correct in their guess: the former Jovino/short-lived Joe’s American space at 2184 Union Street. Sounds like September is the target date for hordes…

After a tip-off from ABC permits and some brand-spanking-new reviews on Yelp, it looks like MANNA has opened in the former Little Bangkok space in the Inner Sunset. But instead of being another Thai or Indian place, it’s a tiny Korean spot. Early Yelpers mention dol-sot bibimbap, kimchi jaeyuk…

Right on schedule, ~DOSA ON VALENCIA~ reopened last Friday after its update and quick revamp. You can look at the new menus (including the very important new cocktail menu, hello, you boozer!) on the website—and check out the weekend brunch, which is going to include thali plates for Bollywood…

Opening on Tuesday July 12th for lunch service in the Financial District is BAMBOO ASIA, a quick-service restaurant serving customized wraps, bowls, sushi, and salads from India, Vietnam, and Japan. Everything is priced at $8. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will eventually be served. The project is from first-time owners Anjou…

A reader tipped me off that SWELL—the restaurant that opened in the original Bar Crudo space next to the Tunnel Top a couple years ago—had shuttered. Inside Scoop confirms the space is closed, and the owner is “reportedly holding onto the property and is planning on reopening it—…

Send some Happy Birthday wishes to some of the restos celebrating their anniversaries this month and join in their festivities! Start with ~HOG & ROCKS~ on Sunday July 10th from 3pm-7pm. They’re partying with oysters in a variety of preparations, a whole roasted pig, platters of ham, fried bites,…