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Hecho Now Open in Downtown's Midi Space
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Hecho Now Open in Downtown's Midi Space

While I was taking my week off from writing tablehopper, Joseph Manzare’s HECHO opened last week in the former Midi space. The concept is Japanese, based around edomai sushi (authentic Tokyo Bay-style sushi) and robata (grilled) dishes. Menu items include a variety of small plates, yakimono (most are $3-$…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Restaurant Makeovers: XYZ and Long Bar
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Restaurant Makeovers: XYZ and Long Bar

On Sunday April 10th, W San Francisco’s ~XYZ~ restaurant closed, and will be reopening as Trace after an extensive renovation by architect Stanley Saitowitz (Conduit). Executive chef Paul Piscopo is staying on, and will be joined by newly appointed forager Alaun Grimald (is forager going to be the new…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
New Healthy Lunchtime Eats from Hoss Zaré
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New Healthy Lunchtime Eats from Hoss Zaré

After an unfortunate health scare, Hoss Zaré, the chef and owner of ~ZARÉ AT FLY TRAP~, has been significantly turning things around in his diet (guess who has lost 50 pounds?). And opening Wednesday April 13th is his new healthy and casual lunch offering, Zaré’s Grill and Grain. It…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Say Cheese. Actually, Mission Cheese.
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Say Cheese. Actually, Mission Cheese.

Good news for Missionites: Sarah Dvorak is opening her business MISSION CHEESE this Wednesday April 13th. Take a look at that counter, because that’s where you’ll be able to sit for a variety of cheese plates (featuring domestic and foreign fromages), pressed sandwiches, charcuterie, and an ice cold…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Saigon Sandwich Is Back in Action
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Saigon Sandwich Is Back in Action

Lines are forming once again outside of SAIGON SANDWICH, which closed its doors for the past month to make some renovations. Without that cluttered deli case, they now have roughly twice the kitchen space, and a much clearer (and cleaner) focus on putting a sandwich in your hand. Shiny new…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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