The Chatterbox

As of today, SPIRE RESTAURANT & BAR in SoMa has temporarily closed for renovations and re-concepting: “We mainly want to make the space more comfortable, where our guests can sit and hang out.” They expect to reopen after the end of March/April, which is when the ballgame season returns.…

I received word yesterday that BISSAP BAOBAB will be relocating around the corner to where Bollyhood is now, on 19th Street, and will be able to provide live music and entertainment. Owner Marco Senghor is buying the new location, and anticipates the changeover will all be happening in the next…

This Sunday February 20th, ~TWENTY FIVE LUSK~ is launching Sunday brunch from 11am-2pm. Some dishes on chef Matthew Dolan’s menu include a twist on steak and eggs, with braised short ribs, two organic eggs any style, and marinated tomato salad ($14); smoked trout with pickled onion relish, wild sturgeon…

One of my tablehopper readers noted that the Gold’s Gym Castro’s Power Up Cafe was gone, and a new (and third) location of BEAUTIFULL! was taking its place. Grub Street has further intel, saying it hopes to open within a month. 2301 Market St. at Noe. Laurel Village…

It’s hard to find anything wrong with this deal: come to the bar/lounge at ~FIFTH FLOOR~ and you can get a burger, a shot of Buffalo Trace bourbon, and a Lagunitas IPA for $25. The burger is served with Comté cheese, bourbon-braised onions, and a spread that’s…

A couple Facebook offers you should “like”—anyone who likes RISTOBAR on Facebook can enjoy a pizza for $5 (normally $10-$12 each) anytime from Sun-Wed. during the month of February. 2300 Chestnut St. at Scott. And on Tuesday February 22nd, National Margarita Day, MAYA RESTAURANT in SoMa is offering…

On Sunday February 20th, David Budworth, aka “Dave the Butcher,” is presenting a second annual Evening of Butchery and Belgian Beer at LA TRAPPE CAFE in North Beach. Dave will be joined by Chris Arentz, trained by Dario Cecchini in Panzano, Italy, along with Josh Kleinsmith from Piedmont Meats in…

On Thursday February 24th (from 6pm-8pm), Meatpaper is back on the SFMOMA rooftop for a FOOD & THOUGHT night of themed tastings from local chefs (Jake Des Voignes of Local Mission Eatery, Eddie Lau of The Summit SF, and Evan Rich of Coi), Leah Rosenberg and Tess Wilson of Blue…

Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, the COOKING SCHOOL AT CAVALLO POINT is hosting some unique classes, including In My Kitchen: Ayurvedic Journey to the Soul with Nalini Mehta on Saturday February 19th (1pm-5pm), $125 plus tax; and on Wednesday February 23rd, it’s SF Food Cart Wednesday with Azalina’…