The Chatterbox

Here’s a smörgåsbord of news tidbits for you: Things are getting close for ~ATELIER CRENN~—the latest opening date is now Friday January 21st. You can expect a writeup in tablehopper next week, but in the meantime, here’s a copy of the menu for you to look at.…

I have three updates on coffee-related news for you: Over in SoMa/South Beach, CAFFÈ PASCUCCI opened on Monday. I previously mentioned this is the first U.S. location for this Italian coffeehouse that dates back to the 1800s. The menu will include over 20 kinds of savory and sweet…

While business partners Leo Beckerman and Evan Bloom are looking for a permanent place to open their Jewish deli concept (ideally in the Mission), WISE SONS DELI, they are going to be offering a preview of their dishes in conjunction with the Saturday Off the Grid at McCoppin Hub. But…

Just next to the House of Shields and Crunch will be SUSHIRRITO, a fast-casual and Asian fusion-sushi concept (not to be confused with a purrito). Like it sounds, there will be six-eight different burritos to choose from, stuffed with rice and either raw or cooked seafood (and in the example…

As of the beginning of January, gluten-free/vegan bakery SPECIAL REQUEST has opened in the 331 Cortland marketplace in Bernal Heights, and owners Vanessa Morales and Freddie Colombani are excited to be part of the 331 concept and the unique neighborhood. They’ve taken over Wholesome Bakery’s space (Wholesome…

A few closures to report on: Eater mentions SMALL POTATOES catering will be opening a small lunch spot out of their headquarters at 35 6th Street at Stevenson at some point this spring. SFoodie further mentions their little pastry shop on Church, Sweet, has closed. The Hawaiian SUNDANCE KITCHEN (next…

Since today’s date is all about the ones, ~WATERBAR~ is celebrating with a dollar deal: $1 oysters all day and night. Slurp, slurp! And here’s another dollar deal you can cash in on: ZOG’S DOGS is offering $1 hot dog Mondays (through February 1st). Just remember to…

This Saturday January 15th there are not one but two alt-markets going on. From 12pm-5pm, NEW TASTE MARKETPLACE will be holding its third event, a fundraiser for The Food Pantry, which distributes groceries to over 600 low-income participants every week. Vendors include: Mission GastroClub and their char siu pork belly…

The second episode of STUDIO GOURMET returns, this time with Hoss Zaré of Zaré at Fly Trap on the afternoon of Sunday January 16th. The event has moved to Horatius in Potrero Hill, where you’ll be able to hang out over a glass of bubbly and some small bites…