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Scream Sorbet's New Take-Out Location
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Scream Sorbet's New Take-Out Location

A friend (and big fan) of SCREAM SORBET let me know they are now selling pints and sorbet sandwiches out of their retail storefront next to Bakesale Betty in Oakland. The space has been under painstaking renovation for a while, so Temescal neighbors are happy to finally see the business…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
New Spot for Dinner and a View
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New Spot for Dinner and a View

A tablehopper tipster called me last week to let me know the new (and second) location of HANA ZEN SUSHI & YAKITORI GRILL at PIER 39 is quite the looker, with an amazing view of the water, and yakitori items grilled on imported bincho-tan charcoal (it’s also the first…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Seven Hills Slated to Open This Week
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Seven Hills Slated to Open This Week

Over on Russian Hill, Urban Daddy has word that SEVEN HILLS, the restaurant that moved into 1550 Hyde’s location, is due to open for dinner this Friday. (I knew about the seven hills of Rome, but never realized San Francisco clocked in at seven as well.) Chef-owner Alexander Alioto’…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Feeling Crabby
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Feeling Crabby

Is it here? Is it today? This weekend? Yeah? Maybe? The local crab season was supposed to kick off today—but some folks are saying it’s delayed until the 20th. Supposedly the crabs aren’t full and the shells are too soft, but price is another issue is well.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
BBQ News (Openings, Closings)
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BBQ News (Openings, Closings)

SFoodie mentions (and paid a visit to) the new T-DUB’S ON FRIDAYS in SoMa, in the former Yellow Pa Taut location. “Baby back ribs are his specialty, but the menu includes other cuts of pork, beef, and chicken wings, too. None of the meats are smoked—they’re braised…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
No More Rose Ice Cream for You
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No More Rose Ice Cream for You

After BOMBAY BAZAR AND ICE CREAM were closed by city health inspectors for potential food contamination, Mission Local is reporting the grocer (548 Valencia St. at 17th St., 415-621-1717) and ice cream shop (552 Valencia St., 415-861-3995) have closed permanently. Rose petal ice cream; Yelp photo by Jennifer W.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Monk's Kettle Looking for a New Chef

As you’ll see in today’s matchmaker listing, The ~MONK’S KETTLE~ is looking for a new chef since chef Kevin Kroger has left (amicably) after three years in the kitchen of the popular pub. The Monk’s Kettle is currently searching for a replacement, and until then, the…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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