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Zero Zero Opens Tomorrow in SoMa
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Zero Zero Opens Tomorrow in SoMa

Are you ready to report for pizza patrol? Opening tomorrow, Wednesday July 28th, is ~ZERO ZERO~, the SoMa pizzeria and restaurant from executive chef/owner Bruce Hill (BIX, Picco, Pizzeria Picco) in the former Azie space. The Bay Area is no stranger to Hill’s stellar pizzas at Pizzeria Picco…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
New Chef at Absinthe
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New Chef at Absinthe

There’s a new executive chef at ~ABSINTHE BRASSERIE & BAR~ in Hayes Valley, Adam Keough, who begins on August 17th (Jamie Lauren is now at Beechwood in Venice, Los Angeles). He will be responsible for the food for lunch, dinner, brunch, private dining, and the bar at Absinthe, as…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Home on Market Gets a New Exec Chef
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Home on Market Gets a New Exec Chef

The kitchen at HOME ON MARKET is now under the care of executive chef Ryan Pollnow, formerly a sous chef at Mecca under chef Randy Lewis, and the last three years he was in Sonoma at the Kendall-Jackson Wine Center. Look for more artisanal, local, and sustainable products making their…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Baker & Banker Bakery Opening August 1st
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Baker & Banker Bakery Opening August 1st

If all goes according to plan, the BAKER & BANKER BAKERY should be opening on Sunday August 1st. The project is from husband-and-wife team Lori Baker and Jeff Banker, and is just around the corner from their restaurant. On the menu: Four Barrel drip coffee and espresso drinks, one or…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Ramen Updates Around Town
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Ramen Updates Around Town

Thought I’d update you on a few bits of ramen news, since it’s rapidly becoming a hot topic—although it’s not on the scale of pizza (yet). Eater has the news about a new pop-up ramen shop called KEN KEN RAMEN in Panchita’s No. 3 on…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
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New Taqueria on Divis

Just around the corner from ‘hopper HQ, EL RANCHO GRANDE has opened, offering a classic taqueria menu, from a quesadilla suiza ($6.25) to super burritos ($6.95), plus breakfast dishes and special plates, like enchiladas and a steak plate (both under $10). Oddly enough, there’s a Philly cheese…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
Menu Changes at Mission Chinese Food
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Menu Changes at Mission Chinese Food

The chaps at ~MISSION CHINESE FOOD~ are already up to some changes on the menu, which they are relaunching this Thursday the 29th. I hope you haven’t become too attached to the chinito, because chefs Danny Bowien and Anthony Myint are fired up to make other things. I know,…
Marcia Gagliardi
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