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New Izakaya Opens in Berkeley
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New Izakaya Opens in Berkeley

After months of trying to get some info on an upcoming downtown Berkeley yakitori place, finally the Umami Mart blog gets the story (cheers to Grub Street for unearthing the piece). Thanks to Umami Mart’s informative blog post, the majority of detail-gathering about this new joint, ~IPPUKU~, is done:…
Marcia Gagliardi
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A New Twist on Cinnamon Rolls
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A New Twist on Cinnamon Rolls

And very close to Ippuku (just across from the UC Berkeley campus) is going to be CINNAHOLIC, a new 100% vegan cinnamon roll shop from Shannon Michelle Radke. You will be able to order a roll, served hot, and then you get to choose the frosting and topping you want.…
Marcia Gagliardi
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MUA in Oakland Has a Sister, NEX

Mua in Oakland has a new sister restaurant just next door, NEX, and whaddya know, it’s now open. After closing Soizic Bistro, owner Hi-Suk Dong has launched this new concept, offering an approachable menu of small plates like gnocchi or grilled asparagus with green goddess dressing, bacon, and a…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Prospect Is Now a Reality
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Prospect Is Now a Reality

Last week I had a chance to attend a friends and family dinner at the brand-new ~PROSPECT~, the much-awaited project from the Boulevard team (Nancy Oakes, Pam Mazzola, and Kathy King) that opens tonight for dinner in The Infinity building in SoMa. The executive chef is Ravi Kapur, who has…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
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Kitted Out

The culinary interwebs (Eater, Thrillist, SFoodie, Inside Scoop, et al.) have been bubbling with news of this new SoMa joint that just opened yesterday, SPICE KIT. As owners Wilfred Pacio and Fred Tang put it, their offering is “chef-driven Asian street food” (they are both alums of high-end kitchens, like…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Time to Get Skooled
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Time to Get Skooled

~SKOOL RESTAURANT AND BAR~ is now open at the base of Potrero Hill. The project is from Andy Mirabell (Blowfish Sushi To Die For), with executive chef Toshihiro Nagano (Bushi Tei, Bushi Tei Bistro, Blowfish Sushi To Die For), and director of operations Olia Kedik (Blowfish Sushi To Die For)…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
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New Ethiopian Restaurant Opening in SoMa

A new and soon-to-open Ethiopian restaurant in SoMa has been getting all kinds of coverage in Eater, Grub Street, SFoodie, and Live SOMA (and I am sure I’m missing probably five more outlets). MOYA is aiming for a July 1st opening, serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Owner Fana…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Hog & Rocks Is Ready to Open Its Pen
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Hog & Rocks Is Ready to Open Its Pen

If everything goes according to plan, the city’s first ham and oyster bar, ~HOG & ROCKS~ will be opening on Sunday July 4th. The project is from chef Scott Youkilis of Maverick, partner Dave Esler, and Eric Rubin of Tres Agaves Tequila, who helped to develop the overall concept.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
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New Restaurant Opening This Fall: Melody

The former Coco’s Bakery Café in the Outer Mission is going to be morphing into MELODY, a project from Esam Jaber. Look for an all-day menu of Lebanese/Middle Eastern/French dishes that are authentic and homey. The space is relatively large—it features two garages with high ceilings.…
Marcia Gagliardi
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