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Lots of New Openings in Marin
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Lots of New Openings in Marin

Suddenly Marin County is getting all kinds of restaurant action. The first one to note is the opening of Scott Howard’s BRICK & BOTTLE in Corte Madera (in the former Izzy’s Steak & Chops space). The comfort food-oriented menu includes a variety of pizzas from the wood stone…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Time to Get Your Berkeley Dining Passport
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Time to Get Your Berkeley Dining Passport

THE BERKELEY DINING PASSPORT just launched June 2nd, offering a year of discounts and special offers at more than 20 top Berkeley restaurants. Berkeley Dining Passports are $20. and are available at all participating restaurants and online (you can also pick one up at the Visit Berkeley Information Center, 2030…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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25 Lusk: A New SoMa/South Beach Restaurant

I’ve been tracking this project for months, and finally got some official news on it: ~TWENTY FIVE LUSK~ is going to be opening in an historic 1917 building this coming September. According to the release, “25 Lusk will offer sophisticated, contemporary, approachable fine dining specializing in neoclassical-influenced cuisine.” The…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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Changes at Sebo in Hayes Valley

After four years of working together at ~SEBO~, sushi chef and partner Danny Dunham has moved on to pursue other projects. Chef and partner Michael Black has brought on Nao Hashimoto to work alongside him at the sushi counter. Nao comes from Sushi Ota in San Diego, and has 12-plus…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
ICHI Sushi Will Now Have Permanent Digs
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ICHI Sushi Will Now Have Permanent Digs

After years of serving sushi at happy hours around town (currently at Benders), ICHI is going to be moving into and taking over Yo’s Sushi Club in the Outer Mission. Husband and wife Tim and Erin Archuleta have been looking for the right space for years, and now chef…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Home Stretch of My Book Tour
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The Home Stretch of My Book Tour

Wow, this is the last week of my scheduled readings—although (of course) I have a few cool upcoming book events and parties that are slated to happen. Anyway, I’d really love to see some of you 707 folks this Saturday June 5th at Copperfield’s Books in Petaluma!…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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More Potrero News

The founder of Ruby Wine, Joel Bleskacek, and his wife, Maxine Siu, are opening a breakfast and lunch spot on the corner of 18th Street and Texas called ~PLOW~. They will be serving breakfast all day and lunch (beginning at 11:30am) Monday through Friday, with brunch on the weekends.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Farina Turns Three
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Farina Turns Three

On Sunday June 6th, ~FARINA~ in the Mission is celebrating its third anniversary with an evening of delectable Genovese flavors, smooth sounds, and pleasing libations. Chef Paolo Laboa will present an exquisite all-Ligurian menu, including many new Genovese specialties, while you listen to live jazz trio Second Opinion from 6pm-9:…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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