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New Owners Prepare to Open a Beautifully Updated Matterhorn at the End of September

The Chatterbox

New Owners Prepare to Open a Beautifully Updated Matterhorn at the End of September

It’s pretty wonderful when a San Francisco classic can transition into new hands, and get the right kind of careful update. This is how things are playing out for the MATTERHORN, a Swiss fondue restaurant that was holding it down on Van Ness for over 25 years. Original owners…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

South Park Cafe Gets a Second Life...From a Startup

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South Park Cafe Gets a Second Life...From a Startup

These are definitely interesting times in San Francisco. A star tablehopper reader (love ya, Luke!) has been updating me on things happening at SOUTH PARK CAFE, which closed last year after 32 years (I miss you, pig salad!), and would you believe a credit card startup, Brex, has reopened the…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

Coming Soon: Corey Lee's Barbecue Project, Wildseed, Sho Kamio's SF Project, Little Joe's, Tacolicious Chico

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Coming Soon: Corey Lee's Barbecue Project, Wildseed, Sho Kamio's SF Project, Little Joe's, Tacolicious Chico

According to a liquor license transfer that just hit the wires, Corey Lee (Benu) is opening a project in the former Blowfish. He confirmed to the Chronicle that it’s going to be his long-awaited Korean restaurant, possibly by next summer, stand by for more! Can’t wait. 2170…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

Sequels: RT Rotisserie Now Open in Nopa, The Little Chihuahua Opening on Polk

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Sequels: RT Rotisserie Now Open in Nopa, The Little Chihuahua Opening on Polk

A second location of RT ROTISSERIE from the Rich Table team opened next to Falletti Foods just at the end of August. Taking over the former Delessio Market & Bakery space, you’ll now find 45 seats where you can enjoy their awesome rotisserie chicken, pork ribs, sandwiches, salads, soup,…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

A Couple Hermit Crab Restaurant Moves

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A Couple Hermit Crab Restaurant Moves

A tablehopper reader (thanks again, Luke!) let me know PETE’S bar in North Beach had a “closed for renovation” sign in the window, and the Chronicle has this follow-up story that owner Pete Mrabe is moving his North Beach location of CHUBBY NOODLE in there. And there’s…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

Four New Dumpling Spots (!), Bayview Bistro, and Purple Rice

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Four New Dumpling Spots (!), Bayview Bistro, and Purple Rice

Okay, dumpling lovers, you have some new options to explore. First, the Omakase Restaurant Group has closed Udon Time, and opened DUMPLING TIME EXPRESS in its place. (The group’s popular Dumpling Time is just around the corner.) You can come in for an edited menu of quick bites of…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

A Long List of Unfortunate Closures

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A Long List of Unfortunate Closures

Oof, there is just way too much closure news going on. So sorry for all the operators who couldn’t make it work. Personally, the one that I JUST CAN’T GET OVER is GREEN CHILE KITCHEN, which is closing on Sunday September 15th, after 14 years of feeding us!…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

Palm City Wines (a Wine Shop and Bar) Is Coming to the Outer Sunset

The Lush

Palm City Wines (a Wine Shop and Bar) Is Coming to the Outer Sunset

San Francisco really has some fantastic wine shops and bars these days, and there’s another one due to join the party: PALM CITY WINES is going to be a wine shop and bar coming to the Outer Sunset before the end of the year (they’ll also be serving…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

The Riddler Reopens, a Champagne and Caviar Tasting, Wine & Spirits Top 100 Returns

The Lush

The Riddler Reopens, a Champagne and Caviar Tasting, Wine & Spirits Top 100 Returns

Some bubbly updates for you: THE RIDDLER is reopening this evening (Tuesday September 10th) after completing their city-mandated seismic upgrade. They also refreshed the interior a bit, and the menu has some new additions, as well as the brunch menu. Time to pop Champagne! On Saturday September 28th, there’…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

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