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Members of ~18 REASONS~, and those who attend their cool events, will be happy to learn they are moving into a larger space, the former Jivano’s Cutlery space, just a couple of doors down from Bi-Rite Creamery. The new venue will not only be twice as big, but…

I was pleased to learn ~331 CORTLAND MARKETPLACE~ in Bernal Heights is currently in its soft opening phase. Contained within the solar-powered building are six vendors (some Bernal neighbors), including: El Porteño Empanadas (organic Argentine empanadas); ICHI Lucky Cat Deli (a neighborhood Japanese deli specializing in market-fresh fish,…

A tablehopper reader tipped me off that the Pasta Pomodoro space on Union Street was getting a new tenant: UNWIND. Fortunately the owners, Kai Vance and Todd Slosek, respond to their email on their website (how novel). They will be offering Cal-Med and American dishes in a casual atmosphere,…

Richie Nakano, a sous chef at nopa and well-known blogger, is now adding ramen-making badass to his list o’ talents. On Saturday May 8th is the public launch of HAPA RAMEN, a pop-up evening event at Coffee Bar. Nakano’s partner in the venture is Kitty Gallisa,…

A couple places have launched lunch service. First is ~FARMERBROWN~, with dishes like broccoli and cheddar soup, a Cobb salad ($10.95), and a variety of sandwiches, like pressed herb-roasted turkey and pimento cheese with smoked paprika mayonnaise on multi-grain toast ($9), a fried catfish or fried chicken…

The DIY/urban homesteading events just keep coming: this Thursday April 29th, Karen Solomon of Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It is hosting a third gathering, Jam It Salon 3 at 18 Reasons. Bring a taste of your favorite kitchen projects and meet other food crafting enthusiasts on the block.…