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Subscribe to tablehopper and discover why it’s a must-read, insider newsletter for anyone who lives to eat in San Francisco, for 19 years and counting. Every Tuesday, columnist and curator Marcia Gagliardi serves up the latest SF Bay Area restaurant and bar news, events, culture tips, travel guides, and more.

Barbacco
The Regular

Barbacco

Did Brian Eno open a restaurant in San Francisco? Nope, the “eno trattoria” next to the BARBACCO name (in a zippy, Vespa-esque font) on the building’s exterior is short for enoteca, a term originally used to signify a local wine tasting library. But now, an enoteca is more loosely…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Regular

Pasión

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Fresca Folks Opening Pasión in the Sunset 737 Irving St. San Francisco (at 9th Ave.) 415-724-5727 pasionsf.com $$$ Jose Calvo-Perez, chef Cuisine * Latin American * Nuevo Latino * Peruvian * South American * Wine…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Delfina's Expansion in the Mission
The Chatterbox

Delfina's Expansion in the Mission

~DELFINA~ owners Craig and Anne Stoll were trying to keep their new location under their hat, but news has a way of getting out, so let’s just talk about it. If everything goes according to plan, they will be taking over Ramblas on Valencia, and will be launching a…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Flour + Water Expands in the Neighborhood
The Chatterbox

Flour + Water Expands in the Neighborhood

Well, the rumors I heard about the partners of ~FLOUR + WATER~ (David White, David Steele, chef Thomas McNaughton) doing something in the new Southern Exposure building proved to be true. The expansion includes Central Kitchen (a sort of commissary-meets-culinary events space); The Dining Hall at Central Kitchen, open five nights…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Chatterbox

Some Closures (Temporary and Permanent)

While having drinks (yes, plural) at 15 Romolo last week, a North Beach local told me MANGAROSA was closing soon. Sure enough, their website says their last day will be April 23rd. (You can read owners Marcelo and Gina Betti’s farewell note on their website.) According to the letter,…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Chatterbox

Where to Listen to Live Music While Noshing

A couple musical things to take note of (har): ~SHOW DOGS~ has launched  Jazz Fridays, with classic jazz and modern bossa nova from local saxophonist Cyril Guiraud every Friday afternoon from 6:30pm-8:30pm. In addition to their array of dogs, you’ll also be able to order fried chicken…
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