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Flour + Water Expands in the Neighborhood
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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…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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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
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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…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Farina's Festa del Pesto Is On Now!
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Farina's Festa del Pesto Is On Now!

Remember that faboo event last year, when ~FARINA~ offered their magical mandilli al pesto dish for half price for a week? Well, that lucky week has returned: it’s the Festa del Pesto, running from April 19th-28th. For ten days, you can order Farina’s signature dishes at these…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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Anchor & Hope Turns Two

~ANCHOR & HOPE~ turns two this Thursday April 22nd, and will celebrate with $2 draft beers, live music, and they’re making lobster rolls, angels on horseback, and fish and chips, in addition to their regular happy hour specials. If you want to come and stay for dinner, service kicks…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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Yats No Longer at Annie's Bistro

Bummer, po’boys are no longer in my neighborhood: according to this tweet from YATS, here’s the latest, “We are no longer doing lunches at Annie’s while we finalize a deal for our own freestanding establishment.” Apologies to the tablehoppin’ reader who headed over, expecting something good (but…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Deli Board Now Doing Delivery
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Deli Board Now Doing Delivery

Sandwich caterer DELI BOARD is now offering lunch delivery during the week for folks located in SoMa—and orders are delivered by bike! Call in your order ($20 minimum) Tue-Fri from 11am-2pm and allow 30 minutes for delivery. Pictured here is the Boca ($9) with pastrami, corned beef,…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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