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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.

Lafitte, C'est Chic
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Lafitte, C'est Chic

I had the pleasure of checking out the gorg new ~LAFITTE~ at Pier 5 at a test dinner over the weekend, and, wow, what a cool addition to the dining scene. Chef-owner Russell Jackson, who some know through his SubCulture Dining private dinners, finally has his own pier to dock…
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tacobar Opens Monday April 12th
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tacobar Opens Monday April 12th

As I mentioned a while back, the upcoming Pac Heights taco place, ~TACOBAR~, is opening soon (it’s now due to open on Monday April 12th). But as always with new places, call before heading over, because you don’t want to be disappointed if the opening gets pushed a…
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New Deli Opening: Calabria Bros.
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New Deli Opening: Calabria Bros.

Of course I was excited to learn about a new deli called CALABRIA BROS., opening this weekend, on Saturday April 10th. Two Italian-American (and Calabrese) friends who were born and raised in San Francisco, Steve Maraccini and Mike Tufo, will be offering a variety of Italian deli sandwiches, a daily…
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No "All In One" Sandwiches for Union Street

Well, the sandwich gods giveth, and they taketh away, because North Beach “All In One” sandwich purveyor, GIORDANO BROS., has withdrawn their 1784 Union Street restaurant proposal. The decision was based on permit opposition from several Cow Hollow residents and conditions placed on the rear patio space by the Planning…
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Social Kitchen & Brewery Opening This Month
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Social Kitchen & Brewery Opening This Month

The Sunset’s biggest project of late is about to open, ~SOCIAL KITCHEN & BREWERY~. Yup, they got their brewer’s permit. At the end of last year, I mentioned this new project moving into the former location for the Golden Gate Brewery, Eldo’s Grill and Brewery, and Wunder…
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Mela Tandoori Kitchen Reopening in Civic Center

After a year-and-a-half hiatus, the brothers behind MELA TANDOORI KITCHEN will be reopening in a new location near Civic Center, in the former Kites space across the street from the old Stars/Trader Vic’s. (Yeah, after driving past that place forever, I’m so glad there’s finally something…
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Super Duper Burgers Opening in the Castro
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Super Duper Burgers Opening in the Castro

If all goes according to plan, SUPER DUPER will be slinging burgers in the former Pasta Pomodoro space in the Castro on Monday April 12th. The menu will feature five kinds of burgers, fries (regular or garlic), shakes, and soft-serve ice cream. The burgers will be cooked on a chrome…
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Changes at Charanga

Eater had some interesting news about a chef changeover at Mission mainstay CHARANGA: “David Leland, formerly of Sutro’s, will be taking over for Chef Gabriela Salas who was in the kitchen for 13 years; and Valerie Hemstreet, formerly of Oregon Thai restaurant, Pok Pok, will be taking over as…
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