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The Chatterbox

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the sandwich gods giveth, and they taketh away, because North Beach “All In One” sandwich purveyor, GIORDANO BROS., has withdrawn their 1784 Union Street restaurant proposal.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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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…
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The Chatterbox

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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The Chatterbox

The Mysterious Mr. Fox

For those of you wondering about the whereabouts of chef Jeremy Fox, formerly of ubuntu in Napa, GrubStreet posted this informative interview with him. The net-net: he’s had offers but isn’t wedded to working anywhere just yet; instead, he’s doing a week of guest cheffing nights…
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Cool Spin on Jardinière's Monday Night Dinners
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Cool Spin on Jardinière's Monday Night Dinners

I thought this was clever: ~JARDINIÈRE~ is inviting back their kitchen alumni to cook the $45 Monday night dinners (which include wine parings, by the way) for the month of April. On Monday April 12th, 

Peter Armellino, chef and owner of The Plumed Horse in Saratoga, will be cooking; 

April…
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The Chatterbox

Town Hall Is Ready To Fire Up the Grill

Springtime is here, and the smoky scent of barbecue will soon be filling the air. Yup, the ~TOWN HALL~ lunchtime outdoor barbecue should be launching on Monday the 12th, with new grills! There are also rumors of new menu additions like pastrami and a house-made sausage sandwich each week,…
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