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The Regular

Radius

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Radius (May) Open By This Weekend... 1123 Folsom St. San Francisco (at 7th St.) 415-525-3676 radiussf.com $$ Peter Cham, chef Cuisine * Californian Features * Bar Dining * Brunch (Weekend) * Late-Night Dining * Lunch…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Out The Door
The Regular

Out The Door

As my friend and I were inhaling—truly, with our noses, and not (yet) scarfing—the winter melon soup at the latest OUT THE DOOR on Bush Street, I realized I had found an equally strong contender for “the dish I want when I’m sick,” almost nudging pho ga…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Regular

Flour + Water

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Flour + Water: Part One Stars Sighted * Maynard James Keenan * Steve Jobs * Neil deGrasse Tyson 2401 Harrison St. San Francisco (at 20th St.) 415-826-7000 flourandwater.com $$$ Thomas McNaughton, chef Cuisine * Italian…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Grove Yerba Buena Now Open
The Chatterbox

The Grove Yerba Buena Now Open

This past weekend, while I was cruising around town, I had a chance to visit the new THE GROVE YERBA BUENA, which opened in the former Vino Venue space on Mission Street. The space has been radically transformed by Anna Veyna Design LLC, working in cooperation with Macy Architecture: there…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Chatterbox

On the Menu (at the New Citizen Cake)

I had a chance to catch up with the ever-busy Elizabeth Falkner about her plans for the new ~CITIZEN CAKE~ location opening on Fillmore Street in mid-March. She described the new look as Victorian-era apothecary-meets-soda fountain (that serves beer and wine, heh). Speaking of beer, she mentioned beer floats, and…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Chatterbox

Duck Confit + Tacos = Papito on Potrero Hill

A few changes are underway on Potrero Hill: first, ~CHEZ PAPA BISTROT~ has a new chef (it’s been a whirlwind of hires and departures since October 2009, but hopefully this one is the one): Rodolfo Castellanos Reyes. A chef from Oaxaca, Reyes was a sous at Left Bank Brasserie…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Y Más Tacos...
The Chatterbox

Y Más Tacos...

Opening in the former La Salsa space on California and Fillmore will be ~TACOBAR~, another new taqueria featuring items made with quality ingredients, but still keeping affordability in mind. Owner Jack Schwartz was born in Mexico City, and after doing the circuit in upscale restaurant kitchens (Maya, Citron and À…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Danger At Your Door
The Chatterbox

Danger At Your Door

Ruh roh: those evil sandwich-makers at PAL’S TAKEAWAY are now offering delivery to the greater Mission area from 11:30am-2pm on Thursdays and Fridays (they plan to add more days soon). Which means you can have sandwiches like cousin Sven’s big caraway turkey meatballs on an Acme bun…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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