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Palette (Temporarily) Opens in SoMa's Former LuLu, Fusing Cuisine and Art

The Chatterbox

Palette (Temporarily) Opens in SoMa's Former LuLu, Fusing Cuisine and Art

Now open in SoMa is PALETTE from chef-owner Peter J. Hemsley, previously a sous at Quince, who trained in Paris, including time with Alain Passard (L’Arpege). His menu of creative California cuisine includes the Palette flatbread, Monterey globe artichoke fries, housemade kielbasa, and a whole spit-roasted chicken (the press…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

Openings: Commons Club, Little Gem on Union, Burma Club, Momma's Kitchen, El Lopo, Grem's Good Dog

The Chatterbox

Openings: Commons Club, Little Gem on Union, Burma Club, Momma's Kitchen, El Lopo, Grem's Good Dog

Just before I left town, I was invited to a preview dinner at COMMONS CLUB, the new restaurant inside of the new Virgin Hotels San Francisco in the Yerba Buena District in SoMa (the second to open, the first was in Chicago). The space is pretty shag-tastic—there’s The…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

Upcoming Offshoots: Che Fico Alimentari, AL's Deli, More

The Chatterbox

Upcoming Offshoots: Che Fico Alimentari, AL's Deli, More

Taking the place of Theorita, just downstairs from Che Fico, will be CHE FICO ALIMENTARI, from chef David Nayfeld, pastry chef Angela Pinkerton, and partner Matt Brewer. You’ll be able to pick up housemade salumi (including their ridic ‘nduja), breads like ciabatta and focaccia, plus pastries and gelato from…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

Coming Soon: Hilda and Jesse, an All-Day Breakfast Spot

The Chatterbox

Coming Soon: Hilda and Jesse, an All-Day Breakfast Spot

A new project is in the works from Rachel Sillcocks (previously Range, Piccino) and Kristina Compton (Avery, Atelier Crenn, Range), HILDA AND JESSE, an “all-day breakfast restaurant and neighborhood hangout,” with an all-day menu that will go into late afternoon. Ends up they are (fellow) breakfast obsessives, and are working…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

A Bunch of Castro Happenings, From Closures to Quick Switches

The Chatterbox

A Bunch of Castro Happenings, From Closures to Quick Switches

Whoa, the Castro has a bunch of news, starting with the sad and sudden closure of CHOW on Church, after 22 years in its original location. I didn’t think it looked very hopeful when they limited their hours in January, and sadly that proved to be the case. Chow…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

Closures, from Big Ones (Jardinière) to Oakland's The Temple Club to Smaller Spots

The Chatterbox

Closures, from Big Ones (Jardinière) to Oakland's The Temple Club to Smaller Spots

Just as I got home, this big news hit my inbox: chef Traci Des Jardins is closing ~JARDINIÈRE~ after service on Saturday April 27th, after 21 years as our bastion of bubbles, charcuterie, and fine dining in Hayes Valley. You can read more in this in-depth interview about chef Traci’…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

Chef Brett Cooper Leaves Aster (and SF), Chef Steve Brown Departs Niku

The Chatterbox

Chef Brett Cooper Leaves Aster (and SF), Chef Steve Brown Departs Niku

I was bummed to come home to the news that chef-owner Brett Cooper of ASTER decided to leave the restaurant, and actually is leaving San Francisco to move to Los Angeles—he wants to be able to spend more time with his family, and his wife’s family is in…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

Candy Bar Now Open in the Tenderloin, a Boozy Intersection of Dessert and Cocktails

The Lush

Candy Bar Now Open in the Tenderloin, a Boozy Intersection of Dessert and Cocktails

The creative minds behind 98 Turk (the bespoke Tenderloin bar also known as Biig) have opened their latest venture in an adjoining space and room: CANDY BAR. I came by 98 Turk recently for some cocktails and bar manager Ronnie Buders gave me a sneak peek of their sugar- and…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 02, 2019

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