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Ayala Opens Downtown, with Seafood and a Coastal Cali Style

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Ayala Opens Downtown, with Seafood and a Coastal Cali Style

Now open in Union Square’s Hotel G in the former 398 Brasserie space is AYALA, a seafood-focused restaurant with chef-partner Bill Montagne, executive chef Melissa Perfit (Bar Crudo, Hard Water), GM Essam Kardosh (Del Popolo), wine director Nick Tilly (who will also be working with Essam), and bar director…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 11, 2018

Michael Mina's Trailblazer Tavern Now Open in the Salesforce East Tower

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Michael Mina's Trailblazer Tavern Now Open in the Salesforce East Tower

Michael Mina’s latest project, TRAILBLAZER TAVERN, in partnership with Hawaiian-born chefs Michelle Karr-Ueoka and Wade Ueoka of Honolulu’s MW Restaurant, is now open in the Salesforce East building. The project is a big one: 7,000 square feet! Designed by Bishop Pass, there’s a mezzanine for up…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 11, 2018

El Pípila Opens Their First Brick and Mortar, Along with Gai, Paper Roost

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El Pípila Opens Their First Brick and Mortar, Along with Gai, Paper Roost

Big congrats to Guadalupe Guerrero and her daughters Brenda and Alejandra on getting their brick-and-mortar location of EL PÍPILA open in SoMa! We last got to enjoy their pozole verde and other authentic dishes from Guanajuato when they had a stand in The Hall on Market Street (you may also…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 11, 2018

Coming Soon: Azalina's to Contigo's Space, Seven Hills to Stones Throw

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Coming Soon: Azalina's to Contigo's Space, Seven Hills to Stones Throw

I just love seeing some of the things that sizzle on the ABC liquor license transfer wires, especially when it involves our dear Azalina Eusope opening AZALINA’S in the former Contigo space in Noe Valley! She doesn’t want to talk about details just yet, but is very excited…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 11, 2018

Closures Include Farmerbrown (Damn), Pauline's Pizza, Theorita, Hearth Coffee

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Closures Include Farmerbrown (Damn), Pauline's Pizza, Theorita, Hearth Coffee

Man, some definite bummers in here, starting with the closure of ~FARMERBROWN~ after holding it down at the corner of Mason and Turk in the thick of the Tenderloin for 13 years. It really is so hard to operate a restaurant in SF these days—so much work for not…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 11, 2018

New Queer Bar, Jolene's, Opens This Weekend in the Mission

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New Queer Bar, Jolene's, Opens This Weekend in the Mission

We have sadly been losing many queer bars and spaces in San Francisco over the years, which is why I’m so happy when we see a new queer bar open! I’ve been tracking the progress of JOLENE’S BAR on Instagram the past few months, and hot damn,…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 11, 2018

510 Updates: Tacos Oscar Opens, Mixiote Pops Up at Plum Bar, Closures

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510 Updates: Tacos Oscar Opens, Mixiote Pops Up at Plum Bar, Closures

I wanted to make sure to pass along some great East Bay news, starting with the opening of TACOS OSCAR’s first brick-and-mortar location—complete with 49 outdoor seats—after chefs-owners Oscar Michel and Jake Weiss have held many, many pop-ups around town. East Bay Express mentions the menu includes…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 11, 2018

Arlequin Wine Merchant's Champagne Tasting Is This Thursday!

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Arlequin Wine Merchant's Champagne Tasting Is This Thursday!

One of my favorite annual events, ~ARLEQUIN WINE MERCHANT~’s Champagne Tasting is happening this Thursday December 13th. You’ll find over 50 pours from grower-producers to grandes marques (Krug, Pol Roger, etc.), and the best part is you get a special discount on any of the featured Champagnes you…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 11, 2018

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