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Coming Soon: Isla Vida Bringing Afro-Caribbean Vibes to Fillmore

The Chatterbox

Coming Soon: Isla Vida Bringing Afro-Caribbean Vibes to Fillmore

I’m always happy to hear when farmerbrown’s Jay Foster is up to something, and this time it’s a new project coming to the Fillmore this mid-September: ISLA VIDA AFRO-CARIBBEAN GRILL. This new restaurant is going to be a casual spot, “inspired by the islands, people, and lifestyle…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 21, 2018

New Openings Include Theorita, Mendocino Farms, Outer Orbit

The Chatterbox

New Openings Include Theorita, Mendocino Farms, Outer Orbit

First it was the Boba Guys opening at 838 Divisadero under Che Fico, and now opening just next door is THEORITA from the Che Fico team. As I previously mentioned, the name is in homage to pastry chef Angela Pinkerton’s grandmother and is a pie shop and dinette. It’…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 21, 2018

Tidbits: Al Pastor Papi, New Ramen Spots, Next Level Burger

The Chatterbox

Tidbits: Al Pastor Papi, New Ramen Spots, Next Level Burger

Some quick notes for you: It’s tough to find some true al pastor tacos in SF with meat shaved off the trompo, but that’s what Miguel Escobedo (previously Papalote—he sold his portion of the business back to his brother) is doing at Al Pastor Papi. Escobedo’s…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 21, 2018

Brews News: Radhaus Opens, Plus Hop Oast, Ballast Point Coming, Old Bus Tavern Closing

The Lush

Brews News: Radhaus Opens, Plus Hop Oast, Ballast Point Coming, Old Bus Tavern Closing

A few months ago, I wrote that a modern Bavarian beer hall from the beer-lovin’ gents behind Biergarten and Suppenküche (Aaron and Matt Hulme) was coming to Fort Mason Center: RADHAUS. And it’s now open. The 3,700-square-foot industrial space includes a bar, communal bench, and plenty of tables,…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 21, 2018

Chef Moves and Menu Updates

The Chatterbox

Chef Moves and Menu Updates

A couple of quick updates, first in the Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group: chef Robin Song has moved on from Gibson (as I previously reported) and is now chef de cuisine of STONES THROW in Russian Hill. He’s collaborating with group executive chef Jason Halverson on updating the menu, come…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 21, 2018

Newly Refreshed Bars Include Laureate and White Rabbit

The Lush

Newly Refreshed Bars Include Laureate and White Rabbit

The former Swank at The Laurel Inn (a Joie de Vivre property) in Pacific Heights just got a whole new look and upgrade, graduating to its latest incarnation of LAUREATE. The space has a residential and midcentury modern look, courtesy of RPM Studio, complete with brass accents and the iconic…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 21, 2018

Closures: City Counter (No!), Shanghai Dumpling King (Noooo!), The Chairman

The Chatterbox

Closures: City Counter (No!), Shanghai Dumpling King (Noooo!), The Chairman

Man, these are some lousy pieces of news about places closing. Sorry to report that FiDi’s CITY COUNTER is no longer open and serving their luncheonette-inspired menu. We’ll have to see what’s next for owner Harper Matheson and talented chef Sean Thomas. 115 Sansome St. at Bush.…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 21, 2018

Big Changes on Polk Street (Hemlock Closing, Vertigo Sold), Tradition Closed, More

The Lush

Big Changes on Polk Street (Hemlock Closing, Vertigo Sold), Tradition Closed, More

Some big news happening over in Polk Gulch: after rumblings for the past few years that the 1145 Polk Street block was going to be razed for new housing, it’s actually happening. The classic live music venue and bar HEMLOCK TAVERN has announced it has been sold and will…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 21, 2018

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