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New Openings: The Salzburg and Barnzu
The Chatterbox

New Openings: The Salzburg and Barnzu

Last week, I ran a preview of the about-to-open THE SALZBURG in North Beach, and co-owner Jay Esopenko has confirmed it’s opening this Wednesday October 4th. Here’s a look at the menu, which is going to get you thirsty and hungry. Hours will be Tue-…
Marcia Gagliardi
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News Tidbits, From New Service to New Chefs
The Chatterbox

News Tidbits, From New Service to New Chefs

You know when Sunday evening rolls around and you’ve got a mad craving for a pinsa from ~MONTESACRO~ and you couldn’t do anything about it because they were closed? Well, no longer! Montesacro is now open on Sundays starting at 4pm. Mangia! There are a couple of new…
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Closures Around Town...and a Comeback
The Chatterbox

Closures Around Town...and a Comeback

I have a couple of closures to report around town thanks to reader tips. First, VICOLETTO in North Beach closed two weeks ago. I got in touch with co-owner Francesco Covucci, who said they are reconcepting and will be opening something else in the space—he’s just a…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

A Molto Mario Trip to the Bay Area

A family friend let me know Mario Batali was in Half Moon Bay over the weekend for his son Benno’s 21st birthday, (visiting BARBARA’S FISH TRAP!) and it looks like they also came into SF to dine at BENU. Lucky Benno!…
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The Starlet

Mario Batali

A Molto Mario Trip to the Bay Area October  3, 2017 A family friend let me know Mario Batali was in Half Moon Bay over the weekend for his son Benno’s 21st birthday, (visiting BARBARA’S FISH TRAP!) and it looks like they also came into SF to dine…
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