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Wagyumafia Is Coming to the U.S. with $180 Sandwiches (Whut) and Omakase Is Hosting a Preview

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Wagyumafia Is Coming to the U.S. with $180 Sandwiches (Whut) and Omakase Is Hosting a Preview

I know, you actually are reading that correctly. A $180 sandwich is coming to San Francisco from Japan’s Wagyumafia (careful, the video on their site is on blast), known as “Japan’s preeminent Kobe and Wagyu beef ambassadors and purveyors.” They basically buy the spendiest beef imaginable and feature…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 15, 2017

Gibson Opening in the Tenderloin with Chef Robin Song at the Helm

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Gibson Opening in the Tenderloin with Chef Robin Song at the Helm

While waiting for chef Robin Song to get his Korean-influenced project Junju off the ground after departing from Hog & Rocks, it ends up he has pivoted and is now the chef behind GIBSON, a restaurant opening in the soon-to-be-renovated boutique Hotel Bijou in the Tenderloin.…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 15, 2017

Coming Soon: Paganini's Group Taking La Urbana Space, Proper Hotel Restaurant Update, Toy Soldier to FiDi

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Coming Soon: Paganini's Group Taking La Urbana Space, Proper Hotel Restaurant Update, Toy Soldier to FiDi

Adriano Paganini’s Back of the House restaurant group has confirmed they are taking over the former La Urbana space on Divisadero and will be opening their 22nd restaurant in the location. Their PR team hints it will also be their 12th concept, we’ll just have to wait and…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 15, 2017

Absinthe Closed for a Refresh

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Absinthe Closed for a Refresh

Just in case you’re planning on grabbing a Ginger Rogers cocktail or raw oysters or their soft garlic pretzels with Vermont cheddar Mornay sauce (the best!) at ~ABSINTHE BRASSERIE & BAR~, the restaurant is currently closed for a refresh until Thursday September 7th. I’ll remind you when the…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 15, 2017

Cawfee (and Tea) Tawk: Enough Tea & Coffee Opening, Trouble Closes in Bayview

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Cawfee (and Tea) Tawk: Enough Tea & Coffee Opening, Trouble Closes in Bayview

A couple of quick notes for you fellow caffeine lovers. Just about to open in the Financial District is ENOUGH TEA & COFFEE, a small shop serving hot and cold coffee, espresso drinks, brewed tea, milk tea, fruit tea, and their Enough Milk Mousse Tea: black, green, or oolong with…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 15, 2017

Alba Ray's Now Serving a NOLA Lunch and Brunch, Eleven in Bolinas Serving Brunch

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Alba Ray's Now Serving a NOLA Lunch and Brunch, Eleven in Bolinas Serving Brunch

New Orleans-inspired ALBA RAY’S in the Mission just started lunch and brunch service. You’ll find po’boys on Leidenheimer’s French bread, a muffuletta (chef Adam makes the bun in house), salads, and check this out: on Fridays, lunch patrons can purchase $1 MARTINIS. Whut. Brunch includes…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 15, 2017

Brews News: New Belgium Acquires Magnolia Brewing Company

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Brews News: New Belgium Acquires Magnolia Brewing Company

Some big news in our local beer world: a group led by New Belgium Brewing Company (which is a 100 percent employee-owned brewery, by the way)—with Elysian founder Dick Cantwell and Belgian lambic producer Oud Beersel as minority partners—is purchasing the assets of Magnolia Brewing as part…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 15, 2017

510 Updates: Paradise Park Cafe Opens, The Half Orange and Rosamunde on Telegraph Close

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510 Updates: Paradise Park Cafe Opens, The Half Orange and Rosamunde on Telegraph Close

Back in April, I reported that PARADISE PARK CAFE was coming to the former Actual Café in the NOBE (North Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville) neighborhood, historically known as Paradise Park. The grand opening is this Thursday August 17th, and 20 percent of the day’s proceeds will benefit the East Bay…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 15, 2017

The Mezcalistas Are Hosting a Lucha Libre Party in Oakland on Sunday 8/20

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The Mezcalistas Are Hosting a Lucha Libre Party in Oakland on Sunday 8/20

Feel like a wild (but still family-friendly) Sunday afternoon party? Head to The Hive in Oakland for Lucha!, a day with masked wrestlers from Pro Wrestling Revolution; cocktails, food, and mezcal from Calavera; food and beer from Drake’s Dealership; and coffee by Red Bay Coffee. It all goes…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 15, 2017

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