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The Starlet

Arnold Schwarzenegger

I Imagine He Said, "I'll Be Back." August  1, 2017 Last Tuesday July 25th, the (former) Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger dined at Tanya Holland’s BROWN SUGAR KITCHEN. He reportedly had three eggs scrambled with tomatoes and spinach, plus a biscuit. (Whew.) Here’s hoping he comes…
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Boxing Room Morphs Into Barcino (Now Open)
The Chatterbox

Boxing Room Morphs Into Barcino (Now Open)

The Absinthe Group’s Boxing Room has completed its transformation into BARCINO, officially opening in Hayes Valley tonight. Absinthe Group executive chef Ryan McIlwraith (Bellota) and chef de cuisine Athman El-Kindiy are behind the Barcelona-inspired concept, which is focused on Catalonian tapas with some creative and local/seasonal…
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Closures Include Bocadillos and Mason Pacific
The Chatterbox

Closures Include Bocadillos and Mason Pacific

A couple of unfortunate closures to report, starting with longtimer BOCADILLOS. After 13 years of business, Gerald and Cameron Hirigoyen closed down the North Beach business over the weekend. [Via Scoop.] 710 Montgomery St. at Jackson. Another closure will be ~MASON PACIFIC~ at the end of the month. There was…
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