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Michael Mina Closing RN74 for Ayesha Curry's International Smoke Concept

The Chatterbox

Michael Mina Closing RN74 for Ayesha Curry's International Smoke Concept

News broke last week in the SF Business Times that Michael Mina is partnering with Ayesha Curry to open INTERNATIONAL SMOKE in the ~RN74~ space (obviously they aren’t too worried about that sinking Millennium Tower). She did a successful pop-up at MINA Test Kitchen last year, and they…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2017

In the Works: Kantine Coming to Market Street

The Chatterbox

In the Works: Kantine Coming to Market Street

Great news: after searching for a location for a long time for her Scandinavian-inspired KANTINE, chef Nichole Accettola has found a location—but she’ll need a change of use permit to convert the Little Hollywood Launderette into a restaurant (Castro Merchants are reportedly in favor). It’s right…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2017

Openings: Back East Sandwich Shop, The Meatball Bar, Rromd, and More

The Chatterbox

Openings: Back East Sandwich Shop, The Meatball Bar, Rromd, and More

There’s a new sandwich stand in The Hall: BACK EAST SANDWICH SHOP from Baltimore transplant Chris Doiron. He was formerly a landscape designer, and then took over a deli he really loved in Baltimore. After bringing Luigi’s Italian Deli back to life, his Scooch sandwich went on to…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2017

Sadness: Aatxe Closing at the End of May, Aperto Closes, Tribute to Henry Chung

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Sadness: Aatxe Closing at the End of May, Aperto Closes, Tribute to Henry Chung

Some closures around the city include AATXE on May 28th, which is joining the news of the changes regarding Cafe du Nord as well. Eater reports Ne Timeas is potentially looking for another location for the Spanish concept. But for now, that’s it for the plancha fried rice. 2174…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2017

New Indian Brunches at Rooh and Dum, Portuguese Brunch at Uma Casa, More

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New Indian Brunches at Rooh and Dum, Portuguese Brunch at Uma Casa, More

Is it unofficial new brunch season? Because there are a bunch of new ones popping up right now. Have fun adding these places to the mix. (And they’re good to consider for Mother’s Day since they’re brand-new and probably not all reserved just yet!) Ready for…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2017

Ginger's Trois Returns! (And No Gurl, it Isn't a Straight Bar.)

The Lush

Ginger's Trois Returns! (And No Gurl, it Isn't a Straight Bar.)

Wow, this is something I did not see coming. GINGER’S TROIS is back (does that make it Ginger’s Quatre?)! When I worked on Maiden Lane in the ’90s, I used to drink with the downtown hairdressers and the gays who worked with me at our ad agency at…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2017

The Starlet

Double Play

This past weekend, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers Justin Verlander and his main squeeze, model Kate Upton, were spotted having brunch at EPIC STEAK on Saturday. On Friday, Justin dined with a friend at sister restaurant WATERBAR.…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2017

The Starlet

Kate Upton

Double Play May 9, 2017 This past weekend, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers Justin Verlander and his main squeeze, model Kate Upton, were spotted having brunch at EPIC STEAK on Saturday. On Friday, Justin dined with a friend at sister restaurant WATERBAR.…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2017

The Starlet

Justin Verlander

Double Play May 9, 2017 This past weekend, pitcher for the Detroit Tigers Justin Verlander and his main squeeze, model Kate Upton, were spotted having brunch at EPIC STEAK on Saturday. On Friday, Justin dined with a friend at sister restaurant WATERBAR.…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2017

Sorry, Liver. There's Agricolextravaganza, Hofbrauhaus Saturday, The Morris Cellar Series, and More!

The Lush

Sorry, Liver. There's Agricolextravaganza, Hofbrauhaus Saturday, The Morris Cellar Series, and More!

Your tolerance level is about to get a workout, so let’s dive in. This coming Monday May 15th, ~BAR AGRICOLE~ is hosting their annual rum celebration, Agricolextravaganza. There will be tastes from special and rare Caribbean bottles, classic rum cocktails, and Afro-Caribbean snacks like ropa vieja empanadas and…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2017

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