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The Chatterbox

Leo's Oyster Bar Now Open and Serving Some Glamour to the FiDi

Now open in the former Wexler’s space is LEO’S OYSTER BAR from the Big Night Restaurant Group (Park Tavern, The Cavalier, Marlowe), and it’s a looker, which is what happens when Ken Fulk is your group’s design director (he worked with Jon de la Cruz on…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 02, 2016

The Chatterbox

Fénix Rising from the Ashes of TBD Restaurant, Sababa Coming to the FiDi

After TBD in SoMa closed after a nasty fire more than a year ago (insurance claims are a tedious thing), Inside Scoop reveals what’s opening next in the space: FÉNIX. And here’s the surprise twist: Mercer Restaurant Group owner Matt Semmelhack and chef-owner Mark Liberman (AQ) have decided…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 02, 2016

The Chatterbox

New Japanese Restaurants Include Ijji Sushi, Izakaya Umai, and More

A few quick opening updates for you, starting with IJJI SUSHI, which we mentioned was coming to the Divisadero Corridor and is having its grand opening tonight (February 2nd). To recap, this is a traditional nigiri sushi bar (served piece by piece, although you can request omakase, which starts with…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 02, 2016

The Chatterbox

Cawfee Tawk: Steep Opens in SoMa, Front on the Move, More

There’s a new coffee, tea, and boba shop in the former Twofish Baking on Ritch Street in SoMa: STEEP. They are offering espresso drinks, pour-over coffee from Equator, and a variety of tea drinks, from regular steeped tea to milk tea with boba (not something so easy to find…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 02, 2016

February 2, 2016 - This week's tablehopper: groundhoggin'.

This week's tablehopper: groundhoggin'. It may not look pretty, but this was one of my favorite dishes of the week: kaima idly at Saravana Bhavan (deep-fried mini idly sautéed in regional spices served with raita). WOW, so much texture and flavor. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy! Things sure…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 01, 2016

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: groundhoggin'.

Howdy! Things sure are busy in SF, and it’s kind of funny to not be there for Super Bowl 50, and Lunar New Year, and Mardi Gras! I guess I’m celebrating Groundhog Day over here in New York, and feeling pretty damn lucky to see a high of…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 01, 2016

The Socialite

A Few Last-Minute Valentine's Day Ideas for You, Mwah!

Valentine’s Day dinner offers are usually a slew of expensive tasting menus (red rose included!), but here are a few that caught my eye for offering something different (or aren’t just cray-expensive). MINA TEST KITCHEN is holding the last night of chef Adam Sobel’s Little Italy. I…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 01, 2016

Just 17 days away! Join us at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito for the Second Annual Lexus Culinary Classic!

Just 17 days away! Join us at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito for the Second Annual Lexus Culinary Classic! Take a quick trip across the Golden Gate Bridge to Cavallo Point Lodge, just at the foot of the bridge in Sausalito, and join us for a fabulous and full food…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 01, 2016

The Chatterbox

Chef Moves and New Menus at Coi, Huxley, Gaspar, and Farallon

It’s a new year, which brings a lot of chef shuffles and moves and new menus. Let’s review. Over at ~COI~, Daniel Patterson has transitioned out of the kitchen. Executive chef Matthew Kirkley (L20 in Chicago) is in place, and his new menu has debuted. You’ll note…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 26, 2016

The Chatterbox

Starboard Opens in the Mission: Meet Your New Late-Night Joint

Just a quick heads up that STARBOARD is having their grand opening this Thursday January 28th. We shared all the details about this Mission hofbrau opening next door to Slate in our recent post, so you can catch up there. The hearty and affordable menu is all about getting you…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 26, 2016

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