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Folks in the Outer Richmond are going to be getting a neighborhood Italian restaurant and enoteca this winter called FIORELLA. The project is going into the former Shimo and is from Boris Nemchenok (of Lower Haight’s Uva Enoteca), who is partnering with chef-partner Brandon Gillis (formerly Franny’s…

A report by Dana Eastland. The former home of Annabelle’s in SoMa is reopening on Monday August 24th as THE KEYSTONE. Earlier this month, we gave you a preview on the plans for the food and the new concept. The final details have been worked out and now it’…

A couple of new projects are coming down the pike. Hoodline brings news of BLACK CAT, a restaurant and bar opening in the Tenderloin at the end of 2015 from Fritz Quattlebaum. The all-day restaurant (which will also have full liquor) is moving into the former New Star space,…

A few SF businesses are expanding, starting with the seventh location of THE PLANT CAFÉ ORGANIC, now open in the AIC (American Industrial Center) in Dogpatch—their catering and test kitchen are in an adjoining space. The entire menu is going 100 percent organic, with some new items added as…

There will be a new spot to lounge around outside, feast on oysters and crab rolls, and enjoy a cocktail. Meet Seafood Alley, a new patio space opening outside ~SAM’S GRILL AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT~ on Belden Place on Thursday August 27th. Managing partner Peter Quartaroli has really taken the…

ORIGAMI MARKET is opening in SoMa on Wednesday August 19th. The healthy fast-casual spot comes from Kash Feng of Live Sushi and the newly opened Omakase and serves lunch and dinner in-house or for takeout. The menu offers Asian-influenced salads, bowls, and rolls, with lots of vegetarian,…

Stylish brothers Chris and Thomas Newbury of RÉVEILLE COFFEE CO. are getting ready to open their fourth and largest location this winter. The new location is in Mission Bay and will serve as their flagship and headquarters, with a roasting facility, training center, and espresso bar. In addition to the…