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The Lush

Phantom Coast on Taylor Is Kaput

Last June, we mentioned a big gastropub and brewery coming to one of the city’s sketchier corners (Turk and Taylor): PHANTOM COAST BREWERY. It ends up the project has fallen through—Eater reports the new owners of the building have different plans for the space. Yeah, bummer. So Keith…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 15, 2014

(Sponsored): 31 Napa Wineries Are Coming to the Ferry Building on April 16th

Join Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant and Napa Valley Vintners on Wednesday April 16th, from 5:30-7:30pm, for the 5th annual Napa Valley Vintners Tasting in the beautiful Grand Hall of the majestic Ferry Building. This special event is a comprehensive walk-around tasting of more than 75 wines…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 15, 2014

The Chatterbox

Dispatch from the 650: Johnston's Saltbox and Pizzeria Delfina Open

We don’t usually cover much of the action on the Peninsula (we gotta draw the line somewhere), but hey, we figured it was time to toss you 650 folks a marrow bone. First, in San Carlos, JOHNSTON’S SALTBOX is now open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. They’…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 15, 2014

The Lush

Get Your Mezcal on at Tres on April 24th

Perhaps you have noticed that mezcal is all the rage these days, and perhaps you’d like to learn more about it. Or perhaps you’re already well versed in mezcal, and relish an opportunity to geek out. Either way, you’ll be stoked at the Vino de Mezcal: An…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 15, 2014

April 15, 2014 - This week's tablehopper: taxing.

This week's tablehopper: taxing. That’s the stuff: spicy tonkotsu ramen at Ramen Yamadaya. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Today sure is taxing. Financially taxing, ugh. Mentally taxing. Here’s a link to a discussion I chimed in on about soda taxing. And for me, today is definitely physically taxing.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 14, 2014

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: taxing.

Today sure is taxing. Financially taxing, ugh. Mentally taxing. Here’s a link to a discussion I chimed in on about soda taxing. And for me, today is definitely physically taxing. I have been super sick for the past nine days and am so over it. Cranky hopper, that is…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 14, 2014

The Socialite

Get Your Tickets Now for Taste of Potrero on May 8th

Want to check out a bunch of great San Francisco restaurants and bars in one place, and help out a local public school? Look no further than the TASTE OF POTRERO event on Thursday May 8th, which features tons of food from great local restaurants and is a benefit for…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 14, 2014

The Chatterbox

Meats Are Now Spinning on the Spits at Souvla in Hayes Valley

Last week I was happy to attend a preview party for SOUVLA, a brand-new souvlaki place in Hayes Valley. You may remember when I wrote about the concept a couple of years ago, when Greek American chef-owner Charles Bililies was still looking for investors and a location. Isn’…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 08, 2014

The Chatterbox

An Update and First Look at Urban Putt's Menus, Opening May 5th

It’s about that time to check in on URBAN PUTT, which has set an opening date of May 5th. Here are the latest details on what will be San Francisco’s first miniature golf course (with 14 holes!), two bars, and a restaurant. To recap, this upcoming Mission project…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 08, 2014

The Chatterbox

Lunch News: A16 San Francisco and Trou Normand Add Lunch, Hakkasan Has New Dishes

As spring ramps up, there are some new places to get your lunch on. First, TROU NORMAND in the Financial District has added lunch hours as of Monday April 7th. The menu includes sandwiches, along with smaller bites for sharing, like arancini, a housemade charcuterie plate, and salt-and-vinegar…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 08, 2014

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