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Sunday evening I attended a friends and family dinner at the soon-to-open ~ALTA CA~, the latest project from the Daniel Patterson Group. I had an extensive interview a couple of months ago with chef Yoni Levy, and after one bite of his cracked wheat porridge topped with hen…

We originally broke the news about ~COMSTOCK SALOON~’s new chef and new second bar in the redesigned dining room. Now it’s all up and running. Executive chef Ronnie New (Magnolia Pub and Brewery) updated the menu, which now has a raw bar (think Drake’s Bay oysters and…

Haighteration has news that a new French bakery is coming to the Lower Haight. The new bakery, called CHOUX, comes from owner Laura Athuil, who hails from Nice, France. She’ll focus on cream puffs with different flavors, and may add some other menu items as well. Right now, opening…

Hayeswire reports that Hayes Valley institution MOISHE’S PIPPIC closed yesterday after 26 years in business. A note on the front door said “We all would like to thank you so much for your patronage and your loyalty. It is hard to say goodbye and we will miss you all!…

Bayview’s POP-UP COMMUNITY MARKET is back, but they’ve moved to the Bayview Opera House. The next market is on Thursday December 5th from 5pm-7:30pm. Vendors include Earl’s Bread, Gratta Wines, Yvonne’s Southern Sweets, and sauces from Radio Africa. You’ll also find activities…

It’s December, and yes, the holidays are coming, which means there’s no better way to support local artists and food producers than buying some of your gifts at a local fair or market. Here are a few with a food angle to check out. Be sure to stop…

This holiday season, ShareTable.org is partnering with the San Francisco Food Bank to offer $50 gift certificates to some of the city’s best restaurants. For every gift certificate sold, $5 goes to the Food Bank, and participating restaurants include Coi, State Bird Provisions, Rich Table, and Ichi Sushi,…