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Gambit Lounge Opening in Former Noir Lounge in Hayes Valley

The Lush

Gambit Lounge Opening in Former Noir Lounge in Hayes Valley

After nine years of business, NOIR LOUNGE in Hayes Valley is closing this Saturday April 16th. Taking over the space is Cezar Kusik (Rubicon, Butterfly, 25 Lusk) and Edward Calhoun (Southpaw, Dogpatch Saloon, Peacekeeper, 25 Lusk), who will be opening GAMBIT LOUNGE in a couple months or so. The duo…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 12, 2022

This week's tablehopper: get baked.

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: get baked.

Brrrrr, how are y’all doing with this frigid, annoying wind? Seriously, so rude. Glad I have my cute, snuggly cat to keep me toasty. And cheese. Lots of cheese this week. Today’s column has an awesome sponsored ticket giveaway to the California Artisan Cheese Festival, which is returning…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 11, 2022

An Early Look at Pomet, a Restaurant from K&J Orchards, Now Open in Oakland

The Chatterbox

An Early Look at Pomet, a Restaurant from K&J Orchards, Now Open in Oakland

I recently dined at the newly opened POMET in Oakland, and wanted to share some details about this interesting project with you. It’s from Aomboon Deasy, literally the farmer’s daughter of K&J Orchards, famous for their incredible fruits, but especially their Asian pears (they grow 10…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 29, 2022

Back to Back Is Coming to the Former Venticello, with Pizza and Natural Wine

The Chatterbox

Back to Back Is Coming to the Former Venticello, with Pizza and Natural Wine

Opening in the former Venticello Ristorante on Nob Hill is BACK TO BACK, serving pizza, small plates, and natural wine. It’s from siblings Monica and Randall Hom, who were born and raised in SF, but have returned from New York to open this project. They’re first-time restaurant…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 29, 2022

Discover a High-End Korean Tasting Menu at the New Sura-Gan

The Chatterbox

Discover a High-End Korean Tasting Menu at the New Sura-Gan

Recently opened by the Mins Group (Sushi Hakko, Sushi Sato, Sushi Hon) is their latest project, SURA-GAN, offering a higher-end tasting menu of Korean dishes and luxury ingredients from chef Jongmoon Choi. He is inspired by recipes from history, and giving them a modern interpretation. (From their website:…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 29, 2022

New Openings Include Arang, Hi-Way Burger North Beach, Koolah Cafe

The Chatterbox

New Openings Include Arang, Hi-Way Burger North Beach, Koolah Cafe

ARANG, the Korean restaurant on Fillmore near Safeway in the Western Addition has reopened, serving a variety of Korean fried chicken dishes (soy sauce, sweet and spicy) and five new soups that look like they hit the spot, like chicken soup with rice, and beef dumpling with chicken, featuring a…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 29, 2022

Closure Report: Maison Nico Temporarily Closing, Benkyodo's Final Days, Miss Ollie's in Old Oakland Has Closed

The Chatterbox

Closure Report: Maison Nico Temporarily Closing, Benkyodo's Final Days, Miss Ollie's in Old Oakland Has Closed

Some updates about closures around the Bay, starting with this temporary closure of MAISON NICO, who decided to commit to being an épicerie instead of a restaurant. Yay for us! In order to convert the space to be more efficient, they’re closing on Sunday April 3rd to make some…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 29, 2022

New Weekend Brunch at Merkado and Otra, and Every Day at Bluestem

The Chatterbox

New Weekend Brunch at Merkado and Otra, and Every Day at Bluestem

There are a bunch of new brunch options to add to your weekend roster, starting with the new Jammy Jam weekend brunch at MERKADO in SoMa. If you follow me on Instagram, then you already know about their brilliant eggs Benedict that comes in sopes filled with carnitas and spinach,…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 29, 2022

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