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Open as of today in Civic Center is ELMIRA ROSTICCERIA from chef Marc Passetti, formerly of the Fairmont. The name comes from the street in San Francisco where Passetti’s parents and grandparents grew up, which is so sweet. The menu is all about Italian-influenced sandwiches, salads, and breakfast. In…

I know some neighborhood folks will not be happy to hear FARM: TABLE has been sold to new owners. Eater reports the new owners are Tom Benson and Wendy Rouse of Duluth, Minnesota. 745 Post St. at Jones. The latest taker for The Palace Family Steak House space is Manny…

According to some ABC license activity, the folks behind THE SYCAMORE in the Mission are taking over the former Mercury Lounge in SoMa and opening THE WILLOWS. Bonus: they will have full liquor. Stand by for more details once I hear back from the owners. 1582 Folsom St. at 12th…

A crazy number of fires have happened in recent days: first, FORBES ISLAND near Pier 39 experienced a fire in the Sea Lion Room (one of the private rooms on the main level of the island). Scoop says they hope to get back up and running soon, but will need…

~LOLINDA~, the Argentine steakhouse that moved into the former Medjool space on Mission, has finally opened up one of the arguably best elements of their space: the roof deck. It officially opened last night, Monday May 13th, as El Techo de Lolinda. They’ve got a separate menu and bar…