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Charles Phan's South Opens at SFJAZZ
The Chatterbox

Charles Phan's South Opens at SFJAZZ

Due to open Wednesday March 6th is Charles Phan’s all-day restaurant/café, SOUTH at SFJAZZ. The menu of small plates is Southern-influenced and meant to be casual (and quick, since people will primarily be there for performances), like baked oyster ($3); wedge salad with blue cheese, lardons,…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
School Is in Session: Some Cool Upcoming Classes
The Chatterbox

School Is in Session: Some Cool Upcoming Classes

Have you always dreamed about preparing beautiful charcuterie? Learn how at a salumi-making class at KULETO’S on Saturday March 16th. Chef Bob Helstrom will lead students in traditional preparation of the meats, followed by a tasting and wine pairing at the restaurant. You’ll go home with pre-…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Alchemist Now Open in SoMa
The Lush

The Alchemist Now Open in SoMa

tablehopper broke the story last July that Kinson Lau, formerly of Gitane, was opening a bar in SoMa called THE ALCHEMIST. After a series of delays, the new bar (which is up on the second floor) is softly open now, serving some lesser-known but classic cocktails, like the Monkey…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Starlet

Friday Fishy Friday

U2’s own Bono was spotted at Swan Oyster Depot on Friday afternoon, then again at La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, according to a Tweet from the restaurant and a tip from a helpful reader. SFoodie nabbed a picture of him at Swan too. What a guy!…
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