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Some chef changes at ~NOMBE~ in the Mission: chef Noriyuki-san (of Ramen Bull fame) went to Japan for a month this summer and did not return to Nombe (I will let you know if I hear where he is now). Taking his place is Brandon Armstrong (Clift Hotel chef,…

I know I’m not the only one excited that I’ll be able to sink my choppers into a honking hoagie from 1058 HOAGIE very soon, maybe even this Friday (or Monday at the latest)—owner Adam Mesnick (Deli Board) is just waiting on inspections. As previously mentioned on…

This week is ~JARDINIÈRE~’s 15-year anniversary, a commendable feat, so it’s time for a fête! In honor of the occasion, the team has put together an updated and redesigned menu, which you can check out right here. Basically, diners will have more choice in how they order,…

This remains unconfirmed at this time, but according to this post on Chowhound, HAMA-KO, the traditional sushi place in Cole Valley, will be closing at the end of September after 28 years in business. The owners are reportedly taking a much-needed retirement—and just like that, the city’…

Some news about expansions around town: First, before I went on vacation I announced Oakland’s CAÑA CUBAN RESTAURANT was moving into the Circolo space. Grub Street did some further sleuthing, revealing the menu will be “similar to the Oakland location, though with the wood-burning oven at the new…

Another brunch spot to add to your list: PIG & PIE on 24th Street in the Mission has added weekend brunch, served Sat-Sun 10:30am-2pm. You can take a peek at the menu here, which includes green eggs and ham (Gruyère cheese and toast, $9) and biscuits and…

Chef William Pilz of the HAPA SF food truck and pop-up will be at ~TRACE~ in the W Hotel this Thursday September 13th. He and TRACE’s executive chef Paul Piscopo will be cooking a four-course California-Filipino feast together, as a “Guest Wheels” collaboration project. The supper…