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The Regular

St. Vincent

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * New Hires at St. Vincent Stars Sighted * Sam Neill This place is now closed. 1270 Valencia St. San Francisco (at 24th St.) 415-285-1200 stvincentsf.com $$$ Bill Niles, chef Cuisine * American…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Regular

Original Joe's

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * The Triumphant Return of Original Joe's 601 Union St. San Francisco (at Stockton St.) 415-775-4877 originaljoessf.com $$$ Cuisine * American (Traditional) * Italian Features * Fireplace * Good for Groups * Lunch * Private…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Now Open in Bernal: 903
The Chatterbox

Now Open in Bernal: 903

After checking in with Sandbox Bakery owner Mutsumi Takehara a few times this past month, I was happy to see her tweet that her new second business officially opened in the former Maggie Mudd location, 903. She is serving breakfast and lunch daily from 9am-3pm, and dinner will launch February…
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Marcia Gagliardi
Dottie's True Blue Cafe Up and Running
The Chatterbox

Dottie's True Blue Cafe Up and Running

I got the confirmation too late for last week’s column, but DOTTIE’S TRUE BLUE CAFE has officially opened in its new SoMa location (the former Passion Café). It’s spacious, with wood floors and a marble bar, and lookin’ good! The new location’s hours are as follows:…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Sarah Kirnon Has Left Hibiscus
The Chatterbox

Sarah Kirnon Has Left Hibiscus

Last week, a tipster alerted me that chef Sarah Kirnon had left the restaurant ~HIBISCUS~ in Oakland. After calling her up, she didn’t want to talk about it at that moment, but now that the cat’s out of the bag, well, it’s out of the bag. In…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Poppin' Up, and Food Trailer News
The Chatterbox

Poppin' Up, and Food Trailer News

After tasting a very delicious bowl of bun rieu noodle soup that home chef Hung Lam (aka SOUP JUNKIE) kindly served me during a dinner party in his apartment a couple months ago, I was happy to hear he’s popping up this Friday January 27th at Vinyl Wine Bar.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
What's for Lunch? Honkin' Po' Boys at Criolla.
The Chatterbox

What's for Lunch? Honkin' Po' Boys at Criolla.

While the crew at ~CRIOLLA KITCHEN~ ramps up on their redesign, they decided to open for lunch in the meantime, serving a variety of po’ boys made with local and sustainable ingredients. Starting this Wednesday, you can swing by for a sandwich in three different sizes (shorty, full, or loaf)…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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