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Subscribe to tablehopper and discover why it’s a must-read, insider newsletter for anyone who lives to eat in San Francisco, for 19 years and counting. Every Tuesday, columnist and curator Marcia Gagliardi serves up the latest SF Bay Area restaurant and bar news, events, culture tips, travel guides, and more.

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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…
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Now Open in Bernal: 903
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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…
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Dottie's True Blue Cafe Up and Running
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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:…
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Sarah Kirnon Has Left Hibiscus
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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…
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Poppin' Up, and Food Trailer News
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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.…
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What's for Lunch? Honkin' Po' Boys at Criolla.
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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)…
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Restaurant Birthdays Mean Deals for You
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Restaurant Birthdays Mean Deals for You

A few deals for your radar. First, on Sunday January 29th, ~PRESIDIO SOCIAL CLUB~ is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a par-tay. There will be two signature cocktails for $5, free Roederer Estate sparkling wine, and some free bites (Gruyère cheese toasts with tomato dip, fried chicken bites with…
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