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New Spots for Your Radar
The Chatterbox

New Spots for Your Radar

According to some exciting liquor license application activity, BURMA SUPERSTAR reveals plans to open a location in the Mission in the former Bodhi (very close to Zeitgeist). Stand by for updates on timing and more. 211 Valencia St. at Duboce. Over in North Beach, Gianni.TV confirms GEPPETTO is opening…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Ice Cream Bar Opening in Cole Valley
The Chatterbox

Ice Cream Bar Opening in Cole Valley

After an original post on Chowhound followed by many delays (including a shattered gelato case that had to be re-shipped from Italy), the ICE CREAM BAR is finally due to open in Cole Valley on Saturday January 21st. Owner Juliet Pries says the mostly organic menu will focus on sweets…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Comebacks: Rice Broker, Jasmine Tea House, and More
The Chatterbox

Comebacks: Rice Broker, Jasmine Tea House, and More

Spork may have closed last month, but after a couple tweets I learned RICE BROKER has opened in its place. It’s a temporary concept from Neil Jorgensen that’s built around rice bowls topped with combinations like panko-breaded chicken breast, shaved Brussels sprouts, and Korean-style barbecue sauce (check out…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Susan Sarandon Seeks Protection from Vampires

Susan Sarandon  was seen dining at BISTRO BOUDIN on Sunday afternoon with what looked like a couple associates. The group was seated at one of the restaurant’s large marble tables that overlooks the bay with a view of Alcatraz. Susan ordered an Irish Coffee (atta girl), dined on the…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Format Changes: The Moss Room and Txoko
The Chatterbox

Format Changes: The Moss Room and Txoko

Looks like Charles Phan has already reopened ~THE MOSS ROOM~ for lunch, according to Scoop. It’s open from 11am-3pm, and you can look at Slanted Door chef de cuisine Justine Kelly and Phan’s new menu here, featuring salads, imperial rolls, and some larger dishes like fried chicken with…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
More of the Mustachioed Man
The Starlet

More of the Mustachioed Man

After last week’s sighting of John Waters at Rebel, now Mission Mission shares a sighting (and picture!) of him catching the Micro Mtns show at The Knockout. Way to hit the local hangouts, John! Photo of John Waters avec fans via Mission Mission.…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Expanded Hours: Park Tavern and Mr. Pollo
The Chatterbox

Expanded Hours: Park Tavern and Mr. Pollo

After a tip-off from this job listing on Craigslist, I learned ~PARK TAVERN~ will be launching brunch soon. Owner Anna Weinberg confirms brunch will served on Saturdays and Sundays, with savory dishes like wood-fired eggs. Weinberg and chef-owner Jenn Puccio just finished a whirlwind brunch trip of New York for…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Food Royalty

According to some buzz on Facebook, Ruth Reichl (in town for the Good Food Awards) and Alice Waters dined at Locanda on Friday night for dinner. As co-owner Annie Stoll commented, “So much fun to have them in. They are both such lovely joyous people!” (I love that comment, what…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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