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The Chatterbox

Update on Southpaw BBQ, Coming to the Mission

ABC license activity announced a while ago that ~SOUTHPAW BBQ~ was taking over the Hong Kong Express Cafe spot. Eater has a nice update on the project, which mentions it’s due to open in October. The owners are Elizabeth Wells and Memphis-born chef David King (you can read…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 19, 2011

You No Longer Have to Trek to Brisbane for Smoke BBQ!

The Chatterbox

You No Longer Have to Trek to Brisbane for Smoke BBQ!

Starting this Friday July 22nd, the talented folks of SMOKE BBQ have found a spot to park their cute red trailer in the Castro: in the ARCO parking lot! They will be serving their delicious barbecue from 11:30am until late in the evening from Wed-Sat. There will be…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 19, 2011

Chef Change at Radius, and Fabrice Marcon Is Now at Left Bank Brasserie

The Chatterbox

Chef Change at Radius, and Fabrice Marcon Is Now at Left Bank Brasserie

The Inside Scoop mentions executive chef Matt Kerley left SoMa’s ~RADIUS~ a few weeks ago due to family reasons, and Chris Geremia has assumed executive chef duties. Up in Larkspur, you’ll find Fabrice Marcon (well known from his days at Mistral in the Ferry Building Marketplace) is now…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 19, 2011

Tidbits: Arabian Nights Opens, Jackie's Becomes Java Wasted, Petrino Closes

The Chatterbox

Tidbits: Arabian Nights Opens, Jackie's Becomes Java Wasted, Petrino Closes

According to permits, a restaurant called ARABIAN NIGHTS was coming to the Mission, and if we use one Yelp shill/posting as proof, it’s supposedly open—although I couldn’t get anyone to answer the phone last night to share more details. The Yelper says the chef specializes in…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 19, 2011

Lights Temporarily Dimmed at Harry Denton's Starlight Room

The Chatterbox

Lights Temporarily Dimmed at Harry Denton's Starlight Room

As of yesterday, July 18th, HARRY DENTON’S STARLIGHT ROOM closed its doors for an extensive renovation. The new look is expected to launch in early September. And if you’re forlorn about missing Donna Sachet and the rest of the ladies at the “Sunday’s a Drag” brunch, weep…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 19, 2011

Guest Chefs, Pop-Up Dinners, Special Appearances

The Chatterbox

Guest Chefs, Pop-Up Dinners, Special Appearances

Another week, another slew of special guest chefs, events, pop-up dinners, and more. Starting this Thursday July 21st, and every Thursday thereafter, MOJO BICYCLE CAFE is hosting the Vietnamese street food duo, Rice Paper Scissors. Their rotating menu will feature Vietnamese comfort food: a bar snack, a banh mi…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 19, 2011

Book Release Parties and Another Book Club Gathering

The Chatterbox

Book Release Parties and Another Book Club Gathering

Cookbook buffs will want to take note of these book parties and reserve a space (plus, personalized books make such great one-of-a-kind gifts—and your local author will love you, too). On Thursday July 21st, author Karen Solomon of Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It is hosting…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 19, 2011

Slap Happy: New Happy Hours

The Lush

Slap Happy: New Happy Hours

Here’s some happy hour action for ya. First up, ~TXOKO~ in North Beach is launching a new happy hour tonight, with free Spanish bar bites (while at the bar) from 5pm-6pm. Things kick off tonight with complimentary tortilla and fries. (No discounts on beer or cocktails at this…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 19, 2011

The Starlet

Edward Norton Gettin' His Brewskis on in Noe Valley

According to this tweet from Liam Mayclem, Edward Norton was spotted “hanging & enjoying brews at ValleyTavern, NoeValley” on Sunday. I’m going to wager a guess that Norton’s in town because of his charity fundraising organization, Crowdrise, and his involvement with the upcoming San Francisco Marathon (which is…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 19, 2011

The Chatterbox

Just Peachy

Anyone who knows me knows I’m peach obsessed. So of course I have to mention a couple items that triggered my “peach radar”: first up, THREE TWINS ICE CREAM mentioned they just released a roasted peach ice cream to their San Francisco and Napa shops this week. And over…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 19, 2011

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