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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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