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Citizen's Band
The Regular

Citizen's Band

To misquote Field of Dreams, “If you build it, they will come.” Build an amazing burger, and they will definitely come. It might as well be the motto for CITIZEN’S BAND, a groovy little upscale diner holding it down on the corner of Folsom and 8th Street. That stretch…
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"Izakaya Takeover of SF 2011" Continues with Ki in SoMa
The Chatterbox

"Izakaya Takeover of SF 2011" Continues with Ki in SoMa

SoMa’s “Zen Compound” (which houses Prana Restaurant and Temple nightclub) is going to be hosting a third business, KI. This eco-sensitive izakaya will feature dishes made with local ingredients and sustainable seafood. Owner Paul Hemming recruited environmentalist and author Casson Trenor to help concept and open Ki (Trenor’…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Chatterbox

More Tasty Asian Fare Coming to the Fillmore

The good news and the good news. First, an Asian specialty grocer is expected to move into the space across from Delfina Pizza on California Street that is currently occupied by George, the much adored local pet store. Designed by Jim Maxwell of Architects II (Dosa on Fillmore, Bin 38,…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Radish Aiming to Open Thursday April 21st
The Chatterbox

Radish Aiming to Open Thursday April 21st

After resolving some permit issues, it looks like ~RADISH~ should be opening this Thursday April 21st. As previously mentioned in tablehopper, the project is from owner Emily Summers and chef Adam Horndeck. Breakfast will feature dishes like eggs Benedict, a vegetable omelet, French toast, and donuts, while lunch brings nine…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Chatterbox

Big Barbecue Joint Coming to the Mission

Looks like Scott Youkilis (Maverick, Hog & Rocks), Eric Rubin (Tres Agaves Liquor), and Dave Esler (Hog & Rocks) are going to be busy with a NEW (AND UNNAMED) BARBECUE RESTAURANT opening on 19th Street. Scoop reports it’s going into a former senior citizen center, and is going to…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Chatterbox

Nico's Tacos (Kind of) Open in North Beach

A North Beach tablehopper reader let me know NICO’S TACOS appeared to be open in the former North Beach Pizza space on Grant. This is not a classic taqueria—the offering is more international, taking inspiration from street food around the world, and the website mentions organic and homemade…
Marcia Gagliardi
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New Hours at a Few Spots Around Town
The Chatterbox

New Hours at a Few Spots Around Town

~LOCAVORE~ is starting brunch this Saturday April 23rd, and will launch Sunday brunch three weeks later. Some items to look for are homemade duck and rabbit sausages, local oysters, and more. Hours will be 10am-2:30pm. Starting Tuesday April 26th, JUHU BEACH CLUB will be open into the evenings,…
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