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Changes at 331 Cortland in Bernal
The Chatterbox

Changes at 331 Cortland in Bernal

After one month in 331 Cortland, SPECIAL REQUEST bakery has given up its spot in the marketplace as of January 31st. Special Request co-owner Freddie Colombani said it was no longer cost-effective to keep the 331 location after Dezy’s Drinks pulled out of their shared kiosk. Vanessa…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Edge In the Castro Reopens
The Lush

The Edge In the Castro Reopens

It was closing, and now the Bay Area Reporter writes the EDGE bar has reopened. The owners of QBar (456 Castro St.) have bought the Edge, and will reportedly be taking over operations on February 14th through a temporary license (previous owner Don McMartin will operate the bar until then)…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Plate Shop Opening in Sausalito Tonight
The Chatterbox

Plate Shop Opening in Sausalito Tonight

After an opening date that was doubling as a serious moving target for months, executive chef Kim Alter and GM/partner Matt Kahn are opening their neighborhood restaurant, ~PLATE SHOP~, for dinner tonight in Sausalito. The 54-seat restaurant is in a 100-year-old building that opened as the…
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Sunday: It's All About Beerunch
The Lush

Sunday: It's All About Beerunch

I like the sound of this one: BEERUNCH at ~PUBLIC HOUSE~, a beer- and food-pairing brunch to celebrate San Francisco Beer Week. Here are the details on the beer and food pairings: MateVeza Yerba Mate IPA with carnitas taco with tomatillo salsa; Moonlight Toast (Slightly Burnt) with savory mushroom…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
More Sausalito News
The Chatterbox

More Sausalito News

In addition to the opening of ~PLATE SHOP~, there’s a lot more happening in Sausalito. BAR BOCCE, the pizzeria from the Real Restaurants Group, is targeting a March opening. The executive chef (and partner in the venture) is Robert Price (Buckeye Roadhouse, Bungalow 44). I was speaking with Bruce…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
The Italians Are Coming!
The Lush

The Italians Are Coming!

I’ve had the upcoming (and invitation only, mi dispiace) TRE BICCHIERI event on my calendar for weeks. While the event is only one evening, it also means Italian wine events will be all over town for the days preceding and following the tasting. For example, on Tuesday February 15th,…
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