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Subscribe to tablehopper and discover why it’s a must-read, insider newsletter for anyone who lives to eat in San Francisco, for 19 years and counting. Every Tuesday, columnist and curator Marcia Gagliardi serves up the latest SF Bay Area restaurant and bar news, events, culture tips, travel guides, and more.

The Chatterbox

Alexander's Steakhouse Opens Monday September 13th

The Bacar location’s transition into ~ALEXANDER’S STEAKHOUSE~ is almost complete, with the restaurant opening on Monday. If you’re familiar with owner JC Chen’s original Cupertino location, then you know to expect some swanky steaks—exclusive wagyu in the house! Chef Jeffrey Stout will also be putting…
Marcia Gagliardi
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The Summit Due to Open Next Week in the Mission
The Chatterbox

The Summit Due to Open Next Week in the Mission

If inspections and permits cooperate, ~THE SUMMIT~ will be open next week, hopefully on Wednesday September 15th. The project from Poleng Lounge’s Desi Danganan is going to function on a variety of levels: there’s a counter-service café; a gallery with rotating art shows; and the space was designed…
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Prospect Reopening After an Unfortunate Flood
The Chatterbox

Prospect Reopening After an Unfortunate Flood

A ruptured HVAC tube temporarily flooded and shut down ~PROSPECT~ on August 29th, but it looks like the restaurant will be reopening for dinner service on September 11th. It was a brand-new pipe in the air conditioning system that burst, dousing the space in three inches of water. The reclaimed…
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The Chatterbox

ICHI Sushi Is Opening Soon!

ICHI SUSHI is gearing up to open soon in the former Yo’s Sushi Club space in outer Bernal Heights, maybe even by the weekend. Hubby-wife team, Tim and Erin Archuleta (who writes the hardhat column for tablehopper) are hard at work prepping the itty-bitty 20-seater. The menu will feature…
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The Chatterbox

Jennie Lorenzo Leaves Fifth Floor

While I was away, I received an email from the talented Jennie Lorenzo that she was leaving ~FIFTH FLOOR~. No word on where she’ll be next, but she is popping up as a guest chef tonight in a bustaurant called Le Truc. She will be cooking there in tonight’…
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The Chatterbox

More Chef Comings and Goings

The Inside Scoop reports chef Daniel Guerrini has left EOS RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR after an (almost) 10-year run. His last day will be the end of October; they are currently searching for a replacement. 901 Cole St. at Carl, 415-566-3063. Also reported: Erica Holland-Toll is leaving her chef position…
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The Starlet

Well, That's Funny

Comedian Andy Samberg and three guests had dinner at the newly opened Zut! in Berkeley this last Sunday September 5th. And whaddya know, a funny thing happened: it ends up Andy was the camp counselor of the assistant manager there, and yes, they had a few good laughs over it.…
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The Starlet

Andy Samberg

Well, That's Funny September 10, 2010 Comedian Andy Samberg and three guests had dinner at the newly opened Zut! in Berkeley this last Sunday September 5th. And whaddya know, a funny thing happened: it ends up Andy was the camp counselor of the assistant manager there, and yes,…
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New Tasty Brunch Options Around Town
The Chatterbox

New Tasty Brunch Options Around Town

A few new brunch options for you: SPIRE is serving brunch Sundays from 11am-3pm. Some items on the menu include sweet potato Benedict with slow poached eggs, a soul food plate with waffle fried chicken and corn bread, and sweet bourbon bread pudding (dishes range from $9-$13). They’re…
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