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Upcoming Event: Sake Day on September 28th

The Lush

Upcoming Event: Sake Day on September 28th

Sake fans, don’t miss the 14th annual SAKE DAY tasting event presented by True Sake on Saturday September 28th. Over 20 sake brewery owners and representatives will be pouring over 300 sakes, and The Riedel Crystal Company will be launching their new “Junmai Sake Glass.” All ticket proceeds go…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 24, 2019

This week's tablehopper: time for some 212 action.

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: time for some 212 action.

Howdy! How you doing out there? A little warm? Kinda sweaty? My apartment is such a hotbox today (and no, not the weed kind—I’m on deadline over here!). But here’s one way to cool off: tonight (Tuesday September 24th) is the tablehopper spirited supper at Besharam with…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 23, 2019

Get Your Ticket for This tablehopper Spirited Supper at Besharam on September 24th!

The Chatterbox

Get Your Ticket for This tablehopper Spirited Supper at Besharam on September 24th!

I’m so thrilled to announce the latest tablehopper spirited supper—it has been tooooo long! On Tuesday September 24th, we’ll be dining at BESHARAM in Dogpatch, with our cohost, Mount Gay Rum! Have you had a chance to visit chef-owner Heena Patel’s soulful and stylish restaurant? It’…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

New Owners Prepare to Open a Beautifully Updated Matterhorn at the End of September

The Chatterbox

New Owners Prepare to Open a Beautifully Updated Matterhorn at the End of September

It’s pretty wonderful when a San Francisco classic can transition into new hands, and get the right kind of careful update. This is how things are playing out for the MATTERHORN, a Swiss fondue restaurant that was holding it down on Van Ness for over 25 years. Original owners…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

South Park Cafe Gets a Second Life...From a Startup

The Chatterbox

South Park Cafe Gets a Second Life...From a Startup

These are definitely interesting times in San Francisco. A star tablehopper reader (love ya, Luke!) has been updating me on things happening at SOUTH PARK CAFE, which closed last year after 32 years (I miss you, pig salad!), and would you believe a credit card startup, Brex, has reopened the…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

Coming Soon: Corey Lee's Barbecue Project, Wildseed, Sho Kamio's SF Project, Little Joe's, Tacolicious Chico

The Chatterbox

Coming Soon: Corey Lee's Barbecue Project, Wildseed, Sho Kamio's SF Project, Little Joe's, Tacolicious Chico

According to a liquor license transfer that just hit the wires, Corey Lee (Benu) is opening a project in the former Blowfish. He confirmed to the Chronicle that it’s going to be his long-awaited Korean restaurant, possibly by next summer, stand by for more! Can’t wait. 2170 Bryant…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

Sequels: RT Rotisserie Now Open in Nopa, The Little Chihuahua Opening on Polk

The Chatterbox

Sequels: RT Rotisserie Now Open in Nopa, The Little Chihuahua Opening on Polk

A second location of RT ROTISSERIE from the Rich Table team opened next to Falletti Foods just at the end of August. Taking over the former Delessio Market & Bakery space, you’ll now find 45 seats where you can enjoy their awesome rotisserie chicken, pork ribs, sandwiches, salads, soup,…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

A Couple Hermit Crab Restaurant Moves

The Chatterbox

A Couple Hermit Crab Restaurant Moves

A tablehopper reader (thanks again, Luke!) let me know PETE’S bar in North Beach had a “closed for renovation” sign in the window, and the Chronicle has this follow-up story that owner Pete Mrabe is moving his North Beach location of CHUBBY NOODLE in there. And there’s that…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

Four New Dumpling Spots (!), Bayview Bistro, and Purple Rice

The Chatterbox

Four New Dumpling Spots (!), Bayview Bistro, and Purple Rice

Okay, dumpling lovers, you have some new options to explore. First, the Omakase Restaurant Group has closed Udon Time, and opened DUMPLING TIME EXPRESS in its place. (The group’s popular Dumpling Time is just around the corner.) You can come in for an edited menu of quick bites of…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 10, 2019

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