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Prospect Reopening After an Unfortunate Flood
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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’…
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Brown-Eyed Susan

The lovely Susan Sarandon was spotted having lunch at Cannery Row Brewing Company in Monterey, and was reportedly dancing in her seat to Sublime’s Santeria as it played in the restaurant.…
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Pastry Chef News

Down in Los Gatos, Grub Street reports pastry chef Deanie Hickox (Ubuntu) has left MANRESA, and will be working with Daniel Patterson and Bill Corbett at Coi, and the upcoming Plum and Bracina. Meanwhile, Belinda Leong (Restaurant Gary Danko, plus numerous places in Europe, like Pierre Hermé in Paris and…
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