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Hooker's Sweet Treats Now Open
The Chatterbox

Hooker's Sweet Treats Now Open

The new TenderNob café with the sassy name, HOOKER’S SWEET TREATS, is now open. Not only will you be able to get one (or more) of David Williams’s kickass sea salt-orange cream-dark chocolate caramels, but you can also get espresso drinks and French-press coffee from Sightglass Coffee, featuring…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
RNM Closed (For Now)
The Chatterbox

RNM Closed (For Now)

Haighteration broke the story about a three-month closure of RNM in the Lower Haight. The sign posted on the window reads: “Effective today, RNM will be closed for 3 months to undergo extensive renovations. We have loved serving the Lower Haight for almost eight years now and look forward to…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Comstock Saloon Now Serving Lunch
The Chatterbox

Comstock Saloon Now Serving Lunch

The ~COMSTOCK SALOON~ in North Beach/Chinatown is now serving lunch—the all-day menu is available 12pm-2am Tue-Fri and 2pm-2am Sat-Sun (closed Mondays). Chef Carlo Espina’s menu includes corn and jalapeño fritters or pig in a biscuit (both $8) to start with; a fisherman’s salad with preserved fish,…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Chatterbox

Samovar in the Castro Temporarily Closed

Bummer, a car crashed into the SAMOVAR TEA LOUNGE in the Castro on Sunday, and some folks got hurt, including a woman who got pinned to the wall. Fortunately, no one was killed, but it was a serious crash. You can watch this report on ABC, and view more pictures…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
EAT Restaurant Opens in The Ambassador
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EAT Restaurant Opens in The Ambassador

The latest addition to the pop-up scene, EAT RESTAURANT is starting its first night in The Ambassador this Wednesday June 16th (EAT is also at 111 Minna on various nights—the next event there will be Wednesday June 30th). The menu of “Californian street food tapas made with local and…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Sausage Fest
The Chatterbox

Sausage Fest

Well, it’s actually CUESA’S 3RD ANNUAL GRILL FEST, back with a sausage theme this year. Starting on Thursday June 24th is a Sustainable Sausage and Beer Party (5:30pm-7:30pm), with sausages from seven local chefs and beers paired by members of the San Francisco Brewers Guild. Participating…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Hottie Rosario Dawson On the Town

A couple sightings of the gorgeous Rosario Dawson: she was spotted at the Ferry Building, and reportedly, “kept a low profile, but did stop into Recchiuti for a jar of the Extra-Bitter Chocolate Sauce. Very sweet and down to earth.” She also paid a visit to Humphry Slocombe, where she…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
The Starlet

Rosario Dawson

Hottie Rosario Dawson On the Town June 15, 2010 A couple sightings of the gorgeous Rosario Dawson: she was spotted at the Ferry Building, and reportedly, “kept a low profile, but did stop into Recchiuti for a jar of the Extra-Bitter Chocolate Sauce. Very sweet and down to earth.” She…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
Two Places to Try Hapa Ramen This Week
The Chatterbox

Two Places to Try Hapa Ramen This Week

Since Richie Nakano just wrapped up his last night cooking at NOPA, he’s ramping up his HAPA RAMEN appearances with business partner Kitty Gallisa. This Thursday June 17th is their debut at a booth at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market (10am-2pm), and then on Saturday June 19th, they’ll…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi
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