The front of 903 (avec smoker!). Photo by Renee Crawshaw.
Now Open in Bernal: 903
After checking in with Sandbox Bakery owner Mutsumi Takehara a few times this past month, I was happy to see her tweet that her new second business officially opened in the former Maggie Mudd location, 903. She is serving breakfast...
The new Dottie’s back dining room. Photo courtesy of Dottie’s.
Dottie's True Blue Cafe Up and Running
I got the confirmation too late for last week’s column, but Dottie’s True Blue Cafe has officially opened in its new SoMa location (the former Passion Café). It’s spacious, with wood floors and a marble bar, and lookin’ good! The...
One of Darsky’s dream pies while at flour + water. Photo: © tablehopper.com.
Jon Darsky Resurfaces with Del Popolo, the Pizza Truck of Your Dreams
Pizza fanatics around the city are going to be really thrilled with this piece of news: Jon Darsky—the original pizzaiolo known for his fantastic pizzas when he was part of the flour + water opening team—is now releasing details about...
Chef Nori at the James Beard Awards. Photo: © tablehopper.com.
Chef Nori Sugie No Longer in Los Angeles, Now at Nombe
I first learned about chef Noriyuki “Nori” Sugie from chef Joel Huff, a former (amazing) chef at Silks, who said Sugie was a huge influence on his cooking (Sugie was at Asiate at the Mandarin Oriental in New York). Sugie...
Ceri Smith; photo provided by Ceri Smith.
Ceri Smith of Biondivino Planning to Open an Enoteca on Russian Hill
After reading this blog post that Ceri Smith of Biondivino was opening a second business in Russian Hill, I heard a rumor that Boulette’s Larder was involved, so of course I had to give her a call. It ends up...
In 2012, It's Time for These Things to Be Shelved
Flickr photo by Mr. T in DC.
Yup, it’s another year, which means it’s my annual opportunity to gather some grist for my cranky mill. Nope, no 2011 recap of my favorite meals here, nor a hot trend prediction recap (“This year is all about MARSHMALLOWS! And...
"Meaty" Events with Meatpaper and COCHON 555
Here’s a couple meaty events for your consideration, whether you call yourself a meat eater, flexitarian, omnivore, whatever—just have a good time, these events don’t come around all the time. Meaty publication Meatpaper invites you to celebrate their new “Bones”...
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