Openings: Empress by Boon in Chinatown, Chao Pescao, Palm City, Luna
On Friday evening, I was able to take the elevator once again to the top floor to admire the unique views from Empress by Boon in Chinatown, previously The Empress of China, a banquet hall that also had an awesome...
Hayes Valley Updates: 20th Century Cafe Sets Closing Date (and Four Barrel Is Moving In With Loquat), New Taker for The Riddler Space
Well, the moment has arrived: owner Michelle Polzine of 20th Century Cafe has announced the last day of business at the café: Saturday July 10th. (Just in case you missed the how and why, you can read her original note...
Changes and Openings and Closures in the Namu World
The pandemic sure continues to wreak some havoc on our restaurant scene, and it definitely caused some big changes in the Namu restaurant group. The team has been making some updates on their Instagram account, including announcing the closure of...
Hey Neighbor, a New Café Opening in the Former Four Barrel Portola
Do you smell the coffee brewing in the Portola Garden District? After being closed for months, the former Four Barrel location is reopening under new ownership as Hey Neighbor. The owners are Dee Derisse—who was such a regular at Four...
Updates: Olivier's Butchery Has a New Location, Old Jerusalem Reopens, Outstanding in the Field Returns
I was so impressed with the pic of the new Olivier’s Butchery location, which opened a block away from their previous spot. Come by and admire the gorg new cases and layout. Chop chop! Open Wed 10am-6pm, Thu-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat...
Show Your Support With a tablehopper 15th Anniversary Oversized Tote Bag!
Thanks to all of you who have purchased tablehopper vintage SF restaurant and bar tees, and now you can show you’re a tablehopper star reader with my 15-year anniversary tote bag! Carry allllll your goodies in this oversized, sturdy, natural...
Opening This Week in the Former The Cellar: Persona
With the reopening of San Francisco comes the opening of some new bars! Opening this week in the former The Cellar is Persona, a space designed for happy hour, quality cocktails, events, and good times, with sound set up in...
Some New Takeout Options: The Roost and Just Fare
I wanted to fill you in on a couple tasty takeout/delivery options you’ll want to weave into your at-home meals, starting with The Roost. A former catering operation from Merchant Roots, owner Ryan Shelton and executive chef Ashley Keeler have...
An Event to Commemorate Refettorio San Francisco
A couple weeks ago, I couldn’t believe I was walking a block in Hayes Valley, chatting with Alice Waters, both of us on our way to an event at the former CALA restaurant, celebrating the launch of Massimo Bottura and...
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