Quick News Updates and Openings
You ready for a turbo roundup of news briefs? Let’s do this. Piccino in Dogpatch is reopening Wednesday August 3rd after closing the restaurant for a remodel. They added an additional restroom, expanded the kitchen and walk-in, and installed a...
SoMa Sequels Coming Soon: Yokai, a Japanese-Inspired Hi-Fi Bar from Gozu, Birdbox from Birdsong
A couple new and casual projects are brewing from two higher-end SoMa restaurants, Gozu and Birdsong. Coming in early 2023 from the MZ Dining Group (Ittoryu Gozu) will be Yokai, a Japanese-inspired, hi-fi bar and restaurant, focused on shareable plates...
Trifecta of Dumpling Updates from Dumpling Club, United Dumplings, and Dumpling Kitchen
During depressing times, it’s nice to have a bunch of dumpling updates, amIrite? First up, Cathay Bi of the wildly popular Dumpling Club subscription service (did you know you can also order them via Pastel!) suddenly announced a pop-up for...
New Openings (and New Management), Plus Presidio Pop Up
The popular Chuy’s Fiestas on Folsom has opened Chuy’s Fiestas Taqueria II in the former El Tesoro in the Tendernob. They’re serving tacos on handmade tortillas, vampiros, quesabirrias, quesadillas, burritos (including a new California burrito with fries, and a crispy...
Closures Around Town Include Legacy Business Two Jack's Nik's Place
A Lower Haight, Southern seafood staple for 45 years (since 1977!), Two Jack’s Nik’s Place, has sadly closed as of July 14th. Second generation owner Nikki Cooper, who took over 16 years ago, sold the remainder of her lease, but...
(Sponsored Event): The Terroir of Mexican Wines, Live Bolero, and Food Pairings on August 12th
Join us for a special four-course dinner paired with Mexican wines on Friday August 12th (vegetarian options are available) at The Midway. We’ll be sipping on a selection of wines from central Mexico and the states of Guanajuato and Querétaro....
Harlan Records, a Vintage-Vibed Vinyl Bar, Opening This Fall in Downtown's Bar Fluxus
I’ve been tracking some liquor license transfer activity on this address, which reveals a new project coming this fall to the former Bar Fluxus, which just closed on July 3rd (a bunch of folks are going to miss the bar’s...
Guerneville and Anderson Valley (Boonville, Philo, Navarro)
Fogust is here, so you’ll need to seek sun and warm evenings outside of SF (if that’s your thing). Didn’t plan a summer trip, but still want to get out of town? I hear you. I’ve enjoyed a couple weekends...
Croatia
Croatia—a place that has been calling me for years. Thanks to my dear friend from college (my first gay friend who lived next door to me in the dorms during our freshman year at UCLA) who invited me to join...
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