Openings Include Itria, Bao (Dim Sum in the Mission!), Torraku Ramen, Nick the Greek
In a previous issue of tablehopper, I mentioned the new Itria opening in the former Obispo space in the Mission, and hey now, it’s open. They’ve starting with pan pizzas, which have been selling out, so don’t get mad like...
Coming Soon...Wine Bars from The Epicurean Trader, Noodle in a Haystack Finds a Spot, and More
Some quick updates of projects that are coming soon… A hopper reader let me know the folks at The Epicurean Trader have taken over the lease from La Boulangerie next door to their location on Union Street, and will be...
Grants from SF New Deal and CUESA Launches Produce Delivery!
I wanted to make sure you saw these announcements from some of our favorite SF organizations. First, SF New Deal just launched an exciting grant opportunity for SF-based small businesses that have been financially hit by the pandemic (not just...
Closures Include Out the Door Fillmore, Two Old-Timers on the Wharf, Homestead in Oakland
A tablehopper reached out to me a month ago, letting me know he heard Out the Door on Bush Street in Pacific Heights wouldn’t be reopening. I reached out but wasn’t able to get any confirmation from the team until...
East Bay Updates (So Many Great New Projects!)
I kept running out of time and didn’t include any East Bay updates the past couple columns, ugh, but let’s dive in! It’s June gloom time, so head on over to Backyard at Broc at Broc Cellars to escape the...
Get the Last of the tablehopper Vintage T-Shirts!
I recently found a couple boxes with the last of the tablehopper T-shirts! All the shirts are based on vintage designs and graphics from old-school bars and restaurants in San Francisco (hmmmm, someone can’t stop collecting vintage menus and ephemera...
Tosca Reopens With a Respectful and Elevated Refresh That Feels Juuuuust Right
At the end of 2019, and just before the beginning of the pandemic, chef Nancy Oakes (Boulevard), restaurateur Anna Weinberg, and designer Ken Fulk took over our treasured North Beach bohemian hangout, Tosca Cafe, from April Bloomfield, after the horrendous...
Lower Haight Has a New Mexican Bar and Restaurant from the Son's Addition Team: Meet Otra
I’m beyond excited to have a new bar and casual Mexican restaurant in the Lower Haight, a mere 15-minute walk from my place for quality cocktails and tacos and tostadas, hubba. Meet Otra, from Nick and Anna Sager Cobarruvias of...
Tony Gemignani's Toscano Brothers Bakery (With Dago Bagel!) Opens in North Beach
Our local obsessive of all things pizza and dough, Tony Gemignani, has branched out his field of floury expertise to include bagels, baguettes, and Italian breads at his recently opened North Beach bakery, Toscano Brothers Bakery. I’ve been watching him...
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