New Openings, Reopenings, Reconcepts, Chef Announcements
Some quick updates I wanted to get on your radar, starting with congrats to the Boulevard team on their big refresh and reopening! After holding it down for 28 years (since 1993!) as our quintessential SF restaurant, it was time...
Casual New Openings Include Family Name, The Korner Store, Chome, Eggcellent Waffles
Some new openings around town include Family Name, which just opened inside City Beer Store in SoMa. It’s a California bistro with Asian ingredients and touches, serving bites and dinner inside or on the patio (it’s separate from the City...
Coming Soon: La Lucha to Noe Valley, Elephant Sushi to Hayes Valley, Early to Rise Going Full Service
Moving into the former Douglas market in Noe Valley is La Lucha Coffee Bar, a second location of the daytime café that runs out of Thee Parkside in Potrero Hill. Owner Malia Spanyol is excited to be opening in Noe...
At Long Last, Ora Wine Bar Opens on Polk
There’s a new, woman-owned wine bar that just opened on Polk Street: Ora Wine Bar. Owner Sabrina Thillard is an SF native (she grew up in the Sunset and still lives by the beach), and owns Bask in North Beach...
Bar News: The Return of Comstock Saloon, Bar Iris, Dalva's Update, and More
For the past month, I’ve been watching the Comstock Saloon team on Facebook prepare for reopening their Barbary Coast saloon! Nothing makes me happier than knowing that big lock is coming off the front doors and a Cherry Bounce is...
(Sponsored Giveaway): Enter to Win Tickets to The Tastes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia Events
Friuli-Venezia Giulia—where ancient cultures blend into world-class wines. Enter to win tickets to The Tastes of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, a four-day celebration October 21st, 27th, 28th, and 29th at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. Friuli, a vibrant region, is an...
Events You Don't Want to Miss: CUESA's Sunday Supper, Eat Drink SF, and a MoAD Book Launch Party for Black Food
Whatcha doing on Sunday October 17th? The best answer would be opening the dine-in box for CUESA’s Sunday Supper: A Farm to Home Feast and tuning in to their live virtual gala (7pm-8pm)! This annual event is crucial to help...
(Matchmaker): The Bungalow Kitchen Is Hiring All Positions for Our Grand Opening! $750 Signing Bonus!
Come be a part of the most anticipated restaurant opening of 2021! Award-winning chef Michael Mina and hospitality veteran Brent Bolthouse bring you their sophomore project, The Bungalow Kitchen Tiburon. This new social dining experience will bring a chic and...
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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