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Mayan-Inspired Al Carajo Truck Opening a Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant in the Mission

After driving his bright red AL CARAJO trailer around town at locations like Spark Social and District Six, chef-owner Javier León has found a brick-and-mortar location in the Mission for his Mayan restaurant, which will have both his classic Yucatecan dishes as well as his creative and seasonally inspired dishes,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 11, 2022

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Cassava Opens for Dinner in Their New North Beach Location

I’m so impressed with the speedy turnaround for CASSAVA to update the former Pinocchio in North Beach, pass inspections, train staff, and close their Outer Richmond location (they were there for over 10 years)—yeah, owners Yuka Ioroi and Kristoffer Toliao have been pushing hard. (The renovations were led…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 11, 2022

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In Memoriam: Carlo Middione

I have a sad piece of news to share: chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, TV personality, and longtime champion of Southern Italian food, Carlo Middione, passed away on September 26, 2022, at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He was 86. He was an early and proud ambassador of authentic…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 11, 2022

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Moves (Fatted Calf, City View Restaurant), Departures (Nate Norris at Zuni), Reopenings (The Barrel Room, Maison Danel), New Brunch (Hazie's)

Big news from SF’s charcuterie HQ, FATTED CALF—they’re going to be closing their Hayes Valley shop at 320 Fell Street at the end of October “for a variety of logistical reasons,” according to a recent email. (Founders Taylor Boetticher and Toponia Miller opened the shop in 2010!…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 11, 2022

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New Openings in the Inner and Outer Richmond, the Castro, and El Ultimo Baile in Fruitvale!

Some new openings for you: LE MARAIS in the Castro just opened a crêpe window for to-go orders. If you haven’t had a chance to try the buckwheat galettes and crêpes at their Grande Crêperie in the Ferry Building, here’s your chance. (Read more in this Eater piece.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 11, 2022

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Closures Include Hotline, Midnite Bagel, and Santino's Vino (After 34 Years!)

A couple newer openings are closing after just six months of business—you know that has to be tough. The Korean-Chinese junghwa spot HOTLINE from the Queens superette team (Clara Lee and Eddo Kim) has announced their last day of service is Sunday October 16th—they’re going to be…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 11, 2022

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Upcoming Events Include Pig & Punch, SF Restaurant Week Events, Diwali, and More

There are a bunch of events coming up, and I need to keep this succinct, so click through for more details! You won’t want to miss this kickoff celebration for Diwali (the Festival of Lights) at BESHARAM on Saturday October 15th, a one-night-only feast from chef Heena Patel (Diwali…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 11, 2022

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(Sponsored Giveaway): Enter to Win a Restaurant Week Dinner from La Société Bar and Café!

San Francisco Restaurant Week is back, running Friday October 21st through Sunday October 30th. This year, over 180 restaurants in SF will be participating with prix-fixe lunch, brunch, and dinner menus available for onsite dining, takeout, and delivery. Get out there and support your favorite restaurants while discovering some new-to-you…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 11, 2022

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(Sponsored Event): Broke-Ass Stuart's 20th Anniversary Party Is on Thursday!

Come out for the party that’s two decades in the making! Broke-Ass Stuart has been writing about San Francisco for 20 years (!), and he wants to celebrate this huge milestone by partying with you. Join him as BrokeAssStuart.com comes to life for one night only. Just look at…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 11, 2022

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This week's tablehopper: fall force.

Welcome to Fogtober, it’s Karl’s city now. (At least this weather keeps me productive, and considering how much I have going on right now, that’s a good thing.) I almost can’t believe I was swimming and soaking up some rays poolside at the fab Four Seasons…

Marcia Gagliardi • Oct 10, 2022

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