~SAM’S GRILL AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT~ has reopened after a hiatus and refresh, according to Scoop. To recap, the old-school spot (and hopper fave) was saved from an uncertain future by a group of regulars, while owner Phil Lyons transitions toward retirement. Its building was recently sold, and only three years remain on their current lease (let’s hope they get a good renewal worked out). In the meantime, though, they’ve got new paint, curtains, and some other polish. The menu is mostly the same, too, though it’s been a bit edited to make sure offerings are sustainable and high quality. Hours are still Mon-Fri 11am-9pm.
The beautiful Garden Court at THE PALACE HOTEL is now open again at night, after a decade of closing in the evenings. The hotel, which opened in 1909, will be serving bites, desserts, cocktails, and wine under the historical glass domed ceiling every evening from 5pm-10pm. Cocktails include the 1909, with bourbon, lemon, housemade ginger syrup, and Lagavulin, or the Landmark 18 with Spirit Works sloe gin, Bummer & Lazarus gin, orange juice, and housemade almond bitters. 2 New Montgomery St. at Market, 415-512-1111.
The beginnings of a feast at Sam’s Grill. Photo: © tablehopper.com.
