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The Lush

Bar News & Reviews (put it on my tab) 2006–2022
1235 posts
Soft Opening Tonight: Mikkeller Bar
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Soft Opening Tonight: Mikkeller Bar

Last night I was rolling deep in the Tenderloin to check out the new MIKKELLER BAR, the first U.S. location of the famous Copenhagen beer bar (it’s a partnership from Chuck Stilphen of The Trappist/Trappist Provisions and Mikkel Borg Bjergsø of Mikkeller). The former Crash Nightclub is…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Marlena's Now Transformed Into Brass Tacks
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Marlena's Now Transformed Into Brass Tacks

A report by Dana Massey-Todd. As previously reported on tablehhopper, beloved gay bar MARLENA’S is no more and in its place is BRASS TACKS. Marlena’s owner Garry “Marlena” McLain has retired after 23 years and the place has been reopened by Matt Conway (of Comstock and Absinthe), Anthony…
Marcia Gagliardi
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A Hardhat First Peek at Dogpatch Saloon
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A Hardhat First Peek at Dogpatch Saloon

A report by Dana-Massey Todd. As noted in tablehopper, the DOGPATCH SALOON closed in February for renovations and an ownership change. The new owners are Sky Wegman, Chris Barry, Derek Jostad, and Marc Goldfine, the team behind 83 Proof. I had a chance to stop by today and chat with…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Cellarmaker Brewing Coming to SoMa This Fall
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Cellarmaker Brewing Coming to SoMa This Fall

A report from Dana Massey-Todd. As previously mentioned in tablehopper, there is a team getting ready to open CELLARMAKER BREWING COMPANY in SoMa. The project is from a pair of Bay Area beer veterans, Connor Casey (of Marin Brewing and City Beer Store, plus Fritz Winery and Press Club) and…
Marcia Gagliardi
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On the Waterfront: America's Cup Sports Bar
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On the Waterfront: America's Cup Sports Bar

The waterfront continues to ramp up for America’s Cup: opening July 4th is AMERICA’S CUP SPORTS BAR from Eric Rubin (Hog & Rocks, Tres Agaves) and Karl Hasz (Cyrus, Farina, Tres Agaves); Scott Beattie is the beverage director and will be running the cocktail program. What they’re…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Now Open (S&R Lounge) and Closed (Et Al)
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Now Open (S&R Lounge) and Closed (Et Al)

Now open at the Hotel Zetta is S&R LOUNGE, the new hotel lobby bar we mentioned back in February. To recap: the cocktail menu and bar snacks come from Anna Weinberg, James Nicholas, and chef Jennifer Puccio (Marlowe, Park Tavern)—think pigs in a blanket and other American…
Marcia Gagliardi
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Fig & Thistle Now Open in Hayes Valley
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Fig & Thistle Now Open in Hayes Valley

Alums from The Alembic just won’t quit. This time, former host Angel Davis has opened her own spot in Hayes Valley, FIG & THISTLE. It’s a rather petite little beer and wine bar, with redwood, vintage furniture, and lots of natural light. The wine and beer list is…
Marcia Gagliardi
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