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Subscribe to tablehopper and discover why it’s a must-read, insider newsletter for anyone who lives to eat in San Francisco, for 18 years and counting. Every Tuesday, columnist and curator Marcia Gagliardi serves up the latest SF Bay Area restaurant and bar news, events, culture tips, travel guides, and more.

This week's tablehopper: back on tour.

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This week's tablehopper: back on tour.

Howdy, dear readers. Wow, I just want to start off here by thanking all of you for your nice notes after last week’s missive/PSA, and I was very heartened to hear how much my Covid experience and Paxlovid resources helped inform you (and encouraged you about being extra-careful…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 16, 2022

Noodle in a Haystack Keeps Inching Toward an Official Opening

The Chatterbox

Noodle in a Haystack Keeps Inching Toward an Official Opening

A few weeks ago, fans of Clint and Yoko’s NOODLE IN A HAYSTACK ramen pop-up witnessed a first look (on Instagram) at their upcoming restaurant in the Inner Richmond. It was so exciting to see their beautiful wood counter and natural modern seats. They are now in a private,…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 04, 2022

Shuggie's Trash Pie + Natural Wine Is the Color Therapy We All Need

The Chatterbox

Shuggie's Trash Pie + Natural Wine Is the Color Therapy We All Need

When I recently walked by the soon-to-open SHUGGIE’S TRASH PIE + NATURAL WINE about a month or so ago, I seriously felt my eyes bug out. There was so much vibrant green and yellow and glitter and kitsch, I was like, this can’t be San Francisco. But yes, it…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 04, 2022

Colibrí Mexican Bistro Moves from Union Square to the Presidio

The Chatterbox

Colibrí Mexican Bistro Moves from Union Square to the Presidio

After an 18-year-run at their Union Square location, and a two-year pandemic-related closure, COLIBRÍ MEXICAN BISTRO has reopened in the Presidio Officers’ Club, one of SF’s oldest buildings. Owner Eduardo Rallo is bringing over 50 percent of his original team, including executive chef Edgar Castro, who will be including…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 04, 2022

Exciting New Korean Restaurants, Bansang and Ilcha

The Chatterbox

Exciting New Korean Restaurants, Bansang and Ilcha

In a recent tablehopper newsletter, I mentioned the opening of Sura-Gan, and now there’s another higher-end, modern Korean spot I mentioned, BAN SANG, from the group behind Daeho in the former Izakaya Kou in the Fillmore. It was originally going to be a set menu ($70) from Ethan Min…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 04, 2022

New Openings (and Reopenings): Dumpling Union, Cole Valley Tavern, Dar Fatma, Ivory & Vine

The Chatterbox

New Openings (and Reopenings): Dumpling Union, Cole Valley Tavern, Dar Fatma, Ivory & Vine

The Marina has a new spot for dumplings, DUMPLING UNION, with spicy pork xiao long bao (along with four other kinds of XLB), boiled pork and cabbage, siu mai, and an eclectic menu of dishes like hot & sour soup, tom yum seafood soup, Sichuan dan dan noodles, and kung…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 04, 2022

Coming Soon: New Paganini Project in The Grove Hayes Valley, Empire Pizza, The Old Clam House Returns!

The Chatterbox

Coming Soon: New Paganini Project in The Grove Hayes Valley, Empire Pizza, The Old Clam House Returns!

Some quick coming soon notes: Adriano Paganini and his Back of the House group will be opening a new fast-casual concept/version of the plant-based Wildseed in the former Grove location in Hayes Valley. [Via San Francisco Business Times] Meanwhile, the owners of The Grove are taking over the Pizzeria…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 04, 2022

(Sponsored Giveaway): Enter to Win an Elegant Moroccan Brunch for Two at Berber!

The Sugar Mama

(Sponsored Giveaway): Enter to Win an Elegant Moroccan Brunch for Two at Berber!

Berber has recently launched Sunday brunch, offering exquisite, award-winning Mediterranean cuisine in a lush, North African haven, located in the heart of San Francisco. Recognized for our weekly live cirque entertainment and innovative programming, we’re reinventing the Bay Area’s concept of dinner theater. Our Sunday brunch giveaway includes…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 04, 2022

Closures: Pomelo, Washington Bakery Restaurant, and Annie Callan Departs Zuni

The Chatterbox

Closures: Pomelo, Washington Bakery Restaurant, and Annie Callan Departs Zuni

SF long-timers will be sad to learn that POMELO on Judah has closed after almost 25 years of business—their last day was April 30th, 2022. Their closure announcement stated: “In addition to the loss of our lease and a financially devastating 2 years of pandemic, it has become an…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • May 04, 2022

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