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This week's tablehopper: maxed out.

What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: maxed out.

Hello, friends. Let’s all take a big inhale together (although I hope your windows are closed with today’s unhealthy AQI). And exhalllllle. How about one more deep breath. Maybe another. Okay. Drop and roll those shoulders. Unclench that jaw. Massage that jawline, along with your temples and neck…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 30, 2020

Oh Boy, Oh Joy! Toy Boat by Jane Due to Open This Friday!

The Chatterbox

Oh Boy, Oh Joy! Toy Boat by Jane Due to Open This Friday!

When the news came out in June that the 38-year-old TOY BOAT DESSERT CAFE on Clement Street was closing, there was a sadness that swept through the city. SF native Amanda Michael of Jane the Bakery and Jane cafés tells me she was really depressed about it—she used to…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 15, 2020

Yay, They're Back: Town Hall, Boulevard, Kuma Sushi

The Chatterbox

Yay, They're Back: Town Hall, Boulevard, Kuma Sushi

After being closed the past six months, it’s great to hear that 17-year-old ~TOWN HALL~ (since 2003!) has dusted off the pass and is back in action. Chef-owner Mitchell Rosenthal was interviewed by Eater about all the changes happening at the collection of restaurants he operates with his brother,…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 15, 2020

Reformatted Reopenings: Trick Dog Is Now Quik Dog, Plus Heirloom Pizza, and a Second Saru Sushi Bar

The Chatterbox

Reformatted Reopenings: Trick Dog Is Now Quik Dog, Plus Heirloom Pizza, and a Second Saru Sushi Bar

Closed since the beginning of the pandemic, the ever-busy TRICK DOG bar is coming back this Thursday September 17th as a new, interim concept: QUIK DOG, operating out of Trick Dog’s space. The Bon Vivants Hospitality team is trying out this quick-food, takeout concept, focusing on burgers, hot dogs,…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 15, 2020

Additional Openings Include Marlena, Tarragon Cafe in Lower Haight

The Chatterbox

Additional Openings Include Marlena, Tarragon Cafe in Lower Haight

Back in July, I wrote about the upcoming MARLENA RESTAURANT opening in the former Hillside Supper Club on Precita Park (read all the details here), and they’re now offering their picnic basket service every Thu-Sun afternoon, starting this Thursday September 17th (just in time for the clearing skies!). Each…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 15, 2020

Closures and Changes at Besharam, Bussaba, Pera; Plus Dosa on Fillmore, Trou Normand, Obispo, and Nommo Close Permanently

The Chatterbox

Closures and Changes at Besharam, Bussaba, Pera; Plus Dosa on Fillmore, Trou Normand, Obispo, and Nommo Close Permanently

I was so, so sorry to read chef-owner Heena Patel’s post on Instagram that they were temporarily closing BESHARAM in Dogpatch due to alllll the difficulties of running a restaurant right now (please click to read it). Her soulful Gujarati dishes are one of our city’s treasures. Which…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 15, 2020

(Sponsored Giveaway): Enter to Win $50 Off a Real Feast from Your Favorite SF Eateries!

The Sugar Mama

(Sponsored Giveaway): Enter to Win $50 Off a Real Feast from Your Favorite SF Eateries!

Tired of resorting to overpriced food delivery after another hard day’s work from home? Club Feast is looking to treat one lucky giveaway winner to a real Feast! With a $50 coupon off their restaurant delivery services, feel free to spoil yourself, send food to your loved ones, or…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 15, 2020

Get Happy About These East Bay Openings and Updates

The Chatterbox

Get Happy About These East Bay Openings and Updates

There have been a bunch of happenings in the East Bay, and I want to give you a quick round-up of updates. Apologies for not personally following up with these owners for deeper stories here—I didn’t have cell service in the mountains this past week (it was great!…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 15, 2020

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