Aziza reopens in the Outer Richmond, new eats in Cow Hollow

Owner Mourad Lahlou reopens the city’s beloved Aziza, some new casual bites in Cow Hollow, and new brunch in the FiDi. COW HOLLOW/MARINA Big Night Restaurant Group has finished ... Read More

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Matterhorn reopens with new owners, plant-based Wildseed opens on Union

By Marcia Gagliardi

The Matterhorn is having a wonderful comeback, and the former Belga has transformed into the plant-based Wildseed. COW HOLLOW It’s pretty wonderful when a San Francisco classic c... Read More

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Changes at Cow Marlowe, Tosca’s new owners, and a first look at Nari

By Marcia Gagliardi

MARINA There’s a new chicken and waffle spot called, easily enough, Chicken n Waffle Place (1968 Lombard Street). The hormone-free chicken is soaked in buttermilk, breaded, and f... Read More

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New openings in the Marina, and Perry’s on Union turns 50

By Marcia Gagliardi

The Marina gets a new wine bar, and get ready to celebrate Perry’s on Union’s 50th birthday for the month of August, plus happy hour news, and the Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf ... Read More

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New brunch options, and a look at all the floors of the French One65 project

By Marcia Gagliardi

San Francisco is a brunching town, and here are some options to check out. One of the biggest projects of 2019 is the multilevel One65 (165 O’Farrell Street) from acclaimed chef ... Read More

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You win some (two new Marina bars) and lose some (Brick Yard)

By Marcia Gagliardi

Here’s your latest restaurant news in the Northside: MARINA Yeehaw is what you’ll be hearing at a new country music bar coming to the Marina called Westwood (2036 Lombard Stree... Read More

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New high-end dim sum, Tuesday night burgers, and Sunday brunch

By Marcia Gagliardi

COW HOLLOW A second, 70-seat location of Eric Lilavois and Dave Cruz’s Little Gem (2184 Union Street) has opened in the former Umami Burger. The menu is similar to their Hayes Va... Read More

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At last, the highly anticipated Noosh opens on Fillmore Street

By Marcia Gagliardi

Sound the trumpets: after numerous delays, preview dinners, and early delivery on Caviar, you can finally visit Noosh (2001 Fillmore Street) firsthand for dinner (daytime hours are... Read More

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Inspiration for brunch, lunch, and an affordable midweek meal

By Marcia Gagliardi

Here are the latest restaurant happenings in the city’s Northside neighborhoods: COW HOLLOW Now open is Mamo (3659 Buchanan Street, 415-658-7150), a restaurant blending Colom... Read More

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Verjus opens from the founders of Quince; Spanish cuisine on Russian Hill

By Marcia Gagliardi

Here are the latest restaurant happenings in the Northside: JACKSON SQUARE Now open in Jackson Square is Verjus (528 Washington Street) from Michael and Lindsay Tusk of Quince and... Read More

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Five restaurant projects to look forward to in 2019

By Marcia Gagliardi

The restaurant business may be harder than ever to succeed at in San Francisco, but it’s not stopping these new projects. (And we’re not just talking fast-casual places, althou... Read More

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The triangle gets a new look and late-night dining with Cow Marlowe

By Marcia Gagliardi

COW HOLLOW Now open from Anna Weinberg and James Nicholas of the Big Night Restaurant Group (Marlowe, Petit Marlowe, Leo’s Oyster Bar, Park Tavern, The Cavalier, and Marianne’s... Read More

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Two big closures on Russian Hill and what is moving in

By Marcia Gagliardi

FILLMORE Congrats to Jay Foster, Matthew Washington, and Erin Traylor for getting Isla Vida Afro-Caribbean Grill (1325 Fillmore Street) open in record time. Boom. Isla Vida is serv... Read More

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Greens returns from a fire, The Cheese School’s new location, and more

By Marcia Gagliardi

MARINA Some great news regarding our dear Greens (2 Marina Boulevard, Building A, Fort Mason Center, 415-771-6222), which has been closed for four months after suffering a kitchen ... Read More

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Marina scores a beer hall; Cow Hollow has a new place to imbibe

By Marcia Gagliardi

MARINA A modern Bavarian beer hall from the beer-lovin’ gents behind Biergarten and Suppenküche (Aaron and Matt Hulme) is now open: Radhaus (2 Marina Blvd., Bldg. A, Fort Mason ... Read More