Nob Hill rising while Hutong flips back to Betelnut

Opening soon is Mason Pacific (1358 Mason Street, 415-684-1907) from Jay Thomson and Shannon McTiernan Thomson in the former Lalola space that borders Nob Hill, Russian Hill, and C... Read More

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Practice your Spanish at the new Coqueta and Padrecito

By Marcia Gagliardi

Over on the waterfront, celebrity chef Michael Chiarello (Bottega) has opened Coqueta (Pier 5, 415-704-8866), his Spanish project in the former Lafitte. The 84-seat space features ... Read More

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An address you’ll want to remember: 1760 Polk

The place for a midweek break

By Marcia Gagliardi

After pestering co-owner Giancarlo Paterlini of Acquerello for weeks about gossip surrounding a second project, I can finally release the details. The Acquerello team (co-owners G... Read More

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It’s not over until the fat lady sings at Tosca; Fior d’Italia blooms again

By Marcia Gagliardi

Big news swept through the City with the announcement in the Business Times that Tosca Cafe (242 Columbus Avenue) has been saved (owner Jeannette Etheredge reportedly owed $100,000... Read More

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Cocotte and coffee, plus new projects in 2013

By Marcia Gagliardi

Good news for S.F.’s Embarcadero (and for his many lady fans): Chef Michael Chiarello of Bottega (Napa), television, book, and NapaStyle fame will be opening a Spanish restau... Read More

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Who’s the boss (in North Beach)?

By Marcia Gagliardi

At long last — Tony Gemignani finally opened Capo’s on Nov. 16 — a year after the news that he was opening a new restaurant in the former Pulcinella space (641 Va... Read More

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A detailed look at Et Al. and new projects on Marina Green

By Marcia Gagliardi

Fans of Ceri Smith and her popular Russian Hill wine shop, Biondivino, have been anxiously awaiting the opening of her new enoteca/wine salon, Et Al. (2255 Polk Street, 415-655-315... Read More

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International flavors Korean, Italian & more

By Marcia Gagliardi

Big chef change news: chef Ron Siegel is now the executive chef of Michael Mina (252 California Street, 415-397-9222) after eight years at the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco. I talked ... Read More

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Laurel Heights gets a new Cal-French restaurant; sandwiches take over the City

By Marcia Gagliardi

Coming to Laurel Heights: Chez Nico (name subject to change) at 3228 Sacra-mento Street in the Blu clothing store space, with an anticipated opening in early 2013. The restaurant o... Read More

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Turkish delights

By Marcia Gagliardi

A couple of new downtown projects: Machka (584 Wash-ington Street, 415-391-8228) is opening next to Taverna Aventine. A recent press release fills in the details: It’s a Turk... Read More

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Whistling Dixie in the Presidio

By Marcia Gagliardi

The biggest opening this past month is chef-owner Joseph Humphrey’s Dixie (One Letterman Drive, 415-829-3363) in the Presidio. Humphrey, known for his years cooking at Meadow... Read More

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The Fillmore and Russian Hill both play host to new restaurants

By Marcia Gagliardi

There are lots of new restaurant projects around town, starting with the Fillmore district: Next door to the popular State Bird Provisions (1529 Fillmore Street, 415-795-1272) will... Read More

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Charlie Palmer comes to S.F. and Dynamo Donuts to the Marina!

New temptation

By Marcia Gagliardi

Now open in Union Square in the Mystic Hotel is Burritt Tavern (417 Stockton Street, 415-400-0561) from chef-owner Charlie Palmer, his first restaurant in San Francisco. The Tavern... Read More

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New brunches in North Beach; comings and goings

Mergers and acquisitions in the tasty trade

By Marcia Gagliardi

Charles Phan has yet another project in his wheelhouse, a new bar and restaurant at Pier 3. It will be a 1,300-square-foot bar and restaurant and will be a departure from his other... Read More

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You can now enjoy your Joe’s Special at OJ’s in North Beach

By Marcia Gagliardi

North Beach is buzzing with the opening of Original Joe’s (601 Union Street, 415-775-4877) on Washington Square Park (see our cover story on page 10). The restaurant, which d... Read More

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