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The front of 903 (avec smoker!). Photo by Renee Crawshaw.

Jan 24, 2012

Now Open in Bernal: 903

After checking in with Sandbox Bakery owner Mutsumi Takehara a few times this past month, I was happy to see her tweet that her new second business officially opened in the former Maggie Mudd location, 903. She is serving breakfast...

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The new Dottie’s back dining room. Photo courtesy of Dottie’s.

Jan 24, 2012

Dottie's True Blue Cafe Up and Running

I got the confirmation too late for last week’s column, but Dottie’s True Blue Cafe has officially opened in its new SoMa location (the former Passion Café). It’s spacious, with wood floors and a marble bar, and lookin’ good! The...

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One of Darsky’s dream pies while at flour + water. Photo: © tablehopper.com.

Jan 10, 2012

Jon Darsky Resurfaces with Del Popolo, the Pizza Truck of Your Dreams

Pizza fanatics around the city are going to be really thrilled with this piece of news: Jon Darsky—the original pizzaiolo known for his fantastic pizzas when he was part of the flour + water opening team—is now releasing details about...

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Chef Nori at the James Beard Awards. Photo: © tablehopper.com.

Jan 10, 2012

Chef Nori Sugie No Longer in Los Angeles, Now at Nombe

I first learned about chef Noriyuki “Nori” Sugie from chef Joel Huff, a former (amazing) chef at Silks, who said Sugie was a huge influence on his cooking (Sugie was at Asiate at the Mandarin Oriental in New York). Sugie...

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Ceri Smith; photo provided by Ceri Smith.

Jan 17, 2012

Ceri Smith of Biondivino Planning to Open an Enoteca on Russian Hill

After reading this blog post that Ceri Smith of Biondivino was opening a second business in Russian Hill, I heard a rumor that Boulette’s Larder was involved, so of course I had to give her a call. It ends up...

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In 2012, It's Time for These Things to Be Shelved

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Flickr photo by Mr. T in DC.

Yup, it’s another year, which means it’s my annual opportunity to gather some grist for my cranky mill. Nope, no 2011 recap of my favorite meals here, nor a hot trend prediction recap (“This year is all about MARSHMALLOWS! And...

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"Meaty" Events with Meatpaper and COCHON 555

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Here’s a couple meaty events for your consideration, whether you call yourself a meat eater, flexitarian, omnivore, whatever—just have a good time, these events don’t come around all the time. Meaty publication Meatpaper invites you to celebrate their new “Bones”...

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  • No Pepper Needed at This Table - A fabulous sighting at Park Tavern on Friday night: the...
  • Dueling Football Teams on the Field, and in Restaurants - Yeah, rough weekend for football fans. I was amused to...
  • Hey, Guy - I’m sure the team at Atelier Crenn was beyond thrilled...
  • On a Mission - Chef Robert Irvine (of Food Network’s Dinner: Impossible, Worst Cooks...
  • Susan Sarandon Seeks Protection from Vampires - Susan Sarandon  was seen dining at Bistro Boudin on Sunday...
  • More of the Mustachioed Man - After last week’s sighting of John Waters at Rebel, now...
  • Food Royalty - According to some buzz on Facebook, Ruth Reichl (in town...
  • Spotted at Boulevard - A couple sightings at Boulevard: Peter Coyote and author William...
  • Date Night with Michael Franti - Michael Franti (Spearhead) had a quick dinner with his girlfriend...
  • Wino Weekend - A tablehopper follower on Twitter let me know Sophia Bush...
  • Joe, Can You Pass Me a Croissant? - According to a tweet, Joe Montana had lunch at Café...
  • Jake Gyllenhaal: Ramen Eater - A bunch of tweets flowed in on Saturday, spotting a...
  • John Waters Spotted at Rebel - Last Thursday night, @sneakysbbq tweeted that John Waters was at...
  • Would You Care for a Chalice, Sir? - A tablehopper spotter saw Peter Dinklage, who plays a primary...
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