New places opening in the Marina and on Fillmore, North Beach happenings

MARINA The second location of Dabba (2240 Chestnut Street) has opened, bringing its uniquely borderless fine-casual cuisine that is “comfort food just like your Californian-India... Read More

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Meet your new spot for wine and pasta, plus Marlowe comes to Cow Hollow

By Marcia Gagliardi

LOWER FILLMORE A long-awaited project (oh, San Francisco, why do you make it so hard to open a business?) has now opened on Fillmore: Merchant Roots (1365 Fillmore Street), which i... Read More

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Two chic new restaurant openings

By Marcia Gagliardi

SORREL Just opened in Laurel Heights (3228 Sacramento Street), and what a beaut Sorrel is. Anyone mourning the loss/move of Nico from Sacramento Street to North Beach will be hap... Read More

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Two new places to lounge and drink quality wine

By Marcia Gagliardi

Editors’ note: Last month we profiled a round-up of neighborhood wine bars; now there are two more to add to your list. MARINA A few weeks ago, I had a sneak peek of Howells (237... Read More

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It’s smelling meaty in the Marina, and sweet at B. Patisserie

By Marcia Gagliardi

MARINA Those in the Marina will soon be able to get their lamb salad and frozen Greek yogurt on with the upcoming opening of the fourth location of Souvla in the former David’... Read More

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The new year brings openings, closings, and more to the Northside

By Marcia Gagliardi

COW HOLLOW It’s getting close for Dominique Crenn’s new wine bar project, Bar Crenn (3131 Fillmore St.), slated to open in the former Cellar Door on Feb. 20. On Instagram, sh... Read More

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It’s not just the fish that’s fresh at Fisherman’s Grotto No. 9

By Marcia Gagliardi

One of the Wharf’s most beloved stalwarts, Fishermen’s Grotto No. 9 (2847 Taylor Street, 415-673-7025) has reopened under new owner Chris Henry. It has had quite the thoughtful... Read More

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December will have you visiting some great new markets and brunch, too

By Marcia Gagliardi

MARINA The vegan and gluten-free Seed + Salt (2240 Chestnut Street) closed at the end of November; owner Mo Clancy plans to reformulate the business (the space is too small and li... Read More

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Wine (and design) lovers will find a lot to love at The Salzburg in North Beach

By Marcia Gagliardi

NORTH BEACH Are you ready for this beautiful new wine bar that feels as if an Austrian chalet was dropped into North Beach? Owners Jay Esopenko and Melissa Gugni (Union Larder, Lit... Read More

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Mamanoko opens in the former Mamacita, and more new spots

By Marcia Gagliardi

There is some life in the former Mamacita space in the Marina, and it’s now home to Mamanoko (2317 Chestnut Street, 415-346-8494). Partners Stryker Scales and Sam Josi (Mamacita,... Read More

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Roma Antica brings authentic Roman dishes to the Marina

By Marcia Gagliardi

Now open in the Marina is Roma Antica (3242 Scott Street, 415-896-4002), an authentic and casual Italian restaurant focused on serving Roman pasta (handmade) and pinsa, making it ... Read More

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Julius’ Castle will return to its perch on Telegraph Hill

By Marcia Gagliardi

TELEGRAPH HILL I never thought I’d see the day that I could write that the long-closed (since 2007) Julius’ Castle (302 Greenwich Street) will reopen on Telegraph Hill. (My g... Read More

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Alfred’s reopens, upper Fillmore gets some action, and a summer beer garden

By Marcia Gagliardi

FINANCIAL DISTRICT Great news, buckaroos. Alfred’s (659 Merchant Street, 415-781-7058, alfredssf.com) has finally reopened after that nasty fire in the basement back in April. Yo... Read More

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A16’s ‘fempire,’ and there’s a new wine bar on Chestnut Street, Cultivar

By Marcia Gagliardi

MARINA Congratulations to chef Nicolette Manescalchi, who has been with the A16 group for eight years, most recently as chef de cuisine at A16 (2355 Chestnut Street, 415-771-2216... Read More

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Portland’s Salt & Straw ice cream comes to Fillmore; more room at Blue Barn Gourmet in Marina

By Marcia Gagliardi

EMBARCADERO Coming to the Waterfront Plaza this spring is Norcina (50 Francisco Street), an Italian cafe and delicatessen from Kaitlynn Bauman of Levi Plaza’s Parlor 1255. B... Read More

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