In Today's Datebook: Farallon reclaims its 3.5 stars, plus Prime Rib Shabu,...
Farallon's bar. Photo: Deanne Fitzmaurice/The Chronicle So much restauranty goodness in today’s Thursday Datebook: The Update: After receiving 2.5 stars from Michael Bauer in 2008 and a subsequent cut...
View ArticleRestaurant rebirth in the works for forgotten Lake Merced Boathouse
Once upon a time, the Lake Merced Boathouse Bar & Grill was still open. Its past owner, Chor Lee, is pictured here in 1999. Photo: Deanne Fitzmaurice/The Chronicle, 1999 The second story of the...
View ArticleIn Today's Datebook: Street Food Festivals, 2.5 stars each for Village Pub...
Global Soul at the weekly "Off The Grid gathering in Fort Mason. Global Soul is one of many vendors that will be at this weekend's street food bonanza. Photo: Stephen Lam/The Chronicle The Feature:...
View ArticleLocavore, Schweet Boks, Grub, Sweet Maple and Sweet Lime: All Now Open
Grub. Photo via the restaurant. For nearly the first time in months, a week passed without a big deal restaurant opening. The “lull” won’t last long, as Quince’s little sis Cotogna is slated to open...
View ArticlePatxi’s Pizza stakes a claim at the Inner Sunset’s former Darla’s
The Patxi's deep dish is headed to the Sunset. Photo: Katy Raddatz/The Chronicle The now-closed Darla's. Photo: Yelp Longtime Inner Sunset standby Darla’s closed at the end of April, but it hasn’t...
View ArticleDemolition for Doggie Diner?
If you don't like the Doggie Diner, then you are not American. Photo: Lacy Atkins/The Chronicle Photo: Liz Hafalia/The Chronicle The former site of a Doggie Diner outpost is set for demolition. The...
View ArticleNow Open: Super Duper in the Marina, Patxi’s in the Sunset
Super Duper on Chestnut. Two of the Bay Area’s most successful local mini-chains opened their latest locations this week. First off, after a false start, Adriano Paganini (Beretta, Delarosa) opened his...
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