Just wait until you taste the dahi wada (urad dal/black lentil dumplings, spiced chilled yogurt, cilantro, tamarind). Photo: Alicia Fischer.
Get Your Ticket for This tablehopper Spirited Supper at Besharam on September 24th!
I’m so thrilled to announce the latest tablehopper spirited supper—it has been tooooo long! On Tuesday September 24th, we’ll be dining at Besharam in Dogpatch, with our cohost, Mount Gay Rum! Have you had a chance to visit chef-owner Heena...
The cozy interior of Matterhorn is full of booths and knotty pine. Photo: © tablehopper.com.
New Owners Prepare to Open a Beautifully Updated Matterhorn at the End of September
It’s pretty wonderful when a San Francisco classic can transition into new hands, and get the right kind of careful update. This is how things are playing out for the Matterhorn, a Swiss fondue restaurant that was holding it down...
The former South Park Cafe. Photo via Facebook.
South Park Cafe Gets a Second Life...From a Startup
These are definitely interesting times in San Francisco. A star tablehopper reader (love ya, Luke!) has been updating me on things happening at South Park Cafe, which closed last year after 32 years (I miss you, pig salad!), and would...
Belga’s dining room. Photo by Aubrie Pick.
Coming Soon: Corey Lee's Barbecue Project, Wildseed, Sho Kamio's SF Project, Little Joe's, Tacolicious Chico
According to a liquor license transfer that just hit the wires, Corey Lee (Benu) is opening a project in the former Blowfish. He confirmed to the Chronicle that it’s going to be his long-awaited Korean restaurant, possibly by next summer,...
Assorted dumplings from Dumpling Time. Photo: Michael Ogata.
Four New Dumpling Spots (!), Bayview Bistro, and Purple Rice
Okay, dumpling lovers, you have some new options to explore. First, the Omakase Restaurant Group has closed Udon Time, and opened Dumpling Time Express in its place. (The group’s popular Dumpling Time is just around the corner.) You can come...
Get Your Ticket for This tablehopper Spirited Supper at Besharam on September 24th!
Just wait until you taste the dahi wada (urad dal/black lentil dumplings, spiced chilled yogurt, cilantro, tamarind). Photo: Alicia Fischer.
I’m so thrilled to announce the latest tablehopper spirited supper—it has been tooooo long! On Tuesday September 24th, we’ll be dining at Besharam in Dogpatch, with our cohost, Mount Gay Rum! Have you had a chance to visit chef-owner Heena...
(Sponsored Event): SF's Cheesiest Weekend of the Year is Upon Us!
SF Cheese Fest is celebrating five years in San Francisco this weekend! It’s the City’s cheesiest weekend of the year and tickets are still available but going fast at sfcheesefest.com. And you can get an exclusive 10% discount by entering...
PDO Feta Trip to Greece
Yours truly in one of the barrel-aging rooms at the A.S. Kalavryton cooperative.
When I was invited on a press trip to Greece to learn about PDO feta, trust, I gave huge thanks to Athena, and Demeter, and a shout-out to Zeus himself. It was pretty spot-on as far as media invites go,...
Upcoming Fab Food Events for Your Consideration
A seasonal (and always vegetarian!) spread at Greens. Photo: Nader Khouri.
I really can’t type anymore, I am so wiped out, but I wanted to be sure you had these events on your radar—click the links for all the details: The Greens 40th Anniversary Acclaimed Chef Dinner Series features a distinguished...
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