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This Week In Food: Barcelona Bar Star Pops Up In SF

Rikki's Bar in Castro focuses on women's sports, aiming to expand the demographic representation in sports bars.
Horn Barbecue's expansion into Sacramento demonstrates growth following its recent debut in Lafayette after rebuilding.
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A Buzzy Arts District Tasting Room Calls It Quits After Less Than a Year

Neighborhood Winery closed after less than a year, but its owners remain committed to continuing wine production and pop-up events.

Eater LA's 10 Most-Read Stories of 2024

2024 showcased vibrant dining stories in LA, from new restaurants capturing nostalgia to the closing of established chains, reflecting the city's dynamic culinary landscape.

A Buzzy Arts District Tasting Room Calls It Quits After Less Than a Year

Neighborhood Winery closed after less than a year, but its owners remain committed to continuing wine production and pop-up events.

Eater LA's 10 Most-Read Stories of 2024

2024 showcased vibrant dining stories in LA, from new restaurants capturing nostalgia to the closing of established chains, reflecting the city's dynamic culinary landscape.
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Flynn McGarry of Gem Is Opening Another Manhattan Restaurant

Chef Flynn McGarry's new restaurant Cove will highlight East Coast produce with West Coast influences in fall 2025.
LaLou wine bar is closing due to rising costs, marking a significant industry trend.
A fire at Herald Square holiday market has significantly damaged multiple vendor booths.
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This Week In Food: Magnolia Brewing Makes a Comeback

Magnolia Brewing reopens under new ownership with upgraded menu and returning favorites. Turtle Tower and other eateries are also reshaping the local dining landscape.

Turtle Tower Is Maybe (Probably) Coming Back, Fingers Crossed

Turtle Tower may be making a comeback in San Francisco through a new venture called Turtle Tower Bistro.

This Week In Food: Magnolia Brewing Makes a Comeback

Magnolia Brewing reopens under new ownership with upgraded menu and returning favorites. Turtle Tower and other eateries are also reshaping the local dining landscape.

Turtle Tower Is Maybe (Probably) Coming Back, Fingers Crossed

Turtle Tower may be making a comeback in San Francisco through a new venture called Turtle Tower Bistro.
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The Sign Outside the City's Oldest French Bistro Has Been Stolen

The brass plaque of the historic restaurant, Le Veau d'Or, was stolen in broad daylight amidst challenges of theft affecting local businesses.

A Top LA Pizzeria Makes a Big Move to the Westside Next Year

Chef William Joo plans to move Pizzeria Sei to a more sustainable, full-service location in Palms by 2025 to accommodate its growing popularity.

Rock & Brews at Yaamava' Resort & Casino has closed

Rock & Brews, the Kiss-themed restaurant at Yaamava' Casino, has closed, with a new dining concept set to open in 2025.

Mark Wahlberg's Las Vegas restaurant catches on fire before ribbon-cutting ceremony

Mark Wahlberg's restaurant, Flecha Cantina, experienced a fire caused by a defective outdoor fire pit, but operations resumed quickly with no injuries reported.
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This Week In Food: Lazy Bear and Verjus Come Back Alive

Lazy Bear reopens with a revamped interior shifting to more intimate dining options.
Fifty Vara, a new bar and restaurant with a brewery, is set to open in January.
Community support helps El Faro remain open despite initial plans to sell.

Waterfront Stunner Cliff House Needs 'Much More Than $10 Million' in Repairs to Reopen

Cliff House reopening delayed until 2025 due to over $10 million repair costs.
Name disputes over 'Cliff House' impact the reopening plans.
Jules expands from a pop-up to a permanent location in San Francisco.

This Week In Food: Lazy Bear and Verjus Come Back Alive

Lazy Bear reopens with a revamped interior shifting to more intimate dining options.
Fifty Vara, a new bar and restaurant with a brewery, is set to open in January.
Community support helps El Faro remain open despite initial plans to sell.

Waterfront Stunner Cliff House Needs 'Much More Than $10 Million' in Repairs to Reopen

Cliff House reopening delayed until 2025 due to over $10 million repair costs.
Name disputes over 'Cliff House' impact the reopening plans.
Jules expands from a pop-up to a permanent location in San Francisco.
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What's the future of this popular South Miami gathering spot? Landmark draws a developer

Deli Lane & Sunset Tavern is relocating after 40 years due to redevelopment plans, but will continue to operate in South Miami.
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This Week In Food: El Faro Owner, Humphry Slocombe Bid Farewell to the Mission

Humphry Slocombe and El Faro are closing due to business challenges, while Bun Mee expands, highlighting the mixed fortunes in San Francisco's food scene.

This week's tablehopper: check the boxes. (free)

The author is settling in after a move while enjoying local food and beer.

This Week In Food: El Faro Owner, Humphry Slocombe Bid Farewell to the Mission

Humphry Slocombe and El Faro are closing due to business challenges, while Bun Mee expands, highlighting the mixed fortunes in San Francisco's food scene.

This week's tablehopper: check the boxes. (free)

The author is settling in after a move while enjoying local food and beer.
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After a Decade, a Hawaiian Comfort Food Chain Returns to New York

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is reopening multiple locations in New York, bringing unique birthing Hawaiian cuisine to the city.
The Meatpacking District is losing its last meatpackers to urban development, transitioning to a cultural hub.
Patti Ann's closes as a restaurant to reopen as a diner, highlighting shifts in dining trends.

'Beyond our control': Another restaurant closes at Universal CityWalk

Universal CityWalk has seen multiple closures, including the recent departure of Mini Monster, due to unsuccessful lease negotiations and rising commercial rents.

The Purple Pig's Founding Chef Departs After 15 Years

Jimmy Bannos Jr. has left the Purple Pig to focus on opening a new Greek restaurant called Koukla in Niles.
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2 months ago

The list of fast-food places pulling onions over E. coli concerns just keeps growing

Fast-food chains are withdrawing fresh onions due to E. coli risks after an outbreak linked to McDonald's caused illnesses and one death.

A Four Horsemen Alum Is Opening a New Wine Bar

Ava Trilling is opening Rude Mouth wine bar in Brooklyn this fall, continuing her successful pop-up legacy.

Get 30% off Weekend Lunch Food at Amazonico

Amazónico is offering a new weekend lunch menu that highlights Latin American cuisine and a unique dining atmosphere.

Rude service continues at Karen's Diner despite closure of sister restaurants

Karen's Diner in Angel Islington remains open and unaffected by the closure of its sister restaurants.
#san-francisco

Bissap Baobab can stay open till 4 a.m. on weekends, city says

Bissap Baobab can now stay open until 4 a.m. on weekends, enhancing its role in the local nightlife scene.

Get Ready for Tapas and Crusty Sandwiches Coming to the Mission District

Dario Barbone moves Aurora Centro to Mission District, renaming it Studio Aurora and expanding the menu to include more diverse options.

This Week In Food: Boichik Bagels Land In SF Saturday

Wayfare Tavern is relocating a few blocks away, Boichik Bagels opening first SF location, Bar Jabroni opens in Lower Haight.

Bissap Baobab can stay open till 4 a.m. on weekends, city says

Bissap Baobab can now stay open until 4 a.m. on weekends, enhancing its role in the local nightlife scene.

Get Ready for Tapas and Crusty Sandwiches Coming to the Mission District

Dario Barbone moves Aurora Centro to Mission District, renaming it Studio Aurora and expanding the menu to include more diverse options.

This Week In Food: Boichik Bagels Land In SF Saturday

Wayfare Tavern is relocating a few blocks away, Boichik Bagels opening first SF location, Bar Jabroni opens in Lower Haight.
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Goldburger Brings Crispy, Smashed Patties to the Former Burgerlords Space in Chinatown

Goldburger is set to open in Chinatown in October 2024, revitalizing the former Burgerlords space with a similar menu and local community focus.

Paulie Gee's Pizza Doubles Down on Expansion

Paulie Gee's is reopening in Gowanus, taking over a former Ample Hills location while urban farming ventures face challenges amid real estate developments.
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Three-Michelin Starred Per Se Is Temporarily Closed

Per Se, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant, is temporarily closed for unexpected kitchen maintenance, with a focus on safety and well-being of staff and guests.

Not a joke this time: Empire State Building to host Rainforest Cafe pop-up next month | amNewYork

The Rainforest Cafe will have a pop-up event in New York City from October 3-6, 2024, following a viral prank.

Three-Michelin Starred Per Se Is Temporarily Closed

Per Se, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant, is temporarily closed for unexpected kitchen maintenance, with a focus on safety and well-being of staff and guests.

Not a joke this time: Empire State Building to host Rainforest Cafe pop-up next month | amNewYork

The Rainforest Cafe will have a pop-up event in New York City from October 3-6, 2024, following a viral prank.
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NYC's first Rainforest Cafe to open at the Empire State Building - but there's a catch

The Rainforest Cafe will open a limited-time pop-up event at the Empire State Building in October after a successful April Fool's joke sparked fan interest.

Shake Shack shuts down in Oakland, First Edition sets closing date

First Edition cocktail bar in Oakland will close on September 30, hosting farewell parties until then.
Shake Shack has closed its Oakland location as part of a strategy to shut down underperforming restaurants.

Chef Douglass Williams' DW French Closes in the Fenway

Mida is expanding to Fenway Fortifying Italian dining in the area after DW French's closure.

A Breezy New Baja-Inspired Restaurant Is Opening in Silver Lake This Summer

Santa Monica's Blue Plate Restaurant Company is opening a Baja-inspired restaurant, Tacolina, in Silver Lake with 100 seats, a cocktail bar, and live entertainment.
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NYC Restaurants: Papaya King Tower + Brooklyn Night Market Edition

The former Papaya King location in NYC is transforming into luxury homes.

The Michelin-Starred Oxalis Team Is Opening a Bakery

Oxalis expands with a new bakery and cafe, while its original location transforms into an all-day cafe, with plans for a larger space in Prospect Heights.
Nana's Green Tea opens its first NYC outpost in Midtown, offering matcha-themed pastries, drinks, and more, hailing from Japan.

NYC Restaurants: Papaya King Tower + Brooklyn Night Market Edition

The former Papaya King location in NYC is transforming into luxury homes.

The Michelin-Starred Oxalis Team Is Opening a Bakery

Oxalis expands with a new bakery and cafe, while its original location transforms into an all-day cafe, with plans for a larger space in Prospect Heights.
Nana's Green Tea opens its first NYC outpost in Midtown, offering matcha-themed pastries, drinks, and more, hailing from Japan.
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For the First Time Ever, Tito's Tacos Adds a Chicken Burrito to the Menu

Tito's Tacos adds chicken burrito to menu after decades of minimal changes.

Levain Bakery Opens a New Location in Manhattan

Levain Bakery opens a new location in Flatiron, serving black and white cookies for the opening.
Mexico City chef Elly Fraser cooks in Manhattan, offering a dinner at the Manhattan Freehand hotel for $150 per person.
Taqueria Ramirez's owners expand their menu with pappardelle al pastor at Le Fanfare, an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn.

Animal Rights Activists Are Protesting the Brennan's Turtle Races

Turtle racing protested at Brennan's Pub by animal rights activists
New locations and events in the LA dining scene

A New Souplantation Homage Draws Big Lines in Rancho Cucumonga

Soup 'n Fresh, a new restaurant similar to Souplantation, opened in Rancho Cucamonga, drawing long lines of excited customers.
Highland Theatre closed permanently due to COVID-19 impact, while plans are made to restore the venue for future use.

Map: 7 new Bay Area restaurants, and 3 that are closing

New Bay Area restaurants in Antioch, Clayton, El Cerrito, Oakland, Emeryville, and Sunnyvale.
Closure of Adega, Pasta Bene, and original Hobee's, and relocation of Kirk's Steakburgers.
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