• Jablow's Meats

    During the month of August, Dan Jablow, whose sandwich pop-up appears far too infrequently for our tastes, will be in residence at the SF FoodLab every weekday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. His pastrami, brined for a week and smoked over apple- and cherrywood, is extraordinary, the kind of sandwich we could eat every day for at least a month.

    By Jonathan Kauffman August 13th, 2012 Read More
  • Tradition

    The newest bar from the Bourbon & Branch crew, Tradition pays homage to classic cocktails. Reserve one of the walled booths and you and your friends can order from eight themed menus, including New Orleans favorites and dive-bar staples. (In regard to the latter: Yes, you can get a Slow Comfortable Screw Up Against a Wall, much improved from your college days.) Another drink we recommend is the suave, complex, barrel-aged Sazerac. See our previous coverage.

    By Jonathan Kauffman August 13th, 2012 Read More
  • The Crème BrÃ"lée Spot

    Curtis Kimball, aka The Crème Brûlée Cart, opened a walk-up window at Vega this weekend. The window sells--well, you can guess--from noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.

    By Jonathan Kauffman August 13th, 2012 Read More
  • Dining Room At Vesper

    Dining Room has closed its doors on Washington Ave., and moved into a larger space in the Shelborne Hotel. The restaurant has been renamed Dining Room Pop-Up at Vesper.

    By Trina Sargalski August 11th, 2012 Read More
  • Fix

    This new South Beach restaurant aims to serve both ends of the wild-night-out spectrum, with late-night snacking and all-day breakfast menus.

    By Trina Sargalski August 11th, 2012 Read More
  • Maison Kayser

    The famed Parisian bakery opens an outpost with a café on the Upper East Side; it offers pastries and breads, plus a menu of classic French fare is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    By Posie Harwood August 10th, 2012 Read More
  • Down East

    The owners of Grey Lady have opened this takeout seafood shack next door, serving lunch and dinner. Swing by for a fast fix of clam and lobster rolls, oysters and more.

    By Posie Harwood August 10th, 2012 Read More
  • 54Twenty

    Kyle Schutte, formerly of V?, is now running the kitchen at this souped-up Hollywood diner.

    By Willy Blackmore August 10th, 2012 Read More
  • Mission Rock Resort

    After a $2 million renovation, this beloved waterfront hangout reopens today, now with an oyster bar and a seafood-centric menu. Never fear: You can still spend a sunny afternoon drinking on the deck.

    By Jonathan Kauffman August 10th, 2012 Read More
  • Diablo Taco

    Silver Lake is now home to this so-called urban taco fabricator and crafter of fine micheladas, which opened on Tues.

    By Willy Blackmore August 9th, 2012 Read More
  • Red Door

    This Bucktown restaurant launches its new late-night, Thu.-only tamale menu tonight, with options like Buffalo chicken and bulgogi pork with kimchi ($3), available from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

    By Heather Sperling August 9th, 2012 Read More