Is this still Sam Wo?
A former executive chef of Rose Pistola busted for a string of bank robberies.
The financial suck of running and owning a restaurant can become unbearable. Been there, done that.
Venders put you on COD for late payments. Coming up with payroll so employees can pay their rent. IRS comes knocking for their lb of flesh. Desperation becomes overwhelming.
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This actually handy. It would be great if they (or someone) ran a series of these, places to pick up a picnic lunch near parks.
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SFGate: $1.99 Bay Area burger spot opens in Berkeley to long lines down the block
On Friday, a San Jose spot known for its $1.99 smash burgers opened a new restaurant in Berkeley to long lines. Campus Burgers gave away over [1,600 free smash burgers (https://www.instagram.com/p/DOhfmI8D6yr/?hl=en) to celebrate its grand opening just two blocks from the UC Berkeley campus.
“It was crazy but pretty cool,” said co-owner Jim Angelopoulos. “It’s nice to see a long line around the block.”
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Food and literature tour at Mt. View Cemetery at 5000 Piedmont, Oakland on Sat. Sept 27 at 10 am.
Left to right from top: Tour guide Barbara Gibson at the tomb of Leroy Napoleon “Jack” McQuesten; Chocolate entrepreneur Domingo Ghiradelli; Horticulturist Henderson Luelling (founder of Fruitvale); an early Folgers Coffee ad; Gibson at Folger’s resting place.P hotos courtesy of Barbara Gibson. Public Domain via Wikipedia:
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Maria C. in Mission Local on Fenikkusu Omakase at 1009 Guerrero in SF Mission
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Old Fashioned cocktails at Sam’s Grill, 374 Bush, SF
Willie Brown has a vodka martini at Sam’s Grill.
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Hon’s Wun-Tun opens a third location at 1830 Irving in SF Sunset District.
Lotsa relatives there. I hope they’re enjoying the tours.
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Ica cream social for kids in SF Tenderloin.
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Super Mensch, new style deli, opens Wed. Spet 24 at 2336 Chestnut, next to the Presidio Theater in the SF Marina
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Mike Lim at Elio’s Family Restaurant at 260 Floresta in San Leandro
That pastrami sandwich doesn’t really look good - I prefer sandwiches which are more balanced with the right ratios (but I guess those are not sexy enough for instagram
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A new giant Korean market, Mega Mart, opens tomorrow Sept 24 in a former Target store at 1775 East Bayshore in East Palo Alto,
This sounds like a smart move on Sattui’s part, in response to the dwindling interest in wine by younger drinkers. The deli offerings have been greatly expanded, a welcome option after Dean & Deluca closed up.
V. Sattui Winery has finally reopened its expanded/revamped deli/wine shop & tasting bar. The new Mercato del Gusto is now a destination that rivals Napa Valley’s legendary Oakville Grocery, located less than five miles south on Hwy 29. Sattui enlarged the open, barn-like structure by 28 feet, which more than doubled the size of the deli and marketplace.
The winery prides itself on a diverse and sometimes unusual wine types, along with new blends aimed at enticing younger generation visitors to become fans. Tastings start at $45, but the winery just launched free flights, featuring three wines, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It has also started a by-the-glass program, onto which visitors can add food pairings.
V. Sattui Winery. 111 White Ln., St. Helena. (free link; may require registration): https://www.sfchronicle.com/v-sattui-winery-market-deli-re-opens
Oh I didn’t realize Mega Mart replaces Target. The Target space is really big for a grocery store…!
ABC7’s Larry Beil’s tribute to late House of Prime Rib owner Joe Betz
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/joe-betz-owner-house-of-prime-rib-dies-21065510.php
Joseph Betz, the owner of SF’s House of Prime Rib, poses for a photo in the meat locker of the restaurant in San Francisco on July 6, 2022.
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Oaklandside Nosh
New Peruvian restaurant Lucuma opened in the old Wise Sons space in downtown Oakland at 1700 Franklin St. Credit: Florence Middleton for East Bay Nosh
Anticuchos de Corazón: Classic Peruvian beef heart skewers with pavé potato and choclo
The beef hearts are sliced meticulously into roughly half-inch-thick pieces, then marinated overnight in a bright, punchy sauce made from garlic, herbs and ají panca, or Peruvian red pepper.
FOX40
Wine crisis
KTVU 2 SF
Mike Lim travels to the original location of The Refuge in San Carlos and tries the homemade #19 Pastrami and the Philly Cheeseteak.
Since 1909, this SF Chinatown restaurant serves dishes that are uncommon such as oxtail, beef tongue and an apple soup.
New Lun Ting Cafe (Pork Chop House)
670 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 362-5667
CASH only
opens everyday at 10:30 am
Orphan Andy’s at Market and Castro in. SF
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