Neighborhood Watch

Schmidt’s Serves Dinner in the Mission; New Absinthe Prix Fixe in Hayes Valley

Mission: Schmidt’s is now serving dinner after getting their beer and wine license. [SFoodie]
Hayes Valley: Absinthe has started offering a $16 three-course prix fixe, including chef’s choice of appetizer (likely a salad or something like that), a sandwich, and a dessert.
Nob Hill: The Small Bottles/Small Bites menu at the Dining Room at the Ritz is a hit, but why all the hatred of the Tonga Room? [SFist]
Oakland: The new Jack London Square marketplace will be three times the size of the Ferry Building [Eater]

Schmidt’s Serves Dinner in the Mission; New Absinthe Prix Fixe in Hayes Valley