Neighborhood Watch

Panam Taking Frisee Space; Chef Shuffle at Chez Papa

Photo: Courtesy Chez Papa Bistrot

The Castro: After some 10 months of vacancy the old Frisee space is about to open back up. Due next Wednesday Oct. 21: A neo-French fusion bistro (and “hip lounge by night) called Panam. [Eater]

Potrero Hill: Chez Papa Bistrot has a new executive chef in Nicolas Jardin, who came over from Chapeau! [Scoop/SF Chronicle]

SoMa: The Iron Cactus taqueria is due to open next week near the Caltrain station. They’ll do standard taqueria fare with draft beers and wine. [SFoodie]

Oakland: The Hodo Soy Beanery, which used to make its tofu products in San Jose, has just reopened in West Oakland. [SF Biz Times]

Panam Taking Frisee Space; Chef Shuffle at Chez Papa