Nob Hill: Bouche (603 Bush Street), the little French restaurant taking the former Swell spot, will be opening this Thursday, December 8, says owner Guillaume Issaverdens. [Grub Street, Earlier]
Russian Hill: The shared space of Square Meals (a prepared-foods retailer/café) and Batter Bakery opens today at 2127 Polk Street. [Eater]
Sunset: Arizmendi Bakery (1331 9th Avenue) makes a really mean fruitcake. They sell out every year. We’re quite serious. [KQED]
Mission: Tonight is the last of Flour + Water’s Guest DJ dinners. [SFist]
Noe Valley: Incanto is one of a gaggle of Italian restaurants honoring the Christmas tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes, offering tasting menus and various fishy options. [Chron]
Oakland: B Restaurant is launching a Sunday supper series this week, where for a mere $20 you can enjoy a slow-roasted beef shoulder, braised kales and collards, some other sides, and pecan pie for dessert. [Grub Street]
