Neighborhood Watch

Jasper’s In Search of New Chef; Maverick Does Mexican; and More

Downtown: Adam Carpenter has left his post as executive chef of Jasper’s Corner Tap and Grill (401 Taylor Street). He’s taken a position at the Lafayette Park Hotel in the East Bay. While the folks at Jasper’s search for a replacement chef, the menu will remain the same. [ISSF]
Mission: Tonight and tomorrow night Maverick (3316 17th Street) wine director Mike Pierce is hosting a special wine pairing dinner that features Mexican food. [SFist]
Stonestown: Chevys at the Stonestown Galleria Mall has closed. [Eater]
Healdsburg: Pizzando (301 Healdsdburg Avenue), the Healdsburg pizzeria from Louis Mladonando and Liza Shaw, is now open for business. [Earlier]
Berkeley: Wondering where to eat these days near the Cal campus? Taqueria Monte Cristo (1446 University Avenue) and La Note (2377 Shattuck Avenue), among others, are great options for carnitas and brunch, respectively. [Serious Eats]

Jasper’s In Search of New Chef; Maverick Does Mexican; and More