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  1. Empire Building
    Humphry Slocombe Expands to the Ferry BuildingIt’s set to open in the fall.
  2. Tragedies
    John Paul Ueber, Head Chef at Greens Restaurant, Dies in Car AccidentHe was 32.
  3. The Name Game
    Restaurant at The Olema Inn Now Called Sir & StarIt was, briefly, called The Olema.
  4. Endangered
    Bistro Gambrinus Is on the Way OutIt’s bowing out after four years.
  5. Previews
    The Palace, a New Restaurant From Former Mr. Pollo Chef, Coming to the MissionManny Torres Gimenez is taking over the former Palace Family Steak House space.
  6. The Other Critics
    Roth Calls Padrecito ‘a Fun Romp’; Matthews Calls Citizen’sCitizen’s Band gets two stars.
  7. Foodievents
    Miles Restaurant, From Former Ad Hoc Chef Dave Cruz, Gets Preview Via East BayThe former Keller accolite is doing his own thing.
  8. Closings
    Hayes Valley Farm Says Goodbye Sunday With Taco Party, PuppetsIt’s Cinco de Mayo, after all.
  9. Deals
    Capo’s Offers Super Cheap Spaghetti and Meatball Meal DealIt’s $10 a person, basically.
  10. Beer Me
    How to Know What Kind of Beer You LikeIt’s a “beer workout” for your taste buds.
  11. Booze You Can Use
    A $2,000 Glass of Scotch, a $600 Cigar, and Other Delights From the FrenchThis is for high rollers only, obviously.
  12. Lists
    Rich Table, Trick Dog, and Central Kitchen Added to the Chron Top 100Also, we’re guessing Bistro Aix and Va de Vi are getting dropped.
  13. Neighborhood Watch
    Outerlands Scores a New Pastry Chef; Cindy Pawlcyn’s New Monterey AquariumAlso, there’s a benefit dinner at KronnerBurger on May 13.
  14. Health Concerns
    Worms, Dog Pee, and Other Things to Fear in Your Freshly Foraged or Raw FoodMore fanning of the food-phobics’ flames.
  15. Foodievents
    A Persian Dinner at Bar Tartine, New York Chefs Pop Up at Commonwealth, and MoreAlso, you can get on the wait list for LihoLiho Yacht Club’s Sunday pop-up.
  16. Delivery Brigade
    Why Amici’s Pizzeria Still Won’t Deliver to the Tenderloin AfterThey’ve maintained a strict policy for a number of years now.
  17. Openings
    Pisto’s Tacos Opens Tomorrow in North Beach [Updated]It’s a spinoff of Don Pisto’s, you see.
  18. Empire Building
    Danny Bowien Hints That a Stateside Mission Chinese Expansion May Come BeforeBrooklyn or Oklahoma City could come first.
  19. Empire Building
    The Willows, a Spinoff The Sycamore, Coming to Mercury Lounge SpaceThe ETA is still unclear.
  20. Awards
    Sometimes It’s Nice Just to Be NominatedThe awards are on Monday, May 6.
  21. Neighborhood Watch
    Hi-Lo BBQ Launches Lunch; Craftsman & Wolves Launches Dinner; and MoreAlso, Artesano is on the way to Laurel Heights.
  22. Fire Damage
    Chez Panisse to Reopen June 10The date has been set, and the rebuilding is well underway.
  23. Grub Guides
    7 Swell New Spring Cocktails From S.F.’s Better BarsWe tour the bar scene and offer some recommendations.
  24. Nonstaurants
    Hapa Ramen Pops Up at Wing Wings Again TonightIt’s from 6 to 10 p.m.
  25. Lawsuits
    Angry Man Sues Virgin America After Refusing to Order Soda From the TouchscreenSometimes you just want to ask for something with your mouth, you know?
  26. The Other Critics
    To Counter Bauer, NYT Critic Pete Wells Comes Around to Loving SaisonLast year he was fatigued and a little annoyed. This year he is awed.
  27. Openings
    Paprika, a New Sausage and Beer Spot, to Open This Week on 24th StreetIt sounds Eastern European.
  28. Anniversaries
    The Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market Turns 20; Patty U. Recalls Its Early DaysThere are birthday celebrations on May 15 and May 18.
  29. Pre-Previews
    25-Year-Old Zza’s on Lake Merritt to Become Bar LagoIt’s a new project, with a full bar and Italian menu, from the guy behind Filippo’s in Rockridge and Berkeley.
  30. Nightlife
    Berlin-Style Ping Pong Comes to OaklandIt involves 30 or more people crowding around a ping-pong table.
  31. Ch-ch-ch-changes
    Bauer Speaks, Owners Listen: Hutong to Morph Back Into Betelnut By Week’sBauer spoke, and the owners have decided to cut the Hutong “experiment” short.
  32. Closings
    Da’Pitt BBQ Evicted Off DivisaderoSad. Sorta.
  33. Bookshelf
    Femivores vs. Feminists: Let the Debate BeginA new book argues that the current food movement is triggering a kind of backslide in the way women assume responsibility for the kitchen and home.
  34. Freebies
    Get a Free Super Duper Mini Burger Today at 3 p.m.
  35. Lists
    Manresa Slips Off the World’s Top 50; French Laundry Slips TooThe French Laundry is now 47th in the world, according to the Pellegrino folks, down from 43.
  36. Mikey Doesn’t Like It
    Bauer Is Less Than Pleased With HutongHe gives it two stars, and a lot of complaints.
  37. The Other Critics
    Is Masala Cuisine the Best Indian Food in the Bay?The Bold Italic and the EBX seem to think that Masala Cuisine in East Oakland is pretty great.
  38. Neighborhood Watch
    Nojo Hosts Beer Dinners; East Bay Spice Company Opens in BerkeleyAlso, Su Dam in Los Altos gets the Bargain Bites treatment.
  39. Actually Pretty Awesome
    Actually Pretty Awesome: Fried Milk-Braised Celery Hearts at Hard WaterKind of like fried cardoons, but maybe better.
  40. Food Politics
    Regarding ‘Humane’ Slaughter, and How It’s Done at PratherWhat is ‘humane’ anyway?
  41. Lists
    NYT Cocktail Writer Comes to S.F., Gets Very WastedHe hits fifteen bars in four days.
  42. Previews
    Mr. Crave Bistro on Its Way In the ‘LoinIt’s in the former space of Jimmie restaurant.
  43. Anniversaries
    Alioto’s at the Wharf Celebrates Their 88th Birthday With Special MenuIt’s $88 for two.
  44. The Other Critics
    Bauer Still Digs Cupola; Boer Enjoys La Sen Bistro; Tsai Says Looks AreCupola retains two and a half stars.
  45. Openings
    Sydney Town Tavern Opens in Former Gio’s SpaceIt’s from the Irish Times folks.
  46. Previews
    Alameda Is Getting a Lithuanian Restaurant
  47. Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
    Tosca Renovations, and Thus the Reopening, DelayedWe’re probably looking at a fall opening now.
  48. Openings
    Marrow, from the Jon’s Street Eats Guy, Opens in OaklandIt’s meat-centric, obviously.
  49. Openings
    Reminder: Glaze Teriyaki Grill Opens TodayWe checked it out, and it’s pretty good.
  50. The Other Critics
    Watch a Four-Year-Old’s Facial Responses to Mission Chinese FoodHe really hates the Tiki Pork Belly.
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