Neighborhood Watch

A New Bottomless Mimosa Brunch at Panam; Bar Manager Shuffle at Absinthe

Carlos Yturria
Carlos Yturria Photo: Bibulo.us

Hayes Valley: As former bar managers Jeff Hollinger and Jonny Raglin move on to open Comstock Saloon in Chinatown, the bar at Absinthe will now be helmed by Carlos Yturria, formerly of Range, with an upcoming special cocktail-and-food pairing menu. [Grub Street]

Financial District: The Plant Café 3.0 opens at 101 California, in the former Palapas Taco Bar space. [Eater]

Castro: Newly opened Panam is offering a bottomless mimosa and Bloody Mary brunch on weekends to compete with Lime’s down the street. [Tablehopper]

Lower Castro/Church: A new cocktail menu debuts this week at Blackbird, featuring the bicoastally dubbed Market Street Manhattan. [Grub Street]

Bernal Heights/Outer Mission: Front Porch will now be offering lunch menu Wednesday through Friday, featuring a variety of po-boy sandwiches. [Tablehopper]

East Bay: Wine-focused restaurant Meritage opens in the former Jordan’s space in the Claremont Hotel; Boot & Shoe Service, Charlie Hallowell’s sequel to Pizzaiolo, opens on Grand Avenue in Oakland. [Tablehopper, Eater]

A New Bottomless Mimosa Brunch at Panam; Bar Manager Shuffle at Absinthe