Mission: Newly installed Gitane chef Bridget Batson is guesting at Mission Street Food on Saturday 5/22, and will be serving a menu including roasted Monterey Bay sardines with spiced potato croquettes and lemon pickles, and braised Sonoma lamb cheeks with spring garlic and fresh chickpeas. Says Batson, “it’s a chance for me to try out some of the flavors and dishes I’m working on at Gitane, and I’m excited to give back by contributing funds raised from my dinner to MSF’s new project, Commonwealth.” [Grub Street, Earlier]
Dogpatch: Piccino Café and Pizzeria is going to be moving into larger digs by year’s end at 22nd and Minnesota, and adding a wine shop called Dig. [Tablehopper]
Marina/Cow Hollow: Brick Yard Bar & Grill, going in to the former Bayside space (1787 Union Street at Octavia), is aiming for a June 5th opening, to coincide with the Union Street Festival. [Tablehopper]
South Beach: The policemen’s union is looking into buying Paragon (701 2nd Street) to use as a bar/meeting place. [Examiner via Inside Scoop]
Tenderloin: The Bourbon & Branch folks have expansion plans on Jones Street, in not one but two locations. [Tablehopper]
Union Square: Up by the Stockton Tunnel in the Crescent Hotel comes the Burritt Room at 417 Stockton. It’s scheduled for a May 27th debut. [Alcademics, Tablehopper]
