Mission: South Side Cafe (433 South Van Ness) appears to be closing, and in its place will be something called Flying Pig Bistro, which has Russian ownership. [Grub Street]
Hayes Valley: Chef Justin Simoneaux and the Absinthe folks are hosting another “Lagniappe Preview Dinner” on January 10 featuring the Louisiana rustic cuisine at the upcoming Boxing Room (which, if you don’t remember, is moving into the former Citizen Cake space at Gough and Grove in February.) [SFoodie]
Inner Sunset: The menu from Pasión (737 Irving), which opened last night, has been revealed. [Eater]