Neighborhood Watch

Pasion Opens Tomorrow, Brenda’s Expansion Opens, and More

Sunset: Pasión (737 Irving), which we mentioned last week, opens tomorrow night. [Grub Street, Earlier]
Polk Gulch: Brenda’s French Soul Food (652 Polk) opens their new expansion space next door either tonight or tomorrow, and will be open for New Year’s brunch. Brenda will be closing the original location for a bit for a remodel, ultimately opening both for a total of 72 seats. [Tablehopper]
Castro: Ike’s will remain at Lime through the end of January, before moving over to the new space on 16th. [Eater, Earlier]
Mission: There are some new menu items at Mission Chinese Food. [Tablehopper]

Civic Center: 2G Japanese Brasserie will replace Shima Sushi in Opera Plaza, effective January. [Tablehopper]
Santa Rosa: Santi has promoted sous chef Doug Richey to take over for departing chef Liza Hinman. [Scoop]

Pasion Opens Tomorrow, Brenda’s Expansion Opens, and More