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The Republic opens in S.F.

The Republic - named to honor the California Republic - has moved into the 5,000-square-foot space of the former Jones Restaurant & Lounge in San Francisco's Marina district, filling it with historic photos and offering an upscale sports lounge vibe. ...

From LYNNE CHAR BENNETT, San Francisco Chronicle,  22 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Don Davis,  Jim Maxwell

WHAT'S NEW / Vegan ice cream heads to markets

Quick links to the best of SFGate | Still can't find it? see Site Index People who are vegans or have dairy allergies are limited in the choice of ice cream-like desserts, which are often made from soy. That's one reason why Bay Area chef Daniel Clary, ...

From LYNNE CHAR BENNETT, San Francisco Chronicle,  15 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Food & Wine Magazine,  Ford Motor Company,  Barack Obama,  White House

Dosa on Fillmore

Emily and Anjan Mitra's second South Indian restaurant - sibling to 4-year-old Dosa on Valencia - is across the street from the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas in San Francisco's Japantown. House cocktails - developed by bar veteran Jonny Raglin (Nopa, ...

From LYNNE CHAR BENNETT, San Francisco Chronicle,  29 Oct 2009

WHATS NEW / Openings

Quick links to the best of SFGate | Still can't find it? see Site Index Coffee Bar at the Blue Bottle Roastery: Oaklanders no longer need to cross the Bay Bridge for James Freeman's Blue Bottle coffee. The roastery, which has moved near Jack London ...

From LYNNE CHAR BENNETT, San Francisco Chronicle,  23 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Jack London,  James Franco,  Harry Osborn,  Nissan

The Front Room Bar & Lounge, Santa Rosa

This bar/lounge is an adjunct to John Ash & Co. Restaurant of Vintners Inn, a luxury Sonoma County hotel and event center on the northern edge of Santa Rosa. The property is owned by the Caranos of Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery, who founded the ...

From LYNNE CHAR BENNETT, San Francisco Chronicle,  21 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Ferrari

Paso Robles Zinfandel recommendations

Paso Robles is one of the few appellations within California's Central Coast known for Zinfandel. Recent years have seen increased plantings of Rhone grape varieties, but Paso Robles Zinfandel has a following of its own. Proponents of these opulently ...

From LYNNE CHAR BENNETT, San Francisco Chronicle,  11 Oct 2009

West Coast Riesling under $15

Vintners have discovered that this aromatic white is suited to Northern California's Monterey County and to Washington state's Columbia Valley. The wines we tasted for the most part are slightly off-dry, balanced and affordable. Good domestic Riesling ...

From LYNNE CHAR BENNETT, San Francisco Chronicle,  4 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Fess Parker,  Chateau Ste. Michelle

WHAT'S NEW / Also opened

Quick links to the best of SFGate | Still can't find it? see Site Index Affronti. Chef-owner Jude Affronti (Bacar, Po in New York) offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu at his restaurant/wine bar located in a former art gallery. 235 Healdsburg Ave., #105 ...

From LYNNE CHAR BENNETT, San Francisco Chronicle,  4 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Natasha Henstridge,  Honda

Openings

Ironside. The District restaurant team has opened Ironside, which is located nearby in San Francisco's South of Market area. The restaurant offers continental-type breakfast plus a lunch menu with soup, salads and sandwiches ($6-$14)680A Second St. (at ...

From LYNNE CHAR BENNETT, San Francisco Chronicle,  27 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Milla Jovovich

Napa Valley and Sonoma Merlot

2006 Chalk Hill Chalk Hill Merlot ($51): Made from five Merlot clones, this is produced in a smaller quantity than Chalk Hill's other varietals. A deep, smoky nose melds with intense, juicy fruit that segues to the palate; a little heat pops up on the ...

From LYNNE CHAR BENNETT, San Francisco Chronicle,  25 Sep 2009

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