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Newly Opened Mexican Options Around Town
Now open in SoMa is Pedro’s Cantina, the latest addition in Pete Osborne’s Pete’s Tavern/MoMo’s ballpark empire. The 8,500-square-foot space (yes, you read that correctly) will be connected to Pete’s Tavern, and will feature a 360-degree bar that can seat 43—serving signature margaritas, sangria, and eight beers on tap—plus there are 22 high-definition 50-inch plasma [...]

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The Latest Exciting Opening in SoMa
Bar AgricoleThe Latest Exciting Opening in SoMa At last, Thad Vogler’s dream tavern, Bar Agricole is now open in SoMa (many will recognize Thad from behind the bar at The Slanted Door, Jardinière, and Beretta). The name (Farm Bar) relates to Vogler’s tendency to trace drinks to their agricultural roots—and it also refers to the famous [...]

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The SF Street Food Festival Is Finally This Weekend!
It’s time to prepare for another weekend of majorly delicious eating at the SF Street Food Festival from La Cocina. This event is La Cocina’s single biggest fundraiser, allowing the organization to continue to provide affordable commercial kitchen space and technical assistance to low-income entrepreneurs as they launch their food businesses. This year, the Street Food [...]

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New Chef at Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
There’s a new executive chef at Absinthe Brasserie & Bar in Hayes Valley, Adam Keough, who begins on August 17th (Jamie Lauren is now at Beechwood in Venice, Los Angeles). He will be responsible for the food for lunch, dinner, brunch, private dining, and the bar at Absinthe, as well as for Arlequin Café. The [...]

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