the tablehopper | 4:12 pm | February 20, 2009 | Brunch, Foodie 411 | Add a comment
Incanto in Noe Valley has started serving Sunday brunch. On the menu: house-milled whole-wheat polenta with a poached farm egg, a brunch version of the legendary handkerchief pasta, Boccalone meats, and a black truffle-mortadella panino with potato-leek salad. You can order up a Roman Bloody Maria and let the healing begin. 10am–2pm.
Piccino in Dogpatch is now open for dinner on Sunday evenings. They will feature roasts and braises, perfect for scrumptious family dinners, and pizzas, of course. Their first-ever Sunday dinner kicked off on Sunday February 15th.
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the tablehopper | 11:03 am | December 3, 2008 | Brunch, Foodie 411 | Add a comment
The Terrace Restaurant At The Ritz-Carlton just launched a new Sunday brunch this past weekend, blending buffet and à la carte selections for $55 instead of the former big buffet-jazz brunch for $78. There’s now a smaller breakfast buffet, which includes fresh breakfast pastries, seasonal fruits and berries, house-smoked salmon, build-your-own omelet station, breakfast meats, and potatoes—you then choose your main course, which includes a variety of Benedict variations, French toast, Belgian waffle, New York steak and eggs, corned beef hash, a vegetable sandwich, and more. And then there’s the dessert buffet, with a choice of assorted European-inspired desserts. There’s also the option of ordering a shared seafood platter for the table, or caviar and blini. $55 (includes a glass of sparkling wine, freshly brewed coffee or tea, choice of orange, grapefruit, or tomato juice).
Sundays (excluding special holiday brunches) from 11am–2:30pm.
Marcia Gagliardi writes a popular weekly e-column about the SF dining scene, “the tablehopper.” Subscribe for free at www.tablehopper.com and get it in your inbox every Tuesday. Got news? Email Marcia at taste@sanfrancisco.travel.
the tablehopper | 12:00 pm | October 31, 2008 | Brunch, Foodie 411 | Add a comment
There’s nothing quite like oysters, especially in the winter. Coming up is Hog Island Oyster Day at Piccino on Sunday November 2nd, from 12pm–5pm. As the announcement says, “Whether you prefer to eat them briny, cold, and raw, barbecued, or both, please join us for a special day with Hog Island Oyster Company. They’ll do the shucking and grilling, and will also be serving up Hog Island’s classic red sauce, one with butter, beer and garlic, and another made from Point Reyes Farmstead blue cheese. We’ll be pouring a thirst-quenching lineup of crisp whites and rosés, while also firing up our thin-crust pizzas and tossing a few seasonal salads. No reservations are required for this all-afternoon event. Just a love of oysters, and a good time!”
Craving more seafood? Over in Cow Hollow, Nettie’s Crab Shack will be debuting its new “Crab Feeds.” The crab feed includes a whole Dungeness crab (from Washington, until the local season kicks in), salad, cornbread, sides, and dessert, for $38 per person. Plus some butcher paper and a mallet, so you don’t have to fret about being too tidy!
Like some music with your Sunday brunch munchies? 1300 on Fillmore is launching a gospel brunch on November 2nd, and it will run the first Sunday of each month (regular brunch will follow on the other Sundays, and Saturday brunch is now discontinued). Local artist Michael Cheadle and the Future Perfect Band will perform at the brunch at two seatings; the first at 11am, the second at 1pm.
There is a three-course prix-fixe meal that includes a selection of entrées, including scrambled eggs and bacon, a spinach and goat cheese frittata, cinnamon brioche French toast, or for those of you who like a savory brunch instead, there’s the barbeque shrimp n’ creamy grits, or the buttermilk-fried chicken sandwich.
$39 per person, not including tax, tip, or a San Francisco health surcharge, but it does include a Bellini or mimosa, and dessert. Oh yes, and the corn bread with hot pepper jam (not to be missed).
Marcia Gagliardi writes a popular weekly e-column about the SF dining scene, “the tablehopper.” Subscribe for free at www.tablehopper.com and get it in your inbox every Tuesday. Got news? Email Marcia at taste@sanfrancisco.travel.
the tablehopper | 8:54 am | September 29, 2008 | Brunch, Foodie 411 | Add a comment
Here are a few more places to add to your brunch list: Presidio Social Club has started weekend brunch, offering Sloe Gin Fizzes and Ramos Fizzes, and brunch dishes like chilaquiles, rum-soaked challah French toast, a daily frittata, biscuits and gravy, and more. Oh yeah, and brioche beignets. Sat–Sun 10am–2pm.
563 Ruger St., Building 563 near Lombard Gate, 415-885-1888.
More brunch bites: Serpentine in the Dogpatch neighborhood is serving brunch Sat–Sun from 10am–2:30pm. Some menu items include red flannel hash with braised beef brisket and poached eggs, summer vegetable succotash with baked eggs, whole-grain pancakes with fresh berries, savory bread pudding, and their Prather Ranch hamburger and fries. Breakfast cocktails are also on offer. Parties of six or more can make reservations.
2495 Third St. at 22nd St., 415-252-2000.
Marcia Gagliardi writes a popular weekly e-column about the SF dining scene, “the tablehopper.” Subscribe for free at www.tablehopper.com and get it in your inbox every Tuesday. Got news? Email Marcia at taste@sanfrancisco.travel.
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