Jay Barmann, 45M. Writer, eater, editor at Grubstreet.com
Opens 9/15/10
A transplanted pizza god from New York, Anthony Mangieri, makes the ultimate in wood-fired, traditional, Neapolitan Pies (opens Sept 15)
French food truck
The French food truck operation from Chez Spencer, recently featured on The Great Food Truck Race, which parks at 7th and Folsom, across from Terroir wine bar, Wednesday through Saturday evenings.
Sweet!
Savory and sweet fondues with beer and wine.
American reinvented
New place at 8th and Folsom attached to Pinkie's Bakery. American food dressed up and reinvented
Dirty underwear?
Good place for a burger, fish taco, or a quesadilla. Bonus: wash your dirty underwear and listen to occasional open-mic nights while you eat.
Good Thai food
Chez Panisse of cocktails
New bar and restaurant from a well known cocktail guru, nicknamed the 'Chez Panisse of cocktails' for its locally focused drink program, with excellent Italian-influenced food to match.