News for Restaurants in San Francisco
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Soulful hotspot 1300 on Fillmore is launching a gospel brunch on the first Sunday of every month. Each month's live music and dining event will feature two seatings, one at 11 a.m. and the second at 1 p.m. A three-course prix-fixe meal will include a selection of chef David Lawrence's Southern-influenced brunch entrees such as barbecue shrimp and creamy grits, or more traditional options such as flavorful spinach and goat cheese frittata. A bellini or mimosa, assorted biscuits and scones and dessert are also included. The restaurant is also expanding its live jazz and blues program to include Sunday-Wednesday evening appearances from bands such as local collective Jazz Mafia. Gospel brunch tickets cost $39 per person. Call for reservations. 1300 on Fillmore, Fillmore Heritage Center, 1300 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA 94115, 415-771-7100.
U.S. Military veterans dine for free on Sunday, November 9, at McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant in San Francisco, and Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto in Berkeley in honor of Veterans Day. (Sunday was chosen to allow for convenience for families.) Veterans who actively served in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard and present relevant identification can enjoy either a free lunch or dinner entrée as a thanks for their contribution to the country. Call either restaurant for reservations or more information. McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant, Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point St., San Francisco, CA 94109, 415-929-1730.
Chez Maman on Union Street has split from the original parent company that owns Chez Papa and the original Chez Maman on Potrero Hill. Manager Stephen Bouillez has purchased the petite bistro and changed its name to Gamine. The airy décor and casual menu will remain the same for now, including the popular burger. Gamine, 2223 Union St., San Francisco, CA 94123, 415-771-7771.
Chef Charles Phan will extend his growing empire---which includes Slanted Door, Out the Door (soon to be on Fillmore), and the new Academy Café---with yet another opening slotted for December 2008. The yet-to-be-named restaurant and lounge will be located inside the Soma Grand, a 22-story luxury residential tower with a boutique-hotel ambience managed by Joie de Vivre Hospitality. Designed by Lundberg Design, Phan's project will comprise 3,500-square-feet of space and include varying levels of sophistication and experience, including a casual, high-end noodle bar for quick dining, and a top-shelf bar and lounge with intimacy and DJs for evening. Look for more details in the coming months. Soma Grand, 1160 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94103, no phone available yet.
Young, local chef (she's 30) Jamie Lauren from San Francisco cornerstone Absinthe Brasserie & Bar will be a contestant for season five of Bravo's "Top Chef," premiering November 12. Lauren joins a prestigious line of former local contestants that includes Ryan Scott of Mission Beach Café and Jen Biesty, who takes over the reigns at Scala's Bistro this month. Visit www.bravotv.com for program details. Absinthe Brasserie & Bar, 398 Hayes St., San Francisco, CA 94102, 415-551-1590.
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