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January 2020 Archive

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RESTAURANT NEWS

Openings

Chef Dominique Crenn will open a permanent version of Boutique Crenn in Summer 2020 Chef Dominique Crenn (Atelier Crenn, one of GAYOT's Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S.) will open a permanent version of Boutique Crenn in Summer 2020. (The project is currently a pop-up in the Salesforce Tower.) In an effort to be mindful of environmental impact, the interior will be made from up-cycled materials. The plant-based patisserie/boulangerie will have a coffee and tea shop offering no disposable cups (patrons must bring their own reusable cups). There will also be a bar in the lobby serving classic cocktails and wines from eco-friendly producers. Boutique Crenn, Salesforce Tower, 415 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94105, No phone.
 
Verjus is a wine bar-wine shop and casual dining destination in the Financial District From owners Michael and Lindsay Tusk (Quince, Cotogna), and managing partner-beverage director Matt Cirne, comes Verjus, a wine bar-wine shop and casual dining destination in the Financial District. Verjus, Eclipse Champagne Building, 528 Washington St., San Francisco, CA 94111, 415-944-4600.
 

News Bytes

Bay Area Restaurant Weeks Mean Irresistible Prix-Fixe Deals
January 2020 means wonderful deals across the Bay Area as staggered "restaurant weeks" hit San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley and even Alameda, featuring lunch and dinner bargains at a wide range of popular restaurants. Deals might include special prix-fixe menus or deeply discounted prices for two, and often include beverages such as cocktails, beer or wine. For dates, participating restaurants and their specials, and to make reservations, please visit San Francisco's page here, Oakland's here, Berkeley's here and the list of Alameda's restaurant week participants here.
 

Chef Shuffle

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Closings

Chef-owner Roland Passot will close his French restaurant La Folie Chef-owner Roland Passot will close his French restaurant La Folie on March 14, 2020, after 32 years. La Folie has been featured on GAYOT's Top 40 Restaurants in the U.S. in 2005 and from 2017-2019. La Folie, 2316 Polk St., San Francisco, CA 94109, 415-776-5577.
 
Scott's Seafood San Jose shuttered on January 25, 2020, and will move to a new location. Scott's Seafood San Jose, 185 Park Ave., 6th Fl., San Jose, CA 95113, no phone.
 
Marla Bakery has closed its San Francisco location and plans to move to Santa Rosa, California. Marla Bakery, 3619 Balboa St., San Francisco, CA 94121, no phone.
 
Jardinière closed after dinner service on April 27, 2019 In the 2010s, we said goodbye to some notable dining destinations. Check out GAYOT's San Francisco Restaurant Closings of the Decade, including Napa, Sonoma and Carmel. 
 

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BEYONCE INSPIRED LIBATIONS

Try these whiskey cocktails inspired by Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album.

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BOURBON IN YOUR AIOLI

This cashew aioli recipe gets a kick with bourbon.

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GAYOT'S RESTAURANT AWARDSOver the years, we have been electing restaurants to be on GAYOT's Yearly Restaurant Awards.

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