San Francisco’s vibrant food scene continues to evolve, with several new openings, events, and exciting culinary offerings gaining attention this week.
Bar Shoji, a casual cocktail-focused offshoot of the Michelin-starred omakase restaurant The Shota, has officially opened in the former Trou Normand space located at 140 New Montgomery.
After a soft-opening earlier in February that focused on daytime service, the restaurant is now welcomed an array of menu offerings showcasing Japanese-inspired cocktails and food crafted by former Jo’s Modern Thai chef Intu-on Kornnawong.
Among the highlights on the menu are delicacies such as sashimi, spicy fried tebasaki wings, Japanese-style loaded fries, and a standout bowl of uni amaebi donburi adorned with a soy-marinated Jidori egg yolk.
The cocktail selections are equally enticing, complemented by a video preview highlighting these delicious offerings.
Adding to the fast-casual dining options, Proposition Chicken is set to launch a new location in West Portal on April 28.
The mini-chain will take over the former Lemonade at 16 West Portal Avenue, featuring a spacious 550-square-foot patio.
This expansion marks Proposition Chicken’s fourth location, following its original spot in Laurel Village, as well as branches in Oakland Lakeshore and SFO’s Terminal 3.
Meanwhile, in the realm of new restaurant openings, the Dalida team, comprised of Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz, is preparing to debut an unnamed eatery in Presidio Heights by late this or next year.
This new establishment will take over the space previously occupied by Ella’s American Kitchen at 500 Presidio Avenue.
Patrons can anticipate more updates on this exciting venture in the near future.
Pizza lovers will eagerly await the opening of Jules, the former Tartine baker Max Blachman-Gentile’s highly-anticipated pizza pop-up, which is approaching its debut in the Lower Haight at 237 Fillmore Street.
An Instagram announcement this week confirms that hiring staff is underway, indicating that an official opening is imminent.
Additionally, Bakery and Patisserie Le Dix-Sept has fully opened its Mission District location at 3376 18th Street.
After a confusing hiatus since the pandemic-era takeout window, owner and pastry chef Michelle Hernandez has successfully opened the shop to customers for the first time, offering a delightful array of tarts, caneles, and gluten-free buckwheat brownies.
Excitingly, customers can also find croissants sourced from the Potrero location.
Currently, the operating hours are limited to weekends, from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
On the celebratory side, The Morris is gearing up for 1605 Day, also known as International Chartreuse Day, on May 16.
This annual event features a special prix fixe menu priced at $150 per person, complemented by flights of Chartreuse, Chartreuse-inspired cocktails, and exclusive merchandise.
It’s a fantastic deal for Chartreuse enthusiasts, especially given the product’s scarcity in recent times.
Reservations for this unique dining experience can be made through their website.
Additionally, The Morris is hosting an intimate and exclusive winemaker dinner with Peay Wines on April 24.
This dinner showcases a four-course menu paired with vertical flights of Peay wines, and reservations can also be found on their site.
The culinary creativity continues at Merchant Roots, which has introduced a new menu titled “In Bloom” that celebrates the beauty and flavor of spring flowers and honeybees through ten exquisite courses.
Examples of the menu include jasmine tea-smoked duck and a braised lamb pasta featuring harissa and rose halva.
For those wishing to secure a table, reservations can be made online.
In the Mission District, Trick Dog has added another accolade to its name by being recognized as one of the 100 best bars in North America by the World’s 50 Best organization.
Fans of Girl Scout Cookies will want to check out Causwells in the Marina, where a special menu of Girl Scout Cookie-inspired cocktails is available through the end of April.
With $1 from each cocktail donated to the Girls Scouts Greater LA Assistance Fund, patrons can indulge in tasty drinks while supporting a noble cause.
Lastly, Chronicle Associate Critic Cesar Hernandez highlighted the sandwich pop-up Loquat at Night at Loquat Bakery.
Owner Tal Mor and breadmaker David Torres are crafting warm sabiches, which are Iraqi sandwiches made using freshly baked laffa from a tandoor oven.
Stuffed with hummus, boiled eggs, fried eggplant, cucumber salad, pickles, and two sauces, the sandwiches have earned enthusiastic praise from Hernandez, who admits, “I can’t get enough of it.”
Loquat at Night events are scheduled for April 29, May 27, and June 24, operating from 5 to 9 pm.
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