Author Archives: Max Hauser

216 Castro’s Quality Bourbons & Barbecue or QBB (BBQ spelled backwards, not by chance), which opened September 2017, celebrated its last day September 25 (thanks to Mark Flider for the tip). QBB’s managing partner John Andino, whom I first met … Continue reading →

After decades at 790 Castro, Amici’s “East Coast” Pizzeria moved in June to San Antonio Road, where it still delivers to our neighborhood (I tested it out, using the “Half-Baked” pizza option, which you finish at home so they’re then … Continue reading →

The ice cream shop at 292 Castro, formerly Icicles, became Ice Cream Kween this year, dropping a franchise connection. Proprietor Ashley told me the menu is the same, but with small cakes and other new desserts added. 124 Castro’s Joyous … Continue reading →

Bushido Izakaya closed in September after 13 years at 156 Castro. Clifford’s Chicken and Fish opened December 4 in the Calderon/Church commercial corner, replacing Yami Grill. Clifford’s expands Robert Simpson’s Caribbean restaurant group (Back A Yard and Coconuts) into southeastern … Continue reading →

Sushi Arashi is going strong at 240 Castro (former site of Kappo Nami Nami, which closed early this year). Open since spring in the low-key former Subway Sandwich location (701A W. Evelyn at Hope, opposite the transit center), Meat House … Continue reading →