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Restaurant Scene: August 2024

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Max Hauser

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 →

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Restaurant Scene: May 2024

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Max Hauser

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 →

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Nibbles with Neighbors – A Mixer – May 15th

Posted on May 9, 2024 by OMVNA

A key Old MTV Eventor goal is to bring our community together. And this time, it’s with nibbles.  The Eventors are bringing back Neighborhood MIXERS at local restaurants. Our first planned mixer is at Clifford’s Chicken & Fish on Calderon … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Scene: February 2024

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Max Hauser

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 →

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Restaurant Scene: November 2023

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Max Hauser

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 →

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