Category Archives: Restaurant

Restaurant Scene: October 2024

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

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Plant-based Microbakery in OMV

by Stephanie LinA new plant-based microbakery making small batches of artisanal baked goods based out of Old Mountain View has been delighting the local community with its delicious treats. For the last decade, the owner was working a corporate desk … Continue reading

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Restaurant Scene: August 2024

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

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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Restaurant Scene: February 2024

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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