Category Archives: Restaurant

Restaurant Scene: August 2021.

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Max Hauser

Mifen101 has been operating lately in 841 Villa, replacing the short-lived Noodle King, which specialized in biangbiang noodles.  Mifen101’s specialty is a different regional Chinese noodle type, mifen, made from rice, in various preparations. After a year-plus of closure, Xanh … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Scene: May 2021

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Max Hauser

Ramen turnover:  After 10 years, Shalala closed in October at the Dana/Hope corner, citing the pandemic.  Soon after which, Afuri Ramen + Dumpling, a chain from Japan named for a mountain there, opened for takeout and delivery at 124 Castro, … Continue reading →

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Downtown MV restaurant update, October 2020

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Max Hauser

Castro St. closure extended indefinitely:  Four downtown blocks of Castro St. have been individually closed to car traffic (a program called “Summer StrEats”).   In early September the City Council voted to extend the closure for the duration of the … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Scene: October 2020

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Max Hauser

Castro St. closure extended indefinitely: Four downtown blocks of Castro St. have been individually closed to car traffic (a pro-gram called “Summer StrEats”). In early September the City Council voted to extend the closure for the duration of the pandemic, … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Scene: August 2020

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Max Hauser

Overview:  Amid the pandemic, many downtown businesses are struggling and some have closed. Indoor restaurant dining remains prohibited.  The partial closure of Castro St., called “Summer StrEats,” now enables some restaurants to offer outdoor dining with health precautions, in addition … Continue reading →

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