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Dopo Spins Off Adesso
Speaking of Dopo, since getting its full liquor license, it's been offering one of the largest selections of amari (Italian after-dinner drinks) I've ever seen in this country. The list includes hard-to-find bottles such as Ciociaro, Luxardo, Meletti, and Nardini.
Earlier Today: Opening of Lilah Belle's
Located on the northwest corner by Dolores Park, Lilah Belle's offers healthy organic single and family-sized meals to-go. The cute spot is named after the two-year-old daughter of chef/owner Traci Higgins, whom San Francisco named one of the "Top 5 Personal Chefs" in 2006 for her organic delivery service Dining [In!]. Her extensive resume includes working in the test kitchen for Weight Watchers magazine and contributing recipes to two of their cookbooks, and she keeps her creations here on the low fat and low calorie side without sacrificing flavor in the process.
Yesterday: Opening of Nettie's Crab Shack
By Tamara Palmer
Yesterday marked the opening of Nettie's Crab Shack, the new Marina eatery from Chefs Annette Yang and Brian Leitner that's been heavily anticipated by foodies. I was born here, but Union Street is still somewhat of a foreign land to me, part of what I call "the other San Francisco" when I drive out of the fog and into the well-heeled sunshine. But I'll also routinely travel down to Half Moon Bay for seafood, so a pilgrimage for fish is not a problem.
We were glad we made the trip.
Earlier Today: Opening of Sprinkles Cupcakes
I went to college in L.A. and still maintain close ties there. So when I heard that there was to be a Bay Area location of Sprinkles Cupcakes, the Beverly Hills treats that several friends and many media outlets have raved about, there was no question that I'd be there on the very first day, even if it was down in Palo Alto (at the Stanford Shopping Center). It would also be the perfect occasion to celebrate with Mike, whose birthday was yesterday and had the day off today, and Allison, whose birthday is tomorrow and managed to get off early this afternoon.
Lines form daily at the original 90210 location, so we knew we'd be in for a wait, but we didn't think about the weather.
After a 40 minute stay in 85-degree heat (which is withering for Franciscans), I happily took you with us on the first walk through the Sprinkles doors.