Because the restaurant scene to the north does indeed go beyond one Thomas Keller (sometimes), we're going to check in up there every once in a while to bring the latest happenings in the ever-evolving Wine Country. Your sightings from both San Francisco and Napa are always welcome at sf@eater.com.
1) The third branch of Bay Area fave Taylor's Automatic Refresher—pictured above in its Oxbow Public Market corner space—has been delayed once again. Its opening was originally set to coincide with the December 15 debut of the marketplace, but has since been pushed back several times. The most recent word: mid-February. The good news is that the signature, giant EAT sign is ready to go. [Eater Inbox]
2) It looks like you can officially add Pilar to the shuttered list, at least for some time. Recently sold to Donna Scala, the answering machine now sounds, "Thank you for calling Pilar. The restaurant is now closed. We are under construction for the next couple of months for seismic retrofitting." As reported earlier, there were rumors that Pilar would take the space next door, which as it stands, is in need of a retrofit. Hmm. [EaterWire]
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