All stories about "Poggio"

COW HOLLOW—Thrillist has lots of deets on La Vinoteca—including a menu and some personnel info—but may have received a taste of the Joys of Luisa today when the Union Street wine bar did, in fact, not open today. According to Ms. Hanson, La Vinoteca will be open "by Thursday, for sure." Mark your calendars. [EaterWire]

SAUSALITO—Just over that bridge thingy, Sausalito three-star Poggio will hold an "Allo Spiedo Festa" from April 29 to May 3. The special five nights of special dinners—hoped to be an annual event—will showcase the traditional Italian style of roasting meats on a spit over a live fire. The meats are served tableside from a special authentic cart and everything. More info on the official site. [EaterWire Inbox]

YOUNTVILLE—Somewhat disappointing news for fans of Ad Hoc's fried chicken (read: everyone): it seems that ex-SJ Merc food gal Carolyn Jung's revelations about Keller fried chicken being available twice a week were not entirely accurate, as a call to Ad Hoc reveals that the fabled chicken is only on the menu every other Monday and every other Wednesday. So, once a week total, for the time being, unless there's something secret astir in Kellerville. [EaterWire]

Michael Bauer takes a trip across the Golden Gate to Sausalito's Poggio, where chef Peter McNee's still-growing restaurant is now firing on all cylinders, resulting in one of The Bauer's most glowing reviews of the new year:

When done well - and I can't remember when I've had better - [bollito misto] has no rival. However, what convinced me that the chef has a similar unrelenting passion as do people like Chris Cosentino at Incanto or Paul Bertolli of Fra' Mani, was his version of tripe soup ($9) ... It's not just these special dishes that deserve attention. Like his equally obsessed compatriots, McNee is continually researching and expanding his artisan repertoire, making sausages, terrines, limoncello and condiments such as mostarda - items that give the mostly Tuscan-inspired menu its depth.

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The notice on Valencia: "Cafe" is the hipster mating call.

THE MISSION—A full-service restaurant is going into the old ADS Hats location on 758 Valencia. According to the architecture firm (Naylor and Chu), work just began last week, so it's still quite the ways off. The name on the change of use permits (pictured) is 758 Valencia Cafe, but that might be just a placeholder. As per normal, look for updates in the Plywood Report. [EaterWire]

THE MISSION, PART DEUX—If that brunch line at Ella's is too much for a hungover state to bear, it might be best to head over to the brand-new brunch service at Andalu. The spiced bacon has already warranted "best bacon I've ever tasted" reports. Also, don't forget about the $1 fish tacos every Tuesday night. [SF City Dish]