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Baueriffic makes a return visit to Meadowood, where one Michelin two-star chef (Joseph Humphrey) has been replaced by another in Christopher Kostow, late of Chez TJ. And as Bauer discovers, Kostow is thriving up in Napa:

He's doing even better. Kostow has worked out all the quirks and superficial embellishments from Chez TJ and settled into the role of a seasoned, mature chef, cooking in a casually elegant environment ... White geraniums dress up the window boxes that can be seen from the dining room and the dining terrace, where tables are set with crisp linens, sparkling crystal and gleaming flatware. It's a much more refined, sophisticated stage for his immense talents.

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Earlier in the week, 7x7's Sarah Sung stopped by the newly-open Bar Jules in Hayes Valley, with fairly decent results (and the color scheme ain't all that bad): "Since the menu's variable and the space seats about 50 (my guess), the selection, while thoughtful, is small ... And you&'ll be happy to note that the mustard, olive and turquoise colors on the walls work. They pop, making it a vibrant, yet cozy space all at once." Also of note: some snazzy bathrooms. Color us intrigued. [Bits + Bites]