Terroir Closed Temporarily; Smuggler's Cove Updates

SOMA—Jordan Mackay reports that Folsom Street wine bar Terroir will be dark for at least month while the undergo repairs. They're blaming plumbing issues in their building that led to flooding on the floors above. [7x7]

HAYES VALLEY—Tiki bar master Martin Cate sends along an update regarding Smuggler's Cove. It's still on track for later this year, and will also feature a customized house red wine, The Smuggler’s Jug, and a house beer, Smuggler’s Brew by Thirsty Bear. [EaterWire, previously]

TOKYO—The Chron pens a nice piece about A16's Tokyo spinoff, touching on the Japan branch's differences (gas ovens), challenges (cheese and fennel are really expensive over there) and many successes (booked weeks out). [Chron]

FLORIDA—The chef at a Florida restaurant got so upset at one of his waitresses that he threatened to shoot her: "Chef and manager Mark DeCraepeo got upset and said if he received one more ticket for mozzarella caprese, 'I swear to God I'll shoot you in the forehead,' ... DeCraepeo then slammed a black gun inside a holster on the counter top. 'Now you see I'm [expletive] serious. I'll put a bullet right in your forehead.'" Such emotions for mozzarella! [Palm Beach Post via Eater National]

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