Magnolia Makes Chef Official, Releases New Menu

The Haight: Since Brandon Jew left his post at Magnolia back in December, sous chef Ronnie New has been running the kitchen, and now owner Dave McLean has made the executive chef title official at his Haight Street institution. Ronnie New has notables like Le Petite Robert, Bar Crudo, and Range on his resume, and according to the announcement, will be revamping the Magnolia menu to a certain degree (full menu below). As required by San Francisco law (non-fact), the fare will change seasonally; that said, it's not too different, as he'll be keeping many of the staples on the menu—the Scotch eggs are, thankfully, still there—but will roll out some "New Orleans and Southern inspired" items.

NEW MAGNOLIA SAMPLE DINNER MENU

MUNCHIES

Devils On Horseback 6
goat cheese-stuffed dates, wrapped in bacon

Plate Of Our Own Pickles 5
assorted varietals

Scotch Quail Eggs 6
stone ground mustard aioli

Picholine Olives 5
marinated in thyme and citrus

Berkshire Pork Cracklings 4
Rancho Gordo chili powder

Fried Chickpeas 5
coriander, spices

Marin Miyagi Oysters 2.50 EA.
raw or fried

START

Spring Asparagus 9
poached egg, shaved Three Sisters Serena

Duck Wings 7
julienned celery root salad

French Onion Soup 7
gruyere, crouton

The Wedge 7
iceberg lettuce, bacon, bleu cheese

Buttermilk-Fried Spring Onions 7
traditional rouille

Roasted Beet Salad 9
goat cheese, cara caras, fennel

Headcheese 7
wild arugula, saba

SAUSAGES

Lamb Merguez 8
piquillo peppers, coriander, cumin

Portuguese Linguisa 6
smoked paprika, garlic

Bratwurst 6
kolsch, ground mace, lemon zest

Louisiana-Style Boudin 6
cayenne, green onion, long grain rice

Rabbit Crepinette 11
dried morels, fennel seed

DINNER MAIN

Pan-Fried Pork Chop 19
red eye gravy, mashed potatoes

Daily Catch and Chips 15
tartar sauce

Mushroom Ravioli 15
sage brown butter, dino kale, grana padano

Culotte Steak 20
leeks, king trumpet mushrooms, red wine sauce

Blue Nose Bass 20
roasted sunchokes, artichokes, beet relish

Prather Ranch Hamburger 13
Cake Box bun, butter lettuce, house-cut fries, pickle

Brewers Yeast Pizza
new selection daily

DESSERTS

Dark Star Crunch 7
Bi-Rite Creamery roasted banana ice cream

Strawberry Shortcake 7
basil, whipped creme fraiche

Bourbon Semifreddo 7
candied kumquats, rosemary cookies
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[Photo by Jennifer Yin]