Recchiuti Dogpatch Beginnings, Pig & Pie Hopes and More

DOGPATCH - Local chocolatier Michael Recchiuti's expansion into the former Piccino slot won't be complete until mid-2012. Still, his people tell us: "That's not to say that they won't host special events and tastings in the space as it gets built out." Stay tuned. [EaterWire]

MISSION - Already triggering pavlovian drools in the Mission is Pig & Pie. Nobody knows what it's actually going to be, but still, that name, it excites. [GrubStreet]

OUTER SUNSET - The Beachside restaurant from the Java Beach people has put up this retro-beachy sign out on 48th and Taraval. Since the liquor license just popped up at the ABC too, the opening approacheth. [SF Citizen, EaterWire]

CASTRO - Tablehopper says the new Spanish-style Canela coming to the former Capri space will serve everything from albondigas to cookies to cava cocktails. It should open some time in September. [Tablehopper]

BERNAL - Bernalwood reports the age-old, shutterd Palace Steak House is readying for a comeback with a new "retro-shabby-chic" decor. It might be open any day now. And did you know about "Palace Steak House," the indie hipster band? And "Palace Steak House," the theme song? Seriously. [Bernalwood]

MID-MARKET - The Metreon's food-centric remodel hath begun! Sir Paolo has a virtual tour of its new look, which should be ready for all to behold around the middle of 2012. [ISSF]

Site of the future Recchiuti Cafe. [Photo: SFoodie/Scott Beale]