Inside Jake's on Market, Now Softly Open

Restaurant first timers Tim Travelstead and Brad Becker wrapped up friends and family dinners over the weekend at their 2223 replacement Jake's on Market. Inside sources say they'll be soft-open for the next few days, with an official opening coming up on Wednesday. As you can see, the decor has undergone a significant overhaul with a lightly mod red-and-white color palette, and vintage black-and-white San Francisco scenes on the walls. Jim Maxwell of Architects II is the designer on record.

Chef Erik Hopfinger, who last enjoyed a stint at Long Bar on Fillmore, has put together a menu of American comfort food staples, suitable for everyday eating. Think DIY pasta dishes, ground-to-order burgers and local ingredients, as in the Hobbs ham-and-cheese croquettes with housemade aioli. Breads and pastries are baked on the premises, and it's all complimented by a full bar. The restaurant is named for the owner's son Jake, so it's no huge surprise there's a kid's menu too. Take a look at all of the menus over on GrubStreet and drop us a line over the EaterWire or in the comments if you happen to check Jake's out soon.

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