Southern Sandwich Co. Freebies, Soup Junkie Restaurant

FREEBIES - Flavorpill is hosting a food truck happy hour on Thursday at the Elbo Room with free food from Southern Sandwich Co., Sapporo on tap, a DJ and a raffle. RSVP here. [EaterWire]

FIDI - The Soup Junkie pop-up is turning into a real live restaurant in the former Oishii Cafe space (388 Market St.), opening Monday. The menu will include the owner Hung Lam's beloved bun rieu and pho along with new things like Vietnamese crepes and imperial rolls. [Tablehopper]

THE MISSION - Commonwealth has brought on a new sommelier, William Brajnikoff (via Atelier Crenn), as chef Jason Fox gets ready to release a new, longer, more interactive tasting menu on Friday. It'll be ten courses for $95 and maybe even a liquid nitrogen drink pairing. [ISSF]

CRIME- The 29-year-old who killed a man outside Jebena last year will return to court on June 25 on charges of murder, a firearm enhancement, and a count of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. [Examiner]

THE BRUNCH BUNCH - SFoodie has an early look at the lunch offerings at Radio Africa & Kitchen, and a little tip that chef Eskender Aseged plans to start offering brunch soon. [SFoodie]

CHEF SHUFFLES - Piccino chef Rachel Sillcocks will be out as of mid-July. Co-owner Margherita Stewart Sagan says she's leaving because she's burnt out and they are looking for another chef to pick up where she leaves off. [ISSF]