Farewell To The Ambassador, Hello Gay Sports Bar

The Ambassador.

THE SHUTTER — It's going to be curtains for the bottle service crowd at The Ambassador (673 Geary), but not right away. It is expected to stay open until late summer or early fall. [ISSF]

CASTRO — Not soon after the last call at Lime (2247 Market) and the plans for the space's next incarnation have been revealed. After a full remodel, Hi Tops will introduce the concept of a gay sports bar to San Francisco come October. [Grub Street]

POP-UPS — Belcampo Meat's next Meat Up takes place from 12-2 PM on June 21 at Oakland's Blue Bottle Coffee (300 Webster). On the menu: BBQ grass-fed flatiron steak sandwiches with chimichurri sauce. [EaterWire]

TOP CHEFFERY — Top Chef: The Tour takes over Justin Herman Plaza on June 17 with free cooking showdowns at 10:30 AM, noon, and 1:30 PM. Either Angelo Sosa (Seasons 7-8) or SF's Casey Thompson (Seasons 3 and 8) will have to faux pack their knives and go at the end of each battle. [EaterWire]