Benihana's New Sushi Bar, Southern Sandwich Suppers

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JAPANTOWN — Benihana (1737 Post) rolls out a brand new sushi bar (right) and revamped cocktail lounge along with a new lounge menu on June 11. The sushi chefs are apparently going to be open to special requests. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN — SF FoodLab is still hosting Sol Food's Puerto Rican lunch through the end of the month, and now Southern Sandwich is set to serve dinner beginning at 6 p.m. each Friday in June as the Southern Supper Co. Tomorrow night (June 8) is an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring catfish, ribs, and items not typically served on the truck. Tix are $25 and available here. [EaterWire]

UNION SQUARE — After launching Saturday night service earlier this year, Claudine (8 Claude) is currently readying the debut of a back patio. The hope is to be open in time for the solstice on June 21. [EaterWire]

EXPANSIONWIRE — Ghirardelli has opened a "San Francisco-inspired" boutique at its first theme park location. Visitors to Disney California Adventure in Anaheim can now pick up some Swiss chocolate along with a side of mouse ears. [EaterWire]