Amber Dhara, Abbot's Cellar, Rich Table—Coming Soon

1) Mission: The sign is up at Amber Dhara, and the 275-seat behemoth of an Indian restaurant should be opening up next week. Hop to the Eater archives for a refresh on its ambitious build-out and affordably priced menu plan. Website. [Chron, ESF]

2) Mission Extra: Chef Adam Dulye and beer guru Christian Albertson are welcoming the media into Abbot's Cellar (746 Valencia Street) tonight in anticipation of an opening sometime next week. Remember this is the design-centric new restaurant with an enormous beer program, from the Monk's Kettle folks. [EaterWire]

3) SoMa: Inside Scoop hears tell of the new taker at the shuttered Spire space: Baan Thai and Whiskey Lounge (685 Third Street). What they'll be offering is fairly self-explanatory. [ISSF]

4) SoMa Extra: The build-out is moving forward at Jamber , the wine pub headed to Folsom Street. Owner Jess Voss is looking for a chef, and she says the plan is to open in early September. [EaterWire]

5) Hayes Valley: Rich Table is on point for an opening on July 26. Check out an early menu rendition, here in the archives. [EaterWire]