Paniolo Social Extended; Popeyes' Swanky Revamp

SOMA—Paniolo Social, the Hawaiian-themed pop-up that precedes the opening of Ravi Kapur's Liholiho Yacht Club brick-and-mortar in the Tenderloin, didn't end in August after all. The pop-up, which takes place at Bloodhound, will now continue with its selection of spicy noodles, yakitori, poke bowls and aloha dogs on Thursdays through September, starting at 4pm. [Inside Scoop]

NOPA/WESTERN ADDITION—Popeyes, which has been closed for construction and feared by some to be on its way out, has triumphantly reopened with a fresh new interior that includes flat screen TVs, wood-paneled walls and a more upscale feel. [Hoodline]

SOMA—Leah Garchik's Chronicle column this week contained plenty of society gossip, including the tidbit that 49ers player Aldon Smith, who was recently suspended for nine games for violating league substance abuse and personal conduct policies, stopped by Twenty-Five Lusk on Saturday night with a couple other players and their dates. The men had two entrees each, spent $6,300 and tipped their server $1,000, with $3,000 of their tab spent on wine. [Chron]

BAYVIEW—Open since February of last year, Speakeasy Tap Room has now introduced new hours at the brewery's cozy bar, which will now stay open Tuesday through Sunday from 1pm-10pm. To celebrate, they'll be tapping a special firkin on Thursday Sept. 11th, and will offer $1 off all beers from 1pm-4pm daily. [EaterWire]