This Week In Food: An Ernest Offshoot Comes to SoMa
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This Week In Food: An Ernest Offshoot Comes to SoMa
"Ernest chef-owner Brandon Rice, whose Mission District restaurant continues to be a hot ticket after four years, is ready to expand with a second spot, tenatively called Lawrence. As the SF Business Times reports via liquor license activity, Rice is taking over the former Alexander's Steakhouse space at 488 Brannan Street. He won't yet share any details about the new concept, but did confirm to the publication that it is int he works."
"As Tablehopper reports, the man behind it is chef Jonathan Young, who opened Hot Johnnie's Smokehouse in the Castro four years ago. Young, a Cordon Bleu-trained chef, is expanding the menu but holding on to some menu hits from Cha Cha Cha, like the patatas bravas, grilled chicken paillard, and Cajun shrimp, as well as the famous sangria. Now added to the mix are smoked pork spare rubs, lechon asado, cioppino, some pasta dishes, and more."
"Opening next week in the Marina is Super Mensch, the new Jewish Deli-inspired restaurant from Causwells chef-owner Adam Rosenblum at 2336 Chestnut Street aka the former Lilah space. We first heard about the project in April, and the big opening day is Thursday, September 24. Rosenblum has reportedly been perfecting his pastrami game for a decade, and the me"
Brandon Rice will open a second restaurant, tentatively called Lawrence, in SoMa at 488 Brannan Street, taking over the former Alexander's Steakhouse space. Alexander's appears to have moved into the third floor of 165 O'Farrell Street after a temporary relocation and remodel. Sangria & Salt has softly opened at 2327 Mission Street in the former Cha Cha Cha space, led by chef Jonathan Young, who retains popular dishes like patatas bravas and sangria while adding smoked pork spare rubs, lechon asado, cioppino, pasta, and other items. Super Mensch, a Jewish deli-inspired project from Adam Rosenblum, opens at 2336 Chestnut Street in the Marina on September 24, emphasizing Rosenblum's decade of pastrami work.
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