We have a few updates from the ever-hot Hayes Valley food scene this Tuesday morning.
Rich Table (199 Gough), which is normally closed on Tuesdays, will be having a special fried chicken dinner tonight. It's the brainchild of chef Sally Rich, a.k.a. Sally Hurricane, who has drawn on her Texas roots to concoct a $35 prix fixe menu including chicken, mashed potatoes, blue-corn corn bread, cobbler, and more. Reservations seem scarce on Open Table, but you can try calling the restaurant at 415-355-9085 if you're feeling lucky. Grubstreet reveals that Fig & Thistle (333 Ivy) is aiming to open by June 1st. We first learned of plans for the small wine bar nearly a year ago, and converting the space has apparently been no small task -- but it looks like the end is in sight. We'll update with more details in the weeks ahead. Finally, Eater brings word of a sign posted in the window of Bai Thong Thai (298 Gough) decrying the restaurant's treatment by Yelp. Apparently some positive reviews weren't appearing on Bai Thong's Yelp page, and when they contacted the company for help, they were encouraged to buy ads instead. Yelp denies any wrongdoing, but the story seems to have struck a nerve, and was even picked up by the L.A. Times. So, that's three juicy stories for the price of one -- the best deal in the neighborhood, if you ask us. Bon appétit!
Rich Table (199 Gough), which is normally closed on Tuesdays, will be having a special fried chicken dinner tonight. It's the brainchild of chef Sally Rich, a.k.a. Sally Hurricane, who has drawn on her Texas roots to concoct a $35 prix fixe menu including chicken, mashed potatoes, blue-corn corn bread, cobbler, and more. Reservations seem scarce on Open Table, but you can try calling the restaurant at 415-355-9085 if you're feeling lucky. Grubstreet reveals that Fig & Thistle (333 Ivy) is aiming to open by June 1st. We first learned of plans for the small wine bar nearly a year ago, and converting the space has apparently been no small task -- but it looks like the end is in sight. We'll update with more details in the weeks ahead. Finally, Eater brings word of a sign posted in the window of Bai Thong Thai (298 Gough) decrying the restaurant's treatment by Yelp. Apparently some positive reviews weren't appearing on Bai Thong's Yelp page, and when they contacted the company for help, they were encouraged to buy ads instead. Yelp denies any wrongdoing, but the story seems to have struck a nerve, and was even picked up by the L.A. Times. So, that's three juicy stories for the price of one -- the best deal in the neighborhood, if you ask us. Bon appétit!
