Openings
Inner Sunset
Tartine (1226 9th Ave.)
Tartine opened its doors today in the Inner Sunset. The popular Mission bakery, best known for its popular pastries and breads, including their country loaf and sprouted rye, is currently serving breakfast and lunch every day from 7am to 4pm.
Plans for dinner service are in the works — a representative said the new location should expand its hours "by late summer."
The long-vacant spot, which formerly housed the Standard Roofing Company on 9th Ave., is located between Lincoln Way and Irving St. near Golden Gate Park.
The new tenants updated some of the building's old features, such as the roll-up door, which was refurbished and painted. Once inside, customers are greeted by an open-air walled garden full of natural light that streams in through two skylights.
The eatery will serve creations from Chef Susanna Ok (formerly of Hapa Ramen, pop-up Bar Tartine and The Battery SF) including toasts, soups, small plates, salads and leavened flatbreads.
In addition, the store will serve freshly baked croissants, breads and morning buns along with coffee from Coffee Manufactory, beer, wine and kombucha. Grab-and-go sandwiches, yogurt, fruit and muesli are available as well.
North Beach
Coit Tower Café (1 Telegraph Hill Blvd.)
On Friday, July 12, Coit Tower Café, located in a kiosk at the North Beach landmark, made its debut. Operated by Acquolina Restaurant in North Beach, the café features hot and cold drinks, Italian pastries, panini, pizza by the slice and frozen yogurt.
Constructed in 1933 with a bequest from Lillie Hitchcock Coit, Coit Tower is the site of 26 murals commissioned by the New Deal-era federal Public Works of Art Project, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
“From its incredible views to its priceless murals, it’s easy to see why Coit Tower is one of the City’s top destinations,” said San Francisco Recreation and Park General Manager Phil Ginsburg in a press release. “We are proud to be able to offer our visitors delicious, quality food to enjoy steps from this beloved landmark.”
Customers can also refill their water bottles at the café, which will operate from 9:30am to 6pm daily.
Closings
Polk Gulch
Hammertime (1735 Polk St.)
While walking through the neighborhood, Hoodline contributor Carrie Sisto noticed that Hammertime recently closed after less than a year in business.
The pop-up, which was operated by Black Hammer Brewing and housed in the old Buffalo Theory space, closed on Sunday, June 16.
"It’s been an absolute pleasure sharing our carefully crafted beers that we at Black Hammer Brewing take so much pride in crafting,” the owners said, in a note thanking its customers and the owners of the space.
Fans of Black Hammer's beers can find them at Willkommen Beer Garden, located at 2198 Market, or at Black Hammer's brewery at 544 Bryant Street.
Another sign posted just above it indicates that “Polk Gulch BBQ” is coming soon. We will provide updates when we have more information about the new business.
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