Interested in discovering the newest restaurant and retail additions to the Castro? From a hair salon to a beer garden, read on for a rundown of the newest spots to land in this area of San Francisco.
Blade & Bristle Salon
4327 18th St.
Blade & Bristle Salon is a hair salon and barbershop offering men's cuts, coloring and other grooming services. A standard barber cut costs $50, and beard trims are available for $30.
Other services include highlights, beard coloring, hair treatments and eyebrow shaping. Blade & Bristle is currently offering a $10 discount to new customers.
With a five-star Yelp rating out of three reviews, Blade & Bristle Salon has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Scott S., who reviewed the business on Nov. 11, wrote, "The salon is elegantly minimal, with a warm atmosphere and friendly team."
B G. noted, "Awesome service and a super cute salon!!"
Blade & Bristle Salon is open from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on Tuesday-Friday and 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on Saturday. Appointments are available through the business's website.
Dumpling House
335 Noe St.
Dumpling House is a new dim sum restaurant in the former Pho 335 space. As its name indicates, it specializes in dumplings, serving up more than a dozen varieties, including black truffle xiaolongbao and steamed spinach dumplings.
The menu also features other dim sum favorites, like chicken wings, turnip cakes and spring rolls. Stop in on a weekday during happy hour for 50% off beer and wine.
Yelpers are generally positive about Dumpling House, which currently holds four stars out of 98 reviews on the site.
Connie B., who reviewed the eatery on Nov. 5, wrote, "The dumplings were really delicious."
Xiu L. noted, "Their Hong Kong–style wonton is as close to my hometown as I've ever gotten in the Bay Area. I can't wait to order more. Yum!"
Dumpling House is open from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 5–9:30 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. on weekends.
Willkommen
2198 Market St.
Willkommen is a brewpub and beer garden from Black Hammer Brewing, the SoMa brewery specializing in small-batch ales and lagers. Willkommen, which is German for "welcome," boasts 26 taps of Black Hammer beers, draft wine, cider and kombucha.
The German-inspired food menu was designed in collaboration with Rosamunde Sausage Grill and features sausages, sandwiches, pretzels and more.
Willkommen is off to a strong start, with 4.5 stars out of 65 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Jenny L., who reviewed it on Nov. 3, wrote, "Really enjoyed both of my visits here! I love the casual, airy atmosphere that's welcoming and very simple."
Brandon J. noted, "Becoming a fan of this spot!"
Willkommen is open from 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. on Sunday-Thursday and 11:30 a.m.–midnight on Friday and Saturday.
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