A Tenderloin Bathhouse-Restaurant Is (Finally) Taking Dinner Reservations
The combo Japanese-style bathhouse and restaurant Onsen is not only back from its pandemic-induced shutdown, but about to serve dinner to San Franciscans once again. In an Instagram post, ownership for Onsen let fans know a summer of pop-ups is on the horizon. Installations include newcomer Dostee, traveling operation Aku's BBQ, tried and true Claws of Mantis, and more. Dinners run from July 19 through August 31, with two soaks and seatings per night.Before shuttering due to COVID-induced restrictions, Onsen was an only-in-San Francisco kind of phenomenon. Former San Francisco Chronicle restaurant critic Michael Bauer penned a positive review in 2017. It was a top 100 restaurant pick in 2017 and 2018 for the paper, too. General manager Adam Wren told the Chronicle he'd reopen the bathhouse in late 2024. The upcoming meals and bathhouse experiences start at $110 for parties no larger than four.
Saluhall gets a familiar face
Dominic Prado and his Tacos El Ultimo Baile are coming to San Francisco. He'll take his Fruitvale-born business to mid-Market's Saluhall, taking over one of the former tenant spaces on the second floor. Tacos and burritos full of 12-hour smoked brisket or topped with mozzarella, vampiro-style, are on the menu. This location will run seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m as of Saturday, July 12.
Coffee phenom location up for lease
Local fruit coffee innovator Outset has a big 'for lease' sign up in its Valencia Street location following a few weeks of smaller 'closed temporarily' signs in the window. Owner Heng Qiu says his business partner is in direct negotiations regarding the space with the landlord to try to reopen, and he is unsure of the status of the negotiations. The FiDi outpost remains open.
Michelin-approved pairing hits Van Ness
Food security nonprofit Farming Hope will host Hilda and Jesse for a chef dinner on Thursday, August 14. Chef Ollie Liedags' work at the North Beach restaurant has cemented the relative newcomer as a mainstay fine dining player in San Francisco. Expect three to five courses with an optional drinks pairing, proceeds of which support the nonprofit's second chance hiring programs and community gardening efforts. Early bird tickets are available until Monday, July 14, and can be purchased online.
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