Neighborhood Watch

Little Bird Now Open in the ’Loin, Dogfather Becomes a Taqueria, and More

Photo: Tenderblog

Tenderloin: The team behind Whiskey Thieves, Dirty Thieves, and Thieves Tavern have just opened a coffee shop called Little Bird (835 Geary), serving Ritual and De La Paz coffee. Soon they’ll be featuring other local third-wave roasters as well. [Tenderblog]
North Beach: The Dogfather (532 Green Street), which just opened in January, is morphing into a taqueria. [Eater]
Also, Nico’s Tacos (1310 Grant), which Grub Street broke the news about a bit ago, hit some delays and is hoping to open by fall. [Scoop]
Ferry Building: Paul Einbund, most recently the wine director at Frances who’s been blending those lovely by-the-ounce red and white blends, is moving over to become the wine director at Slanted Door. [Scoop]

Sunset: Brother Seafood Restaurant (1830 Irving) is now open. [SFoodie]
FiDi: Golden West *might* be open by early next week. [Tablehopper, Earlier]
Bernal Heights: Rite Way Market (500 Precita Avenue) is becoming the Precita Park Café. [Tablehopper]
Yountville: Matthew Stamp, sommelier at The French Laundry, just won the top prize at a competition hosted by the Court of Master Sommeliers. [Scoop]

Little Bird Now Open in the ’Loin, Dogfather Becomes a Taqueria, and More