Neighborhood Watch

Café Sophie Possibly Open This Weekend, Atelier Crenn Hosts Champagne Dinner, and More

Castro: Café Sophie (3463 16th Street at Sanchez), from burgeoning chef-entrepreneur Josh Birch, is on schedule to open this Saturday, just in time for Pink Saturday in the Castro. [Tablehopper, Earlier]
Cow Hollow: Atelier Crenn is doing a special “Diner au Champagne” on Wednesday, June 29. The deal is six courses, with champagne pairings, for $175 per person. Reserve by phone at 415.440.0460, or at events@ateliercrenn.com. [Grub Street]
Downtown: Fifth Floor is launching a new bar menu tonight that’s a tribute to summer in New England, where chef David Bazirgan is from. Included, of course, is a lobster roll. [Feast]

Mission: Venga Empanadas (443 Valencia) appears to be opening this Friday. [Tablehopper]
Sebastopol: The Scoop brings some word about The Barlow, an upcoming 220,000 square foot culinary and art center, whose latest announced tenant will be Whole Spice. [Scoop]

Café Sophie Possibly Open This Weekend, Atelier Crenn Hosts Champagne