Neighborhood Watch

Canela Coming in September, Decks Replaces Kelly’s Mission Rock, and More

Castro: The aforementioned Canela, coming to the former Capri spot (2272 Market Street), is going to be Spanish tapas-focused. It’s now about six weeks out. [Tablehopper, Earlier]
Mission: This Monday, August 1, Beretta will be hosting guest bartender Jim Kearns of Brooklyn’s Prime Meats. Among the drinks he’ll be slinging is a concoction of rye, mole bitters, and jalapeno-infused tequila. (Also, he’ll be doing duties at Delarosa on Tuesday.) [Grub Street]
Nob Hill: Zeki’s Bar (1319 California Street) deemed not so charming nor friendly, by SF Weekly’s Katy St. Clair. [SF Weekly]
Mission Bay: Decks, already open for a month now, has replaced Kelly’s Mission Rock. [Eater]

Oakland: We broke the news about Local Café coming to Piedmont Avenue a few months back, and now the opening nears, complete with a former Boot & Shoe lineman. [Scoop]
Also, a new Mediterranean restaurant from chef Faz Poursohi, called Faz Oakland, is opening in November in the former Caffe Verbena space at 11th and Broadway. [Scoop, Tablehopper]
Berkeley: Zaika, a sister restaurant to India Garden in Pleasanton, recently opened at 2054 University Avenue. Also, Joshu-ya Sushi Bar (2441 Dwight Way) is morphing into Joshuya Brasserie in mid-August. [Tablehopper]
Napa: A Mexican restaurant called Cielito Lindo just opened next door to Ubuntu. [Scoop]

Canela Coming in September, Decks Replaces Kelly’s Mission Rock, and More