Haute Chop

Oakland has, yet another restaurant opening. Announcing the Chop Bar, an eco-friendly atmosphere serving mouth-watering breakfast items like chocolate sourdough french toast, and Vietnamese style pork sandwiches with cilantro and Thai basil aioli for lunch. Chop also has a new wine-on-tap system that produces less waste and reduces overhead to deliver a better glass of wine at a cheaper cost to the customer. High quality at a lower cost, loves it!(Opening September 1st) http://www.chopbar510.com/

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Peruvian Fare

After a year hiatus due to a debilitating blaze Limon has reopened. The San Francisco, family owned Peruvian restaurant opened August 27. The newly revamped edition has a marble-topped ceviche bar, and a fresh team of chefs. Stop by and indulge in a pitcher of their delicious sangria. 524 Valencia St. (at 16th) San Francisco (415)252-0918

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KONNICHIWA!

If you have not experienced Ozumo Restaurant in Oakland, let me set the scene. Chic decor, haute music vibrating from the speakers, plasma screens all around, and sexy people to round out the cosmopolitan atmosphere. As you can imagine with an aura such as this the place can get pretty crowded on the weekends, so you may want to check it out on a Monday. Mondays also happen to be "all you can eat shushi" night. For $30.00 per person from 5PM-10PM, you can get your fill of rolls, nigiri, and select appetizers from a special menu. For more information visit: http://www.ozumo.com/oakland/

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Haute View

Some of you may have taken notice of the many dining options sprouting up around Oakland, well you can add Lake Chalet Seafood Bar and Grill to the list. Located in the newly renovated boathouse, Lake Chalet offers an amazing waterfront view. This surf and turf eatery is brought to you by the same group that owns Beach Chalet and Park Chalet in SF. http://www.thelakechalet.com/

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Haute Diggity Dog

What is a Summer without baseball and hot dogs? You may think the words upscale and hot dogs are a contradiction, but Show Dogs has broken culinary barriers, and has been serving all natural links since their debut on July 9, 2009. With a menu dedicated strictly to the dog, they offer about a dozen different selections a day, and about 10 different local brews to boot. To sample exotic franks like the wild boar dog or lemon chicken sausage, visit Show Dogs at 1020 Market St. in San Francisco. http://www.showdogssf.com/

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Trade Secrets

When you are looking for a spin on comfort favorites such as brisket sandwiches, a stiff Manhattan, or other classic cocktails, Trademark is where it's at. Trademark opened earlier this month, and is the American bistro sibling to Elite Cafe on Fillmore. Visit Trademark at 56 Belden Pl. in San Francisco for happy hour, power lunch, or business dinner. More information at: http://www.trademarksf.com/

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