Charles Phan Closing Wo Hing General Store:
Big news on the Valencia corridor today: only a year and a half after opening, Charles Phan has decided to shutter Wo Hing General Store, his Chinese-and-cocktails spot in the Mission, according to Inside Scoop. Despite a prime location with plenty of foot traffic, Wo Hing struggled, notching a tepid two-star review from Bauer, losing bright-spot bartender Brooke Arthur (with many speculating...
Atelier Crenn's New Hire, Rhea's Café:
CHEF SHUFFLES — Atelier Crenn (3127 Fillmore) has hired a new chef de cuisine. Christopher Bleidorn previously worked at Benu. [ISSF]
THE MISSION — Rhea's Deli (800 Valencia) is opening a new spot that actually has seating. Rhea's Café (2200 Bryant) might see a March debut. [Grub Street]
Locavore Closing, Wo Hing Happy Hour:
THE SHUTTER — Locavore (3215 Mission) is closing on October 1, and the building is for sale. Owner Mario Duarte reportedly wants to spend more time with his family. [ISSF]
THE MISSION — Wo Hing General Store (584 Valencia) now has a happy hour from 5:30-7 p.m. each day. The menu features $6 drinks and small bites ($5-8) such as Shanghai dumplings, fried five spice local squid, and fried mixed...
Cocktail Maven, Brooke Arthur OUT At Phan's Wo Hing:
Since opening in October of last year, Charles Phan's Wo Hing General Store hasn't exactly gotten rave reviews, although the one thing all the critics unanimously agreed upon was the greatness of bar manager Brooke Arthur's cocktails. It's not totally surprising, considering Arthur's track record at spots like Range and Prospect, and that she was on-site in the restaurant leading her bar team...