559850 Wed Sep 24 08:55:44 -0700 2008 6 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 4057771 Hi All, Anyone tried it out yet? Is it less crowded than the location in the Mission? Thanks. Wed Sep 24 08:55:44 -0700 2008 58122 SmittySan 1 4058907 where is it? Wed Sep 24 14:25:24 -0700 2008 4057771 10689 zippo 2 4058961 On the north side of California Street, just west of Fillmore. It is in the old Zao Noodle House location. Wed Sep 24 14:45:48 -0700 2008 4058907 23776 DavidT 1 4059037 I understand after several nights of private parties/services, they opened last night to the public for dinner. Lunch starts this Saturday. Supposed to be twice the size of the original location with an expanded menu. Wed Sep 24 15:20:26 -0700 2008 4057771 10125 Frosty Melon 2 4060443 Thanks. I drove by and noticed that the lights were on. We have really enjoyed the Mission location, so it's nice knowing that there's one closer to home. Thu Sep 25 06:52:50 -0700 2008 4059037 58122 SmittySan 1 4062181 I tried it on Tues night and loved it. The pizzas coming out of the new ovens are already on point. The menu seems to be more expansive than 18th street. The space is like the Ritz in comparison, sizewise. That's all I really have time to say, but if you're a fan of 18th street then go, go to this location. We were hoping that, by going on the second night, that there wouldn't be much of a wait yet. No such luck. 30 min for 2 people at 9p on Tuesday. When we got there, about 6 parties were ahead of us, so that gives you an idea as to the size of the place + turnover. Thu Sep 25 16:43:33 -0700 2008 4057771 10922 Fig Newton 1 4065238 I stopped by for a menu and it was nice to see the sparkling new interior. The staff had that awesome friendly feeling that goes with just opening...this place will be packed all the time, I'm sure, much like SPQR especially in the early evening...I'm thinking it's a perfect place for mid afternoon late lunches with plenty of wine and no place to be except with the person i'm with.. Fri Sep 26 21:43:40 -0700 2008 4057771 214342 deanpaul2