Jack Falstaff

What to Have for Lunch Today: Takeaway Rice Plate from Ozone Thai

John BirdsallStir-fried beef and sweet basil tofu over rice.​Thurs., April 8, 2010 John Birdsall​Former tenant Jack Falstaff never quite knew what to do with the lobby-like corner patio here, but Ozone seems to have it figured out. Weekdays starting at noon, you can score a to-go rice-p ... More >>

And You Thought Your 401(k) Looked Grim: SF Restaurant Closures in May

After seven years, Jeanty at Jack's foldedThe city's highest-profile closures last month were Jack Falstaff and Jeanty at Jack's. PlumpJack Group announced the closure of Falstaff, its SOMA fine-dining outpost, in April -- its Balboa Café (3119 Fillmore at Greenwich) remains open, and the company i ... More >>

Don't Believe Willie Brown: PlumpJack Cafe Still Expecting to Reopen Later This Year

PlumpJack GroupFARM: Still talking to LeivaDid you catch it yesterday? Ex-mayor Willie Brown included this morsel in his "Willie's World" column in the Sunday Chron: The restaurant empire that Gavin Newsom used to run is hitting hard times. PlumpJack Cafe is closed now. I don't know what they plan t ... More >>

If 2009 is the Year of the Restaurant Closure, Why Are There So Many New Openings?

Azie was one of 2009's early casualtiesMany assumed that 2009 would shape up as the year of the restaurant closure in San Francisco, and there have been notable failures: Azie, Bong Su, Jack Falstaff. But the large-scale collapse you might be expecting if you read the business pages hasn't occured, ... More >>

PlumpJack Prez is Focused on the Future; No Word on Leiva's

Leiva: Up in the airPlumpJack Group president (and sis to the mayor) Hilary Newsom told SFoodie she was looking ahead, not dwelling on tomorrow night's last supper at Jack Falstaff. "We had a terrific five years in the SOMA neighborhood," Newsom said, adding that she's focusing on a reconcepting of ... More >>

Jack Falstaff Doomed from the Start?

Ready for last ritesFans of Jack Falstaff may be savoring their memories of the plush jewelbox (Saturday is slated as its final night). But any postmortem should ponder that fact that, according to original chef James Ormsby, the downtown eatery may have been doomed -- at least as a glittery upscale ... More >>

San Francisco Restaurant Closures: April 2009

The highest-profile closing announced this month was that of Jack Falstaff (598 2nd Street at Brannan), which shuts after service on May 9th. The restaurant is home to well-regarded chef Jonnatan Leiva, who may be moving over to currently-closed-for-renovations Plumpjack Café - or not. We had a won ... More >>

2009 Growers Dinners at Jack Falstaff

Executive Chef Jonnatan Leiva of Jack Falstaff (398 2nd St.) has planned a whole new set of "Growers Dinners" for 2009 in order to bring diners closer to where their food comes from and the people that are responsible for it, from the farmers to the chefs. We spoke with the affable Leiva back in N ... More >>

Macy's Hosts Two S.F. Battle of the Chefs

The third annual Battle of the Chefs begins tomorrow night (Wednesday, February 11) at the Cellar in Macy's Union Square (170 O'Farrell) with a culinary showdown between executive chefs Hoss Zaré (Zaré at Fly Trap) and Jonnatan Leiva (Jack Falstaff) and continues on Wednesday, March 4, when Jen ... More >>

Neither Much Crab nor Shack

Nettie's on Union offers swell cocktails and some sophisticated dishes.

TiVo Alert: Falstaff's Leiva Competes on Next Great Chef

Great Moments in Photojournalism

I'll Have the Chicken

After reflecting on the excesses of the past year, we turn to low-cal takeout

An Ideal Meal

Assemble your own from a buffet of the year's best dishes

Best Fried Chicken

Best New Restaurant (Expensive)

Fat City

Good for you and just plain good, too: the organic and delicious philosophy at Jack Falstaff