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  1. The Name Game
    Stella Rossa Now Also Called Stella BarraJeff Mahin names his old restaurant after his new one.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  2. The Name Game
    Marlena’s Replacement Gets a Name: Brass TacksIt will, allegedly, be gay-friendly.
    By Jay Barmann
  3. The Name Game
    Restaurant at The Olema Inn Now Called Sir & StarIt was, briefly, called The Olema.
    By Jay Barmann
  4. The Name Game
    Interim Cafe Becomes Superfood ExpressOwner-chef Eddie Caraeff has kept most of the menu intact, including his renowned “Purple Erkle” smoothie.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  5. The Name Game
    New Poesia Spinoff in the Castro Gets a Name: Dante’s TableAnd there will be murals.
    By Jay Barmann
  6. The Name Game
    Duck Dive Taking Over Savory Space in Malibu?The planned gastropub may end up having to duck the lawyers of a San Diego business with the same name.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  7. Neighborhood Watch
    Gather’s New S.F. Spot Gets a Name; West of Pecos Swaps ChefsAlso, Chubby Noodle is expanding to the Marina.
    By Jay Barmann
  8. Previews
    New North Beach Deli From Peter Mrabe to Be Called Central StationNot, as we’d earlier surmised, Lago Marsino.
    By Jay Barmann
  9. The Name Game
    Introducing Trader Joe’s ‘UpChuck!’Conveniently, it’s both an appropriate verb and a noun to use for Charles Shaw Wine.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  10. The Name Game
    What Can We Call ‘Two-Buck Chuck’ Now That The Price Is Changing?The price on Trader Joe’s infamous bargain wine is going up by 25%.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  11. The Name Game
    L.A.’s Foul-Mouthed Restaurants Get Called OutWe’re here to remind you of a few that were forgotten.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  12. The Name Game
    Strangelove or: How We’ll All Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the New BarDon’t expect a mural of Slim Pickens straddling an a-bomb.
    By Collin Keefe
  13. The Name Game
    Vine Street Stretch Seeking ‘Peru Village’ DesignationThe stretch is rich with four Peruvian restaurants including Mario’s and Balcones del Peru.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  14. The Name Game
    Psy Gives His Blessing to Rogue ‘Gangnam Style’ RestaurantThe singer considered suing, but really just wants to dance.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  15. The Name Game
    Inevitably, Harry Morton Laments The Name ‘Pink Taco’The Hard Rock heir would have done things differently today.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  16. The Name Game
    Dry Tour Becomes ‘Code’Co-owner Aaron Turnbull is stepping down from his FOH position.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  17. The Name Game
    Madame Chou Chou Becomes Cafe NoirThe concept is going from “upscale dining” to neighborhood “bistro,” under the same chef that earned it a steady following.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  18. The Name Game
    Two Locations of Abbot’s Pizza Co. Turn Into Grey Block; Alejo’s Becomes Eddie’sWestside restaurants are changing their names, but not a lot else.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  19. The Name Game
    John Besh Starts ‘Sunday Suppers at Lüke.’ Really?Of course, this really isn’t the first example of someone biting Suzanne Goin’s famous dinner party.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  20. The Name Game
    Echo Park’s Taix To Be Honored With a Street NameEric Garcetti wants to award the 85-year-old Frenchie with a Taix Plaza.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  21. The Name Game
    Tofu Ya Tear Makes Way For Galbi King in PalmsThe partners in this all-you-can-eat barbecue joint have parted ways.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  22. The Name Game
    Il Capriccio Becomes Di Carlo Under New OwnerThe one thing that’s staying the same is the inclusion of gourmet pizza cooked with almond wood.
    By Hadley Tomicki
  23. The Name Game
    Fifth Amendment Becomes Broadway AlehouseOwners and edible output remain the same.
    By Hadley Tomicki