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Chef David Kurtz Resigns From Maven

by Andrew Dudley  • 
Wed. 
Feb 06, 2013, 6:00 pm

David Kurtz (right) and Jay Bordeleau. Photo by Alex Martinez for Haighteration. David Kurtz, who has been chef and partner at Maven since it opened at Haight and Steiner in December of 2011, has left the restaurant.

Wine-Fueled Feast Coming to Maven

by Andrew Dudley  • 
Thu. 
Jan 17, 2013, 8:00 am

Do you enjoy really really good food, and really really good wine? Do you enjoy letting a team of experts plan the perfect meal for you? What if you could have all this without leaving the neighborhood? Then keep reading, … Continue reading

Brunch at Maven: A Preview

by Andrew Dudley  • 
Thu. 
Jul 26, 2012, 7:00 am

Since opening at 598 Haight Street in December, Maven has been waiting for just the right moment to launch a weekend brunch service. Apparently, that moment has arrived.

Maven to Open Tomorrow

by Andrew Dudley  • 
Tue. 
Dec 20, 2011, 8:50 am

A full year and a half since RNM turned off the lights at 598 Haight Street, Maven is ready to throw ‘em back on.

The Lowdown on Maven

by Andrew Dudley  • 
Mon. 
Nov 14, 2011, 7:48 am

Jay Bordeleau (left) and David Kurtz. Photo by Alex Martinez for Haighteration. Last week, a discussion flared up on Haighteration about Maven, the new restaurant prepping to open in the former RNM space at the corner of Haight and Steiner. … Continue reading

Lower Haight Leftovers: 9/23 Edition

by Andrew Dudley  • 
Fri. 
Sep 23, 2011, 9:21 am

Flickr/gamene Even though it’s the first day of fall in most of North America, it’s officially summer in this week’s leftovers. We’ve got stories about outdoor movies and dining, half-priced coffee and special smoothies, free events with music, art, science, … Continue reading