Urban Picnic

10/25/2017

DEAR FRIENDS,

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT THESE PAST NINE YEARS.

OWNERSHIP DECIDED TO SELL THE BUSINESS TO PURSUE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES -- SO SORRY, NO MORE PHO OR KALE & QUINOA SALAD.

WE ARE SO VERY HUMBLED AND GRATEFUL FOR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE YOU YOUR DAILY FIX OF CALIFORNIA VIETNAMESE FOOD ALL THESE YEARS.

IT HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL NINE YEARS -- THANKS TO ALL OF YOU.

WE WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH AND WISH YOU ALL THE BEST.

STAY HEALTHY & HAPPY.

- The Staff @ Urban Picnic

03/08/2016

Craving our msg-free Pho on a cold rainy day? Or our nutrient-rich Kale & Quinoa Salad? Order now through April 8th for free Caviar deliveries. http://bit.ly/21jNIPW Caviar

01/26/2016

http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=702cdc6d8ae2fee48124bfb55&id=ecbeb0255f

Get $15 when you share Caviar w/ your friends!
https://www.trycaviar.com/san-francisco

09/01/2015

Six more reasons to enjoy Urban Picnic's deliciously healthy California Vietnamese fare.

Gluten free offerings? Check. Antioxidants and Vitamins? Check. Low Calorie/High in Fibre? Check. Fresh Herbs? Check. Nothing Fried? Check.

Yep...we got that.

http://news.yahoo.com/why-vietnamese-food-is-good-1247340246663222.html?soc_src=mediacontentstory&soc_trk=fb

Here are 6 reasons why you should choose Vietnamese food. 1. It’s gluten free Those with gluten intolerance can count on Vietnamese food for relief. For instance, Rice noodles and rice flour is usually used instead of wheat. Hu Tieu Sadec- Rice noodles with seafood and chicken 2. It wi…

06/25/2015

We're excited for our sister brand and thankful to the Chronicle for this wonderful timing for in -- going into weekend in the Castro.

http://www.sfgate.com/restaurants/article/Mekong-Kitchen-Vietnamese-classics-for-whatever-6344387.php

Remedies for colds and hangovers are legion in San Francisco, but the spicy oxtail pho from Mekong Kitchen may be the one cure-all to rule them all. The 3-month-old Castro restaurant makes a gorgeous oxtail broth, full of strong, musky beef flavor and spice that creeps up to a crescendo. The spicy o…

03/19/2015

http://hoodline.com/2015/03/mekong-kitchen-debuts-in-former-urban-picnic

A new Vietnamese outlet will open its doors in the Castro tonight.

03/19/2015

Join us at our new sister restaurant: MEKONG KITCHEN, a fresh take on soul satisfying Vietnamese comfort food.

Opening today @ 5:30 pm - March 19th @ 4039 18th St. x Hartford in the Castro.

Where Urban Picnic is the fresh, healthy, conveniently speedy sister, Mekong Kitchen is about slow cooked foods,heartier comfort food and portions that feed the soul - both are counter service for casual convenience.

Check out - MekongKitchenEatery.com for menu and initial hours.

10/28/2014

Urban Picnic opens in SOMA at the 303 2nd Street Courtyard Plaza (to the left of Fearless Cafe). Located in the plaza on 2nd Street b/w Folsom and Harrison, current hours include breakfast and lunch at 7:30 am to 4:00 pm weekdays w/ dinner evening hours coming very soon, including possible weekends. Happy Healthy Eating and GO GIANTS!

07/02/2014

Urban Picnic opens its second location in the Castro @ 4039 18th St. X Hartford St. Open late 7 days/week w/ wine and beer (organic and gluten free options available). Check out the video transformation below.

Also new - try our Superfood Salad w/ Ginger Lemongrass Chia Vinaigrette, Four Whole Grain Breakfast Porridge, and Breakfast Banh Mi Sandwiches.

Happy Healthy Eating!

http://youtu.be/Jqy5udt4jcs

01/13/2014

POPSUGAR features our Kale & Quinoa Salad as one of the top ten kale salads in America

11/19/2013

Thank you all for those who voted for us in the Chase Mission Main Street Grant competition. Thanks to your votes, we have qualified -- it's all in the judges' hands now. A world of gratitude to you all.

11/04/2013

‘PICK ME! PICK ME!’

We’re competing in Chase’s Mission Main Street competition for a $250,000 grant to grow the business.

12 small businesses across the country will be selected – one of last year’s winners was SF’s American Grilled Cheese Kitchen and they used it to fund another location.

We would love to do the same!

We need at least 250 Facebook votes by November 15th to be eligible.

So please vote for us today and help us spread the word/link (copy/paste into your FB feed). Much gratitude!

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Vote today for Urban Picnic, my go-to California Vietnamese eatery in SF, for its chance to fund another location with a $250,000 grant. (Deadline: Nov 15)

https://www.missionmainstreetgrants.com/business/detail/117682

Chase's $3M Mission Main Street Grants program for Small Business is in full swing! Apply or vote today! Learn more here: www.missionmainstreetgrants.com