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Magic Donuts

Generally, I’m not too much of a donut person. If I want something bready for breakfast, I’ll go for a pastry over a donut, mostly because donuts often can be quite greasy and overly sweet. However, when I found out about Magic Donuts, a recent addition to the Potrero Hill neighborhood, I knew I wanted to give it a try. They specialize in sourdough donuts which is probably one of the most San Francisco donuts you could find, plus they are headed by a pretty strong restaurant group that runs some high quality restaurants in the Bay Area.

The venue itself is new and clean, located in a deluxe condo building, and when you walk in, the display of donuts look outstanding. The first time I went I gravitated toward a couple of the fruit donuts and the vanilla honey which looked to be their equivalent of a plain glazed donut. The first thing I noticed when I bit into the vanilla honey donut is the donut base itself isn’t sickly sweet which is a characteristic I loved. The overall donut was slightly sweet, well fried and had a real burst of sourness from the sourdough base.

The two fruit donuts were saved for dessert later in the evening, and they also didn’t disappoint. I think the strawberry was slightly better as the topping was just slightly sweet with some acidity from the strawberries. The lemon meringue was very good, but a whole lot sweeter due to the meringue. It also showed that Magic Donuts can satisfy any person’s donut craving, as the donuts can definitely go mega sweet if that is your preference.

I’ve been back a couple of times and tried a few more, including the blueberry and lime, the cheesecake (with pumpkin!) and the maple pecan. Honestly, all of them were really delicious and didn’t feel overly sickly sweet or greasy. And if chocolate is your thing, they have plenty of options for you there too. They also have a selection of coffee drinks available, so if you want to hang out there and enjoy donuts and coffee with friends, it’s definitely got a cool vibe for that. I think it’s going to stay a staple for me when I do get those occasional donut cravings, or possibly a nice treat when I have visiting guests as a sourdough donut is probably a treat you’d only find in San Francisco.

Score: 4.5/5
Recommendation: I’d say try the Vanilla and Honey to get a real taste of the donut, but go wild!

Magic Donuts
1675 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

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To say that the Bay Area’s Bacchus Management Group has been on a tear lately would be an understatement. In addition to opening three new establishments in San Francisco this year alone, plans call for for another new restaurant to debut at San Jose’s Santana Row in 2024 and one to open at the historic post office building in Burlingame in 2025.

That’s in addition to its already sizeable stable of Spruce in San Francisco, Michelin-starred the Village Pub in Woodside, Michelin-starred Selby’s in Redwood City, the Village Bakery in Woodside, and Pizza Antica locations in Santana Row and Lafayette.

Last week, I had a chance to check out its new Italian restaurant, La Connessa, when I was invited in as a guest. It’s on the street level of a new building on Potrero Hill. Just steps away are Bacchus’ two other new eateries: the burger place, Louie’s Original; and the sourdough donut shop, Magic Donuts & Coffee (more on that in a moment).

The focal-point bar. Neon decoration on the wall.

Dimly lighted with sleek, wedding band-like chandeliers and a soaring, illuminated bar, it has that sophisticated, moody aura, and boy, was it bustling on a Saturday night. There’s even a view into the kitchen behind big glass windows.

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Restaurant Group Behind Spruce and Village Pub to Open Three Side-by-Side Restaurants In Potrero Hill

Bacchus Management Group, which has a history of attracting loyal followings to its restaurants as well as Michelin stars, has plans for three new businesses in Potrero Hill, including an Italian trattoria and a new burger joint.

The team behind longtime stalwart hits Spruce and The Village Pub, as well as the more recently Michelin-starred Selby's in Redwood City, are readying to open three new spots in the base of Mason on Mariposa, a new luxe apartment complex that sits across from the historic Anchor Brewing Company headquarters. As the Chronicle first reported, the three concepts are an old-school doughnut shop, a burger-focused diner and takeout spot, and the more sit-down-oriented, "modern take on the classic trattoria," La Connessa.

An announcement from Bacchus suggests that the bar at La Connessa will feature "vintage Italian liqueurs" — which sounds like old bottles of Campari and other amari, as well as a wide selection of Italian wine.

And the restaurant will be reasonably sized with 86 seats (see rendering below), and a menu focused on traditional Italian fare. The location is 1695 Mariposa Street, at the corner of Carolina Street, across the street from Jackson Playground.

Rendering of La Connessa via Bacchus Management Group

Next door will be Louie's Original (1685 Mariposa), which will be a counter-service deal with a narrow dining room with just 17 table seats and 12 counter seats. The menu will be centered on Spruce's ever-popular English muffin burger, but it sounds like there will be other burger options as well as a fried-chicken sandwich, veggie options, frozen custard, and milkshakes.

And Bacchus's executive pastry chef Janina O’Leary is behind the concept for Magic Donuts & Coffee (1675 Mariposa), which will feature O'Leary's old-timey cake doughnuts, crullers, and brioche doughnuts, as well as Bacchus's own roasted coffee. Intriguingly, the doughnut menu will apparently include both savory and sweet varieties.

The timeframe for the opening of these three businesses, at this point, is just "next year," but we'll update you as we learn more.

As the Chronicle notes, Bacchus hasn't much been in expansion mode since having to close The Saratoga in SF during the pandemic, and Palo Alto's Mayfield Bakery & Cafe. But things are coming alive again all over, and so is the restaurant-opening schedule in SF, even though there's not a ton on the docket so far for this fall.

Reviews for "The Megalopolis as a Cauldron of Magic: Delving into Urban Spellcasting Traditions"

- John Smith - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Megalopolis of mystical spells". The story felt disjointed and the characters were poorly developed. It seemed like the author was just throwing in random magical elements without any real rhyme or reason. I also found the writing style to be confusing and hard to follow. Overall, it was a confusing and unenjoyable read for me.

- Sarah Johnson - 1 star - I couldn't get through "Megalopolis of mystical spells". The plot was slow and unengaging, and the magic system was never fully explained or explored. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth. The writing was also full of clichés and predictable twists. I had high hopes for this book, but unfortunately, it fell flat for me.

- Michael Thompsons - 2 stars - "Megalopolis of mystical spells" was a great disappointment. The world-building was lacking, and I never felt fully immersed in the magical city the author was trying to create. The pacing was off, with long stretches of nothing happening followed by rushed and confusing action scenes. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it hard to connect with the characters. Overall, it was a frustrating and underwhelming read.

- Rebecca Turner - 2 stars - I struggled to finish "Megalopolis of mystical spells". The writing was overly descriptive and bogged down the story. The characters were forgettable and lacked any real personality. The plot was predictable and offered no surprises. I was hoping for a thrilling and engaging magical adventure, but instead, I found myself bored and disinterested. I wouldn't recommend this book to others.

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