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Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi is an SF-based restaurant columnist and culinary personality, well-known for her groundbreaking 19-year-old tablehopper newsletter, offering an insider's take on restaurant news.
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Mardi Gras! public
The Socialite

Mardi Gras!

I know, it was a pile-up this weekend with Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, President’s Day, and now MARDI GRAS—but you can do it. Here’s a mini roundup of what’s going on: ~TOWN HALL~ in SoMa is known for its annual Mardi Gras blowout—…
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Baker & Banker public
The Regular

Baker & Banker

I was sinking my choppers into such a soft, fluffy, flavorful piece of whole wheat and honey bread, and realized, yup, this place is different. It made me think of my mom’s homemade wheat bread, and right then, I felt at home. Which is exactly the feeling BAKER &…
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The Regular

Marlowe

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Marlowe (Softly) Opens Today Stars Sighted * John Waters * Mary-Kate Olsen * Ashley Olsen * Robert Redford * Chris Harrison 500 Brannan St. San Francisco (at 4th St.) 415-777-1413 marlowesf.com…
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The Regular

Scala's Bistro

This place has not been formally reviewed by the tablehopper, but it has been mentioned in related articles... Related Articles * Meaty Stars Sighted * Alex Rodriguez * Sandra Bernhard * Vernon Davis * Al Franken * Halle Berry * Betty White * Cloris Leachman * Sam Shepard * Manu Ginóbili * Dave Foley * Derek Jeter * Gail Simmons 432 Powell St.…
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The Chatterbox

A Random Smattering of Projects

A peek at some liquor licenses reveals there’s a new wine bar called FAT ANGEL that is now open in the Fillmore District. As reported by Thrillist, the 23-seat wine bar has 38 wines by the glass, plus a variety of eats ranging from charcuterie plates to mac…
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The Chatterbox

RISTOBAR Opens This Thursday

The transformation of the Marina’s Emporio Rulli Gran Caffe to ~RISTOBAR~ will be complete by this Thursday the 11th. The new incarnation is a combination restaurant, wine bar, and salumi bar that is meant to feel more relaxed and casual. The menu includes snacks, salads, crudos, a number of…
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Cupid Came Early public
The Chatterbox

Cupid Came Early

If anyone has any doubt about the commercialization of Valentine’s Day, all they need to do is take one look at the pitches I’ve been inundated with for the past few weeks, from pink Valentine’s Day cocktails to “romantic” recipes to special aphrodisiac menus to “cooking for…
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The Chatterbox

More Tasty Things to Put in Your Mouth

After the crazy lines (again) during PAPALOTE’s Mexi-Pino burrito day, it’s official: the chicken adobo and garlic-fried rice burrito is going to be a staple on the menu every day, starting in March. Hallelujah. I think the boys at We Eating, Gus and Big Jon, are…
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The Chatterbox

Hayes Street to Become Kebab H.Q.

It’s looking likely that there will be some impending kebab confusion in Hayes Valley. The Mediterranean joint HAYES & KEBAB got squeezed out of their space at 406 Hayes, and it looks like the new tenants are calling their business something ridiculously similar: Kebabs of Hayes Valley (they are…
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Monday and Tuesday Dinners at Mojo public
The Chatterbox

Monday and Tuesday Dinners at Mojo

My favorite neighborhood cafe-meets-bike repair shop, ~MOJO BICYCLE CAFE~, has just started serving a main dish for dinner on Monday and Tuesday nights. This week chef Jesse is serving up Boeuf Bourguignon with a side of mashed potatoes and either brussels sprouts or Moroccan string beans for only…
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