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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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Public Service Announcement public
The Chatterbox

Public Service Announcement

Just a little reminder that some restaurants like to close for a much-deserved winter break during the first week of January, so call before heading over. A few examples: ~SEBO~ (closed through January 4th, except for New Year’s Eve), ~CAV WINE BAR & KITCHEN~ (closed Sunday January 3rd…
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The Lush

The Lush (Lounge) Is Weaving Up the Street

I know some Lower Polk folks were not happy with the closure of ~LUSH LOUNGE~ (1092 Polk St. at Post). Well, despair not, because the same friendly bartenders will be pouring wicked-strong dranks in the bar’s new location. They are opening the doors at the new spot for…
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The Starlet

Black Magic Cioppino

Carlos Santana and a friend chose Christmas night to dine at Piazza Pellegrini. The two (suited up in bibs) had the restaurant’s popular cioppino. At the end of his meal, he was gracious enough to pose with fans for a photo.…
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The Chatterbox

New Vegetarian Option in Berkeley

A tablehopper reader tipped me off to a unique concept that opened in Berkeley: the restaurant is called GREEN PAPAYA and features Thai vegetarian cuisine. It’s reportedly friendly, tasty, and affordable. Open lunch and dinner daily. 2016 Shattuck Ave. at University, Berkeley, 510-845-1658.…
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Hangover Helper (Do Not Add Beef) public
The Lush

Hangover Helper (Do Not Add Beef)

I am sure a lot of you will be hitting it hard this New Year’s Eve (what else is new?). And who knows better about hangover remedies than bartenders? Here’s a helpful round-up from GrubStreet with some hair-of-the-dog advice from local bartenders. My personal…
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Dumpling-O-Rama public
The Chatterbox

Dumpling-O-Rama

I thought this would be an awesome get-together to celebrate the New Year with culinary cohorts (darn, I just wish my apartment was bigger, and my wallet was overflowing): Fork and Spoon Productions has organized an Asian feast that can be prepared in your home with Saveur contributing editor…
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Amber Bar Will Just Be an Ember in 2010 public
The Lush

Amber Bar Will Just Be an Ember in 2010

One of the city’s smokiest bars, AMBER, is having its last night on New Year’s Eve, and a new cocktail spot will be opening to the public on Saturday January 16th. And look at that, Smoky Bear, it’s just in time for your New Year’s resolution…
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The Starlet

Bald Guys Have More Fun

Reader Rachel C. was dining at Osteria Stellina in Pt. Reyes Station on Christmas Eve and spotted Hector Elizondo with a female guest, assumed to be his wife. He was reportedly quite handsome.…
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