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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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The Lush

Party Honoring Jean-Claude Persais of AQUA

I heard ~AQUA~ threw a nice party in honor of restaurant director Jean-Claude Persais, who has left the floor at Aqua after 14-plus years of service. He wants to spend more time with his family, who is based in LA. He is starting his own consulting company and…
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The Lush

Cafe Majestic Closes

Was sorry to hear ~CAFE MAJESTIC~abruptly closed last Tuesday. I spoke with publicist Susie Biehler, who said the Butterfly Bar and historic Hotel Majestic will remain open, and the kitchen will quite possibly continue to turn out lighter fare for the bar patrons. No word on what's…
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October 6, 2009 public
The Chatterbox

October 6, 2009

A while back I mentioned Jeff Banker and Lori Baker were opening their restaurant in the (now former) Quince space. And since that mention, a few more details have emerged. First, the name is going to be ~BAKER AND BANKER~ (with last names like theirs, of course they had to…
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The Lush

October 6, 2009

Is your liver primed and ready for ~WHISKYWEEK SAN FRANCISCO~? There is quite the lineup of events and specials, all starting this coming Sunday October 11th. Here's an overview for you—contact individual venues for more details. There will be weeklong cocktail specials at Bourbon & Branch, including…
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the sugar mama public
The Sugar Mama

the sugar mama

Award-winning winery Olson Ogden Wines, an artisan wine company located in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, is running a label-naming contest for a new nationally distributed wine. The contest winner will receive a prize consisting of a case of wine, recognition of his/her name and…
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The Starlet

October 6, 2009

Scala's had quite the star-studded lineup of diners: both the teeny tiny Kylie Minogue and Renaissance man Steve Martin, who was in town to play the banjo at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, came in to dine over the last week. Brooke Shields was spotted dining at the Slanted…
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October 6, 2009 public
What’s Cookin’

October 6, 2009

Yup, October is definitely here, isn't it? There's a snap in the air, and let's not even talk about our diminishing daylight (and tomatoes). I love fall, but this transitional time always makes this beach lovin' lady a little blue. Alas, sweater season…
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Tast of the Bay public
The Socialite

Tast of the Bay

Coming up is the 13th annual ~TASTE OF THE BAY~ fundraiser for the students enrolled in the Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Program at San Francisco State University. The event, which is organized 100% by the students, features chefs, wineries, and beverage companies from the Bay Area and benefits the…
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Zaré at Fly Trap public
The Regular

Zaré at Fly Trap

Photos courtesy of Zaré at Fly Trap There are some people in this world who live to cook for others, and chef Hoss Zaré is certainly one of them. This chef is so fired up to say hello to his guests and host them that he pops out of the…
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September 29, 2009 public
The Chatterbox

September 29, 2009

I think this week is unofficial San Francisco Restaurant Opening Week. Can't believe how many places are opening their doors. Did someone say doors? Well then, let's start with the much awaited ~OUT THE DOOR~ in Pacific Heights. This latest location from Charles Phan opens for…
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