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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 Starlet

March 10, 2009

A tablehopper reader spotted Sean Penn and his lovely wife, Robin Wright Penn, at Tosca Café on Friday night. The reader says, “My friends and I had the chance for a quick conversation with them both. They were extremely charming. Sean Penn and I discussed the upcoming CASC…
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March 10, 2009 public
What’s Cookin’

March 10, 2009

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Festa del Pesto at Farina last Thursday—in case you missed it, the special pricing continues this week through -Thursday. I am also giving away three bottles of their perfetto pesto, which Farina is selling at the special price of $9 during…
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Toast of the Town public
The Socialite

Toast of the Town

Wine Enthusiast Magazine will host its third annual ~TOAST OF THE TOWN~, a spiffy food, wine, and music event at the War Memorial Opera House. The event will have over 70 international wine producers, and dishes from over 30 top Bay Area restaurants (including EPIC, Jeanty at Jack’s, and…
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Edible Pursuit #2 public
The Socialite

Edible Pursuit #2

~EDIBLE PURSUIT~ is back, the hottest food event this side of the Bay Bridge. This time it’s going to be held at Acme Chophouse, and yours truly is the emcee. The first Edible Pursuit was a blast, and this one is shaping up to be even more intense, with…
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The Quest for the Best Cloth Napkin Burger public
The Regular

The Quest for the Best Cloth Napkin Burger

There's nothing like a good juicy hamburger, and in the middle of "damn, my wallet is empty" times, burgers are (usually) an inexpensive beacon on restaurant menus everywhere. And leave it to San Francisco chefs to up the burger ante, with everything from homemade buns to…
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March 3, 2009 public
The Chatterbox

March 3, 2009

Folks in Noe Valley are fired up to finally be able to claim ~CONTIGO~ as their own—this cheerful Cal-Catalan spot opens its doors tonight! The restaurant doesn’t take reservations (unless there are six people in your party), but there’s a bar area for mingling while waiting…
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March 3, 2009 public
The Lush

March 3, 2009

Are you ready for a slew of tastings and events? Tonight, ~BIONDIVINO~ has winemakers Dottore Emilio Rotolo from Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Volpe) and Salvatore Geraci (Palari) from Sicily's Mt. Etna area at the shop from 6pm–8pm. $10 tasting fee and a 15% case discount on the night…
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The Starlet

March 3, 2009

Oh my gawd, Marisa Tomei had brunch on Sunday at Venus Restaurant in Berkeley. She “is one hot mama” and was with two guys, one who was reportedly also “super hot.” They enjoyed themselves, feasting on the country brunch (house biscuit, Blue Chair Jam, eggs, and potatoes), stuffed French toast…
Marcia Gagliardi
Marcia Gagliardi •
March 3, 2009 public
What’s Cookin’

March 3, 2009

How positively grim, California is now at a 10.1% unemployment rate. You know, with those kinds of stats, it’s no -wonder people are drinking more. I’m also noticing how many bars around town are now serving kick-ass food—you don’t even need to leave your…
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