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The Jetsetter

Russia

When I told friends I was heading to Russia this summer, the response I kept receiving was “Ugh, why?” or “Um, now?” or “Really, aren’t you worried?” Friends started sending me “how to keep from getting hacked in Russia” articles. With everything happening between our government and Russia, honestly,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2018

The Starlet

Curry Clan in the House

On Saturday August 4th, the whole Curry clan, including Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry’s new baby, Canon Curry, visited WATERBAR and dined on oysters, squid, caviar, fish ‘n’ chips, and kid’s ravioli. Steph and Ayesha also enjoyed the restaurant’s Lawn Party cocktail. Cheers.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2018

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The Chatterbox

What to Eat and Drink at This Year's Outside Lands

Outside Lands is coming up this weekend, and I can’t believe I’m actually seeing some sun in the forecast for Friday. I’ll believe it when I see it (and feel impelled to have an iced drink in my hand). But that’s what’ll be nice about…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 08, 2018

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August 8, 2018 - This week's tablehopper: palaces and pelmeni.

This week's tablehopper: palaces and pelmeni. One of the four horses on Anichkov Bridge and Stroganov Palace in St. Petersburg. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hi, peeps. Yeah, this week’s column is a day late, but sorting through 1,500 images of Russia can do that to a lady.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 07, 2018

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What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: palaces and pelmeni.

Hi, peeps. Yeah, this week’s column is a day late, but sorting through 1,500 images of Russia can do that to a lady. Looks like I bit off more than I could chew (not the first time). As promised, this week includes my recap of my three-week trip…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 07, 2018

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Taste Your Way Around the World!

Taste Your Way Around the World! Don’t miss the Around the World Wine Tasting, featuring more than 300 selections (!) curated by Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein on Thursday September 6th from 5:30pm-8pm at the chic W Hotel. Rub shoulders with winemakers while you savor wines from Argentina, Australia, Austria,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 01, 2018

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The Chatterbox

Chef Moves: Laurent Gras Joins Saison, Melissa Perello Opening in LA, More

Big news at ~SAISON~: chef-owner Joshua Skenes has brought on famed chef Laurent Gras (Chicago’s L20), and I remember being stunned by his cooking when he was at Fifth Floor back in, oh, 2003. Welcome back to SF, chef. Skenes is positioning the hire as a collaboration at Saison,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 24, 2018

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The Chatterbox

Openings: Yo También Cantina, Wooly Pig, Cracked & Battered, and More

There were a bunch of openings while I was away, so let’s dive in. First up, the charming YO TAMBIÉN CANTINA has opened in the Inner Sunset, in the former Wooly Pig. I mentioned this project back in April, from couple Isabella Bertorelli and Kenzie Benesh. Their daytime menu…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 24, 2018

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Coming Soon: Three New Omakase Restaurant Group Projects, Breadbelly, Luke's Lobster

Details have emerged about the Omakase Restaurant Group’s upcoming projects coming to One Henry Adams this fall, let’s review. UDON TIME will be a fast-casual udon shop, featuring housemade noodles and customizable toppings under the direction of Dumpling Time’s chef Edgar Agbayani, and is due to open…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 24, 2018

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Closures: Crystal Jade, Contrada, DIP, Plus a Fire at Greens, and Issues at La Victoria

Some closures to report, including the multi-million dollar CRYSTAL JADE, after four years at Embarcadero Four. No word who the new owners are just yet, but there is a taker for the 20,000-square-foot space. A couple years ago, there was a fun rumor that Yank Sing was taking over,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Jul 24, 2018