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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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April Bloomfield Taking Ownership of Tosca Cafe

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The Chatterbox

April Bloomfield Taking Ownership of Tosca Cafe

In the last issue, I reported on the departure of ~TOSCA CAFE~ chef Josh Even and manager Dana Katzakian after negotiations to take it over didn’t pan out. But it’s now a bit more clear why that didn’t happen with the new details of April Bloomfield’s…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

Tsunami Panhandle Moves into the Former Café Abir

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The Chatterbox

Tsunami Panhandle Moves into the Former Café Abir

An update on the Divisadero Corridor: the windows at CAFE ABIR have been closed since 2015, but now you’ll see them open and with people inside. The Dajani Group has moved their TSUNAMI PANHANDLE a couple doors down from its original location (at 1306 Fulton) into Abir’s corner…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

The Starlet

Where LeBron and the Cavs Go to Carb Up, Get Their Sushi On, and Steak Too

We had quite the number of LeBron James and Cavaliers sightings while they were in town, including a dinner at QUINCE, PABU (where they dined on the Tokyo fried chicken karaage, rainbow rolls, and reportedly really loved the Ken’s Roll), and at EPIC STEAK (where they dined on filet,…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

The Alembic Reopens (With a Refreshed Look and Menu) Under New Ownership

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The Lush

The Alembic Reopens (With a Refreshed Look and Menu) Under New Ownership

Some brighter news over at ~THE ALEMBIC~, after we have all been reeling from the unexpected death of barman extraordinaire Daniel Hyatt (you can read my homage to him), who helped establish the bar’s reputation for being a place for brilliant cocktails when it opened 12 years ago. The…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

The Starlet

Where Ludacris Didn't Need Anyone to Pass the Salt-N-Pepa

Both Ludacris and Cheryl James (“Salt” of Salt-n-Pepa) dined at WATERBAR. No details on this one, but we can be confident their meal was well seasoned!…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

The Starlet

Ludacris

Where Ludacris Didn't Need Anyone to Pass the Salt-N-Pepa June 12, 2018 Both Ludacris and Cheryl James (“Salt” of Salt-n-Pepa) dined at WATERBAR. No details on this one, but we can be confident their meal was well seasoned! Back for the First Time August…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

The Starlet

Cheryl James

Where Ludacris Didn't Need Anyone to Pass the Salt-N-Pepa June 12, 2018 Both Ludacris and Cheryl James (“Salt” of Salt-n-Pepa) dined at WATERBAR. No details on this one, but we can be confident their meal was well seasoned!…

Marcia Gagliardi

Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

Service Updates: Cento Osteria Launches Lunch, Dinner Now at Besharam, New Brunch at Comstock

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The Chatterbox

Service Updates: Cento Osteria Launches Lunch, Dinner Now at Besharam, New Brunch at Comstock

Some quick service updates for you, starting with the news that CENTO OSTERIA has started lunch service, Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm. Peep the menu here. Brunch is next! 100 Brannan St. at Embarcadero, 415-543-1000. Meanwhile, over in Dogpatch, BESHARAM has launched dinner service, Tue-Sat 5:…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jun 12, 2018

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