Marcia Gagliardi

The next stage of China Live’s rollout has been completed, so it’s time to head up to the second floor. Although it has been soft open for the past couple of weeks (there are reservations currently available on OpenTable), EIGHT TABLES BY GEORGE CHEN is officially opening on…

SF, are you ready for this beautiful new wine bar that feels as if an Austrian chalet was dropped into North Beach? Your jaw is gonna drop. Owners Jay Esopenko and Melissa Gugni (Union Larder, Little Vine) are hoping to open next Tuesday October 3rd, pending inspections. They are opening…

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT, THANK YOU EVERYONE! Hello 510 friends! Thanks to all of you who have already been buying tickets for my first tablehopper party in the East Bay, next Friday October 6th! It’s going to be a very special event, Apericena (more about what this means…

Some news tidbits for you, starting with the news that Tanya Holland of West Oakland’s BROWN SUGAR KITCHEN is going to be opening a location in San Francisco: in the Ferry Building! She will be taking over the former Il Cane Rosso location and opening BROWN SUGAR KITCHEN COUNTER.…

You gotta love how quickly the restaurant industry rallies to help people in distress, and San Francisco is rallying hard right now for Mexico after that horrific earthquake last week. Here are a few fundraisers around town that can use your support, and stand by for details on a happy…

On Monday November 6th, The Saucy Awards will return to celebrate the best of the Bay Area’s restaurant and hospitality community, and you are an important part of the nominations! You have until October 1st to nominate people for categories like Manager of the Year, Exceptional Non-Brick &…

Some closures to report around town, starting with the affordable Vietnamese restaurant  MAU in the Mission. They have decided to close after five years in business, citing a rise in rent and operational costs. 665 Valencia St. at 18th St. [Via Eater.] After 20 years in North Beach, CAFFÈ ROMA…

After running last week’s piece about NYUM BAI opening in The Half Orange space in Fruitvale, I was able to connect with chef-owner Nite Yun for more details. She said she’s going to be offering a bigger Cambodian menu than at her Public Market Emeryville stand, with…