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The Chatterbox

Openings: Slice House in Upper Haight, Taboon Bakery, Akira Japanese

This news definitely made me happy since it’s just a 15-minute walk away: Tony Gemignani’s SLICE HOUSE is now open in the Upper Haight, and expect some neighborhood influences on the shop. It ends up the space was originally Ron and Jay Thelin’s Psychedelic Shop (via Scoop)…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 13, 2016

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The Starlet

An Italian-Style Star Sighting You Won't Be Able to Fugettabout

Auguri to Poesia in the Castro, who got to host the iconic Martin Scorsese for a private dinner and buyout in their restaurant after his screening of his movie, Silence, at the Castro Theatre. Marty came with lots of VIPs, including George Lucas, Adam Driver, Andrew Garfield, Issey Ogata, and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 13, 2016

The Starlet

Martin Scorsese

An Italian-Style Star Sighting You Won't Be Able to Fugettabout December 13, 2016 Auguri to Poesia in the Castro, who got to host the iconic Martin Scorsese for a private dinner and buyout in their restaurant after his screening of his movie, Silence, at the Castro Theatre. Marty…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 13, 2016

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Hunter Pence's EPIC Wedding Reception

Wild-eyed Hunter Pence, beloved San Francisco Giants outfielder, celebrated his wedding reception at EPIC Steak on Saturday, November 26. Hunter and his bride, Alexis Cozombolidis, hosted a “Harry Potter meets Game of Thrones“-themed reception (the mind reels). Some high-profile guests included Larry Baer, Bobby Evans, Sergio Romo, Brandon Crawford,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 13, 2016

The Starlet

Hunter Pence

Hunter Pence's EPIC Wedding Reception December 13, 2016 Wild-eyed Hunter Pence, beloved San Francisco Giants outfielder, celebrated his wedding reception at EPIC Steak on Saturday, November 26. Hunter and his bride, Alexis Cozombolidis, hosted a “Harry Potter meets Game of Thrones“-themed reception (the mind reels). Some high-profile…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 13, 2016

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(Crowdfunding Ad): A Philz Coffee Cookbook Is Happening!

Do you have a serious Philz Coffee addiction, or just love damn good food? Well, a Philz Coffee-inspired cookbook is happening. Yes, cooking with Philz! It’s also the perfect gift for any foodie or coffee lover. This is a Kickstarter project started by a couple of Philz fans that…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 13, 2016

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Meet Serpentine's New Chef-Owner, Tommy Halvorson

Restaurant owner Erin Rooney sold Slow Club to Paul Einbund last year, who recently opened The Morris, and now she has sold her other iconic restaurant, ~SERPENTINE~, to Tommy Halvorson, who is the new chef-owner (Rooney will now be a silent partner). His background includes Foxtail Catering (currently), plus Bix,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 13, 2016

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December 13, 2016 - This week's tablehopper: time to put on your fat pants.

This week's tablehopper: time to put on your fat pants. Pro move/order: cilantro-kale pesto and bamboo pith jook topped with duck confit leg at Jook Joint. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Howdy. BIG THANKS to everyone who came to Jook Joint on Sunday, all 115+ of you! Yeah, we…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 12, 2016

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This week's tablehopper: time to put on your fat pants.

Howdy. BIG THANKS to everyone who came to Jook Joint on Sunday, all 115+ of you! Yeah, we got slammed, but I’m glad that so many people got to taste chef Rob Lam’s amazing jook, with toppings like crab uni butter (check out my chef’s special at…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 12, 2016

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The Socialite

Christmas Eve, Christmas, and Other Holiday Meals

There are so many holiday dinners, festive events, buffets, and brunches happening around town. Here are a few that caught my eye below; you can find more ideas and reservations on OpenTable (here are places open for Christmas Eve, like Octavia and Spruce), and here’s Christmas Day (The Cavalier…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 12, 2016