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Jane the Bakery Now Open on Geary

Newly open and adding a wonderful fresh-baked perfume to the neighborhood (and I’m not talking about the green stuff) is JANE THE BAKERY in the former KFC/Taco Bell complex, right next to Imperial Spa. This is owner Amanda Michael’s third location, and it’s more of…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 13, 2016

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Big Night Restaurant Group Taking Over Les Clos Space with Petit Marlowe

The Big Night Restaurant Group (Marlowe, Leo’s Oyster Bar, Park Tavern, The Cavalier) can’t stop, won’t stop. Up next is PETIT MARLOWE, which they are opening in Mark Bright’s Les Clos space. The concept is to open a neighborhood wine bar and “oysterette.” Good news: they…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 13, 2016

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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…

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…

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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…

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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,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Dec 12, 2016