Italians Say the Darndest Things
World-famous maitre d’ and Jell-O spokesperson Bill Cosby had dinner at Acquerello last week. He was reportedly very charming with the staff and other diners. Zippity zappity Jell-O puddin’!…
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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Bill Cosby
Italians Say the Darndest Things
July 15, 2014
World-famous maitre d’ and Jell-O spokesperson Bill Cosby had dinner at Acquerello last week. He was reportedly very charming with the staff and other diners. Zippity zappity Jell-O puddin’!
The Cos
January 29, 2013
Seems Bill Cosby is a fan of Nopa—…
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510 News Tidbits: Brunch at Doukkala, Lunch from Standard Fare, Norikonoko Open, More
DOUKKALA in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood is now offering brunch on weekends from 11am-3pm. The Moroccan restaurant is offering brunch dishes with a California twist, like the Benedict with Merguez sausage and harissa hollandaise, or the fig jam-stuffed French toast (yowza). Take a peek at the menu here. For beverages,…
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Let's Party: Natoma Cabana Opening Thursday July 17th
The latest in Dennis Leary and Eric Passetti’s mini bar empire is opening this Thursday in SoMa, NATOMA CABANA. As we mentioned before, it’s opening in the former John Colins space, which is a pretty cool building, with tall ceilings, skylights, and brick walls (they just sandblasted the…
Good Sports at Farallon
Last Thursday, Farallon hosted a couple of sporty fellows. Dan Marino, former quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, was there, and even gave chef Ryan Simas a nice fist bump.
On the same evening, Kirk Gibson, the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, also stopped in. The team was in town playing…
Kirk Gibson
Good Sports at Farallon
July 15, 2014
Last Thursday, Farallon hosted a couple of sporty fellows. Dan Marino, former quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, was there, and even gave chef Ryan Simas a nice fist bump.
On the same evening, Kirk Gibson, the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, also stopped…
Dan Marino
Good Sports at Farallon
July 15, 2014
Last Thursday, Farallon hosted a couple of sporty fellows. Dan Marino, former quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, was there, and even gave chef Ryan Simas a nice fist bump.
On the same evening, Kirk Gibson, the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, also stopped…
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(Sponsored): Win Two Tickets to Meet Fabio Viviani and Watch His Demo
Here’s your chance to win two tickets to Eat Drink SF’s Up Close and Personal with Fabio Viviani! The tablehopper herself will be moderating the conversation, and you know it will be a good Italian time.
Up Close and Personal with Fabio Viviani Saturday August 2nd, 10:30am-12pm…
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510 Closures: Barkada, Marrow
Scoop reports that Oakland’s BARKADA is closed after just over a year in business, bummer. Their last day of service was Sunday July 6th, and there is no word on exactly what caused the closure or what might be moving in. 4316 Telegraph Ave. at 43rd St., Oakland, 510-601-7314.…
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Beer News: Bartlett Hall Now Brewing, Cellar Sale at Abbot's Cellar
BARTLETT HALL in downtown is now brewing and serving their own beer. Christopher Wike, the brewmaster, is working on beers that will appeal to both beer snobs and newbies, including the Hoppy Scotsman, a hop-driven Scotch ale, or the In the Barrel, a West Coast pilsner that’s finished Kölsch…