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Now Open in Old Oakland: The Cook and Her Farmer

Congratulations to Romney “Nani” Steele and Steve Day on getting their new place open, THE COOK AND HER FARMER, in the historic Swan’s Market in Old Oakland (the whole process has been a bit of haul—the landlord is a nonprofit, so getting approval for the space took awhile)…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 20, 2014

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Closures: O'Reilly's

After 20 years of getting people bleary-eyed on Green Street, it appears O’REILLY’S has sadly poured its last Guinness and hosted its last musician. Scoop reports: “Owner Myles O’Reilly has yet to respond to inquiries about what’s going, though he is vowing on Facebook to reopen.…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 20, 2014

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Another Week of Changes and News in the Daniel Patterson Group

More changes continue in the Daniel Patterson Group. The latest news is ~PLUM~ is closed and will be reopening tonight (yes, tonight) as UME. After having numerous chefs in the location, Patterson realized it was the concept that needed a do-over. The menu will be Japanese through a Northern California…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 20, 2014

Happy Hours: Café des Amis and Off the Grid

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Happy Hours: Café des Amis and Off the Grid

Every Sunday, check out the “Sundown Sundays” happy hour at ~CAFÉ DES AMIS~. It runs from 3pm-7:30pm, and includes half off all spirits and cocktails at the bar, in the lounge, and on the patio. Here’s their cocktail list, or you can order your own favorite. At $5…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 20, 2014

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It Was a Beautiful Séance

Annie Stoll, one of the owners of Delfina, wrote in to tell us that she had one of the best celebrity run-ins ever last week. While she was running a hospitality meeting for the staff, domestic goddess Martha Stewart walked in and asked, “What are you doing in here, having…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 20, 2014

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(Sponsored): Enjoy Greek Food and Wine at the Marin Greek Festival Starting May 23rd

Food of the Gods ~ Fruit of the Vine is a unique Greek dining and California and Greek wine tasting experience. The Food: Unparalleled! Delectable old-world family recipes passed down from generation to generation, prepared especially for this event. The most authentic food outside of Greece, like mouthwatering moussaka, braised lamb…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 20, 2014

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News in the 510: Captain & Corset, The Half Orange, Modigliani Cafe, Brunch at Pathos

Big changes are coming to a semi-cursed space in Oakland’s Uptown, near Plum Bar. East Bay Express reports that the bar formerly known as 2212 Wine Bar will be reopened as CAPTAIN & CORSET on Friday May 23rd. Paul Fitzpatrick and Sam Patel (of the Ike’s empire) are…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 20, 2014

Special Wine Dinners at 54 Mint and Comal

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Special Wine Dinners at 54 Mint and Comal

On Monday June 9th, ~54 MINT~ is hosting a dinner celebrating the wines of Montefalco, in Italy’s Umbria region. Eight wine producers from the area will be in attendance, pouring wines to pair with a four-course meal of Umbrian dishes. The menu hasn’t been finalized, but it will…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 20, 2014

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May 20, 2014 - This week's tablehopper: mountain majesty.

This week's tablehopper: mountain majesty. One of the many pretty meadows in the Yosemite Valley. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Are you already feeling the itch of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend (I know Chloe is!)? I’m with you. I’m excited to be heading out of town (again!…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 19, 2014

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This week's tablehopper: mountain majesty.

Are you already feeling the itch of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend (I know Chloe is!)? I’m with you. I’m excited to be heading out of town (again!) to Mendocino—I’ll be staying at the Little River Inn, celebrating their 75th anniversary this year. If you have…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 19, 2014