According to Jim, the Slanted Door Is Delicious
James Belushi was spotted at Slanted Door last week. No word what he enjoyed, but we’re sure he had a good time.…
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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James Belushi
According to Jim, the Slanted Door Is Delicious
March 11, 2014
James Belushi was spotted at Slanted Door last week. No word what he enjoyed, but we’re sure he had a good time.
Bourdeaux and Belushi
May 8, 2012
More private room action: James Belushi booked the private wine…
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A Sad Loss: Shigemi Komiyama of Halu Has Passed Away
We are very sad to report that Shigemi Komiyama, who owned Halu in the Inner Richmond with his wife and daughters, has passed away. He passed in January after a long illness, the Scoop reports. Komiyama was also the drummer for local surf-rock band The Shitones, and Halu was…
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Bar Dogwood Is Getting a Sister Bar: Darling's
Last year, Diablo Dish noted that BAR DOGWOOD in Oakland was going to be expanding into the space next door (which is along 17th Street and also around the corner, on Broadway), and now we have some details to share. Owner Alexeis Filipello is going to be calling it DARLING’…
In the Bakery Justice System, Éclair-Based Offenses Are Considered Especially Delicious
Law & Order: SVU star Stephanie March (and Bobby Flay’s wife) was spotted at Tartine last week. She enjoyed a morning bun, bread pudding, and an éclair. She even took a selfie with the staff, with the nicest caption ever.…
Stephanie March
In the Bakery Justice System, Éclair-Based Offenses Are Considered Especially Delicious
March 11, 2014
Law & Order: SVU star Stephanie March (and Bobby Flay’s wife) was spotted at Tartine last week. She enjoyed a morning bun, bread pudding, and an éclair. She even took a selfie with the…
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510 Updates: Changes at Barkada and Next Door, Hopscotch Open Mondays
According to a post on their Facebook page, BARKADA in Oakland is going to begin offering full service. The spot, which opened in May 2013, has until now been a café and bakery. A call to the restaurant revealed that they are indeed changing some things: the café is now…
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Wine News: Vietti at Spruce, Michael Madrigale at 18 Reasons, Flights + Bites at Berlinetta
On Thursday March 13th, Italian winemaker Luca Currado of Vietti wines in Piedmont will be at ~SPRUCE~. He’ll be serving a selection of his wines, available by the glass or paired with a tasting menu from chef John Madriaga. Reservations are encouraged, but bar and lounge seating will be…
Haute Croissant
Tartine was the place to be last week! Apparently, model Karlie Kloss popped in on Thursday. She ordered a ham and cheese croissant, chocolate chip walnut cookie, and ice almond milk latte.…
The Thinking Person's Crumpet at Commonwealth
British actor Benedict Cumberbatch was spotted at Commonwealth on Sunday evening. The actor, who was in such films as 12 Years a Slave, The Fifth Estate, and Star Trek Into Darkness, enjoyed a cocktail before tucking into his dinner.…