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Marcia Gagliardi

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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This week's tablehopper: 20th century fox.

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This week's tablehopper: 20th century fox.

Howdy. Friday is here, and our city got a nice bath this week, and an air dry too (what was up with that wind last night?). I’m pretty dang tired, to be honest. Yes, I get tired. Last night I got to throw a relaunch/welcome back party for…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 21, 2013

20th Century Cafe

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The Regular

20th Century Cafe

As someone who loves dressing in vintage clothes, sitting on vintage furnishings, and eating off of vintage plates, the time capsule that is 20TH CENTURY CAFE speaks to me on many levels. Chef-owner Michelle Polzine gained many fans while making gorgeous desserts at Range, but now this beguiling corner…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 21, 2013

New Restaurant (Hopper's Place) Coming to the Former Bechelli's in the Marina

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The Chatterbox

New Restaurant (Hopper's Place) Coming to the Former Bechelli's in the Marina

No, the tablehopper is not opening a restaurant (although I do love the name). Alvin Garcia, whom many of you may know from his years as the opening GM for Delarosa, Lolinda, and El Techo de Lolinda, is now opening his own place in the Marina, HOPPER’S PLACE, in…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013

Chef Shuffles: New Chef (Anthony Florian) at Seven Hills, Santé Salvoni at Chocolate Lab, More

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The Chatterbox

Chef Shuffles: New Chef (Anthony Florian) at Seven Hills, Santé Salvoni at Chocolate Lab, More

I heard through the Russian Hill grapevine that chef and part-owner Alexander Alioto has left SEVEN HILLS, and the rumor I heard is that he is taking over a Thai place in the neighborhood (this part is very TBD). While Alioto confirmed his departure from Seven Hills, that was…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013

A First Look at Libby Jane, from the Brenda's Team

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The Chatterbox

A First Look at Libby Jane, from the Brenda's Team

A report by Dana Eastland. We broke the story back in May that Brenda Buenviaje and her wife and business partner Libby Truesdell of Brenda’s French Soul Food are opening a new café just down the street. Well, LIBBY JANE CAFÉ is getting ready to open on Friday November…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013

New Tea Concept Launching on Valencia in 2014: Samovar Tea

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The Chatterbox

New Tea Concept Launching on Valencia in 2014: Samovar Tea

I had a chance to catch up with Jesse Jacobs, the founder behind the three popular Samovar Tea Lounges in San Francisco, which he started 13 years ago. He said that while coffee is experiencing rapid third-wave growth in San Francisco, tea hasn’t hit a third wave here,…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013

Marla Bakery Kitchen Communal Opening on Wednesday November 20th

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Marla Bakery Kitchen Communal Opening on Wednesday November 20th

While Amy Brown and Joe Wolf of Marla Bakery wait on completion of their new location in the Outer Richmond, we already mentioned they’ll be at home in the Mission as the MARLA BAKERY KITCHEN COMMUNAL. The takeout window is opening on Wednesday November 20th (that’s tomorrow), with…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013

Following Up: More Details on the Closure of Swatdee

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Following Up: More Details on the Closure of Swatdee

After announcing the unfortunate and upcoming closure of SWATDEE THAI CUISINE in Noe Valley, I was able to get owner James Sawatdee to pause for a quick conversation about it (he’s a busy guy!). People, I have to tell you, he is such an inspiration. James came to the…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013

Tidbits: Over the Moon Ice Cream, Socola Chocolates to SoMa, Another Crepe Cone by Sophie, More

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Tidbits: Over the Moon Ice Cream, Socola Chocolates to SoMa, Another Crepe Cone by Sophie, More

Coming this December are two new places for frozen treats: OVER THE MOON, with ice cream and cookies from pastry chef Gillian Helquist (formerly of Oliveto, Quince, and Seghesio Family Vineyards), will have two locations, one on Chestnut in the Marina and the other at the Embarcadero Four Center, both…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013

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