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Typhoon Relief: Saturday at Wing Wings, Happy Hour at the Mandarin Oriental, Plus Donations Matched

On Saturday November 23rd from 11am-2pm, 10 percent of all sales at ~WING WINGS~ will be donated to typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines. They’re also open to folks selling shirts and baked goods out front to help with donations, so get in touch if you want to…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013

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Hanukkah: Special Menus at Wexler's and Shorty's (Plus a Thanksgiving Mash-Up)

This year is a special year for a lot of reasons, but top among them is the fact that Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah are the same day, Thursday November 28th (Hanukkah officially begins Wednesday the 27th at sundown). To celebrate this most auspicious occasion, SHORTY GOLDSTEIN’S…

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Pop-Ups and Special Guests: Tak's Place, Maverick Brunch at Hi Lo, Animal at Plum

The fabulous Tak Matsuba, formerly the owner of Bushi-Tei in Japantown, has a new pop-up called TAK’S PLACE. He’s slinging karaage fried chicken sandwiches every Monday at Lightning Tavern, starting at 5pm. These sandwiches are real beauties, as they’re served on custom buns with lotus…

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Book Events: Gramercy Tavern, and Don't Miss René Redzepi Tonight

Michael Anthony, the executive chef at Gramercy Tavern in New York and author of the new book The Gramercy Tavern Cookbook, is going to be in town in December. First, catch him at the Blue Bottle Café in Oakland on Sunday December 1st from 11am-1pm. He’ll be signing…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013

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The Death of SF's Dive Bars

The day when a serious barfly won’t have a stool to sit on is (scarily) approaching, as evidenced by three recent dive bar closures. The NITE CAP in the Tenderloin has been purchased by Dave Esler (a partner at Hog & Rocks and Hi Lo) and bartenders Joe Summa…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013

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Alan Arkin Did Not Order the Chicken at Chalkboard

So it’s kind of fun when I get a sighting for the starlet with my own two eyes: Sunday night while I was dining at Chalkboard in Healdsburg, Alan Arkin was dining at another table. I actually don’t know if he ordered any chicken or not, and sadly…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013

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Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin Did Not Order the Chicken at Chalkboard November 19, 2013 So it’s kind of fun when I get a sighting for the starlet with my own two eyes: Sunday night while I was dining at Chalkboard in Healdsburg, Alan Arkin was dining at another table. I actually…

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The holidays are gearing up, and maybe your sales could use a little punch in the arm (instead of a trip to the punch bowl)? Perhaps getting your product or service in front of the fantastic tablehopper audience (we’re talking thousands of educated, hip, savvy insiders) is just what…

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510 Updates: Pathos, MateVeza Opening in Oakland, Save Jodie's, More

PATHOS, a new Greek restaurant from chef-owner Nick Eftimiou, is getting ready to open in Berkeley on Tuesday November 26th (we mentioned this one more than a year ago). You’ll find modern Greek cuisine, ranging from flatbreads and roasts cooked in the wood-burning oven to traditional avgolemono…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013

Wine Dinners and Events to Keep You Cozy

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Wine Dinners and Events to Keep You Cozy

On Sunday November 24th at 7pm, James Stolich of COOKWITHJAMES is hosting an Argentine wine dinner with Jon Staenberg of Hand of God Wines. The three-course dinner includes wine pairings, dessert, and appetizers for $111 per person; tickets can be ordered here. Location in Ashbury Heights; details will be…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 19, 2013