Marcia Gagliardi

I had heard rumblings that there were some new key hires at ~WAYFARE TAVERN~, namely the talented Joey Elenterio (previously at Mountain View’s Chez TJ) as the new executive chef and Bobi “Mr. FOH” Adle (previously Manresa and Frances) as the new GM. The team was tight-lipped when…

WAIHEKE ISLAND YACHT CLUB has just started serving brunch, and the airy and open atmosphere is quite perfect for it. Come by on Saturday or Sunday for brunch dishes like poached eggs and applewood smoked bacon, lamb sausages, homemade baked beans, hash browns, mushrooms, and spinach ($18); Mt. Cook Alpine…

As previously discussed in tablehopper, the PALACE HOTEL nearly sold the gorgeous Maxfield Parrish painting that hung over the bar. However, after some serious public outcry, they instead decided to have the beautiful piece restored and rehung. Yeah, good thinking. On Thursday August 22nd, the historic piece will be unveiled,…

This Thursday August 15th and Friday August 16th, WILD KITCHEN will be hosting a couple of dinners with foraged ingredients (full of local seafood and summer vegetables) at Stable Cafe. Click here for the menu and details. 6:30pm-9:30pm. $90. On Sunday August 18th, don’t miss the…

On Thursday August 15th (that’s tomorrow), celebrate Southern food, culture, and design, with Southern at the Table at the Heath Ceramics showroom. The evening marks the opening of Alabama Chanin’s show at Heath, which will continue until September 1st. The event, which goes from 5pm-8pm, is free…