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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: it's fun to play cupid.

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This week's tablehopper: it's fun to play cupid.

Ahhh, hallelujah, this insane week is almost done. And hello sunny weekend! Okay, wow, last night’s inaugural (and sold out!) tablehopper singles event was over the top! What a supremely fabulous crowd of people—I was thrilled with the turnout of quality and fun folks in the room. It…

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Marcia Gagliardi • May 30, 2013

Kasa Indian Opening on Polk

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Kasa Indian Opening on Polk

It looks like the former FOURTH WAVE COFFEE location on Polk has a new taker: none other than the fine folks of ~KASA INDIAN EATERY~ (thanks to tablehopper intern Rebecca Kinney for the tip!). Owners Anamika and Suresh Khanna hope to have the new spot up and running before June…

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Marcia Gagliardi • May 28, 2013

A Hardhat Look at Roka Akor

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A Hardhat Look at Roka Akor

A report by Dana Massey-Todd. As previously noted on tablehopper, international chain ROKA AKOR is opening an outpost of their well-regarded Japanese steakhouse and sushi empire here in San Francisco. Their new location, at 801 Montgomery St., is the former home of Cypress Club, Scott Howard, and Zinnia,…

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Marcia Gagliardi • May 28, 2013

Openings: Mama Ji's Is Back with Dim Sum and Dinner, Kama Izakaya Open

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Openings: Mama Ji's Is Back with Dim Sum and Dinner, Kama Izakaya Open

Fans of dim sum, rejoice: MAMA JI’S DIM SUM AND DINNER has finally reopened in the former Queen Malika’s space in the Castro, and since they got approval to put in a hood, they are no longer just a pop-up. Yup, they’re all grown up and…

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Marcia Gagliardi • May 28, 2013

Tidbits: Acme Burgerhaus Closes on Divis, Dogpatch News, Suite Foods Opens in Bernal

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Tidbits: Acme Burgerhaus Closes on Divis, Dogpatch News, Suite Foods Opens in Bernal

Haighteration reports that the Divisadero location of ACME BURGERHAUS has closed. The closure comes right on the heels of the opening of a Tenderloin location for Acme at 620 O’Farrell, so you can still get your fill of their customizable burgers (and lots of beer, by the looks of…

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Marcia Gagliardi • May 28, 2013

Cawfee Tawk: Gaslamp Cafe Now Open, Verve at Mister Bubbles

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Cawfee Tawk: Gaslamp Cafe Now Open, Verve at Mister Bubbles

As previously mentioned on tablehopper, GASLAMP CAFE is now open in SoMa. Look for Blue Bottle Coffee, Five Mountains tea, breakfast offerings like pastries and egg sandwiches, sandwiches for lunch, outdoor seating coming soon, and free Wi-Fi is with the purchase of a beverage or food. 1599 Howard St.…

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Marcia Gagliardi • May 28, 2013

Bernal Cutlery Now Open in the Mission

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Bernal Cutlery Now Open in the Mission

The wonderful knife shop BERNAL CUTLERY has moved their operation from Cortland Street in Bernal to the former Pot and Pantry space in the Mission. They’re celebrating their opening with a knife buyback program that allows you to drop off an old knife anytime in June and get credit…

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Marcia Gagliardi • May 28, 2013

Sean Lackey Popping Up at Truck, Tango & Stache Brunch at Dear Mom

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Sean Lackey Popping Up at Truck, Tango & Stache Brunch at Dear Mom

Chef Sean Lackey is popping up at TRUCK again this month, on Wednesday May 29th. He’s named the pop-up Bite Me, and this time around he’ll be showcasing the miracles of the deep fryer, with corn dogs made from Prather Ranch hotdogs and fresh corn, plus chicken…

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Marcia Gagliardi • May 28, 2013

Special Dinners to Start Summer Off Right: Soft-Shell Crab, Wild Foods, and an Homage to L'Arpège

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Special Dinners to Start Summer Off Right: Soft-Shell Crab, Wild Foods, and an Homage to L'Arpège

You like soft-shell crab? Yeah, me too. Swing by ~BLUESTEM BRASSERIE~ on Thursday May 30th for the lastest stop on their “American Road Trip” rotating menu. That Thursday evening, chef Francis Hogan will pay homage to Maryland with crispy soft-shell crabs, served with blue crab cake, Old Bay…

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Marcia Gagliardi • May 28, 2013

Bar News and Openings: Novela Opens Friday, Virgil's Sea Room Coming Soon

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Bar News and Openings: Novela Opens Friday, Virgil's Sea Room Coming Soon

As previously reported on tablehopper, there’s a new literary bar in town. The soon-to-open watering hole, NOVELA has a “novel” theme (ha-ha), complete with vintage books organized by color, cocktails named after authors and literary characters, and furnishings evocative of a library. The cocktail program comes…

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Marcia Gagliardi • May 28, 2013

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