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May 10, 2013 - This week's tablehopper: and all that jazz.

This week's tablehopper: and all that jazz. The doors into the kitchen at Commander’s Palace. Probably the only “no” you’ll find in New Orleans. Photo: © tablehopper.com. It’s rather unbelievable that I’m home in one piece. Well, sort of. The jury is still out…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2013

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What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: and all that jazz.

It’s rather unbelievable that I’m home in one piece. Well, sort of. The jury is still out on my liver. Anyway, my past week in New Orleans for Jazz Fest was one for the books. That bucket list item was way checked. The Crescent City is such a…

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The Wino

Checking Lists: A Critical Look at Restaurant Wine by Alan Goldfarb (Somms)

Alan Goldfarb was the wine editor at the St. Helena Star, where it is said that assignment must be akin to covering Catholicism in Vatican City. He was also the senior editor for AppellationAmerica.com. His work has appeared in the San Jose Mercury News, Wine Enthusiast, and Decanter. He’…

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The Regular

Chocolate Lab

The first time I mentioned to a friend I had lunch at CHOCOLATE LAB, he chuckled. It’s a clever name, and Michael and Jacky Recchiuti have no shortage of humor, smarts, and playfulness in what they do. They are the latest tenants to take over the former Piccino Cafe…

Marcia Gagliardi • May 09, 2013

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The Chatterbox

Coming Soon: Artesano, La Nebbia, InoVino, Mason Pacific, Tender Greens

A bunch of new projects are coming to the city, starting with ARTESANO in Laurel Heights in the former Asqew Grill space. It’s a new project from chef-partner Jeff Gambardella and owner Douglas Mathieux of neighboring Rigolo Café, which bills itself as “the most child-friendly restaurant in…