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Special Dinners: Bird Dinner at Oliveto, Kaiseki at Ame, Spaghetti Sundays at Capo's, More

While I am stuffing my face at Jazz Fest this weekend with crawfish Monica, chef Justin Simoneaux of ~BOXING ROOM~ will enable you do the same! He’s added two specials to the menu in honor of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which also includes crawfish bread (a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2013

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Buzz Buzz! It's Coffee Time with Commonwealth Club

It’s no secret that the Bay Area has been engulfed in a serious third wave of coffee culture. From debates about the virtues of each different roaster to conversations on the flavor profiles of Central America versus Africa, we’re all pretty well versed on the way our coffee…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2013

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To the Races! Fun Events for the Kentucky Derby

Got a big hat and a mint julep ready? Excellent. It’s time for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday May 4th, and here are some places to sit high on the horse and enjoy yourself, honey. First up is a the Second Annual Kentucky Derby Brunch at THE STARLIGHT ROOM…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2013

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Say Hola to Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo will be going off all over town, but here’s one event you’ll definitely want to consider: on Sunday May 5th check out the third-annual Cinco de Mayo party from Tacolicious, Hecho en San Francisco. The event takes place at the ~FERRY BUILDING~, in the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2013

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Time for Parties: Birthday, Bingo, and Bourbon

Spring is here, and it is time to par-tay! Did you know that CUESA’s FERRY PLAZA FARMERS MARKET is turning 20 this year? Hard to believe. They’ll be throwing a birthday party to celebrate, of course, and you’re invited. On Saturday May 18th from 9am-12pm,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2013

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Help a Sister Out. Actually, Two

Okay, folks, here are some rockin’ ladies starting their own badass businesses, and it would be great for us to lend a hand (and some cash money). First up is the ever-wonderful Michelle Polzine, whose new project, 20TH CENTURY CAFÉ, is going to bring her excellent baked goods to…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2013

Refreshed Spaces: Southside Spirithouse, Polo Grounds, and Sydney Town Tavern

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Refreshed Spaces: Southside Spirithouse, Polo Grounds, and Sydney Town Tavern

The former EVE LOUNGE is no longer with us, but the space has been revamped and the menu reworked by the same owners with a new name: SOUTHSIDE SPIRITHOUSE. Scoop caught the story on the new concept, which includes elevated cocktails and small bites with a seasonal focus. The bar…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2013

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Farmshop to Open in Marin May 6th

Next Monday May 6th, the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur is getting an exciting new addition: FARMSHOP. Chef and owner Jeff Cericello (once culinary director for the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group for a decade, ahem) is bringing the Los Angeles restaurant to the Bay Area, with a full bar, seasonally…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2013

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Thistle Love: Dinner and Cynar May 13th

On Monday May 13th, check out a fabulous four-course artichoke dinner from chefs Chris Kronner (Kronnerburger) and Kevin Cimino (St. Vincent), along with cocktails from the Jupiter Olympus crew. All the drinks will feature Cynar, naturally, to keep the evening (and drinks!) as chokey as possible. The 7pm seating…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2013

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Dear Diary

Bridget Jones, excuse us, Renée Zellweger came in for dinner at Wayfare Tavern. Among other dishes, her party enjoyed the famed fried chicken and chocolate cream pie.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Apr 30, 2013