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The Sugar Mama

(Sponsored): Ticket Giveaway: Savor Deco Glory and Decadent Tastes with Master Sommeliers April 26th

On Friday April 26th, join Wine Luxury, some 30 dynamic vintners, and our team of Master Sommeliers for an evening of exquisite tastes over three floors at the historic, deco-glam City Club. Benefiting Share Our Strength, the first-ever WLX Soirée offers live entertainment, a fashion show featuring local designs and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 22, 2013

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707 Scout

Chefs Eyeing Casino, Artisan Cheese Festival, Wine Country Eats at 1am, Napa Gets Burgerfied

By 707 correspondent Heather Irwin. Sign up for the BiteClub Newsletter. Wine Country is still abuzz at the news that M.Y. China’s Martin Yan has filed for a business license in Sonoma County. Though company spokesfolks aren’t confirming the news, rumors abound that Yan is looking at…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 22, 2013

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March 22, 2013 - This week's tablehopper: cheese please.

This week's tablehopper: cheese please. The stunning cheese plate at ChocolateLab. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Happy spring, fabulous people. Boy am I feeling it—although I am sorry for the folks on the East Coast currently freezing their heinies off. What I can’t believe is that in one…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 21, 2013

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What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: cheese please.

Happy spring, fabulous people. Boy am I feeling it—although I am sorry for the folks on the East Coast currently freezing their heinies off. What I can’t believe is that in one week I’m going to be in New Zealand’s late summer weather. With one look…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 21, 2013

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The Wino

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

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’…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 21, 2013

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The Regular

M.Y. China

As someone who lived in Los Angeles for five years, I’m no stranger to dining in a mall. My top sushi spot was in a mini-mall, ditto one of the cooler tiki bars I loved. But M.Y. CHINA is no hole in the wall—this spiffy spot on…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 21, 2013

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The Chatterbox

Chef Changes and Hires: Scala's Bistro, Coqueta, Bar Agricole, More

Quite a few chef changes and hires around town. First up, Scoop caught wind of chef Jen Biesty’s departure from ~SCALA’S BISTRO~ after almost five years (they are currently conducting a nationwide chef search). I had a chance to catch up with Jen to get more details on…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 19, 2013

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The Chatterbox

Take a Peek at 1601 Bar & Kitchen

A report by Dana Massey-Todd. As covered in tablehopper in November, the former Sage space in SoMa has become 1601 BAR & KITCHEN. The new restaurant should be opening in the coming weeks and will be a cool opportunity for diners to check out Sri Lankan cuisine. Chef-owner Brian Fernando…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 19, 2013

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The Chatterbox

Mission News: Balançoire Open Softly, Mission Picnic Coming Soon, Gallardo's

In the former Blue Macaw space on Mission St. comes BALANÇOIRE. Balançoire means “swing” in French, for the swing that will descend over the crowd on weekend nights with a sexy, lip-synching lady à la Moulin Rouge. The spot is a combination of club, bar, and restaurant, with brunch on…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 19, 2013

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The Chatterbox

Charles Chocolates Now Open in the Mission

As previously reported in tablehopper, CHARLES CHOCOLATES is opening an exhibition kitchen and shop in the Mission. The new spot opened its doors Friday March 15th and is ready to fill all of your chocolate needs with pavés, brownies, chocolate-covered almonds, and more. The new space features a retail area…

Marcia Gagliardi • Mar 19, 2013