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The Chatterbox

The Olema Reopens in West Marin

As previously reported on tablehopper, Margaret Grade and Daniel DeLong of MANKA’S (music alert) purchased the former Olema Inn last year, with plans to reopen the former roadhouse in their own style. Well, they’ve renamed it simply THE OLEMA and opened their doors on Thursday February 21st, with…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 26, 2013

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February 26, 2013 - This week's tablehopper: moonshine.

This week's tablehopper: moonshine. Some of the fab banchan at Sura Korean in Temescal. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Ah yes, another one of my favorite combos hits the city: a full moon and warm weather. I’m definitely looking forward to heading to the Ramen Shop tonight for the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 25, 2013

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What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: moonshine.

Ah yes, another one of my favorite combos hits the city: a full moon and warm weather. I’m definitely looking forward to heading to the Ramen Shop tonight for the sold-out Meatpaper party to celebrate their “fishue”—those folks know how to throw a good party. How was…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 25, 2013

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The Socialite

Get Killed By Dessert (and Kindness) May 11th-12th

Get your tickets now to KILLED BY DESSERT, a weekend-long event at the San Francisco Cooking School May 11th-12th. The event is a benefit for Share Our Strength and starts with a bake sale on Saturday May 11th from 11am-2pm. Local pastry chefs—including Belinda Leong (b.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 25, 2013

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Celebrate Soul Food at the 33rd Annual Black Cuisine Festival March 2nd

On Saturday March 2nd, catch the 33rd Annual Black Cuisine Festival. The event is a fundraiser for Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services, and will include lots of soul food, like barbecued chicken and ribs, smothered chicken, and sides like potato salad, corn bread, yams, and greens. There will also…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 25, 2013

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707 Scout

A Stark Reality, Yountville's Block Party, Wine Country's Cheesiest, and Canneti Opening

By 707 correspondent Heather Irwin. Sign up for the BiteClub Newsletter. With a recent nomination from the James Beard Awards for Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year, Mark and Terri Stark of Sonoma’s Stark Reality Restaurant Group have had a busy few weeks. In addition to managing their recently opened…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 22, 2013

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February 22, 2013 - This week's tablehopper: lucky seven.

This week's tablehopper: lucky seven. My “by request” crab roll at Waterbar. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hello, my fellow fans of Friday. Do you have your Oscars plans all lined up? The bubbles are chilling, and I’m still figuring out which recipes I want to make from Jerusalem…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 21, 2013

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What’s Cookin’

This week's tablehopper: lucky seven.

Hello, my fellow fans of Friday. Do you have your Oscars plans all lined up? The bubbles are chilling, and I’m still figuring out which recipes I want to make from Jerusalem (scroll down to read a bookworm blurb here) for my guest who’s coming over to watch…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 21, 2013

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The Wino

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

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 • Feb 21, 2013

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The Chatterbox

Update on Pete Mrabe's Projects: Central Station, and Chubby Noodle Expands to the Marina

Pete Mrabe (Don Pisto’s, Chubby Noodle) continues to be one of the busier restaurateurs I know. A while back I mentioned that he’s going to be opening a deli and grocery in North Beach at 728 Vallejo. He has finally decided on the name, which will be CENTRAL…

Marcia Gagliardi • Feb 19, 2013