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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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The Starlet

Joe, Can You Pass Me a Sidecar?

Well, the Niners are rocking the play-offs this year, so it was high time for a good ole Joe Montana sighting (or two). He was spotted at Jasper’s Corner Tap on Thursday night with his wife and kids, apparently enjoying a sidecar and having a great time. Also on…
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Now Open (and Coming Soon) in Oakland public
The Chatterbox

Now Open (and Coming Soon) in Oakland

Last year, tablehopper mentioned that the folks behind The Trappist were opening a bottle shop called TRAPPIST PROVISIONS in Rockridge. Berkeleyside mentioned it’s now open, with 9 taps (there’s a beer bar and some tables) and 99 bottles. Open daily 10am-12am. 6309 College Ave. at 63rd St., Oakland.…
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Tank18 (an Urban Winery) Opens in SoMa public
The Lush

Tank18 (an Urban Winery) Opens in SoMa

Last year, Grub Street mentioned a new urban winery was coming to SoMa: TANK18. A press release announces that founders Patrick MacCartee and Cheryln Chin will be opening the space on Saturday January 26th. The winery is opening with five wines (a tempranillo, Meritage, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, and pinot noir)…
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The Starlet

Boomer Whoops It Up

Sportscaster Chris Berman popped in to the Presidio Social Club last week. He fueled up on the meat loaf and a glass of Chardonnay, and was apparently quite a jolly fellow.…
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The Starlet

Chris Berman

Boomer Whoops It Up January 22, 2013 Sportscaster Chris Berman popped in to the Presidio Social Club last week. He fueled up on the meat loaf and a glass of Chardonnay, and was apparently quite a jolly fellow.…
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(Sponsored): Go Pig or Go Home! public
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(Sponsored): Go Pig or Go Home!

Are you ready to get your pig on? Wanna make fresh pasta like a nonna? Travel to Italy’s culinary heartland for a week of hands-on classes on regional food craft. Learn how to make savor, a local conserve of winter fruits, nuts, and saba. Make hand-rolled fresh pasta under…
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Nick's Pizza Community Dinner on January 28th public
The Chatterbox

Nick's Pizza Community Dinner on January 28th

As previously reported on tablehopper, NICK’S PIZZA in Oakland occasionally throws a Community Meal to thank its neighborhood for supporting the business. On Monday January 28th, Nick Yapor-Cox, the owner and chef at Nick’s Pizza, and his staff will welcome anyone who stops by with free slices, salad,…
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New (Potential) Takers for Solstice Lounge Revealed public
The Lush

New (Potential) Takers for Solstice Lounge Revealed

Back in December, I mentioned SOLSTICE LOUNGE was currently in lease negotiations with its landlord. Now, liquor license activity points to a transfer to the gents behind Tonic, Bullitt, Mayhem, and more: Duncan Ley and Benjamin Bleiman, plus a new project partner, Mark DeVito. But it’s all contingent upon…
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The Starlet

Pat Riley

More Sporty Sightings Around Town January 22, 2013 Last week, Pat Riley of NBA fame enjoyed a meal at Bluestem Brasserie. Then, on Sunday, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan of the Clippers also stopped in at Bluestem and enjoyed two rounds of the mussels.…
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