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Updates: Lily's DB Crab Fried Rice Is Back, Changes at Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous, Outerlands Reopens, Selby's Returns With a New $65 Menu

Some positive news to report, starting with this update that is rich with wok hei: LILY has brought back their now (in)famous #1 DB Douchebag Crab Fried Rice…but for a cause! I suggested the idea to chef Rob Lam (we’re good friends) that he should bring this…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 08, 2021

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Closures: In Situ, Le Marais Chestnut, Pläj, Kin Khao Dogpatch, Pane e Vino

Some unfortunate closures have rolled through, starting with IN SITU at SFMOMA, which completed their five-year term at the museum (bummer about that last year, thanks for nothing, Ms. Rona). An email shared, “It was an honor to learn from some of the most innovative, talented, and influential chefs in…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 08, 2021

Booze News: Chezchez Opens in Former Bon Voyage!, Uma Casa's New Cocktails, Last Call

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Booze News: Chezchez Opens in Former Bon Voyage!, Uma Casa's New Cocktails, Last Call

Some quick boozy updates for you, starting with the opening of CHEZCHEZ from Bon Vivants Hospitality in the former Bon Voyage! in the Mission. The project is from founder Josh Harris; Drew Record, Chezchez operating partner and sommelier; Jennifer Colliau, BVH beverage director; and Timmy Malloy, BVH chef de cuisine.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 08, 2021

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September 8, 2021 - This week's tablehopper: hump day dispatch.

This week's tablehopper: hump day dispatch. A sampler of mezze at the new Lulu in Berkeley. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hi gang, I hope you enjoyed the long weekend (which is why you’re receiving this on a Wednesday). Can we just do away with Mondays forever? Seriously, it…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 07, 2021

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This week's tablehopper: hump day dispatch.

Hi gang, I hope you enjoyed the long weekend (which is why you’re receiving this on a Wednesday). Can we just do away with Mondays forever? Seriously, it would be great. Monday, you won’t be missed. Since the last tablehopper issue was all about my Croatia trip recap,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 07, 2021

Sponsored Event: Molecular Whisky Pairing Dinner at The Midway September 23rd

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Croatia

Croatia—a place that has been calling me for years. Thanks to my dear friend from college (my first gay friend who lived next door to me in the dorms during our freshman year at UCLA) who invited me to join his big birthday celebration on a gulet (a classic,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 25, 2021

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August 25, 2021 - This week's tablehopper: pages from my Croatia notebook.

This week's tablehopper: pages from my Croatia notebook. Another day in Croatia, another beautiful beach. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Hi there. Don’t check your calendar, it’s Wednesday—yup, I’m a day late with this thing. But you’ll soon see why—I have been burning up…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 24, 2021

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This week's tablehopper: pages from my Croatia notebook.

Hi there. Don’t check your calendar, it’s Wednesday—yup, I’m a day late with this thing. But you’ll soon see why—I have been burning up my keyboard typing up my two Croatia recaps for you! (7,500 words total and counting…whew.) I know a…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 24, 2021

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Openings: Restaurant Nisei, Cathay House, Antonio's Italian Pastries, Fluid Cooperative Cafe

Quick heads up that RESTAURANT NISEI is planning to open in their brand-new Russian Hill location (previously La Folie) on August 18th, and they have released reservations to try their 12-course tasting menu ($157) that explores Japanese, homestyle, washoku cuisine with California seasonality and ingredients. Stand by for more details…

Marcia Gagliardi • Aug 10, 2021