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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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Tosca Cafe Saved by New York's The Spotted Pig Team (April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman)

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Tosca Cafe Saved by New York's The Spotted Pig Team (April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman)

Big news swept through the city with the announcement in the Business Times that TOSCA CAFE has been saved (owner Jeannette Etheredge reportedly owed $100,000 in back rent and was being evicted). Taking over the legendary location is Ken Friedman and chef April Bloomfield, known for swell New York…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 15, 2013

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The Devil Shops for Prada

According to a friend’s post on Facebook, the fabulous Meryl Streep was spotted at the Rotunda at Neiman Marcus just a couple of days before Christmas.…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 15, 2013

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Meryl Streep

The Devil Shops for Prada January 15, 2013 According to a friend’s post on Facebook, the fabulous Meryl Streep was spotted at the Rotunda at Neiman Marcus just a couple of days before Christmas.…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 15, 2013

Commonwealth Club Hosts a Panel of Heavy Hitters Feb. 13th

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Commonwealth Club Hosts a Panel of Heavy Hitters Feb. 13th

Catch some local chefs talking about the DIY restaurant trend at THE COMMONWEALTH CLUB on Wednesday February 13th. The panel discussion will include Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski of State Bird Provisions, and Nicolaus Balla and Cortney Burns of Bar Tartine. The chefs will be discussing the benefits and pitfalls…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 15, 2013

Trick Dog Now Open in the Mission

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Trick Dog Now Open in the Mission

A report by Dana Massey-Todd. As reported on tablehopper back in 2010, the Mission has a new high-end watering hole: TRICK DOG. It has finally arrived, after much waiting and excitement. It officially opened its doors on Monday January 7th and has been raking in the praise (and…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 15, 2013

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Lake Wobegon Not So Gone

Garrison Keillor of NPR’s Prairie Home Companion dined at Ella’s last Tuesday. He was there with a few companions—no word on whether or not they were strong, good looking, and above average.…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 15, 2013

Oakland Openings: Duende, Loring Cafe, Rosamunde, and El Gusano

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Oakland Openings: Duende, Loring Cafe, Rosamunde, and El Gusano

Oakland continues to be en fuego, starting with the much anticipated opening of ~DUENDE~ from Paul Canales (previously Oliveto) and business partner-GM Rocco Somazzi. The 4,000-square-foot space is really catching people’s eyes, starting with the gorgeous Art Deco facade of the historic Floral Depot Building…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 15, 2013

Closures (Marlena's, Rrazz Room), Comebacks (The Gold Dust Lounge), Openings (Caskhouse)

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Closures (Marlena's, Rrazz Room), Comebacks (The Gold Dust Lounge), Openings (Caskhouse)

Man oh man, another classic, quirky, SF gay bar bites the dust. This time it’s MARLENA’S, a Hayes Valley mainstay that has been overserving its fabulously friendly clientele the past 23 years, blowing our minds every Christmas with the out-of-hand Santa collection, and hello, the Sunday…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 15, 2013

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The Truth, with Bubbly

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce shared some bubbly with a lady friend at the Redwood Room over the holidays. He was overheard expressing an interest in partying and was reportedly very polite (and a good tipper!).…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 15, 2013

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Paul Pierce

The Truth, with Bubbly January 15, 2013 Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce shared some bubbly with a lady friend at the Redwood Room over the holidays. He was overheard expressing an interest in partying and was reportedly very polite (and a good tipper!).…

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Marcia Gagliardi • Jan 15, 2013

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