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Wine Wednesdays, Rhum Agricole and Champagne Tastings, More

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Wine Wednesdays, Rhum Agricole and Champagne Tastings, More

PRESS CLUB’s wine director Mauro Cirilli is starting Wine Wednesdays on November 28, a monthly wine tasting event. The first one is a dinner that will lead guests through holiday pairing techniques (paired with four courses of food). 6pm-8pm, $75, contact Teresa Breaux. 20 Yerba Buena Lane at…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 27, 2012

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East Bay Comebacks: China Village and the (New) Parkway

Back in March, the popular CHINA VILLAGE in Albany closed due to a fire. The spot, which was famous for its spicy Szechuan specialties, has been trying to reopen ever since. According to some online sources, it’s getting close. The owner, John Yao, told the Albany Patch that they’…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 27, 2012

Cheer On Your Favorite Team at the Fernet-Branca Barback Games

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Cheer On Your Favorite Team at the Fernet-Branca Barback Games

Well, the Olympics have been over for a while, baseball season was awesome and is also quite over, and election season finally passed, too, so now what are you to do with your competitive streak? There’s always football, sure, but even better is the BARBACK GAMES from Fernet-Branca.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 27, 2012

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November 27, 2012 - This week's tablehopper: food hangover.

This week's tablehopper: food hangover. The matzo ball soup at Wise Sons Delicatessen. Photo: © tablehopper.com. Man, did that four-day weekend rock. From hitting up some tasty brunches (Wise Sons Deli, Central Kitchen) and lunch (Sandwich Shop at Bar Tartine) to taking advantage of popular sushi counters…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 26, 2012

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This week's tablehopper: food hangover.

Man, did that four-day weekend rock. From hitting up some tasty brunches (Wise Sons Deli, Central Kitchen) and lunch (Sandwich Shop at Bar Tartine) to taking advantage of popular sushi counters while people are out of town (ICHI) and catching a movie (Lincoln) to drinking bubbles at et al,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 26, 2012

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The Ahwahnee Hotel Will Be Hosting America's Best Chefs This Winter

Chefs from around the country, including several Bay Area notables, are gathering this winter in Yosemite National Park for the 27th annual CHEFS’ HOLIDAYS AT THE AHWAHNEE, a series of eight culinary retreats between January 6th and 31st at the Ahwahnee Hotel. Each session includes a “Meet the Chef” reception,…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 26, 2012

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Awesome Dinner to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts at COI

OK, this dinner is not only a doozy of a dining experience on its own; it’s also a benefit for the ongoing Hurricane Sandy relief effort. On Monday December 3rd, chefs Corey Lee (Benu), Christopher Kostow (Meadowood), Evan Rich (Rich Table), Chris L’Hommedieu (Prospect), and Bill Corbett (Absinthe)…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 26, 2012

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Michael Siegel Opening a Jewish Deli in the FiDi: Shorty Goldstein's

Michael Siegel, the chef de cuisine of Betelnut (he’s been there for the past five years, plus time at Bix before that), is going to be leaving the restaurant to open his own Jewish deli concept in the Financial District called SHORTY GOLDSTEIN’S. He’s going to be…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 20, 2012

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Michael Chiarello Opening a Spanish Concept in Lafitte Space

Good news for SF’s Embarcadero (and for his many lady fans): chef Michael Chiarello of Bottega (Napa), television, book, and NapaStyle fame is going to be opening a Spanish restaurant in spring 2013 in the former Lafitte space at Pier 5. As reported in the Scoop and one-two…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 20, 2012

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New Chef Hires: Precita Park Cafe, Piccino, and Cupola

Some new chefs in the mix. First, Rachel Herbert at PRECITA PARK CAFE has hired chef Tu David Phu to launch a new dinner menu. Phu has spent the past two years at Saul’s Deli in Berkeley, and he’ll be bringing a similar “make it by hand” ethos…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 20, 2012