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Some Ways to Give Back During the Holidays

The holidays are a fun time to get out and have a good time with all the folks you know and love. But in the middle of all the revelry and consumption, it’s also a good time to remember that there are people in our community who go without.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 20, 2012

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Munch Victorian-Style Fare at the Dickens Fair This Holiday Season

Wait, is that Ebenezer Scrooge? The Bay Area holiday institution the Dickens Fair is back, and bigger than ever. The Victorian-themed fair, which has been going strong since 1970, takes place at the Cow Palace, and features a variety of activities, most of them involving dancing, drinking, and carousing…

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Oakland Update: Bars Galore, and New Coffee Spots

Wow, the East Bay Express has put together quite a list of upcoming bar projects in Oakland, like PARLIAMENT and more. Check it out here. One to add to that list is THE HOG’S APOTHECARY, which some folks on Chowhound mentioned will be a new “sausage beer pub” coming…

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(Sponsored): Win a "Week of Dining" in San Francisco's Hottest Restaurants

Yours truly (yes, tablehopper, your favorite hip weekly newsletter with all the latest info on Bay Area restaurants and bars, industry gossip, food and wine events, and more) has partnered up with fellow food-lovin’ newsletters ScoutMob and Tasting Table for one hell of a giveaway. One lucky winner is…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 20, 2012

A Couple New Marin Hot Spots to Check Out

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A Couple New Marin Hot Spots to Check Out

Marin is getting a couple of new spots for vittles, music, and more. First up is FENIX, a new live music venue with a full bar and food from Amey Shaw, formerly of Piccolo Teatro. She says they are currently planning to open their doors the first week of December.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 20, 2012

Celebrate St. George Spirits' Big Three-O

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Celebrate St. George Spirits' Big Three-O

The Bay Area’s own ST. GEORGE SPIRITS is celebrating its thirtieth year of distilling artisanal spirits for your imbibing pleasure. Raise a glass to three fabulous decades at the anniversary party, called 30 Years Under the Influence, on Friday November 30th. The event will take place at the distillery…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 20, 2012

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It's a Slam Dunk for Truffle Season

Last Monday, the amazing Michael Jordan dined at Perbacco with two other companions. He enjoyed the seasonal truffle menu, of course. According to co-owner Umberto Gibin, he was very nice.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 20, 2012

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Michael Jordan

It's a Slam Dunk for Truffle Season November 20, 2012 Last Monday, the amazing Michael Jordan dined at Perbacco with two other companions. He enjoyed the seasonal truffle menu, of course. According to co-owner Umberto Gibin, he was very nice.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 20, 2012

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Not Making a Racket, Just Eating

John McEnroe, the professional tennis player, dined at Foreign Cinema on Thursday evening. He was dining with his daughter Emily, a student at USF. McEnroe was in town to play Andre Agassi in San Jose on Friday. They had quite the feast: calamari plancha style, raclette baked with chicory and…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 20, 2012

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John McEnroe

Not Making a Racket, Just Eating November 20, 2012 John McEnroe, the professional tennis player, dined at Foreign Cinema on Thursday evening. He was dining with his daughter Emily, a student at USF. McEnroe was in town to play Andre Agassi in San Jose on Friday. They had quite the…

Marcia Gagliardi • Nov 20, 2012