Marcia Gagliardi

A friend in Russian Hill let me know that MARBELLA, the restaurant concept that replaced Rex Cafe in April, has closed. Unfortunately, I have not been able to reach my contacts at the restaurant (both emails have bounced), and while the phone remains connected, no one is picking up during…

On Sunday November 11th, ~CENTRAL KITCHEN~ will begin offering brunch from 10am-2:30pm every Sunday. Patio in effect! The menu will include some egg dishes, as well as more eclectic offerings like a sea bass crudo or caraway bread pudding. You can check out the full menu here. They’ll…

Starting this Friday November 9th, there will be some changes in effect at ~GITANE~ in the Financial District. Chef Bridget Batson will be working alongside her husband, Patrick Kelly (previously at Angèle in Napa), launching a new menu taking a lot of inspiration from Andalusia. Diners in the upstairs dining…

Have you voted yet? Today’s the day. Here are a few freebies you can enjoy after making your way to the polls, and where to watch results come in too (but please, don’t bite your nails, it’s unseemly). Want to watch election results in style (with plenty…