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Chef Departures (Bar Bambino, Pig & Pie, Tupelo) and Closures

The rumors are true: ~BAR BAMBINO~’s chef Lizzie Binder will be on the upcoming Top Chef: Seattle, according to Grub Street, and contrary to earlier reports, she will not be returning to the restaurant. The new season of Top Chef airs November 7th. 2931 16th St. at South Van…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 25, 2012

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Coming Soon to 331 Cortland: Eji's Ethiopian

The fine folks at ~331 CORTLAND MARKETPLACE~ have some great news: the newest vendor to join the market place is Eji Atlaw of Eji’s Ethiopian. She is taking a big step forward in her business after beginning at La Cocina and is replacing Claire Hoyt’s Big Dipper Baby…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 25, 2012

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Changes at Broken Record: Chefs Coming to Lower Haight

My editorial assistant heard word that the chefs at ~BROKEN RECORD~ were off to do their own thing, which was confirmed by this Craigslist ad I spotted yesterday. But before we could get a call back, the Scoop announced chefs James Moisey and Shane LaValley are in fact leaving Geneva…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 25, 2012

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(Sponsored): CUESA's Tenth Annual Sunday Supper Is October 14th

Sunday Supper is an elegant celebration of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market community and California’s rich agricultural bounty. On Sunday October 14th, thirty of San Francisco’s best chefs join winemakers, bartenders, and sustainable farmers in the historic Ferry Building for one memorable and decadent evening in support of…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 25, 2012

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Now Open: Eddie Rickenbacker's, Goat Hill Pizza in West Portal

LiveSoMa reports EDDIE RICKENBACKER’S has reopened, sans motorcycles. Click through to view a menu. 133 2nd Street at Mission, 415-800-6659. Inside Scoop reports GOAT HILL PIZZA has opened their third location, in West Portal. Open daily 11am-10pm, and delivery is available. 170 West Portal at 14th Ave., 415-242-4628.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 25, 2012

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Vince Vaughn on the Town

A couple sightings of Vince Vaughn around town: a tablehopper Twitter follower let me know he was “chowing @SuperDupersf downtown this afternoon. Wearing aviators, natch.” and on Friday night, he dined at Park Tavern with Google execs.…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 25, 2012

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Lotsa Cool Markets and Street Parties Coming Up Soon

If you’re in the market for some local artisanal products from unique purveyors, look no further than the Meet Market at BLUXOME STREET WINERY. Oh, and did we mention you can sip on wine while doing your shopping? Yeah, not so bad. Check out the rillettes and other meaty…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 25, 2012

First Look at et al. (the New Enoteca/Wine Salon from Ceri Smith of Biondivino)

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First Look at et al. (the New Enoteca/Wine Salon from Ceri Smith of Biondivino)

Fans of Ceri Smith and her popular Russian Hill wine shop, biondivino, have been anxiously awaiting the opening of her new enoteca/wine salon, ET AL.. As mentioned earlier this year on tablehopper, it’s just around the corner from Biondivino and is sooooo close to being finished—she’s…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 25, 2012

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Wyclef Palate

Last night (Monday), Wyclef Jean, musician-producer, Haitian activist, founder of The Fugees, and former boyfriend of Lauryn Hill (read his new memoir, Purpose, for revelations about the steamy love triangle) enjoyed a late-night dinner at Wayfare Tavern. The large group had just come from Wyclef’s City Arts & Lectures…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 25, 2012

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Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Palate September 25, 2012 Last night (Monday), Wyclef Jean, musician-producer, Haitian activist, founder of The Fugees, and former boyfriend of Lauryn Hill (read his new memoir, Purpose, for revelations about the steamy love triangle) enjoyed a late-night dinner at Wayfare Tavern. The large group had just come from Wyclef’…

Marcia Gagliardi • Sep 25, 2012